NCTRC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (LATEST
2026- 2027) 100% CORRECT
A 58 year old client is currently residing in a long term
care facility surrounded by persons who are considerably
older. The client repeatedly complains of loneliness,
boredom, and being ignored by friends and family. Which
of the following verbal responses by the CTRS would be
effective? - correct answer- probing
A 67 year old client was admitted to a rehabilitation
center with a diagnosis of a cerebrovascular accident
(CVA) that affected her right side and speech. The client is
a retired executive who had played golf and bridge several
times a week. She is now able to walk 200 feet with a
cane. She also has good receptive skills. Which of the
following are the MOST appropriate factors to assess prior
to the client's resumption of golf? - correct
answer- Balance, coordination, and endurance
,A client presents with bradykinesia, resting tremor,
impaired postural reflexes, and rigidity. The diagnosis is -
correct answer- Parkinson's disease
A client states: "I don't want to try this new activity
because I don't think I can do it." Which of the
following statements is an example of a CTRS response
using the reflective listening technique? - correct
answer- "Do you think that you lack the skills to
participate?"
A CTRS asks a client to remember three items (e.g., dog,
pencil, book). The CTRS states the three items and asks
the client to repeat them. After a 5-minute conversation
with the client, the CTRS asks the client to repeat the
three items. Which of the following domains is the CTRS
assessing? - correct answer- cog
A CTRS collects baseline, progress, and outcome data on a
client's performance during a therapeutic recreation
program. The CTRS is attempting to determine the
programs - correct answer- efficacy
, A CTRS implements a gardening program with a new
client. At the beginning of the session, the CTRS shows the
client an example of a finished potted plant and
introduces the client to others who are at various stages
of the potting process. Which of the following
instructional strategy is being employed by the CTRS? -
correct answer- Modeling can enhance learning
A CTRS is working with a client in a rehabilitation hospital.
The client's goal is to resume swimming at the YMCA after
being discharged. With the client's consent, the CTRS
meets with the YMCA staff to discuss reasonable
accommodations the client would require. Which of the
following activities is the CTRS engaged? - correct
answer- advocacy
A CTRS is working with a client who displays the following
behaviors: no interest in peers, repetitive rocking,
tantrums when routine changes, and repeats the CTRS's
questions without answering. Which of the following is
the diagnosis? - correct answer- ASD
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (LATEST
2026- 2027) 100% CORRECT
A 58 year old client is currently residing in a long term
care facility surrounded by persons who are considerably
older. The client repeatedly complains of loneliness,
boredom, and being ignored by friends and family. Which
of the following verbal responses by the CTRS would be
effective? - correct answer- probing
A 67 year old client was admitted to a rehabilitation
center with a diagnosis of a cerebrovascular accident
(CVA) that affected her right side and speech. The client is
a retired executive who had played golf and bridge several
times a week. She is now able to walk 200 feet with a
cane. She also has good receptive skills. Which of the
following are the MOST appropriate factors to assess prior
to the client's resumption of golf? - correct
answer- Balance, coordination, and endurance
,A client presents with bradykinesia, resting tremor,
impaired postural reflexes, and rigidity. The diagnosis is -
correct answer- Parkinson's disease
A client states: "I don't want to try this new activity
because I don't think I can do it." Which of the
following statements is an example of a CTRS response
using the reflective listening technique? - correct
answer- "Do you think that you lack the skills to
participate?"
A CTRS asks a client to remember three items (e.g., dog,
pencil, book). The CTRS states the three items and asks
the client to repeat them. After a 5-minute conversation
with the client, the CTRS asks the client to repeat the
three items. Which of the following domains is the CTRS
assessing? - correct answer- cog
A CTRS collects baseline, progress, and outcome data on a
client's performance during a therapeutic recreation
program. The CTRS is attempting to determine the
programs - correct answer- efficacy
, A CTRS implements a gardening program with a new
client. At the beginning of the session, the CTRS shows the
client an example of a finished potted plant and
introduces the client to others who are at various stages
of the potting process. Which of the following
instructional strategy is being employed by the CTRS? -
correct answer- Modeling can enhance learning
A CTRS is working with a client in a rehabilitation hospital.
The client's goal is to resume swimming at the YMCA after
being discharged. With the client's consent, the CTRS
meets with the YMCA staff to discuss reasonable
accommodations the client would require. Which of the
following activities is the CTRS engaged? - correct
answer- advocacy
A CTRS is working with a client who displays the following
behaviors: no interest in peers, repetitive rocking,
tantrums when routine changes, and repeats the CTRS's
questions without answering. Which of the following is
the diagnosis? - correct answer- ASD
