Mental Health OT Flashcards

Which of the following BEST describes the role of the OTA during a therapeutic group in a mental health setting?

Answer: Co-lead or lead the group under OTR supervision

OTAs can lead or co-lead therapeutic groups under the supervision of an OTR, within their scope of practice.

A client reports feeling anxious in crowded places. An OTA practicing sensory-based intervention might FIRST:

Answer: Conduct a sensory profile to identify sensory thresholds

A sensory profile identifies the client's sensory thresholds and patterns, guiding appropriate sensory-based interventions.

An OTA uses a 'just right challenge' when grading activity. This concept comes from which theory?

Answer: Flow theory by Csikszentmihalyi

The 'just right challenge' concept originates from Csikszentmihalyi's flow theory, where tasks are matched to skill level for optimal engagement.

Which symptom is classified as a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

Answer: Auditory hallucinations

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations and delusions, representing an excess of normal function.

An OTA documents that a client demonstrated 'poor safety awareness during meal prep.' This is BEST classified as a note about:

Answer: Occupational performance

Safety awareness during meal preparation is an aspect of occupational performance in IADL tasks.

Which boundary violation would be MOST serious in a mental health OT setting?

Answer: Sharing personal contact information with a client

Sharing personal contact information violates professional boundaries and can compromise the therapeutic relationship and safety.

A client with PTSD reports hypervigilance in public settings. Which OT intervention is MOST appropriate initially?

Answer: Relaxation techniques and sensory strategies in a safe setting

Beginning with relaxation and sensory strategies in a safe setting builds coping tools before graded exposure.