Multiple Choice
Which organization advocates for occupational therapists in Ireland?
A) AOTA
B) WFOT
C) AOTI
D) NHS
C) AOTI
Respect for elders and storytelling are central values in traditional Irish family life.
True
In Irish culture, which value is most closely associated with family life?
A) Independence
B) Competition
C) Innovation
D) Loyalty
D) Loyalty
Does the North or South take up more of Ireland?
The Republic of Ireland (South)
Which traditional Irish practice involves gathering as a community to honor the deceased?
A) Samhain
B) Ceili
C) Wake
D) Boxer's Day
C) Wake
Wakes in Irish culture are generally somber, silent, and private affairs.
False, they are often social, story-filled gatherings
Which of the following is a common health challenge in Ireland?
A) Malaria
B) Alcohol-related conditions
C) Lyme disease
D) Tuberculosis
B) Alcohol-related conditions
Who fought who in the war?
The Irish Republican Army (IRA) vs. the British Forces
What percentage of the Irish population still identifies as Roman Catholic today?
A) 50%
B) 70–80%
C) 90%
D) 30%
B) 70-80%
The Angelus bell is still broadcast on Irish national television as a reflection of the country’s Catholic roots.
True
Which region of Ireland is primarily part of the United Kingdom?
A) Republic of Ireland
B) Dublin of Ireland
C) Northern Ireland
D) Southern Ireland
C) Northern Ireland
What is the difference between the religions in the North vs South?
Northern: Mixed Catholics and Protestants
Southern: Primarily Catholic
In Irish history, what event contributed to large-scale emigration and intergenerational trauma?
A) The Potato Rising
B) The Great Famine
C) Boxing Day
D) The Celtic Crest
B) The Great Famine
Occupational therapists in Ireland are not required to register with any official organization.
False, they must register with CORU
What is CORU responsible for in Ireland?
A) Funding private clinics
B) Regulating healthcare professionals
C) Distributing OT equipment
D) Teaching occupational therapy courses
B) Regulating healthcare professionals
Two Parts:
1. What was the name of the War that led to this separation?
2. About how many years have the North and South been separated?
A) 110
B) 130
C) 100
D) 120
1. The Irish War of Independence
2. C) 100 years
Which of the following is a reason why mental health stigma may persist in Irish communities?
A) Strong influence of traditional rural beliefs
B) Lack of mental health providers
C) Universal health coverage
D) High rates of emigration
A) Strong influence of traditional rural beliefs
Patients must visit a private clinic to receive OT services in Ireland.
False, OTs are available in both public and private healthcare systems
Which of the following would be the best choice for a common occupational therapy focus area in Ireland’s aging population?
A) Pediatric feeding therapy
B) Driving rehabilitation
C) Dementia care and fall prevention
D) Sports injury recovery
C) Dementia care and fall prevention
Who won the war in Ireland? What was the result?
No one, it resulted in a truce, but the Republic of Ireland was created as a Free State