Therapeutic Techniques and Interventions Flashcards

Reality orientation as a therapeutic technique is most appropriate for:

Answer: Residents with mild cognitive impairment who can benefit from orientation to time, place, and person

Reality orientation is most appropriate for residents with mild to moderate cognitive impairment who can still benefit from reorientation without increased distress.

Which of the following is an example of a one-to-one activity intervention?

Answer: Reading aloud to a bedbound resident

One-to-one interventions are individual, personalized sessions such as reading to a bedbound resident who cannot participate in group activities.

Which therapeutic modality uses storytelling and narrative to help residents process life experiences?

Answer: Life review therapy

Life review therapy uses structured storytelling and narrative techniques to help residents reflect on and find meaning in their life experiences.

Sensory stimulation activities are especially beneficial for residents who:

Answer: Are minimally conscious or in late-stage dementia with limited ability to engage in structured activities

Sensory stimulation activities engage residents with very limited cognitive or physical function through tactile, auditory, visual, and olfactory experiences.

Which of the following therapeutic intervention techniques is based on the idea that movement and dance promote emotional expression and well-being?

Answer: Dance/movement therapy

Dance/movement therapy uses body movement as the medium for therapeutic intervention, promoting emotional expression, social engagement, and physical well-being.

Bibliotherapy involves using which of the following as a therapeutic tool?

Answer: Books, poetry, and literature to promote emotional and cognitive well-being

Bibliotherapy uses literature, poetry, and storytelling to promote self-reflection, emotional expression, and cognitive engagement.