NCTRC Exam Questions and
Answers (Grade A+)
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health—ANSWER--a bio
psychsocial model of human functioning and disablement that offers a common framework
for planning, managing, and evaluating services, and an international language for policy
development and research
When FACILITATING GROWTH, TR clinical practice...—ANSWER--...helps clients to see the
possibilities for a satisfying and meaningful life
The adaptation process involves:—ANSWER--using cognitive, physical or social strategies
that maximize independent and self directed action
Steps to restore client competence—ANSWER--1. HELP change self perceptions
2. DEVELOP coping strategies to manage stress
3. ADAPT to changes
4. INCORPORATE recreation as a part of life quality
Dimensions of the client system perspective—ANSWER--culture, development, lifestyle
,Client system perspective—ANSWER--This perspective maintains that every individual is
composed of numerous dimensions including the biological, psychological, social and
spiritual dimensions. It also takes into consideration culture, development and lifestyle.
The individual is understood as functioning within a larger social system of friends and
family, religion, economics, politics, health and human services.
All these dimensions have unlimited potential to interact and affect health and life quality.
learn, adapt, grow—ANSWER--How to maximize client's potential for health and well being
through recreation
What is the use of TR clinical practice?—ANSWER--to find a means for an outcome with a
focus of interest, challenge and benefit beyond the activity itself.
When used to FACILITATE LEARNING, clinical practice—ANSWER--focuses on a teaching or
learning process that results in new knowledge, skills and insights
TR involves helping clients adapt—ANSWER--to their present health status and any
functional limitations they are experiencing or may experience
systematic, intentional, change oriented, controlled—ANSWER--Components of TR Practice
What is TR?—ANSWER--the systematic and planned use of recreation and other activity
interventions in an environment of support with the intent of affecting client's beliefs,
attitudes, behaviors and skills necessary for a higher quality of life
Components of TR intervention—ANSWER--1. Helping relationship
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, 2. Activity
3. Supportive Environment
How is social environment structured?—ANSWER--to promote support and companionship,
thereby increasing feelings of belonging and a sense of community
competence-effectiveness motivation—ANSWER--human beings have a desire to interact
effectively with their physical and social environments and to view themselves as competent
in their quest for a happy life
Prospective Payment System—ANSWER--Hospitals receive the same fee for each diagnostic-
related group (DRG) they treat
The State Technical Institute's Leisure Assessment Process—ANSWER--A leisure interest tool
that 1) measures the client's indicated interest in various activities, 2) indicates areas that
the client is interested in learning more about, and 3) provides a systematic way for the
therapist to measure the balance of the client's leisure lifestyle.
It translates activity skills into leisure competencies (STILAP)
Receptive Communication Dysfunction—ANSWER--Inability to comprehend the written or
spoken word
Muscular Strength—ANSWER--a single maximum effort
What was the major accomplishment of The National Council for the Advancement of
Hospital Recreation in 1956?—ANSWER--The creation of the National Voluntary Registration
Plan for TR personnel
Answers (Grade A+)
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health—ANSWER--a bio
psychsocial model of human functioning and disablement that offers a common framework
for planning, managing, and evaluating services, and an international language for policy
development and research
When FACILITATING GROWTH, TR clinical practice...—ANSWER--...helps clients to see the
possibilities for a satisfying and meaningful life
The adaptation process involves:—ANSWER--using cognitive, physical or social strategies
that maximize independent and self directed action
Steps to restore client competence—ANSWER--1. HELP change self perceptions
2. DEVELOP coping strategies to manage stress
3. ADAPT to changes
4. INCORPORATE recreation as a part of life quality
Dimensions of the client system perspective—ANSWER--culture, development, lifestyle
,Client system perspective—ANSWER--This perspective maintains that every individual is
composed of numerous dimensions including the biological, psychological, social and
spiritual dimensions. It also takes into consideration culture, development and lifestyle.
The individual is understood as functioning within a larger social system of friends and
family, religion, economics, politics, health and human services.
All these dimensions have unlimited potential to interact and affect health and life quality.
learn, adapt, grow—ANSWER--How to maximize client's potential for health and well being
through recreation
What is the use of TR clinical practice?—ANSWER--to find a means for an outcome with a
focus of interest, challenge and benefit beyond the activity itself.
When used to FACILITATE LEARNING, clinical practice—ANSWER--focuses on a teaching or
learning process that results in new knowledge, skills and insights
TR involves helping clients adapt—ANSWER--to their present health status and any
functional limitations they are experiencing or may experience
systematic, intentional, change oriented, controlled—ANSWER--Components of TR Practice
What is TR?—ANSWER--the systematic and planned use of recreation and other activity
interventions in an environment of support with the intent of affecting client's beliefs,
attitudes, behaviors and skills necessary for a higher quality of life
Components of TR intervention—ANSWER--1. Helping relationship
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
, 2. Activity
3. Supportive Environment
How is social environment structured?—ANSWER--to promote support and companionship,
thereby increasing feelings of belonging and a sense of community
competence-effectiveness motivation—ANSWER--human beings have a desire to interact
effectively with their physical and social environments and to view themselves as competent
in their quest for a happy life
Prospective Payment System—ANSWER--Hospitals receive the same fee for each diagnostic-
related group (DRG) they treat
The State Technical Institute's Leisure Assessment Process—ANSWER--A leisure interest tool
that 1) measures the client's indicated interest in various activities, 2) indicates areas that
the client is interested in learning more about, and 3) provides a systematic way for the
therapist to measure the balance of the client's leisure lifestyle.
It translates activity skills into leisure competencies (STILAP)
Receptive Communication Dysfunction—ANSWER--Inability to comprehend the written or
spoken word
Muscular Strength—ANSWER--a single maximum effort
What was the major accomplishment of The National Council for the Advancement of
Hospital Recreation in 1956?—ANSWER--The creation of the National Voluntary Registration
Plan for TR personnel
