NCTRC 3 Exam Questions and
Answers (Grade A+)
What does self-determination in the therapeutic recreation process focus on?—ANSWER--
Making decisions about one's leisure
Which process does a non-governmental agency use to grant recognition to an individual?—
ANSWER--Certification
Which diagnosis is indicated by no interest in peers, repetitive rocking, and emotional
distress when routine changes?—ANSWER--Autism spectrum disorder
What should the CTRS do first after developing an individualized treatment plan?—ANSWER-
-Document the plan in the client's record
Which functional skills assessment is used to determine social skills of clients with
developmental disabilities?—ANSWER--FOX
Which therapeutic recreation practice model helps clients recover from health threats?—
ANSWER--Health Protection/Health Promotion
Which secondary source should a CTRS use for assessment when unable to collect
background information from a client with dementia?—ANSWER--Family reports
, Which recording method of client observation helps assess time spent in a leisure activity?—
ANSWER--Duration
Why are norms used in interpreting standardized assessment scores?—ANSWER--Compares
a client to a reference group with similar characteristics
Which progress note segment is written correctly?—ANSWER--The client stated that he was
tired and did not want to participate in the activity
Which adaptive device is helpful for a client who has experienced a right-side
cerebrovascular accident?—ANSWER--Card holder
What primary functional skill should a therapeutic recreation intervention address for a
client with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy?—ANSWER--Gross motor
Which intervention would initially meet a client's needs who is isolated and wants to make
friends?—ANSWER--Craft group
Which statistical measurement informs a CTRS about how well assessment results compare
to what is being measured?—ANSWER--Criterion-related validity
Which activity is a CTRS engaged in when discussing reasonable accommodations for a
client?—ANSWER--Advocacy
Which is a component of the problem-oriented medical record (POMR)?—ANSWER--
Discharge summary
Which ethical principle is violated when the CTRS fails to discuss assessment results with the
client?—ANSWER--Veracity
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Answers (Grade A+)
What does self-determination in the therapeutic recreation process focus on?—ANSWER--
Making decisions about one's leisure
Which process does a non-governmental agency use to grant recognition to an individual?—
ANSWER--Certification
Which diagnosis is indicated by no interest in peers, repetitive rocking, and emotional
distress when routine changes?—ANSWER--Autism spectrum disorder
What should the CTRS do first after developing an individualized treatment plan?—ANSWER-
-Document the plan in the client's record
Which functional skills assessment is used to determine social skills of clients with
developmental disabilities?—ANSWER--FOX
Which therapeutic recreation practice model helps clients recover from health threats?—
ANSWER--Health Protection/Health Promotion
Which secondary source should a CTRS use for assessment when unable to collect
background information from a client with dementia?—ANSWER--Family reports
, Which recording method of client observation helps assess time spent in a leisure activity?—
ANSWER--Duration
Why are norms used in interpreting standardized assessment scores?—ANSWER--Compares
a client to a reference group with similar characteristics
Which progress note segment is written correctly?—ANSWER--The client stated that he was
tired and did not want to participate in the activity
Which adaptive device is helpful for a client who has experienced a right-side
cerebrovascular accident?—ANSWER--Card holder
What primary functional skill should a therapeutic recreation intervention address for a
client with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy?—ANSWER--Gross motor
Which intervention would initially meet a client's needs who is isolated and wants to make
friends?—ANSWER--Craft group
Which statistical measurement informs a CTRS about how well assessment results compare
to what is being measured?—ANSWER--Criterion-related validity
Which activity is a CTRS engaged in when discussing reasonable accommodations for a
client?—ANSWER--Advocacy
Which is a component of the problem-oriented medical record (POMR)?—ANSWER--
Discharge summary
Which ethical principle is violated when the CTRS fails to discuss assessment results with the
client?—ANSWER--Veracity
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
