Ch 13- Assessment and Treatment of IADLs & Leisure

Which of the following is the BEST example of prosocial behaviors?

• Falling asleep without needing adult support

• Independently being able to shop for ingredients, cook and prepare a meal

• Participating in a group activity with same-age peers

• Helping behaviors such as assisting in basic household chores

Answer explanation

Correct! Young children and toddlers engage in prosocial behaviors (Hammond, Al-Jbouri, Edwards & Feltham, 2017). Prosocial behaviors are seen as the helping behaviors to pick-up toys and assist in basic household chores such as throwing away trash. These prosocial behaviors of helping in chores are encouraged in toddlers of 18 and 24 months (Waugh, Brownell & Pollock, 2015).

Which of the following is the BEST description for how an OT can assess the person, task, and environmental factors impacting IADL performance as part of the analysis of occupational performance?

• Complete skill-based and performance-based assessments

• Identify the IALDs that are meaningful to the child’s parents

• Use interviews to identify the child or youth’s preferences

• Describe the family’s cultural expectations

Answer explanation

All other responses are part of gathering the occupational profile as part of the OT evaluation process

According to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF), 3^rd ed., which of the following is considered an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?

• Bathing

• Play Exploration

• Sleep Preparation

• Meal preparation and cleanup

Answer explanation

Bathing is considered an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)

Play exploration is considered part of the occupation of play.

Sleep preparation is considered part of the occupation of Rest and Sleep (ADL)

Which of the following are person factors that could influence IADL performance and participation?

• Physical environment and social relationships

• Physical, cognitive, and social task demands

• Cultural norms and family traditions

• Mental health and physical and cognitive abilities

Answer explanation

Physical environment and social relationships-Environment factor

Physical, cognitive, and social task demands-Occupation factor

Cultural norms and family traditions-Environment factor

Mental health and physical and cognitive abilities-Person Factor.

Children and caregivers each have abilities and preferences that can influence a child’s IADL performance and satisfaction with participation.

Which of the following is an example of an OT intervention addressing IADLs using a prevent approach as described by the OTPF, 3^rd. ed.?

• Instruct adolescent how to use financial management app for in lieu of balancing checkbook

• Develop a healthy cooking group to promote physical health of children and families at community center

• Improving a youth’s grip strength after injury so they can effectively grasp utensils while cooking

• Consult with other high school educational professionals on curriculum to prevent adolescent engagement in risky behaviors

Answer explanation

Instruct adolescent how to use financial management app for in lieu of balancing checkbook-Modify

Develop a healthy cooking group to promote physical health of children and families at community center-Create, promote

Improving a youth’s grip strength after injury so they can effectively grasp utensils while cooking-Establish, restore

Consult with other high school educational professionals on curriculum to prevent adolescent engagement in risky behaviors- prevent