Question 1

Older adults do not always adopt driving technologies that prevent motor vehicle accidents because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  Drive older cars without the technology 
B)  Drive infrequently 
C)  Are unwilling to pay for these services 
D)  Lack trust in the technology 
A)  Drive older cars without the technology 
B)  Drive infrequently 
C)  Are unwilling to pay for these services 
D)  Lack trust in the technology D

Question 2

Rearview cameras are an example of which type of evidence-based technology in prevention of car crashes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Driverless car technology 
B)  Antilock braking system 
C)  Crash avoidance system 
D)  Advanced driver assistance systems 
A)  Driverless car technology 
B)  Antilock braking system 
C)  Crash avoidance system 
D)  Advanced driver assistance systems C

Question 3

A typical outcome of a driving evaluation is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compensation through training 
B)  Use of a driving simulator 
C)  Road assessment 
D)  A report to state licensing authorities 
A)  Compensation through training 
B)  Use of a driving simulator 
C)  Road assessment 
D)  A report to state licensing authorities A

Question 4

What aspect of older adult independence should be a legal right?

Accepted Answer

A)  Driving one's own car 
B)  Community mobility 
C)  Ability to perform ADLs 
D)  A ramp to one's home for accessibility 
A)  Driving one's own car 
B)  Community mobility 
C)  Ability to perform ADLs 
D)  A ramp to one's home for accessibility

Question 5

Who can decide that an older adult no longer can retain a license to drive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational therapist 
B)  Physician 
C)  State licensing agency 
D)  Nurse practitioner 
A)  Occupational therapist 
B)  Physician 
C)  State licensing agency 
D)  Nurse practitioner

Question 6

A fundamental reason why older adults value the ability to drive is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Generational influence 
B)  Family values 
C)  Lack of good public transportation 
D)  No interest in ride sharing 
A)  Generational influence 
B)  Family values 
C)  Lack of good public transportation 
D)  No interest in ride sharing

Question 7

Older adults tend be safe drivers due to which factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generational influence 
B)  Family values 
C)  Avoidance of driving during high traffic times 
D)  Tendency to be cautious 
A)  Generational influence 
B)  Family values 
C)  Avoidance of driving during high traffic times 
D)  Tendency to be cautious

Question 8

Andrea tells you, the occupational therapy practitioner, that her mother got lost driving to the grocery store, a route she has taken many times. She asks your advice for next steps. The best next step is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage her to report this to her mother's physician 
B)  Recommend her mother take the bus from now on 
C)  Inform her that her mother should no longer drive 
D)  Complete a clinical observation checklist followed by a referral to a DRS for a specialized driving evaluation if indicated 
A)  Encourage her to report this to her mother's physician 
B)  Recommend her mother take the bus from now on 
C)  Inform her that her mother should no longer drive 
D)  Complete a clinical observation checklist followed by a referral to a DRS for a specialized driving evaluation if indicated

Question 9

The step in the process of the OT-DRIVE model when the occupational therapist determines the intervention plan considering the client's impairments on their potential for driving is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Readiness 
B)  Intervention 
C)  Verification 
D)  Evaluation 
A)  Readiness 
B)  Intervention 
C)  Verification 
D)  Evaluation

Question 10

Hand controls are an example of which type of driving rehabilitation intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rehabilitation of underlying human components 
B)  Compensation through training 
C)  Compensation through adaptation 
D)  Cessation of driving counseling and planning 
A)  Rehabilitation of underlying human components 
B)  Compensation through training 
C)  Compensation through adaptation 
D)  Cessation of driving counseling and planning

Question 11

Driving rehabilitation is a form of therapy that plans, develops, and implements services for individuals with disabilities in order for the individual to drive, typically following what rehabilitative approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proactive 
B)  Maintenance 
C)  Remediation 
D)  Compensatory 
A)  Proactive 
B)  Maintenance 
C)  Remediation 
D)  Compensatory

Question 12

Occupational therapists should encourage which type of technology for wayfinding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Driverless car technology 
B)  Global Positioning System 
C)  Crash avoidance system 
D)  Advanced driver assistance systems 
A)  Driverless car technology 
B)  Global Positioning System 
C)  Crash avoidance system 
D)  Advanced driver assistance systems

Question 13

When addressing driving and community mobility, the occupational therapist should follow which process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Screening prior to evaluation 
B)  Use of a driving simulator to assess driving skills 
C)  OTPF process 
D)  Development of an intervention plan for driving remediation 
A)  Screening prior to evaluation 
B)  Use of a driving simulator to assess driving skills 
C)  OTPF process 
D)  Development of an intervention plan for driving remediation

Question 14

Which group provides the evidence for making decisions about fitness to drive, particularly when related to screening and assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  State licensing authorities 
B)  Researchers 
C)  Practitioners 
D)  Consumers 
A)  State licensing authorities 
B)  Researchers 
C)  Practitioners 
D)  Consumers

Question 15

Ms. Lee, a 76-year-old female, is taking time to thoroughly plan a trip across the country in her recreational vehicle. Ms. Lee is demonstrating the ability to perform which level of driving behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic 
B)  Tactical 
C)  Operational 
D)  Readiness 
A)  Strategic 
B)  Tactical 
C)  Operational 
D)  Readiness

Question 16

Driving is a key IADL; however, some occupational therapy practitioners are hesitant to assess driving for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public transportation is often convenient and available 
B)  Lack of confidence in making decisions about driving capability 
C)  Cost and time required for driving evaluations 
D)  Lack of assessment tools 
A)  Public transportation is often convenient and available 
B)  Lack of confidence in making decisions about driving capability 
C)  Cost and time required for driving evaluations 
D)  Lack of assessment tools

Question 17

In the process of addressing driving and community mobility, obtaining and reviewing data to determine the needs for evaluation is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Screening 
B)  A driving simulator 
C)  A driving evaluation 
D)  An occupational profile 
A)  Screening 
B)  A driving simulator 
C)  A driving evaluation 
D)  An occupational profile

Question 18

In the Occupational Therapy Framework, driving is considered a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity of daily living 
B)  Instrumental activity of daily living 
C)  Client factor 
D)  Role 
A)  Activity of daily living 
B)  Instrumental activity of daily living 
C)  Client factor 
D)  Role

Exam 13: Driving and Community Mobility Introduction

Older adults do not always adopt driving technologies that prevent motor vehicle accidents because they:

Rearview cameras are an example of which type of evidence-based technology in prevention of car crashes?

A typical outcome of a driving evaluation is which of the following?

What aspect of older adult independence should be a legal right?

Who can decide that an older adult no longer can retain a license to drive?

A fundamental reason why older adults value the ability to drive is:

Older adults tend be safe drivers due to which factor?

Andrea tells you, the occupational therapy practitioner, that her mother got lost driving to the grocery store, a route she has taken many times. She asks your advice for next steps. The best next step is:

The step in the process of the OT-DRIVE model when the occupational therapist determines the intervention plan considering the client's impairments on their potential for driving is:

Hand controls are an example of which type of driving rehabilitation intervention?

Driving rehabilitation is a form of therapy that plans, develops, and implements services for individuals with disabilities in order for the individual to drive, typically following what rehabilitative approach?

Occupational therapists should encourage which type of technology for wayfinding?

When addressing driving and community mobility, the occupational therapist should follow which process?

Which group provides the evidence for making decisions about fitness to drive, particularly when related to screening and assessment?

Ms. Lee, a 76-year-old female, is taking time to thoroughly plan a trip across the country in her recreational vehicle. Ms. Lee is demonstrating the ability to perform which level of driving behavior?

Driving is a key IADL; however, some occupational therapy practitioners are hesitant to assess driving for which of the following reasons?

In the process of addressing driving and community mobility, obtaining and reviewing data to determine the needs for evaluation is known as:

In the Occupational Therapy Framework, driving is considered a(n):

Historical and Philosophical Perspectives of Community and Population Health Practice Introduction

Community and Population Health Concepts Introduction

Theoretical Frameworks for Community-Based Practice Introduction

Population Health: An Occupational Perspective Introduction

Program Planning and Needs Assessment Introduction

Program Design and Implementation Introduction

Program Evaluation Introduction

Program Support: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Business Acumen Introduction

Early Intervention Programs Introduction

From School to Community Transition Services Introduction

Promoting Community Inclusion and Integration for Youth Introduction

Aging in Place and Home Modifications Introduction

Low Vision Services in the Community Introduction

Community Ergonomics and Prevention of Work-Related Injuries Introduction

Work and Career Transitions Introduction

Health Professional Well-Being Introduction

Community Mental Health Programs Introduction

Community-Based Approaches to Substance Use Epidemics Introduction

Addressing the Needs of the Homeless Introduction

Community Reintegration Services for Military Veterans Introduction

Promoting Occupational Participation in Marginalized Populations Introduction

Telehealth Introduction

Lifestyle Redesign Programs Introduction

Occupational Therapy in Primary Health-Care Settings Introduction

Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Introduction

Violence Prevention and Mitigation Introduction

Future Directions in Community and Population Health Practice Introduction

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