CTRS -CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
SPECIALIST |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A CTRS who works with 3-5 year olds in a preschool program uses Erikson's theory of
psychosocial development to improve the age appropriateness of his programs.
Specifically he teaches the children to..
A) know when to take action and self-restraint
B) play games that require intra-group social interaction skills
C) meet their own needs through intrinsically motivated play
D) recognize their own strengths and weaknesses
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 2
The CTRS conducted an activity analysis of the leisure education activity in order to ensure
the..
A) content is up to date
B) activity requirements match the clients' abilities
C) patients are placed in the right program to meet their needs
D) activity will fit into the time slot available
CORRECT ANSWER
B
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,Question 3
High quality patient documentation focuses on "behavioral language." Which of the
following is NOT an example of a behavioral statement?
A) the client was 15 min late to the TR program
B) the client stated she was bored during the social skills program
C) the patient verbalized her appreciation for TR services
D) the patient appeared distraught and upset
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 4
All of the following assist individuals in coping with stress EXCEPT their..
A) attitudes of feeling challenged instead of threatened
B) feelings of having adequate resources to deal with the situation
C) type A personalities
D) adequate social support networks
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 5
Focus charting is used when the treatment team wants to..
A) show similarities and differences between clients
B) use a critical care map of client progress
C) follow the diagnostic protocol
D) target both client's problems and assets
CORRECT ANSWER
2
, D
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a SMART objective?
A) aimed only on the strengths of the client
B)meaningful to the client's future leisure behavior
C) achievable within the time frame and with resources allotted
D) meaurable in change of skill attitude or behavior
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 7
Which of the following is typical behavior experienced during a manic episode for
someone who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
A) ability to focus for long periods of time
B) increased need for sleep and rest
C) decreased sexual drive
D) extreme irritability
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 8
Which of the following is NOT tested by the mini mental state exam?
A) color recognition
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, B) ability to follow directions
C) orientation
D) recall
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 9
Which of the following are NOT minimal expectations of all ctrss?
A) read professional journals, attend professional conferences, and network
B) retain professional certification and join appropriate professional organizations
C) study external accreditation documents and professional standards
D) maintain professional knowledge as it was at graduation
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 10
The CTRS attended a conference session on efficacy research. Which of the following is
likely a topic within the conference session?
A) comparing outcomes of different TR interventions
B) selecting a valid and reliable client assessment
C) choosing the correct TR service model
D) providing interdisciplinary treatment to clients most in need
CORRECT ANSWER
A
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SPECIALIST |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A CTRS who works with 3-5 year olds in a preschool program uses Erikson's theory of
psychosocial development to improve the age appropriateness of his programs.
Specifically he teaches the children to..
A) know when to take action and self-restraint
B) play games that require intra-group social interaction skills
C) meet their own needs through intrinsically motivated play
D) recognize their own strengths and weaknesses
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 2
The CTRS conducted an activity analysis of the leisure education activity in order to ensure
the..
A) content is up to date
B) activity requirements match the clients' abilities
C) patients are placed in the right program to meet their needs
D) activity will fit into the time slot available
CORRECT ANSWER
B
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,Question 3
High quality patient documentation focuses on "behavioral language." Which of the
following is NOT an example of a behavioral statement?
A) the client was 15 min late to the TR program
B) the client stated she was bored during the social skills program
C) the patient verbalized her appreciation for TR services
D) the patient appeared distraught and upset
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 4
All of the following assist individuals in coping with stress EXCEPT their..
A) attitudes of feeling challenged instead of threatened
B) feelings of having adequate resources to deal with the situation
C) type A personalities
D) adequate social support networks
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 5
Focus charting is used when the treatment team wants to..
A) show similarities and differences between clients
B) use a critical care map of client progress
C) follow the diagnostic protocol
D) target both client's problems and assets
CORRECT ANSWER
2
, D
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a SMART objective?
A) aimed only on the strengths of the client
B)meaningful to the client's future leisure behavior
C) achievable within the time frame and with resources allotted
D) meaurable in change of skill attitude or behavior
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 7
Which of the following is typical behavior experienced during a manic episode for
someone who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
A) ability to focus for long periods of time
B) increased need for sleep and rest
C) decreased sexual drive
D) extreme irritability
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 8
Which of the following is NOT tested by the mini mental state exam?
A) color recognition
3
, B) ability to follow directions
C) orientation
D) recall
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 9
Which of the following are NOT minimal expectations of all ctrss?
A) read professional journals, attend professional conferences, and network
B) retain professional certification and join appropriate professional organizations
C) study external accreditation documents and professional standards
D) maintain professional knowledge as it was at graduation
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 10
The CTRS attended a conference session on efficacy research. Which of the following is
likely a topic within the conference session?
A) comparing outcomes of different TR interventions
B) selecting a valid and reliable client assessment
C) choosing the correct TR service model
D) providing interdisciplinary treatment to clients most in need
CORRECT ANSWER
A
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