When the Occupational Therapist Is Deciding Which Splint Style and Design

question 20

Multiple Choice

When the occupational therapist is deciding which splint style and design to choose,the individual needs of the client must be considered.The therapist should consider all of the following except __________________.

• A) Cognitive ability to don and apply the splint correctly
• B) Ability of the caretaker to assist with applying the splint
• C) Sensory dysfunction and fragile skin
• D) Constant full time wear for optimal results
• E) Compliance with the therapy program

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Definitions:

Internally Oriented

Focused on one's inner thoughts, feelings, and experiences as opposed to being influenced by external circumstances or opinions.

External Locus

A belief system where an individual attributes their successes and failures to external factors and influences rather than their own efforts.

Control

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events, often studied as a trait that contributes to psychological well-being when effectively balanced.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to an individual's belief about how much control they have over the outcomes of events in their lives, ranging from internal (a belief in personal control) to external (a belief that outside forces dominate).