Question 1

An individual with behaviors represented on the autism spectrum is more likely to be diagnosed at an early age today than if the same individual was born in 1960. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   An age-normative influence
B)   A history-normative influence
C)   Nonnormative influence
D)   The effect of improved obstetrical practices B

Question 2

The World Health Organization published the ICF classification system to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide a method for universal coding and comparison across systems
B)   Establish a medical diagnosis code for billing and classification
C)   Integrate social and medical models
D)   Attempt to move toward the concept of a continuum of function and away from the stigma of disability B

Question 3

If a person cannot afford to renovate their home after an accident that leaves him or her needing to use a wheelchair,

Accepted Answer

A)   This is a contextual factor, which is a barrier
B)   This may influence activity and participation
C)   This is an example of the interaction between social and medical models inherent in the ICF
D)   All of these D

Question 4

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health is associated with all of the following terms EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   Activities and Participation
B)   Handicap
C)   Contextual Factors
D)   Structure and Function

Question 5

If an individual can walk 10 feet in the therapy gym using a rollator walker, you may assume:

Accepted Answer

A)   The person has the capacity to walk using the walker.
B)   The person demonstrates the performance of using the walker.
C)   This ability will be carried out in all other environments, including the home.
D)   This person will be a community ambulatory, with modifications.

Question 6

Therapists typically assume that if a person acquires the functional activity, participation will automatically follow. This belief is:

Accepted Answer

A)   True, because if people have the capacity, they will do the activity in a participatory way
B)   Not always true, because capacity in a standard environment does not perfectly predict performance in a usual environment
C)   Proven through evidence-based outcomes research
D)   Never inherent in typical assessments and practices of setting goals

Question 7

Employment is an important participation outcome for individuals in their 20s up until their 60s. Employment typically falls in the ICF dimension of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Learning and applying knowledge
B)   Self-care
C)   Major life areas
D)   Domestic life

Question 8

A frame of reference is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)   The theoretical perspective that organizes approach to client management
B)   A treatment method
C)   A theory
D)   The background knowledge to undertake an intervention

Question 9

Quality of life is a term that means:

Accepted Answer

A)   Absence of disease
B)   Fulfillment of basic, but not complex needs
C)   Perception of life satisfaction
D)   Long life expectancy

Question 10

Which of the following would NOT be considered an activity of daily living (ADL)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brushing teeth
B)   Going grocery shopping
C)   Preparing a meal
D)   Eating a meal

Exam 1: Human Performance: Function As an Organizing Framework