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Facilitating Return to Work after Stroke across the Continuum of Care

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1.  Which of the following is/are true with regards to stroke in working aged adults? The incidence of stroke in younger adults is on the rise Rehabilitation services are not addressing the return to work needs of younger stroke survivors Return to work after stroke enhances quality of life All of the above

2.  Which of the following protects a clients health insurance coverage if he/she needs to take time off work for medical leave but must be applied for? Social Security Disability Insurance Family Medical Leave Act American's with Disabilities Act Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

3.  Which of the following is a resource that can be used to gather information about the characteristics of a clients job, needed abilities, and the work environment? O*NET Job Accommodation Network National Stroke Association Disaboom Jobs

4.  Why is it important in the acute/subacute care setting to refer clients with mild stroke for comprehensive outpatient occupational therapy evaluations? Assessments used in the acute care setting are not sensitive enough to detect impairments in higher level executive skills. Executive skill dysfunction may not be evident until the client engages in real world activities and environments. Fatigue and executive dysfunction are invisible symptoms that can negatively impact work performance and success. All of the above

5.  Which of the following evaluation "tools" can be easily implemented in all practice settings to address work and return to work goals? Assessment of Work Performance Work site evaluation Occupational (Worker) Profile Job Performance Measure

6.  There is research evidence to support that which of the following occupational therapy interventions facilitates enhanced return to work outcomes? Use of simulated work activities that focus on physical and cognitive work demands Collaborating with the employer and the work-site Training in compensatory cognitive strategies and assistive technology use Promoting self-advocacy for workplace accommodations

7.  Which of the following is a free online accessible summary guide, published by the Social Security Administration, which provides information about employment supports and incentives for persons with disabilities? The Red Book Work & Industry Special Interest Section Quarterly Fact Sheet Work-Promoting Participation & Productivity

8.  A method of enhancing return to work competencies, services, and establishing interdisciplinary collaborative relationships would be which of the following? Schedule an in-service by a local state Vocational Rehabilitation counselor on services, eligibility, and processes Invite human resources personnel to provide an in-service on laws, regulations, and policies that protect worker's rights Schedule a meeting with multidisciplinary staff to advocate for and establish polices/procedures that support provision of return to work services All of the above

9.  Which of the following manifestations of stroke can typically respond well to treatment but if not detected, addressed, or managed, can negatively impact return to work? Emotional lability Amotivation Depression Neglect

10.  Perspectives of "Best Practice" related to return to work services from experienced practitioners indicates that occupational therapy services should include which of the following? Use of top down occupation-based models to guide evaluation and intervention Interventions that focus on coping skills and emotional regulation strategies Training in compensatory strategies and assistive technology use for executive dysfunction All of the above