Deck 26: Spirituality

Question 1

In which of the following situations would it be INAPPROPRIATE to focus on direct spiritual intervention?

A)The client indicates a lack of interest in spiritual issues.
B)The client's problem is inherently spiritual in nature.
C)The client is receptive to spiritual intervention.
D)The therapist qualified to offer the spiritual intervention.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Of the following,which is NOT a theme related to spirituality in later life?

A)Emphasis on the spiritual rather than material world
B)Transcendence of the self and ego toward a more universal perspective
C)Adoption of a cosmic perspective on issues of life and death
D)A focus on sin and redemption

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A role for work-related interventions emphasizing spirituality would be:

A)Earning sufficient income to donate to religious causes
B)Having time off on weekends to attend services
C)Working in a religious institution
D)Doing volunteer or paid work related to a shared mission

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A religion-based understanding of the spirit is characterized by a:

A)Focus on the senses and connection to the concrete world
B)General sense of a larger purpose or entity than the human
C)Faith-based perception based on doctrine
D)Politically focused description of faith and belief

Question 5

Spirituality as an element of occupational therapy belief was first emphasized at what point in the development of the profession?

A)In the early years of the profession at the beginning of the 20th century
B)In the aftermath of World War II when citizens tried to understand the event
C)During the last years of the 20th century as millennial concerns emerged
D)In the early 21st century with the publication of the newest edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework

Question 6

If a client seems uninterested in spiritual issues,the therapist should:

A)Emphasize the importance of spirituality as an occupation
B)Encourage the client to speak with a pastor or other religious figure
C)Identify other goals that are important to the client
D)Ask the client about his or her religious upbringing

Question 7

A therapist asks a client about his or her religious practices and any concerns the client might have about these after surgery for cancer.This would be an example of:

A)Indirect spiritual intervention
B)Referral to an authority
C)Direct spiritual intervention
D)Inappropriate focus outside the scope of practice

Question 8

The major difference between spirituality and religion is that:

A)One is based on perceptions of heaven and hell,whereas the other does not have these concepts
B)One defines sin,and the other is silent on this topic
C)One includes an organized doctrine,and the other is more global
D)The two terms are synonymous

Question 9

A role for physical therapy in addressing spiritual concerns is:

A)Being open to discussion of these concerns if the client raises them
B)Providing regular direct spiritual interventions
C)Encouraging clients to participate in formal religious activities
D)Pointing out the spiritual elements of physical activity

Question 10

The experience of illness or disability tends to cause what kinds of spiritual issues?

A)Spiritual considerations become less important as the client grapples with physical concerns.
B)Spiritual questions become more central,focused on meaning of life and illness.
C)Spiritual questions tend to be highlighted for family members who are worried about their loved one.
D)Illness and disability do not alter people's spiritual considerations.