Deck 1: An Overview of Occupational Therapy for Children

Question 1

Which statement is not considered when selecting assistive technology?

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.

Answer 1

It costs less than $500.

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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?

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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 7

What is the first step in evidence-based practice?

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

Question 8

Which statement reflects how therapists should view research evidence?

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 9

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)?

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.

Question 10

What is the primary social context for young children?

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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?

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

Question 13

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

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 14

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

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 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?

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