DELL CLIENT ASSESSMENT 2026 LIKELY
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER EXPLANATIONS
◉ what is the purpose of an assessment? Answer: to establish a
baseline
measure progress
make sure the client is ready for discharge
evaluation of the program
to determine a loss of function and extent of strengths for treatment
planning
to confirm a diagnosis
◉ What types of decisions do you make with assessment? Answer:
what modifications are needed to promote the success of an
individual
what things might affect the interactions with the client (like hearing
aids or a need for oxygen)
◉ describe the steps of the assessment process Answer: referral
chart review
initial assessment
,documentation
care planning
implementation
evaluation/re-assessment
make adjustments to care plan as needed
continue treatment as indicated
document and re-evaluate as appropriate
d/c or transition planning
after d/c follow up
◉ Who can initiate an assessment? Answer: the recreational
therapist?
◉ who is qualified to conduct an assessment in recreational
therapy? Answer: credentialed therapists/professionals- they are
trained and credentialed so they know what they are doing and how
to work with different populations and people.
◉ areas where a ctrs would find info about the client Answer: chart
review
family members/friends
other/former therapists (treatment team)
observation
, interview
functional skills assessment
◉ Non verbal active listening Answer: Body language (arm position,
avoid fidgeting, relaxed posture)
Eye contact (depending on the culture, this is good or bad)
Space (match their position, orient your body to face the client, and
distance between therapist and client)
Time (to complete the assessment. Be respectful of their time, and
don't rush the assessment)
◉ Verbal Active Listening Answer: Tone (voice tone can seem
threatening or inviting)
Probing questions "tell me more about that" or "how does that make
you feel?"
Attentive silence ("reasonable pause")
Restating and reflecting (in your own words) & Synthesizing
(summarizing) can add clarity to any misunderstandings
◉ Open-ended questions Answer: requires the client to answer
using full sentences
◉ Closed ended questions- Answer: requires shorter responses,
such as yes and no.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER EXPLANATIONS
◉ what is the purpose of an assessment? Answer: to establish a
baseline
measure progress
make sure the client is ready for discharge
evaluation of the program
to determine a loss of function and extent of strengths for treatment
planning
to confirm a diagnosis
◉ What types of decisions do you make with assessment? Answer:
what modifications are needed to promote the success of an
individual
what things might affect the interactions with the client (like hearing
aids or a need for oxygen)
◉ describe the steps of the assessment process Answer: referral
chart review
initial assessment
,documentation
care planning
implementation
evaluation/re-assessment
make adjustments to care plan as needed
continue treatment as indicated
document and re-evaluate as appropriate
d/c or transition planning
after d/c follow up
◉ Who can initiate an assessment? Answer: the recreational
therapist?
◉ who is qualified to conduct an assessment in recreational
therapy? Answer: credentialed therapists/professionals- they are
trained and credentialed so they know what they are doing and how
to work with different populations and people.
◉ areas where a ctrs would find info about the client Answer: chart
review
family members/friends
other/former therapists (treatment team)
observation
, interview
functional skills assessment
◉ Non verbal active listening Answer: Body language (arm position,
avoid fidgeting, relaxed posture)
Eye contact (depending on the culture, this is good or bad)
Space (match their position, orient your body to face the client, and
distance between therapist and client)
Time (to complete the assessment. Be respectful of their time, and
don't rush the assessment)
◉ Verbal Active Listening Answer: Tone (voice tone can seem
threatening or inviting)
Probing questions "tell me more about that" or "how does that make
you feel?"
Attentive silence ("reasonable pause")
Restating and reflecting (in your own words) & Synthesizing
(summarizing) can add clarity to any misunderstandings
◉ Open-ended questions Answer: requires the client to answer
using full sentences
◉ Closed ended questions- Answer: requires shorter responses,
such as yes and no.
