AAT Client Assessment & Care Planning 4

Question 1

Which assessment finding would be considered a CONTRAINDICATION to initiating AAT?

Accepted Answer

Active zoonotic infection in the client

Answer

An active zoonotic infection poses a direct health risk to both the therapy animal and other clients, making AAT contraindicated until resolved.

Question 2

In AAT care planning, what is the primary purpose of establishing baseline measurements?

Accepted Answer

To provide a reference point for measuring progress over time

Answer

Baseline measurements establish a pre-treatment reference point that allows objective comparison of outcomes as treatment progresses.

Question 3

A client discloses severe animal neglect during childhood during an AAT intake assessment. How should this affect care planning?

Accepted Answer

Use the disclosure to explore unresolved trauma within a trauma-informed AAT framework

Answer

A trauma-informed approach uses the client's history to guide sensitive, appropriately paced AAT interventions rather than excluding the modality.

Question 4

Which of the following is the BEST example of a short-term AAT objective for a client with depression?

Accepted Answer

Client will independently groom the therapy dog for 5 minutes during each of the next 4 sessions

Answer

Short-term objectives are specific, behavioral, measurable, and time-limited, as demonstrated by the grooming task with defined parameters.

Question 5

A care plan notes that the client has a latex allergy. Why is this relevant to AAT?

Accepted Answer

Some animal handling equipment, leashes, or collars may contain latex, requiring substitution

Answer

Animal handling equipment such as leashes, collars, or gloves may contain latex, requiring substitution to prevent allergic reactions.

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