A client expresses an interest in playing a computer game wi…
A client expresses an interest in playing a computer game with another group member during a leisure skills group. The occupational therapist reviews the client’s cognitive evaluation and agrees that the game is a good choice for the client’s cognitive level. After 15 minutes of engaging in the computer game, the client rubs both eyes, looks around, and reports trouble focusing. What should the therapist do in response to this?
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A client being seen in inpatient therapy ~3 weeks after a TBI displays severe impairments on immediate and delayed recall components of the Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test. In addition this client asks various staff and family members “Where am I? What happened?” up to 40 times a day. This behavior is interfering with the clients’ ability to complete functional tasks and is very distressing to her family. What frame of reference would you use to guide interventions for this client?
Read DetailsAn OTR is working with a 32 year old female client about one…
An OTR is working with a 32 year old female client about one month after a moderate TBI sustained during a car accident. The client complains of frequent frontal headaches, occasional blurred vision, and trouble ‘finding things even when I am looking right at them’. She is often observed squinting or closing one eye when trying to read or search for items. Which assessment would be most appropriate to assess her visual function?
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An OTR is running a group for TBI patients on an inpatient rehabilitation unit. One week into the group (after 5 sessions) the therapist notes that one of the clients has trouble initiating conversation with group members that he has spoken to freely during previous sessions. The therapist suspects that the client is having trouble remembering the names and faces of other group members and doesn’t realize that he already knows them. What standardized assessment could the therapist give to help answer this question?
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A student performs an experiment to determine the density of a sugar solution. She obtains the following results: 1.11 g/mL, 1.81 g/mL, 1.95 g/mL, 1.75 g/mL. If the actual value for the density of the sugar solution is 1.75 g/mL, which statement below best describes her results?
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