Question 1

What kind of assessment encourages therapists to consider the child's natural environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standardized 
B)  Criterion referenced 
C)  Nonstandardized 
D)  Ecological 
A)  Standardized 
B)  Criterion referenced 
C)  Nonstandardized 
D)  Ecological D

Question 2

Overall, what is the evidence of sensory-based interventions on behavior, attention, and activity levels in children with autism, sensory processing disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It improves behavior, attention, and activity levels. 
B)  There is no effect on behavior, attention, or activity levels. 
C)  Activity levels decrease only momentarily. 
D)  It increases inappropriate behaviors, decreases attention, and increases activity. 
A)  It improves behavior, attention, and activity levels. 
B)  There is no effect on behavior, attention, or activity levels. 
C)  Activity levels decrease only momentarily. 
D)  It increases inappropriate behaviors, decreases attention, and increases activity. A

Question 3

Modifying a classroom so that a child is able to maneuver his walker to his desk and attend to the lesson describes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental modification 
B)  Education and advocacy 
C)  Consultation services 
D)  Therapeutic use of self 
A)  Environmental modification 
B)  Education and advocacy 
C)  Consultation services 
D)  Therapeutic use of self A

Question 4

What is meant by a "top-down" approach to assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Therapist acquires a sense of the child's participation in daily occupations. 
B)  Therapist acquires a sense of the child's range of motion and strength. 
C)  Therapist conducts a standardized evaluation first. 
D)  Therapist determines if balance is interfering with gross motor skill. 
A)  Therapist acquires a sense of the child's participation in daily occupations. 
B)  Therapist acquires a sense of the child's range of motion and strength. 
C)  Therapist conducts a standardized evaluation first. 
D)  Therapist determines if balance is interfering with gross motor skill.

Question 5

What is the first step in evidence-based practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Searching the research database 
B)  Developing an answerable question 
C)  Applying the information to practice 
D)  Critiquing the research evidence 
A)  Searching the research database 
B)  Developing an answerable question 
C)  Applying the information to practice 
D)  Critiquing the research evidence

Question 6

Mary, the occupational therapist, works with 4-year-old Darwin. She asks him to hold on to the swing with both hands and pump his legs. She provides a slightly stronger push each time and watches carefully to see his reaction while he is swinging. She allows him to experience a little discomfort, but she does not want him to be afraid. What is the best term for this example?

Accepted Answer

A)  Context 
B)  Nontherapeutic 
C)  Just-right challenge 
D)  Repetition of movement 
A)  Context 
B)  Nontherapeutic 
C)  Just-right challenge 
D)  Repetition of movement

Question 7

What is the current evidence regarding the effectiveness of relationship development intervention (RDI) for children with autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  RDI was not effective in changing autistic behaviors. 
B)  Children who received RDI made progress more slowly. 
C)  RDI produced positive effects in children with autism. 
D)  RDI was effective on a short-term basis. 
A)  RDI was not effective in changing autistic behaviors. 
B)  Children who received RDI made progress more slowly. 
C)  RDI produced positive effects in children with autism. 
D)  RDI was effective on a short-term basis.

Question 8

What is hypothesized as one major reason that research on sensory integration intervention is not effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Length of intervention 
B)  Statistical analysis 
C)  Fidelity of the intervention 
D)  Qualifications of therapists 
A)  Length of intervention 
B)  Statistical analysis 
C)  Fidelity of the intervention 
D)  Qualifications of therapists

Question 9

What is the primary social context for young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Family 
B)  Peers 
C)  Community 
D)  Teachers 
A)  Family 
B)  Peers 
C)  Community 
D)  Teachers

Question 10

Which statement reflects how therapists should view research evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consider published research to be clinically meaningful. 
B)  Do not trust any research unless you can replicate it in the clinical setting. 
C)  Ask your supervisor before implementing any new ideas from research. 
D)  Critically appraise the research before determining its usefulness to your practice. 
A)  Consider published research to be clinically meaningful. 
B)  Do not trust any research unless you can replicate it in the clinical setting. 
C)  Ask your supervisor before implementing any new ideas from research. 
D)  Critically appraise the research before determining its usefulness to your practice.

Question 11

Why is it important for therapists to understand that in some cultures parents delegate child care responsibilities to older siblings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Therapists working in the U.S. need only understand U.S. customs. 
B)  Siblings under 10 years of age should not care for children; it is against the law. 
C)  Therapists in the U.S. must contact Department of Social Services if young children are taking care of others. 
D)  Therapists should educate and collaborate with caregivers and work within the family's cultural values. 
A)  Therapists working in the U.S. need only understand U.S. customs. 
B)  Siblings under 10 years of age should not care for children; it is against the law. 
C)  Therapists in the U.S. must contact Department of Social Services if young children are taking care of others. 
D)  Therapists should educate and collaborate with caregivers and work within the family's cultural values.

Question 12

Which activity has the most therapeutic value when working to increase a 2-year-old child's participation in fine motor play?

Accepted Answer

A)  Picking up beans repetitively 
B)  Playing with a variety of toy blocks 
C)  Passive range of motion 
D)  Jumping on a trampoline 
A)  Picking up beans repetitively 
B)  Playing with a variety of toy blocks 
C)  Passive range of motion 
D)  Jumping on a trampoline

Question 13

What is the first step in providing child- and family-centered care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluating the child's physical performance needs 
B)  Identifying concerns of the child and family 
C)  Determining the assessment to administer 
D)  Developing goals and objectives based on the doctor's orders 
A)  Evaluating the child's physical performance needs 
B)  Identifying concerns of the child and family 
C)  Determining the assessment to administer 
D)  Developing goals and objectives based on the doctor's orders

Question 14

Which statement is not considered when selecting assistive technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is adaptable and flexible. 
B)  It addresses a specific goal. 
C)  Parents and teachers have provided input. 
D)  It costs less than $500. 
A)  It is adaptable and flexible. 
B)  It addresses a specific goal. 
C)  Parents and teachers have provided input. 
D)  It costs less than $500.

Question 15

What type of intervention is described when providing occupational therapy services in the classroom by working with children with special needs one-on-one or in small groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct 
B)  Consultative 
C)  Inclusive 
D)  Indirect 
A)  Direct 
B)  Consultative 
C)  Inclusive 
D)  Indirect

Exam 1: An Overview of Occupational Therapy for Children

What kind of assessment encourages therapists to consider the child's natural environment?

Overall, what is the evidence of sensory-based interventions on behavior, attention, and activity levels in children with autism, sensory processing disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Modifying a classroom so that a child is able to maneuver his walker to his desk and attend to the lesson describes which of the following?

What is meant by a "top-down" approach to assessment?

What is the first step in evidence-based practice?

What is the current evidence regarding the effectiveness of relationship development intervention (RDI) for children with autism?

What is hypothesized as one major reason that research on sensory integration intervention is not effective?

What is the primary social context for young children?

Which statement reflects how therapists should view research evidence?

Why is it important for therapists to understand that in some cultures parents delegate child care responsibilities to older siblings?

Which activity has the most therapeutic value when working to increase a 2-year-old child's participation in fine motor play?

What is the first step in providing child- and family-centered care?

Which statement is not considered when selecting assistive technology?

What type of intervention is described when providing occupational therapy services in the classroom by working with children with special needs one-on-one or in small groups?

Foundations for Occupational Therapy Practice With Children

Development of Childhood Occupations

In Transition to Adulthood: the Occupations and Performance Skills of Adolescents

Working With Families

Common Conditions That Influence Childrens Participation

Purposes, Processes, and Methods of Evaluation

Use of Standardized Tests in Pediatric Practice

Application of Motor Controlmotor Learning to Practice

Evaluation and Interventions to Develop Hand Skills

Sensory Integration

Visual Perception

Psychosocial Issues Affecting Social Participation

Interventions and Strategies for Challenging Behaviors

Feeding Intervention

Activities of Daily Living

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living and Community Participation

Play

Prewriting and Handwriting Skills

Influencing Participation Through Assistive Technology

Mobility

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Early Intervention

School-Based Occupational Therapy

Services for Children With Visual or Hearing Impairments

Hospital and Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

Transition Services: From School to Adult Life

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