Exam 29: Animal-Assisted Activities and Therapy

George enjoys lifting the bowl of water and feeding his dog every day.The certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) incorporates this activity into George's morning sessions to improve George's upper extremity strength.How is she using this activity?

George is unable to lift the heavy bowl.The COTA provides him with a lighter-weight bowl so that he can feed the dog on his own.How has the OT practitioner used the activity?

"Henry will ride a horse for 10 minutes on trails" is an example of what?

Which factor is most important for the occupational therapy (OT) practitioner to consider when using an animal as an occupation for children?

What is the role of the OT practitioner during a hippotherapy session?

Why would an OT practitioner choose to incorporate a dog in a session with a child who has behavioral and emotional difficulties?

Karli, a 7-year-old girl, lives on a farm, where she is responsible for feeding the chickens, dogs, and cats.Karli is currently in the hospital after a burn accident.Which activity will Karli most likely enjoy and help her grasp with her burned right hand?

Which statement most reflects pet-assisted therapy?

What is the role of animals in OT practice?

The COTA designed an activity of digging through the dirt to find insects.What client factor is the OT practitioner most likely targeting with this activity?

What type of animals are frogs and salamanders?

The parent of a 3-year-old boy does not like her child digging through the dirt.What is the best response to the parent's concern?

Jack, a Bernese mountain dog, has been trained to pull Carrie as she sits in her wheelchair.Jack is also able to bring Carrie items and carry her backpack.What type of dog is Jack?

Of what is hippotherapy an example?