OTA Mental Health OT 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the role of the OTA during a therapeutic group in a mental health setting?

Accepted Answer

Co-lead or lead the group under OTR supervision

Answer

OTAs can lead or co-lead therapeutic groups under the supervision of an OTR, within their scope of practice.

Question 2

A client reports feeling anxious in crowded places. An OTA practicing sensory-based intervention might FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a sensory profile to identify sensory thresholds

Answer

A sensory profile identifies the client's sensory thresholds and patterns, guiding appropriate sensory-based interventions.

Question 3

An OTA uses a 'just right challenge' when grading activity. This concept comes from which theory?

Accepted Answer

Flow theory by Csikszentmihalyi

Answer

The 'just right challenge' concept originates from Csikszentmihalyi's flow theory, where tasks are matched to skill level for optimal engagement.

Question 4

Which symptom is classified as a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Auditory hallucinations

Answer

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations and delusions, representing an excess of normal function.

Question 5

An OTA documents that a client demonstrated 'poor safety awareness during meal prep.' This is BEST classified as a note about:

Accepted Answer

Occupational performance

Answer

Safety awareness during meal preparation is an aspect of occupational performance in IADL tasks.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test