Client Assessment & Care Planning Flashcards
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Which assessment finding would be considered a CONTRAINDICATION to initiating AAT?
Answer: Active zoonotic infection in the client
An active zoonotic infection poses a direct health risk to both the therapy animal and other clients, making AAT contraindicated until resolved.
In AAT care planning, what is the primary purpose of establishing baseline measurements?
Answer: To provide a reference point for measuring progress over time
Baseline measurements establish a pre-treatment reference point that allows objective comparison of outcomes as treatment progresses.
A client discloses severe animal neglect during childhood during an AAT intake assessment. How should this affect care planning?
Answer: Use the disclosure to explore unresolved trauma within a trauma-informed AAT framework
A trauma-informed approach uses the client's history to guide sensitive, appropriately paced AAT interventions rather than excluding the modality.
Which of the following is the BEST example of a short-term AAT objective for a client with depression?
Answer: Client will independently groom the therapy dog for 5 minutes during each of the next 4 sessions
Short-term objectives are specific, behavioral, measurable, and time-limited, as demonstrated by the grooming task with defined parameters.
A care plan notes that the client has a latex allergy. Why is this relevant to AAT?
Answer: Some animal handling equipment, leashes, or collars may contain latex, requiring substitution
Animal handling equipment such as leashes, collars, or gloves may contain latex, requiring substitution to prevent allergic reactions.
Which of the following BEST describes the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in AAT care planning?
Answer: Care plans are developed and reviewed with the client's treatment team to ensure coordination
Effective AAT care planning involves coordinating with the broader treatment team to align goals, share information, and prevent conflicting interventions.
When reviewing the effectiveness of an AAT care plan, which outcome measure is MOST aligned with mental health goals?
Answer: Client-reported changes in mood, anxiety, or functioning using validated scales
Validated self-report and clinician-rated scales measuring mood, anxiety, and functioning provide objective evidence of treatment effectiveness.