Mental Health Flashcards

A client with schizophrenia is being discharged to independent living. Which ADL skill should the OT prioritize assessing first?

Answer: Medication management and adherence routines

Medication management is critical for maintaining stability and preventing relapse in schizophrenia and should be the first priority.

Which therapeutic use of self technique involves the OT deliberately structuring the therapeutic relationship to help a client with attachment difficulties build trust?

Answer: Therapeutic relationship as a purposeful use of self

Purposeful use of self involves the OT intentionally using the therapeutic relationship as a change agent, particularly valuable for clients with attachment issues.

An OT is evaluating a client's executive function deficits following a psychiatric hospitalization. Which task best assesses planning and sequencing?

Answer: Having the client plan and prepare a multi-step meal

Multi-step meal preparation requires planning, sequencing, problem-solving, and error monitoring, directly assessing executive function.

A client with anorexia nervosa is being treated in an inpatient psychiatric unit. The OT's primary role in this setting is to:

Answer: Address the occupational disruptions caused by the eating disorder, including mealtime and body image

OTs address the occupational impact of eating disorders, including dysfunctional mealtime behaviors, body image, and daily life disruptions.

Which group leadership style is most appropriate when facilitating a task group with clients who have low cognitive functioning?

Answer: Directive style with clear, concrete instructions and frequent cueing

A directive leadership style with clear instructions and cueing provides the structure needed for clients with cognitive limitations to succeed.

An OT uses the Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS) with a psychiatric client. A score indicating Level 4 means the client can:

Answer: Complete familiar tasks with some cues but has difficulty with novel problem-solving

Allen Cognitive Level 4 indicates the client can perform familiar, goal-directed tasks but struggles with novel situations and problem-solving.

Which intervention addresses the social participation deficits commonly seen in individuals with autism spectrum disorder in mental health settings?

Answer: Social skills training using structured role play and real-world practice

Structured social skills training with role play and generalization to real-world settings is evidence-based for improving social participation in ASD.