Division of Developmental Disabilities Services 

 The Learning Curve 

 

“Enhancing the Knowledge of DDDS Professionals” 

 

Supplemental Review Questions 

April 27, 2009 / Volume 2, Issue 6 

Occupational Therapy Helps Individuals Live Life to its Fullest 

 

 

True / False (Circle one): 

 

1. T F OT helps people regain, develop and build skills that are important for 
independent living, health and happiness. 




 

2. T F Assistive technology and adaptive equipment are not used by occupational 
therapists. 




 

3. T F Occupational therapists often work with individuals who also have problems with 
their vision. 




 

4. T F One responsibility of the occupational therapist is to help find their clients work. 


 

5. T F Most people spend about a third of their lives in bed. 


 

Fill in the Blanks: 

 

6. In April 2000, the US standard, ________ _________ _____ ___ _______ ___ ______ 
_______, was approved by the American National Standards Institute / Rehabilitation 
Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America. 


 

7. A properly positioned headrest can help protect the neck in a ______ _______. 


 

8. The _________________________ calls OT one of today’s fastest growing careers. 


 

9. When working with an OT practitioner, ____________ and _______________ are 
_____________ for each individual to resolve problems, improve function, and support 
everyday living activities. 


 

10. The number one health concern among nurses is _________ and ________ due to 
__________ patients.