OT Mental Health & Psychosocial OT

Question 1

Which frame of reference guides OT practice for clients with mental illness by focusing on the relationship between occupation and mental health?

Accepted Answer

Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)

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Biomechanical Frame of Reference

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Neurodevelopmental Treatment

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Sensory Integration Frame of Reference

Question 2

A client with schizophrenia demonstrates negative symptoms. Which negative symptom is most commonly addressed by OT?

Accepted Answer

Avolition (lack of motivation to initiate tasks)

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Hallucinations

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Delusions of grandeur

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Thought disorganization

Question 3

The COPM (Canadian Occupational Performance Measure) is most useful in mental health OT because it:

Accepted Answer

Identifies client-perceived occupational performance problems and satisfaction

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Measures cognitive status objectively

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Provides a standardized psychiatric diagnosis

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Rates ADL function on a 7-point FIM scale

Question 4

A client with borderline personality disorder is admitted to inpatient psychiatry. The OT's INITIAL assessment should focus on:

Accepted Answer

Occupational functioning, daily routine, and coping skill repertoire

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Muscle strength and range of motion

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Cognitive deficits using standardized cognitive battery

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Social history only, deferring all assessment to psychiatry

Question 5

Which group therapy format is MOST consistent with OT's occupational therapy process in a community mental health setting?

Accepted Answer

Skills training group using actual ADL tasks

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Insight-oriented verbal psychotherapy group

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Pharmacology education group led by a pharmacist

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Diagnostic education group focusing on DSM criteria

Question 6

Which OT assessment tool is specifically designed to evaluate the daily living skills of adults with psychiatric disabilities?

Accepted Answer

KELS (Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills)

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AMPS

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Sensory Profile

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Nine-Hole Peg Test