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OT’s Role in the Terminally Ill and End-of-life Client

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1.  What is a potential reason for the underutilization of the OT profession with the terminally ill and/or end-of-life population? OT practitioners are not skilled in the recognition of occupation-based needs of this population. OT practitioners do not provide a means of self-expression. Health care professionals misunderstand the role and value of therapy in helping this population. Clients at the end of life do not want help facilitating closure or attaining goals.

2.  Which of the following is a symptom that might be encountered in a terminally ill or EOL client? Anxiety Pain Sadness All of the above

3.  What is a tool that assesses a client's dignity? The Copying Inventory Dignity Therapy Assessment Rating The Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI) Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)

4.  What type of therapy allows the client with a life-limiting illness to communicate significant memories, moments of pride, and meaningful roles that are documented for surviving family members? Dignity Therapy Sleep Hygiene Self Regulation Occupational Identity

5.  In the case example of Cora, OT helped her to manage pain, anxiety, and deteriorating cognition by: Using mindfulness Breathing techniques Meditation All of the above