Exam 7: Purposes, Processes, and Methods of Evaluation

A norm-referenced test differs from a criterion-referenced test in the following respect:

Which of the following assessments is an example of an arena assessment?

Jennifer is an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) who is working with Cory, a registered occupational therapist, in a developmental preschool program at a local school. Which of the following functions would Jennifer perform in the evaluation of clients?

Which one of the following is an example of an ecological assessment?

Which one of the following tools could occupational therapists working in rehabilitation settings use to document the clinical outcomes related to children's self-care, mobility, communication, and social problem solving?

Which of the following tools uses a structured interview format to obtain information on children's performance and satisfaction in the areas of self-care, leisure, and productivity?

Which of the following methods or measures would an occupational therapist use to comprehensively assess motor performance skills in a 10-year-old child with a learning disability?

On the basis of the results of a screening test, it was determined that Paige, a 5-year-old preschool student, needs a more comprehensive evaluation to determine eligibility for special education and to plan for intervention, if she qualifies for specialized instruction. Which of the following types of assessment tools would Paige's occupational therapist use to evaluate her for the purpose of intervention planning?

Which of the following evaluation methods is not necessary for a comprehensive assessment to assist in diagnosis?

Ken is a child with cerebral palsy and a failure to thrive. The team conducting an arena assessment of feeding difficulties includes an occupational therapist, a nurse, a social worker, and a nutritionist. Ken has been reported to have oral-motor deficits such as chewing and swallowing difficulties. Which of the professionals from the team should be designated the lead evaluator for assessing Ken?

Which of the following tests are measures based on developmental theories? A. PDMS-2 B. The Sensory Profile C. HOME D. Developmental Test of Visual Perception (DTVP-2)

In which one of the following scenarios would the occupational therapist use the School Function Assessment (SFA)?

Penelope is an intelligent 5-year-old child who will soon graduate to first grade. Her kindergarten teacher observed that she does not participate in play with other children and avoids movement activities on the playground. Which of the following screening tests would you recommend for Penelope to determine whether she needs more comprehensive evaluation?

Which of the following methods and measures are used to develop an occupational profile of a child? The development of an occupational profile is the first step in conducting occupation-centered assessments. A. Initial teacher interview B. Skilled observation of the child performing a classroom activity C. Direct observation of the child at school D. Interview with the child about his interests E. Home observation for the measurement of the environment

Which of the following statements guide the occupational therapist in designing treatment goals for intervention?