An OT Practitioner Is Working with a Resident in a Long-Term

question 10

Multiple Choice

An OT practitioner is working with a resident in a long-term care setting. The client was previously able to self-propel her wheelchair independently; however, due to physical decline, she is no longer able to do so. What would the OTA expect that the occupational therapist would write in the client's treatment plan?

• A) A goal to independently propel her wheelchair within the facility within 6 weeks
• B) A goal for using power mobility for energy conservation
• C) A recommendation that activities be limited to the client's room to diminish the need for mobility
• D) A goal for staff assistance with mobility to the therapy gym

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Definitions:

Nuanced Inferences

Making detailed and fine distinctions in interpreting information, often beyond the obvious.

Field-Independent

Field-independent individuals have the cognitive ability to focus on specific information or tasks without being significantly influenced by surrounding context or distractions.

Field-Dependent

A cognitive style where individuals are more likely to rely on external references for processing information and solving problems.

Studying Alone

The practice of learning or reviewing material by oneself without the direct involvement of teachers or peers.