OT 434 Midterm Review

Question 1

A female inpatient has depression, substance abuse, and much interpersonal conflict. A psycho dynamic approach to use is

Accepted Answer

Painting or drawing while listening to music of her choice

Question 2

A patient in the hospital is angry, stomping his feet, and yelling. This is __________ phase of the aggression cycle.

Accepted Answer

Escalation

Question 3

In a group, a patient is aware of group norms and helps others, but can not initiate her own goals. What level is this?

Accepted Answer

Egocentric-Cooperative

Question 4

Your patient has a lot of stress. He c/o stomach pains, headaches, and loss of appetite. What defense mechanism is this?

Accepted Answer

Somatization

Question 5

Based on the previous situation, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Use verbal de-escalation techniques to help him calm down

Question 6

Which term best describes when a person transfers aggressive or sexual impulses on someone or something else?

Accepted Answer

Displacement

Question 7

A home health client tells you he doesn't want to take his medicine because of side effects. What is your best response?

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with him to identify strategies to manage the side effects

Question 8

A young adult with schizophrenia is referred to day treatment. What is the first thing the OT should do with him/her?

Accepted Answer

Have him/her complete an interest checklist

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