Exam 5: Teaching and Learning With Clients and Community

An OTA is working with a client who is communicating through an interpreter. Which statement in their conversation would best illustrate appropriate use of an interpreter?

An OT practitioner would like to give a written home program to a client to help with carryover of treatment. Each time, the client refuses the program, stating that he cannot read the program due to "forgetting his glasses." What is the best way for the OT practitioner to proceed?

An OTA is teaching a client to use a dressing stick. How can the OTA ensure that the client's learning will be carried over into daily activities?

An OTA is leading a yoga group at a senior center. During this activity, the clients are all engaged in the activity, but they engage in very little communication with one another. Which type of group would this most likely be demonstrating?

A client is very reluctant to participate in occupational therapy. When questioned about his lack of motivation, the client states that "it's not worth it," and "I won't be any good at doing what I used to do, and I can't make anything better!" What would best fit the description of the client's perceptions?

During a treatment session in an outpatient therapy clinic, a client who has sustained a brain injury is demonstrating recall of the instructions and steps to order and purchase a cup of coffee. However, the client has difficulty knowing what to do when the OTA takes the client to the hospital cafeteria to do the same task. Which stage of client education is the client most likely engaging in?

During a treatment session, an OT practitioner is listening to a client's story. The OT practitioner leans forward slightly, nods, and presents with neutral body language along with using narrative and clinical reasoning. What is the OT practitioner utilizing as she communicates with this client?

During fieldwork, an OTA student would like to provide a client with images and information obtained from a medical website as a part of his home program. What should the OTA student do first before printing off this program?

An OT practitioner is wrapping up a group for adults with developmental disabilities. What would be the best way to conclude this group?

While working with a client who has just experienced an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis, the OTA takes into consideration the client's past history as he prepares the client's treatment. Which component of adult learning theory would the OTA be utilizing?

An OTA student is preparing a home program for a client. Which of the following would best increase the client's understanding of the instructions?

An OTA has just prepared a home program for the client, and she is currently instructing the client on each activity. How can the OTA ensure client understanding for carryover?

An OTA is working with a client who demonstrates right-side weakness after experiencing a CVA. The client's first language is not English, and he is very resistant toward participating in therapy with the OTA. What would be the initial step for the OTA to increase client engagement?

A client presents with limited health literacy. Which of the following tasks would most likely be difficult for the client?