Client Assessment & Care Planning Flashcards
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A client with PTSD reports feeling calmer when petting the therapy dog but becomes hypervigilant when the dog moves suddenly. How should the care plan address this?
Answer: Incorporate predictability training so the client knows the animal's cues and movements
Teaching the client to read animal cues increases predictability and reduces hypervigilance, turning a trigger into a therapeutic tool.
Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal in an AAT care plan?
Answer: Client will reduce self-reported anxiety scores by 20% within 8 weeks using AAT sessions twice weekly
SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, as demonstrated by the measurable and time-limited second option.
When reassessing a client mid-treatment in AAT, which domain is MOST important to monitor?
Answer: Progress toward established therapeutic goals and any adverse reactions
Progress toward therapeutic goals and monitoring for adverse reactions are the core clinical indicators guiding mid-treatment reassessment.
A client with severe immunodeficiency is referred for AAT. What is the MOST important consideration for the care plan?
Answer: Medical clearance from the client's physician and strict infection control protocols
Immunocompromised clients require physician clearance and rigorous infection control measures before AAT can be safely incorporated.
Which of the following best describes 'client-centered' AAT care planning?
Answer: Goals and interventions are co-developed with the client based on their values and preferences
Client-centered care involves collaborative goal-setting that respects the client's values, preferences, and lived experience.
An elderly client in a long-term care facility appears to have cognitive decline. How should the AAT care plan be adapted?
Answer: Simplify interactions, use repetitive comforting activities, and involve care staff in sessions
Simplified, repetitive, and comforting animal interactions are best suited for clients with cognitive decline, with staff support enhancing safety.
A therapist is assessing whether AAT is appropriate for a client with a history of animal abuse. What factor is MOST critical to evaluate?
Answer: Whether the client has expressed remorse and completed relevant treatment
A history of animal abuse requires evaluation of remorse, treatment completion, and current risk to ensure the therapy animal's safety.