Deck 10: The Intentional Interview and Strategic Questioning

Question 1

Bruce prefers to structure his intake interviews and frequently uses the Occupational Performance History Interview as part of the intake process. What type of interview type does Bruce use?

A) Structured interview
B) Semi-structured interview
C) Unstructured interview
D) Open-structured interview

Answer 1

Semi-structured interview

Question 2

Occupational therapy interviews often require clients to disclose personal details that may make a client feel uncomfortable or pressured to influence the interviewer's opinion in a certain direction. To avoid misunderstanding, the interviewer must be careful to:

A) Convey the importance of accuracy in reporting and understanding
B) Demonstrate acceptance and evenly hovering attention
C) Rely on previous knowledge and experience of working with similar clients
D) Both answers A and B
E) Both answers A and C

Answer 2

Both answers A and B

Question 3

Ms. Gourami is a frail elderly woman who poses no threat to anyone's safety. The occupational therapist did not expect to need the treatment room, but has realized after the fact that she needs to conduct an interview with Ms. Gourami. The occupational therapy treatment room is now being used by the speech therapist. In the interest of confidentiality, which of the following is the least optimal environment for the interview to take place?

A) In the waiting room of the outpatient center during normal business hours
B) In an empty gym typically used for sensory integration treatment
C) In the physician's empty examination room
D) In a well-lit and well-organized storage space containing occupational therapy and physical therapy equipment

Answer 3

In the waiting room of the outpatient center during normal business hours

Question 4

Which of the following does not describe what it means to assume a take-charge attitude during an interview?

A) Have interview questions memorized and well-rehearsed before beginning.
B) Focus on making the client feel at ease.
C) Set limits in order to maintain the structure and timing of the interview.
D) If a client refuses to answer a question and appears emotionally overwhelmed by the interview, explain the rationale behind why you need the information and try again.

Question 5

When might it be useful to utilize Strategic/Socratic questioning with a client?

A) When a client is unmotivated to engage in a recommended compensatory strategy and is refusing to speak
B) When a client approaches you with a dilemma and needs help problem-solving
C) When a client is joking around in therapy
D) When a client attempts to break a professional boundary

Question 6

While helping a client problem-solve through a dilemma, which of the following strategies would adhere to strategic questioning derived from the Socratic approach?

A)Questions about the origin or source
B)Questions that probe evidence
C)Questions that probe assumptions
D)Questions about the viewpoint
E)Both answers B and C
F)All of the above

Question 7

While conducting an interview, Jane noticed that her client was becoming increasingly distressed, reluctant to answer the questions, and defensive in her responses. At this point of the interview, which interpersonal guideline should Jane be most aware of?

A) Establishing a take-charge attitude by setting limits and establishing structure
B) Knowing when to stop and assessing the client's ability to regroup
C) Orienting the client to the process by reminding the client of the shared purpose
D) Responding therapeutically by highlighting the client's strengths

Question 8

Which of the following offers an example of a question that probes about the client's viewpoint?

A) What are the likely short-term consequences of not cooking at home?
B) Do you think someone else would make this same assumption?
C) How might you explain the car accident to another person?
D) Are there any alternative explanations for you feeling more tired today?