CRC Exam QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Assistive Technology - ANSWERany item, piece of equipment, or product system,
whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to
increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
Augmentative and Alternate Communication - ANSWERA process in which the
counselor identifies devices and techniques that the client can use to improve their
communication
Durable Medical Equipment - ANSWERMedicare term for reusable physical supplies
such as wheelchairs and hospital beds that are ordered by the provider for use in the
home; reported with HPCPS Level II codes.
Philosophical Principles that Define the Client's Role - ANSWERa) the client must be
involved
b) the client must recognize their own beliefs and feelings and how they affect their
ability to function
c) the client must be willing to accept help
What is the purpose of anti psychotics? - ANSWERUsed to treat psychiatric conditions
by altering the chemistry of the brain
What are the five levels of exertion? - ANSWER1) Sedentary: less then 6lbs regularly
and no more than 10lbs at a time
2) Light: less than 11lbs regularly and no more than 20lbs at a time
3) Medium: 26lbs regularly and no more than 50lbs
4) Heavy: less than 50lbs regularly and no more than 100lbs
5) Very Heavy: 50lbs regularly and more than 100lbs
7 Characteristic of "Universal Design" - ANSWER1) equitable use
2) flexibility
3) intuitiveness
4) low physical exertion
5) perceptible information
6) size & space
7) tolerance for error
Universal Design - ANSWERdesign of products and environments to be usable by all
people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptations or specialized
design.
,Perceptible Information - ANSWERPrinciple Universal Design; services or products are
made to provide information in a way that anyone can access despite abilities or
limitations.
Size & Space - ANSWERPrinciple Universal Design; a service or product is designed so
anyone can use it, interact with it despite limitations such as grip strength, moving,
reaching, etc.
Tolerance for Error - ANSWERPrinciple Universal Design; product or service is
designed do that user mistakes are hard to make
5 Principles of Ethical Behavior - ANSWER1) Autonomy
2) Beneficence
3) Non-maleficence
4) Justice
5) Fidelity
Autonomy - ANSWERindependence; self-determination; right to personal choice
Beneficence - ANSWERintending to do good and act in the best interest of the client
Nonmaleficence - ANSWERdo no harm
Justice - ANSWERactin in a fair an impartial way towards all clients not letting
"favorites" or biases influence the service provided
Fidelity - ANSWERfaithfulness to one's promises or obligations; not making insincere
statements or impossible promises
Treatment Protocol for Alzheimer's - ANSWERNo cure but exercise, nutrition, physical
therapy can help. Need visual monitoring to stay safe and need frequent reminders and
queues to reduce anxiety
Huntington's Disease - ANSWERA genetic disorder that surfaces around age 30
causing anxiety and physical weakness as well as psychiatric and cognitive issues
Muscular Dystrophy - ANSWERAn umbrella term for a degenerative muscle condition
Antidepressants - ANSWERUsed to treat clinical depression; typically work on the
neurotransmitters serotonin, nor-epinephrine, and/or dopamine
4 Etiologies of Medical Disorders - ANSWER1) Congenital Defects
2) Degenerative Disorders
3) Acquired Disorders
4) Unknown Origin
,Striated Muscle - ANSWERcontrols voluntary movement
Smooth Muscle - ANSWERControl involuntary movement
Cardiac Muscle - ANSWERComprises the heart
Physiatrists - ANSWERA Dr with expertise in body mechanics
Orthopedists - ANSWERA Dr who specializes in skeletal disorders
Tendons - ANSWERa bodily tissue that connects a muscle to the joint
4 Categories of Rheumatoid Disease - ANSWER1) Rheumatoid Arthritis
2) Spondylitis
3) Osteoarthritis
4) Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis - ANSWERan autoimmune disease that leads to inflammation of
the joints and surrounding tissues
Spondylitis - ANSWERlinked to genetics and affects more males than females; causes
inflammation of joints between the spinal bones, and joints between spine and pelvis,
eventually causes the affected spinal bones to join together.
Osteoarthritis - ANSWERmost common joint disorder, due to aging and "normal" wear
and tear on a joint
Osteoporosis - ANSWERhe thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time
When assessing functional capacity the two major components are... - ANSWERa)
Behavior: the client's past and present actions
b) Level of skill: the difficulty of activities that the client can complete successfully
Equitable - ANSWERPrinciple Universal Design: a product or services provides the
same benefit to any user
Flexibility - ANSWERPrinciple of Universal Design: a service or product is made to work
in any reasonable way
Intuitiveness - ANSWERPrinciple of Universal Design; a product or service is made to
be used with little or no training
Low Physical Exertion - ANSWERPrinciple of Universal Design: a product or service
can be used comfortably, easily and safely
, Occupational Therapy - ANSWERRestore, maintain, or teach skills of daily living and
work; Focus on motor skills and mental acuity
Physical Therapy - ANSWERRestore, maintain and promote overall fitness;
Focus on strength, endurance, and range of motion
Therapeutic Recreation - ANSWERImprove and maintain overall well-being: physical,
mental and emotional; Focus on using leisure/recreational activities to increase/maintain
abilities
Speech Therapy - ANSWERhelps people with speech and language problems to speak
more clearly.
Vocational Therapy - ANSWERA special program designed to help those with a
physical or mental impairment to obtain, prepare for, engage in, or retain a job. Services
are provided through the division of vocational rehabilitation. This program is supported
by federal and state funds.
Principles of Treatment Planning - ANSWERa) Tailor treatment to the specific needs of
client
b) Treat ALL factors that affect the overall well-being of the client
c) Ensure that treatment lasts as long as the client needs it
d) Give the client the information needed to create and implement the treatment plan
Functional Capacity - ANSWERthe ability to perform necessary tasks; what a person is
actually capable of doing
Functional Assessment Evaluation - ANSWER(FCE): the assessing of client skills and
the performance of certain tasks
3 Types of Environmental Barriers - ANSWER1) Architectural
2) Service
3) Societal
Interventions - ANSWERany technique, strategy, or service that is intended to
treat/diminish a specific problem
Orthotics - ANSWERmedical term used to describe a device that helps a person move
or supports their body
Philosophical principles that define the counselor's role - ANSWERa) recognition of and
focus on client's strengths
b) recognition and development of client potential
c) working with others to provide necessary services
d) recognition that the client is part of a system (family/community) and that the system
may affect the rehabilitation process
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Assistive Technology - ANSWERany item, piece of equipment, or product system,
whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to
increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
Augmentative and Alternate Communication - ANSWERA process in which the
counselor identifies devices and techniques that the client can use to improve their
communication
Durable Medical Equipment - ANSWERMedicare term for reusable physical supplies
such as wheelchairs and hospital beds that are ordered by the provider for use in the
home; reported with HPCPS Level II codes.
Philosophical Principles that Define the Client's Role - ANSWERa) the client must be
involved
b) the client must recognize their own beliefs and feelings and how they affect their
ability to function
c) the client must be willing to accept help
What is the purpose of anti psychotics? - ANSWERUsed to treat psychiatric conditions
by altering the chemistry of the brain
What are the five levels of exertion? - ANSWER1) Sedentary: less then 6lbs regularly
and no more than 10lbs at a time
2) Light: less than 11lbs regularly and no more than 20lbs at a time
3) Medium: 26lbs regularly and no more than 50lbs
4) Heavy: less than 50lbs regularly and no more than 100lbs
5) Very Heavy: 50lbs regularly and more than 100lbs
7 Characteristic of "Universal Design" - ANSWER1) equitable use
2) flexibility
3) intuitiveness
4) low physical exertion
5) perceptible information
6) size & space
7) tolerance for error
Universal Design - ANSWERdesign of products and environments to be usable by all
people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptations or specialized
design.
,Perceptible Information - ANSWERPrinciple Universal Design; services or products are
made to provide information in a way that anyone can access despite abilities or
limitations.
Size & Space - ANSWERPrinciple Universal Design; a service or product is designed so
anyone can use it, interact with it despite limitations such as grip strength, moving,
reaching, etc.
Tolerance for Error - ANSWERPrinciple Universal Design; product or service is
designed do that user mistakes are hard to make
5 Principles of Ethical Behavior - ANSWER1) Autonomy
2) Beneficence
3) Non-maleficence
4) Justice
5) Fidelity
Autonomy - ANSWERindependence; self-determination; right to personal choice
Beneficence - ANSWERintending to do good and act in the best interest of the client
Nonmaleficence - ANSWERdo no harm
Justice - ANSWERactin in a fair an impartial way towards all clients not letting
"favorites" or biases influence the service provided
Fidelity - ANSWERfaithfulness to one's promises or obligations; not making insincere
statements or impossible promises
Treatment Protocol for Alzheimer's - ANSWERNo cure but exercise, nutrition, physical
therapy can help. Need visual monitoring to stay safe and need frequent reminders and
queues to reduce anxiety
Huntington's Disease - ANSWERA genetic disorder that surfaces around age 30
causing anxiety and physical weakness as well as psychiatric and cognitive issues
Muscular Dystrophy - ANSWERAn umbrella term for a degenerative muscle condition
Antidepressants - ANSWERUsed to treat clinical depression; typically work on the
neurotransmitters serotonin, nor-epinephrine, and/or dopamine
4 Etiologies of Medical Disorders - ANSWER1) Congenital Defects
2) Degenerative Disorders
3) Acquired Disorders
4) Unknown Origin
,Striated Muscle - ANSWERcontrols voluntary movement
Smooth Muscle - ANSWERControl involuntary movement
Cardiac Muscle - ANSWERComprises the heart
Physiatrists - ANSWERA Dr with expertise in body mechanics
Orthopedists - ANSWERA Dr who specializes in skeletal disorders
Tendons - ANSWERa bodily tissue that connects a muscle to the joint
4 Categories of Rheumatoid Disease - ANSWER1) Rheumatoid Arthritis
2) Spondylitis
3) Osteoarthritis
4) Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis - ANSWERan autoimmune disease that leads to inflammation of
the joints and surrounding tissues
Spondylitis - ANSWERlinked to genetics and affects more males than females; causes
inflammation of joints between the spinal bones, and joints between spine and pelvis,
eventually causes the affected spinal bones to join together.
Osteoarthritis - ANSWERmost common joint disorder, due to aging and "normal" wear
and tear on a joint
Osteoporosis - ANSWERhe thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time
When assessing functional capacity the two major components are... - ANSWERa)
Behavior: the client's past and present actions
b) Level of skill: the difficulty of activities that the client can complete successfully
Equitable - ANSWERPrinciple Universal Design: a product or services provides the
same benefit to any user
Flexibility - ANSWERPrinciple of Universal Design: a service or product is made to work
in any reasonable way
Intuitiveness - ANSWERPrinciple of Universal Design; a product or service is made to
be used with little or no training
Low Physical Exertion - ANSWERPrinciple of Universal Design: a product or service
can be used comfortably, easily and safely
, Occupational Therapy - ANSWERRestore, maintain, or teach skills of daily living and
work; Focus on motor skills and mental acuity
Physical Therapy - ANSWERRestore, maintain and promote overall fitness;
Focus on strength, endurance, and range of motion
Therapeutic Recreation - ANSWERImprove and maintain overall well-being: physical,
mental and emotional; Focus on using leisure/recreational activities to increase/maintain
abilities
Speech Therapy - ANSWERhelps people with speech and language problems to speak
more clearly.
Vocational Therapy - ANSWERA special program designed to help those with a
physical or mental impairment to obtain, prepare for, engage in, or retain a job. Services
are provided through the division of vocational rehabilitation. This program is supported
by federal and state funds.
Principles of Treatment Planning - ANSWERa) Tailor treatment to the specific needs of
client
b) Treat ALL factors that affect the overall well-being of the client
c) Ensure that treatment lasts as long as the client needs it
d) Give the client the information needed to create and implement the treatment plan
Functional Capacity - ANSWERthe ability to perform necessary tasks; what a person is
actually capable of doing
Functional Assessment Evaluation - ANSWER(FCE): the assessing of client skills and
the performance of certain tasks
3 Types of Environmental Barriers - ANSWER1) Architectural
2) Service
3) Societal
Interventions - ANSWERany technique, strategy, or service that is intended to
treat/diminish a specific problem
Orthotics - ANSWERmedical term used to describe a device that helps a person move
or supports their body
Philosophical principles that define the counselor's role - ANSWERa) recognition of and
focus on client's strengths
b) recognition and development of client potential
c) working with others to provide necessary services
d) recognition that the client is part of a system (family/community) and that the system
may affect the rehabilitation process
