DOCU1 Final Exam Part 1

Which goal is MOST appropriate for a client with moderate dementia in a residential setting?

• Client will memorize the names of 10 staff members by next session.

• Client will complete UB dressing with supervision within 3 weeks.

• Client will prepare a grocery list for the week.

• Client will independently manage medication.

A client recovering from a CVA wants to resume cooking. Which STG best supports this LTG?

• Client will name 10 kitchen tools correctly.

• Client will demonstrate safe stove use under supervision within 2 weeks.

• Client will regain full grip strength in 5 days.

• Client will write a recipe book.

In documenting a goal for a client with anxiety disorder, which outcome is MOST measurable?

• Client will feel calm during therapy.

• Client will report less stress.

• Client will participate in 20-minute group session 3x/week with no early exit.

• Client will be happy.

Which of the following is the BEST goal for a client with Parkinson’s disease aiming to improve feeding?

• Client will feed self using a spoon within 1 week.

• Client will reduce tremors during meals.

• Client will complete self-feeding with weighted utensils and min assist within 10 minutes for 3 consecutive meals in 2 weeks.

• Client will eat all food daily.

Why should goals specify context (e.g., “in the bathroom”)?

• It lengthens the goal for documentation

• It adds visual detail for readers

• It ensures goals reflect real-life scenarios and settings

• It helps the doctor verify the plan

Which goal is MOST occupation-based for a client with schizophrenia?

• Client will reduce delusions within 2 weeks.

• Client will maintain attention during OT session.

• Client will attend social skills group and initiate a peer conversation once per session in 2 weeks.

• Client will avoid self-harm.

A client with a TBI demonstrates poor safety awareness. Which goal is most appropriate?

• Client will walk unsupervised.

• Client will stay seated during therapy.

• Client will demonstrate use of call bell before transfer 4/5 times with verbal cues in 3 sessions.

• Client will regain IQ of 100.

Which STG aligns with an LTG of independent self-care?

• Client will jog for 10 minutes.

• Client will complete grooming with min assist using visual checklist within 2 weeks.

• Client will memorize self-care definitions.

• Client will read about hygiene.

What is a red flag in this goal: “Client will transfer independently from bed to chair in 3 days”?

• Time-bound

• Unrealistic recovery period

• Too much detail

• Use of the word ‘independently’

A goal that says, “The therapist will teach the client...”, reflects which common error?

• Focus on outcomes

• Focus on therapist action, not client performance

• Use of technical terms

• Irrelevant time frame