AAT Client Assessment & Care Planning 3

Question 1

A client with PTSD reports feeling calmer when petting the therapy dog but becomes hypervigilant when the dog moves suddenly. How should the care plan address this?

Accepted Answer

Incorporate predictability training so the client knows the animal's cues and movements

Answer

Teaching the client to read animal cues increases predictability and reduces hypervigilance, turning a trigger into a therapeutic tool.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal in an AAT care plan?

Accepted Answer

Client will reduce self-reported anxiety scores by 20% within 8 weeks using AAT sessions twice weekly

Answer

SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, as demonstrated by the measurable and time-limited second option.

Question 3

When reassessing a client mid-treatment in AAT, which domain is MOST important to monitor?

Accepted Answer

Progress toward established therapeutic goals and any adverse reactions

Answer

Progress toward therapeutic goals and monitoring for adverse reactions are the core clinical indicators guiding mid-treatment reassessment.

Question 4

A client with severe immunodeficiency is referred for AAT. What is the MOST important consideration for the care plan?

Accepted Answer

Medical clearance from the client's physician and strict infection control protocols

Answer

Immunocompromised clients require physician clearance and rigorous infection control measures before AAT can be safely incorporated.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'client-centered' AAT care planning?

Accepted Answer

Goals and interventions are co-developed with the client based on their values and preferences

Answer

Client-centered care involves collaborative goal-setting that respects the client's values, preferences, and lived experience.

(AAT) Certified Animal-Assisted Therapy Practice Test

(AAT) Certified Animal-Assisted Therapy Practice Test

AAT Client Assessment & Care Planning 3