Question 1

In order to support community reintegration, the Army established which program to better meet the rehabilitation and vocational training needs of injured soldiers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Veterans Administration
B)   Wounded Warriors Program
C)   Warrior Transition Units
D)   No services are provided C

Question 2

Work, as an occupation, is critical to a person's:

Accepted Answer

A)   Identity
B)   Education
C)   Retirement
D)   Social status A

Question 3

In the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, work includes:

Accepted Answer

A)   Aging in place
B)   Educational participation
C)   Retirement preparation and adjustment
D)   Ergonomic assessment C

Question 4

How did the Americans with Disabilities Act and other legislation affect employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Employment rates for individuals with disabilities increased
B)   Employment rates for individuals with disabilities did not change
C)   Employment rates for individuals with disabilities decreased
D)   This legislation does not support employment for individuals with disabilities

Question 5

A significant impact of unemployment is:

Accepted Answer

A)   A change in daily routine
B)   Decreased stress from workload
C)   A transition to early retirement
D)   A transition to higher education

Question 6

More than half of adults in the United States retire earlier than they planned due to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Reaching retirement age
B)   Ability to access Social Security income
C)   Aging out of the workforce
D)   Need to provide care for a family member

Question 7

Grace is a 19-year-old high school student with a developmental delay who has received a job offer at a local fast-food restaurant. Grace is excited to get started but wants to make sure she can perform all the job duties. As the occupational therapist, you work with Grace and the employer to identify:

Accepted Answer

A)   Reasonable accommodations
B)   Appropriate salary
C)   Job duties
D)   Paid time off

Question 8

Dr. Glenn, a 75-year-old professor of psychology, reduces his workload to teaching one course a year at a local university. Dr. Glenn is participating in what aspect of retirement transitioning?

Accepted Answer

A)   Encore career
B)   Bridge employment
C)   Occupation engagement plan
D)   Legacy planning

Question 9

Anna is a 19-year-old with cerebral palsy who uses a motorized wheelchair. She works in customer service at the local children's museum. Her disability and medications cause her to tire easily, making her only able to work part-time. What challenge does she face with only being able to participate in part-time employment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Income
B)   The position is only offered full-time
C)   Lack of accessibility at the museum for her wheelchair
D)   Lack of health insurance coverage for part-time employees

Question 10

Mr. Garcia has a stroke at the age of 59, which prevents him from being able to successfully perform his job as an engineer, making him retire earlier than planned. His adjustment to retirement will most likely be:

Accepted Answer

A)   An easy and welcomed transition
B)   A voluntary transition
C)   A challenging transition
D)   Of no impact

Question 11

Mr. Arnold is a retiree coming to occupational therapy for a frozen shoulder. He reports being bored in retirement but does not know what part-time jobs might be meaningful for him. He has been offered a part-time office-based job but is concerned about his shoulder. What is the role the occupational therapist could play here?

Accepted Answer

A)   Identify reasonable accommodations
B)   Encourage him to volunteer instead
C)   Offer an ergonomic assessment to ensure Mr. Arnold is successful
D)   Encourage him to avoid work to enjoy retirement

Question 12

Mr. Anderson, a 68-year-old retiree, has started to feel depressed during his retirement. One strategy to help him combat his depression is to recommend:

Accepted Answer

A)   An encore career
B)   Bridge employment
C)   An occupation engagement plan
D)   Volunteerism

Question 13

Greg, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, is graduating high school. Under the guidance of an occupational therapist, he is training for work at a local fast-food restaurant. Greg is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)   Work adjustment
B)   IADL training
C)   Work-life balance
D)   A transition

Question 14

Mrs. Flores is a 71-year-old nurse ready to retire. For a successful transition, Mrs. Flores should focus her retirement planning on:

Accepted Answer

A)   Financial planning
B)   Finding a new job
C)   An occupation engagement plan
D)   No planning is necessary

Question 15

Mr. Maio recently experienced a heart attack and is talking about changing his job. The occupational therapist sees this as an opportunity for:

Accepted Answer

A)   Job retraining
B)   Retirement
C)   Occupational adaptation
D)   Work ergonomics

Exam 16: Work and Career Transitions Introduction