Exam Preview for 1155: The Occupational Therapist's Role in Cancer

The Occupational Therapist's Role in Cancer Rehabilitation

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1. Which of the following statements are true based on the Institute of Medicine report released in 2007? Cancer patients do NOT have any unmet needs. Cancer patients have many unmet psychosocial needs that are NOT due to a lack of resources. Cancer patients have many unmet psychosocial needs that are due to a lack of resources. None of the above.
2. Which of the following breast cancer related conditions are appropriate for a referral to rehab? Lymphedema. Cognitive problems. Post-surgical scar adhesions. All of the above.
3. Which of the following metastatic cancer related conditions are appropriate for a referral to rehab? Weakness and fatigue. Musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain. Both A and B. A referral to rehab is not appropriate for patients with metastatic cancer.
4. What was the main conclusion from the 2008 study by Cheville et al on community dwelling patients with metastatic breast cancer? 90% received the cancer rehab they needed. Of the 90% that needed cancer rehab, only 30% received it. Only 30% needed cancer rehab. None of the patients had unmet needs.
5. What term refers to the unusual persistent sense of tiredness related to cancer or cancer treatment that interferes with functioning? Cancer-related fatigue (CRF). General malaise. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Temporary non-specific fatigue.
6. "Chemobrain" is used by patients to describe difficulties such as: Experiencing visual and auditory hallucinations. Feeling confused, mentally 'foggy', forgetful and with difficulty concentrating. A severe state of amnesia. Feeling extremely focused and mentally clear.
7. Which of the following treatments has research shown to be effective for Cancer Related Fatigue? Bedrest. Massage. Exercise. Hypnosis.
8. What is the goal of Cancer Rehabilitation? Helping survivors function at the highest possible level whether they are cured, in remission or living with cancer as a chronic condition. Helping survivors improve their functioning to surpass their pre-cancer levels. Helping only patients that are cured or in remission. Helping only patients that are living with cancer as a chronic condition.
9. How is palliative care different than cancer rehabilitation? Palliative care addresses the needs of patients with advanced cancer. It emphasizes the management of physical and psychosocial distress of patients with advanced cancer. It emphasizes family support and advance care planning. All of the above.
10. What are possible barriers to OT referrals in palliative care? Limited research on the role of OT in palliative care. Lack of promotion of the potential contribution of OT to palliative care. Lack of understanding by referral sources of the contribution that OT's can make in palliative care. All of the above.