An OT Practitioner Is Working with a Client Diagnosed with ALS

question 8

Multiple Choice

An OT practitioner is working with a client diagnosed with ALS at the outpatient ALS clinic. The client is currently walking with a cane but is transitioning to use of a rollator walker for balance needs. What should the OT practitioner discuss with the client about future progression of the disease as it affects occupations?

• A) Power wheelchair mobility
• B) Strengthening exercises
• C) Caregiver training for PROM
• D) Applying for disability benefits

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders by the American Psychiatric Association.

Mood Disorders

A category of mental health disorders characterized by significant disturbances in an individual’s mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Disorders

Psychiatric conditions characterized by significant shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels, ranging from manic highs to depressive lows.

Depressive Disorders

A group of conditions characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and worthlessness and a lack of desire to engage in previously enjoyable activities.