What is the purpose of an evaluation correct answers to find out what the client wants and needs
and to identify those factors that support or hinder occupational performance
What does the OT practitioner base the evaluation procedures off of correct answers client's age,
diagnosis, developmental level, education, socioeconomic status, cultural background and
functional abilities.
what is a referral correct answers a request for service for a particular client population or
community is made
Where can a referral come from correct answers a referral can come from a physician, another
professional or the client
What is a screening correct answers the OT practitioner gathers preliminary information about
the client and determines whether further evaluation and OT intervention are warranted
What does a screening all involve? correct answers review of the clients records, the use of a
brief screening test, an interview with the client or the caregiver, observation of the client and/or
discussion of the client with the referral source
Occupational Profile correct answers OT obtains initial information about the client, including
the client's age, gender, and reason for referral; diagnosis and medical history; prior living
situation and level of function; and social, educational and vocational background
Interview correct answers primary mechanism for gathering information for the occupational
profile
Observation correct answers means of gathering information about a person or an environment
by watching and noticing
structured observation correct answers involves watching the client perform a predetermined
activity
What do formal assessment procedures determine correct answers they determine the existing
performance level of the client
What does formal assessment procedures include correct answers tests, instruments, or strategies
that provide specific guidelines for administration
Validity correct answers research testing shows it to be a true measure of what it claims to
measure
reliability correct answers measure of how accurately the scores obtained from the test reflect the
true performance of the client
, test-retest reliability correct answers indicator of the consistency of the results of a given test
from one administration to another
Interrater reliability correct answers indicator of the likelihood that test scores will be the same
no matter who is the examiner
standardized test correct answers one that has gone through a rigorous process of scientific
inquiry to determine its reliability and validity.
normative data correct answers collected from a representative sample that can be then be used
by the examiner to make comparisons with his or her subjects
Intervention correct answers involves working with the client through therapy to reach client
goals
modality correct answers includes both the method of intervention and the medium
methods correct answers the steps, sequences, and approaches used to activate the therapeutic
effect of a medium
media correct answers the supplies and equipment used
preparatory methods correct answers used in conjunction with or to prepare the client for
purposeful activity and occupational performance
Sensory input correct answers help a client resume functional movement
Therapeutic exercise correct answers a modality form the biomechanical frame of reference is
the "scientific supervision of exercise for the purpose of preventing muscular atrophy, restoring
joint and muscle function and improving efficiency of cardiovascular and pulmonary function
Physical Agent Modalities correct answers also considered preparatory methods. Used to bring
about a response in soft tissue and are most commonly used by OT practitioners for treating hand
and arm injuries or disorders
Orthotic Device correct answers any apparatus used to support, align, prevent or correct
deformities or to improve the function of movable parts of the body
Purposeful activity correct answers goal-directed behaviors or tasks that makeup occupations
Simulated activities correct answers requiring some aspect of pretending. An example may be
imitating the movement required to spread peanut butter on a sandwich, with no actual materials
occupation-based activities correct answers student engages in are to read literature, study for
examinations and write papers