True or False: You should move your body every 30 minutes.
True! Move your body often
True or False: Fidgets can reduce individuals' stress/anxiety.
True. Fidgets can have a positive impact on mental health if used appropriately
Name 2 or more characteristics people can value
Funny, fair, respectful, encouraging, patriotic
True or False: You should exchange your linens every week.
True.
Exception: Wool blankets are exchanged 1x/month
List what OT stands for
Occupational Therapy
List 2 or more types of exercise you enjoy
Could include walking, running, bicycling, bowling, dancing, etc.
List the mental health benefits of sleeping 7-9 hours each night
Improved memory, increased concentration, less stress, more relaxed, etc.
List a motto that helps you cope with difficult situations
One step/day at a time, It's the Little Things that Make Life Great, etc.
People you are able to have check your room....
OT staff - Bhrett/Kendall
PCT staff - when OT's are gone
List what OT helps with
Increase independence with things you want to do, need to do, or are expected to do.
House management (cleaning room), activities of daily living (showering, dressing, mobility), etc.
Technical name for using correct body posture/positioning during daily tasks
Body Mechanics
List different types of fidgets
Origami, stress balls, fidget cubes, etc.
Name the difference between a credit card and a debit card
Credit - pay later
Debit - right out of bank account
The amount of points you receive for finishing cleaning tasks on designated RSC day
4 points
List topics you would like to learn more about from OT
Free points!
True or False: Lying on your stomach gives you the best rest.
False! Sleeping on your stomach is bad for your neck/back and could potentially interrupt your sleep often. Could also prove to be difficult to breathe.
List 3 or more relaxation strategies discussed during Weekly OT group
Belly breathing, Finger tracing, Finger Opposition, Shape tracing, Progressive Muscle Relaxation
True or False: Everyone has the same priorities in life.
FALSE
Who prioritizes buying coffee each week? Tea? How often they shower? Exercise?
Name 5 or more tasks you are expected to do during Ready, Set, Clean
Remove items from shelves and dust/wipe these down, dust behind mattress, clean toilet, wipe down sink, sweep/mop floors, etc.
Name the ideal sleeping environment for a typical person
Quiet, dry, warm
Meets sensory needs
Name the four body parts you need to be aware of regarding body mechanics
Neck, shoulders, hips, feet
Name the mental health benefits of exercise
Increased relaxation, decreased stress, boosts mood, release of endorphins
You have $100. You spend $25.50 on a new sweatshirt, $20.50 on new tennis shoes, and $4 on a soda. You decide to put the rest in savings. How much money did you put in savings?
$50
Name one task that was recently added to the RSC checklist.
Hint: was announced during a community meeting
Wash dishes!
Name 2 or more memory games you are able to play on the unit
I'm Going to the Moon, First Letter Last Letter, Memory Cards, etc.