MH Review | Week 2

What is critical reasoning, and why is it important in occupational therapy?

• A structured process for creating intervention plans only focusing on client factors.

• The ability to conceptualize, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and beliefs to guide care decisions.

• A rigid framework for following clinical protocols.

• A method of documenting treatment outcomes.

Which of the following best describes how critical reasoning is applied in pediatric care?

• Reflecting solely on the child’s deficits to design interventions.

• Using a complex process to analyze the child's skills, environment, and culture.

• Focusing exclusively on developmental milestones.

• Implementing general therapeutic strategies without adapting to individual needs.

Conscious use of self includes which of the following components?

• Emotional, cognitive, sensory, and physical components.

• Developmental and medical training.

• Sensory stimulation and family education only.

• Physical and emotional factors only.

What is the primary consideration when using occupation as a therapeutic means?

• Ensuring the occupation is meaningful to the child.

• Prioritizing structured activities over play.

• Using only self-care activities for intervention.

• Avoiding collaboration with the child.

Select all of the active therapeutic listening techniques.

• Restating

• Clarifying

• Reflecting

• Facilitating

Which activity would be considered 'therapist-defined' rather than child-directed?

• A child choosing to engage in a favorite game.

• A therapist selecting a task for its therapeutic value.

• A self-care activity initiated by the child.

• A group activity determined by all participants.

Name two of the nine dimensions of occupational engagement outlined in MOHO?

A 10-year-old client demonstrates decreased participation during activities due to fear of failure. The therapist is working with the child to redefine their roles and habits to increase participation. Which component of MOHO is being addressed?

• Component of the Person: Volition

• Component of the Person: Habituation

• Component of the Environment: Volition

• Component of the Environment: Habituation

What type of reasoning involves understanding the client’s perspective and collaborating on problem-solving?

• Conditional

• Narrative

• Interactive

• Procedural

How does narrative reasoning benefit the therapeutic process?

• It creates rigid treatment plans based on universal practices.

• It helps therapists and clients create meaningful life narratives through collaboration.

• It focuses solely on identifying the client’s deficits.

• It minimizes the role of the client’s personal experiences.