CTRS CERTIFICATION -CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC
RECREATION SPECIALIST |ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which area should be therapeutic recreation services for clients with addictive disorders
focus on?
A.) Fitness programing
B.) Diversional Services
C.) Leisure Education
D.) Cognitive Retraining
CORRECT ANSWER
C.) Leisure Education
Question 2
Which response should a CTRS use when a client expresses discomfort with using a
wheelchair in public and feeling patronized on a recent community outing?
A.) Discontinue community reintegration until the client feels more comfortable.
B.) Discuss this issue by supporting the client and offering problem-solving skills.
C.) Suggest that the client ignore rude and thoughtless people
D.) Change the subject, since the CTRS is not a psychotherapist.
CORRECT ANSWER
B.) Discuss the issue by supporting the client and offering problem-solving skills.
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,Question 3
Which task would a client who has proprioceptive perceptual problems most likely have
difficulty?
A.) Upper extremity range of motion
B.) Distinguishing between sounds
C.) Depth perception
D.) Walking around objects
CORRECT ANSWER
D.) Walking around objects
Proprioceptive = ability to identify where a limb is in space without vision (position and
movement)
Question 4
Which approach is the CTRS using when considering a client's current diagnosis, strengths,
and abilities?
A.) Psychosocial
B.) Problem oriented
C.) Holistic
D.) Multidicisplinary
CORRECT ANSWER
C.) Holistic
Question 5
At what point during treatment should the CTRS initiate a transition plan?
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,A.) Upon notice of discharge date from the insurance company
B.) When the client above shows positive signs of acceptance of medical condition
C.) After successfully completing a community integration checklist
D.) During the first few days of service in the program at the facility.
CORRECT ANSWER
D.) During the first few days of service in the program at the facility
Transition occurs at the end of the TR process, planning for discharge and transition
happens on the first few days of service.
Question 6
What behavioral objective is written correctly?
A.) Upon request, the client will understand how to use 5 leisure resources.
B.) Upon request, the client will demonstrate knowledge of the leisure planning process by
being active on weekends.
C.) Upon request, the client will select two personal activity choices and then participate in
one of the activities
D.) Upon request, the client will be able to drive a golf ball a minimum of 100 yards on three
out of the five attempts.
CORRECT ANSWER
D.) Upon request, the client will be able to drive a golf ball a minimum of 100 yards on
three out of the five attempts.
Behavioral objectives are usually very specific and contain a condition, behavior, and
criterion
Question 7
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, Which behavior strategy would a CTRS demonstrate during TR interventions?
A.) Assertiveness training
B.) Resocialization
C.) Modeling
D.) Cognitive restructuring
CORRECT ANSWER
C.) Modeling
Modeling = adaptive response by rewardiing the clients imitation of that response as
modeled by another person
Question 8
Which therapeutic approach is being used by a CTRS who allows a client with dementia to
express frustrations related to the clients perception of being ignored by staff?
A.) Reality orientation
B.) Validation Therapy
C.) Remotivation
D.) Reminisence
CORRECT ANSWER
B.) Validation Therapy
Question 9
Which type of format should a CTRS use when documenting an incident?
A.) Accurate and detailed
B.) Lengthy and complex
C.) Standardized and intricate
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RECREATION SPECIALIST |ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which area should be therapeutic recreation services for clients with addictive disorders
focus on?
A.) Fitness programing
B.) Diversional Services
C.) Leisure Education
D.) Cognitive Retraining
CORRECT ANSWER
C.) Leisure Education
Question 2
Which response should a CTRS use when a client expresses discomfort with using a
wheelchair in public and feeling patronized on a recent community outing?
A.) Discontinue community reintegration until the client feels more comfortable.
B.) Discuss this issue by supporting the client and offering problem-solving skills.
C.) Suggest that the client ignore rude and thoughtless people
D.) Change the subject, since the CTRS is not a psychotherapist.
CORRECT ANSWER
B.) Discuss the issue by supporting the client and offering problem-solving skills.
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,Question 3
Which task would a client who has proprioceptive perceptual problems most likely have
difficulty?
A.) Upper extremity range of motion
B.) Distinguishing between sounds
C.) Depth perception
D.) Walking around objects
CORRECT ANSWER
D.) Walking around objects
Proprioceptive = ability to identify where a limb is in space without vision (position and
movement)
Question 4
Which approach is the CTRS using when considering a client's current diagnosis, strengths,
and abilities?
A.) Psychosocial
B.) Problem oriented
C.) Holistic
D.) Multidicisplinary
CORRECT ANSWER
C.) Holistic
Question 5
At what point during treatment should the CTRS initiate a transition plan?
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,A.) Upon notice of discharge date from the insurance company
B.) When the client above shows positive signs of acceptance of medical condition
C.) After successfully completing a community integration checklist
D.) During the first few days of service in the program at the facility.
CORRECT ANSWER
D.) During the first few days of service in the program at the facility
Transition occurs at the end of the TR process, planning for discharge and transition
happens on the first few days of service.
Question 6
What behavioral objective is written correctly?
A.) Upon request, the client will understand how to use 5 leisure resources.
B.) Upon request, the client will demonstrate knowledge of the leisure planning process by
being active on weekends.
C.) Upon request, the client will select two personal activity choices and then participate in
one of the activities
D.) Upon request, the client will be able to drive a golf ball a minimum of 100 yards on three
out of the five attempts.
CORRECT ANSWER
D.) Upon request, the client will be able to drive a golf ball a minimum of 100 yards on
three out of the five attempts.
Behavioral objectives are usually very specific and contain a condition, behavior, and
criterion
Question 7
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, Which behavior strategy would a CTRS demonstrate during TR interventions?
A.) Assertiveness training
B.) Resocialization
C.) Modeling
D.) Cognitive restructuring
CORRECT ANSWER
C.) Modeling
Modeling = adaptive response by rewardiing the clients imitation of that response as
modeled by another person
Question 8
Which therapeutic approach is being used by a CTRS who allows a client with dementia to
express frustrations related to the clients perception of being ignored by staff?
A.) Reality orientation
B.) Validation Therapy
C.) Remotivation
D.) Reminisence
CORRECT ANSWER
B.) Validation Therapy
Question 9
Which type of format should a CTRS use when documenting an incident?
A.) Accurate and detailed
B.) Lengthy and complex
C.) Standardized and intricate
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