Exam Preview for 4134: The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Post

The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Postpartum Period to Improve Occupational Performance and Role Satisfaction

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1. According to Pawluski, "Postpartum _____________ is estimated to be just as prevalent as postpartum depression (PPD), even though it receives far less attention in the literature. Many of these mothers aren't depressed, so their condition remains largely unaddressed." Anxiety Stress Anger Rage
2. What section of the brain is responsible for emotional regulation and conflict resolution? Dorsal Striatum Frontal Lobe Mesolimbic Pathway/Basal Ganglia Diencephalon
3. Which portion of the brain shows a weaker connectivity in women with postpartum depression (PPD) compared with nondepressed postpartum women? Anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) Dorsal lateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) Hippocampus All of the above
4. According to Pawluski, what percentage of women during pregnancy and the pospartum period will suffer from depression and/or anxiety? 5% 10-20% 30% 50-55%
5. Postpartum depression plays a key role in a new mother's satisfaction/dissatisfaction of her occupational performance and may be due to which of the following variables? Pressure to breastfeed Change in hormone levels Difficulty with maintaining sleep and rest schedule All of the above
6. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT: The new mother is integral to the growth of the child both physically and emotionally The new role of motherhood brings the need for adaptation on many levels The new role of motherhood brings a decreased amount of pressure The new mother is experiencing the role of a new "job" and many new job demands
7. When is the ideal time to evaluate the new mother? Evaluate the mother during her third trimester before she's given birth Evaluate the new mother in the hospital within 24 hours of giving birth Evaluate the new mother in her home post discharge from the hospital Evaluate the new mother in an outpatient clinic 3-6 months after giving birth
8. Breastfeeding demands include which of the following? Societal pressures and pressures a mother places on herself Keeping up with the demand of the infant's feeding needs Positioning of the mother and baby All of the above
9. Psychology Today defines ____________ as "a powerful hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. It influences social interaction and sexual reproduction, playing a role in behaviors from maternal attachment to an infant and milk release to empathy, generosity, and orgasm." Oxytocin Prolactin Estrogen Progesterone
10. An association between maternal mood and oxytocin response to breastfeeding has been identified. In a prospective cohort study, _________ symptoms of depression and anxiety were associated with reduced oxytocin response to breastfeeding at 8 weeks postpartum. Lower Higher The same Average