Question 1

A reasonable outcome for occupational therapy intervention emphasizing work issues is:

Accepted Answer

A) The worker remains on the job any time this is her or his wish 
B) The worker retires regardless of her or his personal preference 
C) The employer determines whether the individual should remain employed 
D) The client's goals,functional abilities,and the context are incorporated into outcomes 
A) The worker remains on the job any time this is her or his wish 
B) The worker retires regardless of her or his personal preference 
C) The employer determines whether the individual should remain employed 
D) The client's goals,functional abilities,and the context are incorporated into outcomes D

Question 2

Policy changes related to older workers in Japan have emphasized which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Reinforcement of the lifetime employment tradition 
B) Choosing to hire primarily new graduates 
C) Encouraging work beyond traditional retirement age 
D) Increasing reliance on midcareer workers 
A) Reinforcement of the lifetime employment tradition 
B) Choosing to hire primarily new graduates 
C) Encouraging work beyond traditional retirement age 
D) Increasing reliance on midcareer workers C

Question 3

Older workers' slower ability to learn new material is compensated for by:

Accepted Answer

A) Stronger abilities to problem-solve and to supplement learning with experience 
B) Willingness to act more slowly and deliberately in completing tasks 
C) Interest in continuing repetitive tasks rather than learning new ones 
D) Older workers cannot compensate and should plan to retire if faced with new tasks 
A) Stronger abilities to problem-solve and to supplement learning with experience 
B) Willingness to act more slowly and deliberately in completing tasks 
C) Interest in continuing repetitive tasks rather than learning new ones 
D) Older workers cannot compensate and should plan to retire if faced with new tasks A

Question 4

An anticipated trend as the baby boom generation ages is:

Accepted Answer

A) Increased interest in retiring young 
B) Following a pattern similar to previous generations,with retirement at age 65 
C) Early retirement for women,later retirement for men 
D) Planning to work to an older age 
A) Increased interest in retiring young 
B) Following a pattern similar to previous generations,with retirement at age 65 
C) Early retirement for women,later retirement for men 
D) Planning to work to an older age

Question 5

Workers from the baby boom generation are likely to hold all of the following attitudes toward work EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Preference for early retirement 
B) Preference to continue working beyond traditional retirement age 
C) Preference for bridge retirement 
D) Tendency to hold multiple jobs simultaneously 
A) Preference for early retirement 
B) Preference to continue working beyond traditional retirement age 
C) Preference for bridge retirement 
D) Tendency to hold multiple jobs simultaneously

Question 6

An ergonomic approach to a work-related problem might consist of:

Accepted Answer

A) Exploring an individual's personal motivation and self-efficacy 
B) Providing an adapted computer to facilitate task completion 
C) Offering social support for a worker who feels uncertain about a job 
D) Providing incentives to quit work when tasks are no longer possible 
A) Exploring an individual's personal motivation and self-efficacy 
B) Providing an adapted computer to facilitate task completion 
C) Offering social support for a worker who feels uncertain about a job 
D) Providing incentives to quit work when tasks are no longer possible

Question 7

Retirement is most satisfying when:

Accepted Answer

A) There is total cessation of previous roles and reorientation to new roles 
B) The individual retains all previous roles but reduces commitment to those roles 
C) Occupations are chosen based on need for self-identity,productivity,and meaning 
D) Occupations are chosen for their contributions to leisure and relaxation 
A) There is total cessation of previous roles and reorientation to new roles 
B) The individual retains all previous roles but reduces commitment to those roles 
C) Occupations are chosen based on need for self-identity,productivity,and meaning 
D) Occupations are chosen for their contributions to leisure and relaxation

Question 8

Retirement is less likely to be satisfying when the individual:

Accepted Answer

A) Chooses to retire early 
B) Retires with a specific plan in mind 
C) Intends to continue current activities and avoid new ones 
D) Needs rather than chooses to retire 
A) Chooses to retire early 
B) Retires with a specific plan in mind 
C) Intends to continue current activities and avoid new ones 
D) Needs rather than chooses to retire

Question 9

A term applied to the retirement in which older workers remain at their current employer but for shorter hours or fewer days per week is:

Accepted Answer

A) Phased retirement 
B) Bridge retirement 
C) Early retirement 
D) Voluntary retirement 
A) Phased retirement 
B) Bridge retirement 
C) Early retirement 
D) Voluntary retirement

Question 10

Which of the following disciplines is LEAST likely to provide intervention to address work-related issues?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical therapy 
B) Social work 
C) Art therapy 
D) Occupational therapy 
A) Physical therapy 
B) Social work 
C) Art therapy 
D) Occupational therapy

Exam 20: Work and Retirement

A reasonable outcome for occupational therapy intervention emphasizing work issues is:

Policy changes related to older workers in Japan have emphasized which of the following?

Older workers' slower ability to learn new material is compensated for by:

An anticipated trend as the baby boom generation ages is:

Workers from the baby boom generation are likely to hold all of the following attitudes toward work EXCEPT:

An ergonomic approach to a work-related problem might consist of:

Retirement is most satisfying when:

Retirement is less likely to be satisfying when the individual:

A term applied to the retirement in which older workers remain at their current employer but for shorter hours or fewer days per week is:

Which of the following disciplines is LEAST likely to provide intervention to address work-related issues?

Growing Old in Todays World

Theories of Aging: a Multidisciplinary Review for Occupational and Physical Therapists

Public Policy and Advocacy in North America

Policy and Systems Around the World: Supplemental Essays

Meaningful Occupation in Later Life

Culture,ethics,and Elder Abuse

Cognitive Function

Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular Function

Sensory Function and Function Related to the Skin

Neuromuscular and Movement Functions: Muscle,bone,and Joints

Neuromuscular and Movement Function: Coordination,balance,and Gait

Cognitive and Emotional Function: Health Conditions

Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular Function: Health Conditions

Sensory Function,function Related to the Skin,and Pain: Health Conditions

Neuromuscular and Movement Function: Health Conditions

Neuromuscular and Movement Function: Falls

Considerations for Medical Care of Older Adults

Self-Care

Leisure

Environment,products,and Technology

Driving

Community Mobility

Interactions,relationships,and Sexuality

Learning in Later Life

Spirituality

Evaluation of Functional Performance

Health and Wellness Services

Community-Based Services

Primary Care

Rehabilitation

Home Health Care

Long-Term Care

Palliative Care, hospice, and Care at the End of Life

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