Random NBCOT Practice Questions Flashcards
An adolescent inpatient has renal disease and has been socially isolated as a consequence of the multiple medical procedures. One of the patient’s goals is to “be with other kids.” During an OT session, the patient begins to work on a simple task but suddenly moves to a corner of the clinic to be alone, stating, “the other kids can always do things better.” Which intervention strategy would be MOST BENEFICIAL for meeting the patient’s emotional and social needs during task completion?
A) Have the patient engage in a simple but competitive game with just one peer.
B) Provide a group task experience with two or three peers of a similar skill level.
C) Allow the patient to find a safe place in the clinic to work alone.
D) Assist the patient to successfully complete key steps with the current task.
B
