OTA Mental Health OT 5

Question 1

An OTA notices a client has been isolating more and stops attending groups. The FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Document the change and report it to the supervising OTR

Answer

Observing and documenting behavioral changes and reporting to the OTR is the appropriate first step within the OTA's scope.

Question 2

A client with borderline personality disorder becomes angry at the OTA during a session. The MOST therapeutic response is to:

Accepted Answer

Respond calmly, set a clear limit, and validate the client's feelings

Answer

Calm, limit-setting with validation is the most therapeutic response, supporting emotional regulation without reinforcing dysregulation.

Question 3

Which of the following is a PRIMARY goal of psychosocial rehabilitation in OT?

Accepted Answer

Maximizing functional participation in community roles and occupations

Answer

Psychosocial rehabilitation aims to maximize community participation and functional role performance despite ongoing symptoms.

Question 4

A client discloses during an OT session that they have a plan to harm themselves tonight. The OTA should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Immediately inform the supervising OTR and follow facility safety protocols

Answer

Active suicidal ideation with a plan is an emergency; the OTA must immediately notify the OTR and follow facility safety protocols.

Question 5

Which environmental modification would BEST support a client with anxiety returning to work?

Accepted Answer

Providing a quiet workspace and a predictable daily schedule

Answer

A quiet workspace and predictable schedule reduce unpredictable stressors that can trigger anxiety in a work environment.

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