NCTRC Exam Questions and
Answers (Grade A+)
A CTRS, who works at a residential facility for at-risk youth, uses Piaget's Cognitive Theory of
Development to develop age-appropriate activities. For the 2-7 y.o., she specifically focuses
on—ANSWER-symbolic play such as playing house or using puppets
In which of the four domains does the statement below fall under?
"To ask for assistance when needed"—ANSWER-Social
While leading a reminiscing group at the long-term care facility, the CTRS was unprepared to
console/counsel a patient when he talked about a traumatic and difficult childhood. The
CTRS had inappropriately planned and analyzed the activity in which of the following
domains?—ANSWER-Emotional
The best direct way to promote the value of therapeutic recreation (TR) services within a
facility is to—ANSWER-Provide in-service training to other disciplines
The CTRS in a long-term care facility plans on designing a program that maximizes
interaction between residents. Which of the following would be a PRIMARY consideration in
developing and modifying this program?—ANSWER-Existing social skills of the residents
Which part of SOAP progress note is the following statement? "Patient states, "Don't bother
me!"—ANSWER-Subjective
, The term "branding" in marketing and public relations means—ANSWER-a product or
service is differentiated from other similar products or services
Which method of behavioral observation and recording is the CTRS using when he wants to
know how many times the client attends TR programs?—ANSWER-Frequency or tally
Given the goal statement below, which of the following is the most appropriate TR program?
Goal: To increase clients' dyad cooperation skills—ANSWER-Ballroom dancing instruction
Which of the following might be an outcome indicator assessed through a continuous
quality improvement program?—ANSWER-Changes in the client's functional capacity
The Analysis part of a SOAP note contains what types of information?—ANSWER-
Interpretation of data
Which of the following is NOT a factor in selecting an activity for client participation?—
ANSWER-Non-traditional activities make the intervention more fun for clients
Which method of behavioral observation and recording is the CTRS using when she checks
the activity room at 9:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 to see how many patients are watching
television?—ANSWER-Instantaneous time sampling
In calculating the price to charge the client in a fee-for-service arrangement, the CTRS should
consider which of the following costs?—ANSWER-Direct costs, indirect costs, and
uncollectibles (individuals unable to pay)
Which of the following skills would the client be demonstrating when he is able to follow a
three-part set of instructions?—ANSWER-Cognitive skills
Which of the following is an acronym for writing better client objectives?—ANSWER-SMART
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Answers (Grade A+)
A CTRS, who works at a residential facility for at-risk youth, uses Piaget's Cognitive Theory of
Development to develop age-appropriate activities. For the 2-7 y.o., she specifically focuses
on—ANSWER-symbolic play such as playing house or using puppets
In which of the four domains does the statement below fall under?
"To ask for assistance when needed"—ANSWER-Social
While leading a reminiscing group at the long-term care facility, the CTRS was unprepared to
console/counsel a patient when he talked about a traumatic and difficult childhood. The
CTRS had inappropriately planned and analyzed the activity in which of the following
domains?—ANSWER-Emotional
The best direct way to promote the value of therapeutic recreation (TR) services within a
facility is to—ANSWER-Provide in-service training to other disciplines
The CTRS in a long-term care facility plans on designing a program that maximizes
interaction between residents. Which of the following would be a PRIMARY consideration in
developing and modifying this program?—ANSWER-Existing social skills of the residents
Which part of SOAP progress note is the following statement? "Patient states, "Don't bother
me!"—ANSWER-Subjective
, The term "branding" in marketing and public relations means—ANSWER-a product or
service is differentiated from other similar products or services
Which method of behavioral observation and recording is the CTRS using when he wants to
know how many times the client attends TR programs?—ANSWER-Frequency or tally
Given the goal statement below, which of the following is the most appropriate TR program?
Goal: To increase clients' dyad cooperation skills—ANSWER-Ballroom dancing instruction
Which of the following might be an outcome indicator assessed through a continuous
quality improvement program?—ANSWER-Changes in the client's functional capacity
The Analysis part of a SOAP note contains what types of information?—ANSWER-
Interpretation of data
Which of the following is NOT a factor in selecting an activity for client participation?—
ANSWER-Non-traditional activities make the intervention more fun for clients
Which method of behavioral observation and recording is the CTRS using when she checks
the activity room at 9:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 to see how many patients are watching
television?—ANSWER-Instantaneous time sampling
In calculating the price to charge the client in a fee-for-service arrangement, the CTRS should
consider which of the following costs?—ANSWER-Direct costs, indirect costs, and
uncollectibles (individuals unable to pay)
Which of the following skills would the client be demonstrating when he is able to follow a
three-part set of instructions?—ANSWER-Cognitive skills
Which of the following is an acronym for writing better client objectives?—ANSWER-SMART
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
