NCTRC Exam (possible Questions with 100% Accurate Answers)2023/2024

During an initial assessment, the client shows little facial expression or is very slow to show expressions. How would the CTRS document this client's affect? correct answers Blunted Which of the following is NOT an essential outcome of rehabilitation therapy for pediatric clients? correct answers Reduced cost of care According to Havighurst's Theory of Adult Development, which of the following best characterizes middle age? correct answers Achieving civil and social responsibility and maintaining an economic standard of living When choosing a recreational activity for a client, the MOST important consideration is the client's correct answers interests Which of the following Nintendo Wii sports simulation programs is BEST to improve balance and coordination? correct answers Hula hoop Which theory states that a change in one family member's behavior will affect others in the family? correct answers Bowen's Family Systems Theory Which of the following is NOT acceptable for the continuing education credit required for recertification? correct answers Taking a CPR course Which of the following principles in the ATRA Code of Ethics requires that the CTRS use skills to assist clients while respecting the client's rights to make decisions and preventing harm? correct answers Nonmaleficence Which of the following laws requires that clients in nursing homes be engaged in a program of activities? correct answers Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Which of the following is NOT an example of adult client advocacy? correct answers Telling family members the client states he is depressed Beep baseball was primarily designed for those with which type of disability? correct answers Visual Impairment Which of the following best describes Kolb's Model of Experiential Learning? correct answers Knowledge develops from experience interacting with cognition and perception Which is the best solution for a client who has limited mobility and tends to push food from the plate and accidentally shove plates onto the floor? correct answers Provide a clip on plate edge and a non skid plate matIn Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, which stage is characterized by poor logical ability, magical thinking, egocentrism, and beginning to understand cause and effect? correct answers Preoperational Which of the following is NOT an indication of tactile sensitivity? correct answers Brushing hair three to four times daily Pseudohypertrophic (duchenne) muscular dystrophy is characterized by correct answers Muscle weakness, enlarged muscles from fatty infiltration, and joint and other skeletal deformities Which of the following is NOT characteristic of placing children with disabilities in the least restrictive environment for study, sports, and recreation? correct answers Discontinuing all selfcontained special programs Which of the following is an example of normalization for a 20 year old man with down syndrome? correct answers Provide funding A group of adolescents with autistic disorder are going to attend an inclusive summer camp with non disabled adolescents. Which of the following is the FIRST step? correct answers Assess individual needs A 24 year old woman with cerebral palsy would like to participate in bowling but has poor mobility and cannot maintain balance and swing or throw the bowling ball. Which intervention is MOST appropriate? correct answers Bowling ramp Which of the following is NOT included in the 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? correct answers Best educational program available A 70 year old man with dementia of the alzheimer type has episodes of extreme agitation and combative behavior two or three times daily. Which of the following is the BEST initial approach? correct answers Analyze the pattern of agitation A 45 year old man with traumatic brain injury exhibits pronounced changes in personality, impulsive risk taking behavior, and little facial emotion. Which of the following is the most likely site of injury? correct answers Frontal lobe Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ADHD? correct answers Speech disorder During a recreational program in a correctional facility, an inmate asks the CTRS if he is married. Which of the following is the best response? correct answers "I'm sorry. I can't discuss personal information." Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial aid/assistance in teaching a deaf 32 month old girl how to do an activity? correct answers Doll demonstrationWhich of the following should be the FIRST step in conflict resolution? correct answers Allow both sides to present their side of the conflict without bias Following a traumatic brain injury, a 57 year old woman has a FIM score of 40 on acute hospital admission and 63 on discharge to a rehabilitation facility, with discharge scores in all areas ranging from 3 to 4. What level of independence or care in the facility is MOST indicated by these scores? correct answers Minimal to moderate contact assistance (physical assistance) According to Knowles' Principles of Adult Learning, adult learners tend to be correct answers practical and goal-oriented Which members of the recreational therapy teams are responsible for identifying quality performance improvement projects? correct answers All staff Which of the following is the primary purpose of intern supervision? correct answers Promoting professional growth/skills and ensuring program integrity In which part of the APIE process is the treatment plan documented? correct answers Plan When dealing with clients in a mental health facility, which of the following activities is BEST to evaluate a client's ability to stay on task and concentrate? correct answers Arts and crafts project Which of the following statements should be used to document in the subjective portion of SOAP notes that a client refused to participate in an activity? correct answers "I can't exercise. My foot hurts." Which of the following comprises the three components of Carol Peterson's Leisure Ability Model of therapeutic recreation? correct answers Treatment, leisure education, and recreation participation Using a utilitarian ethical standard of the most good for the most people, which of the following activities should be selected for an afternoon program for 40 clients in a long-term care facility? correct answers Sing-along Which of the following statements does NOT justify a violation of confidentiality? correct answers "I hate my father. I wish he were dead." When completing a pre-transfer assessment, which are the three primary factors to consider? correct answers Physical, cognitive, and emotional status A client needs a single person transfer from a wheelchair into a car, but the wheelchair is not on level ground. Which of the following is the best solution? correct answers Move the car and wheelchair to a level areaWhen assisting a client with an activity to improve balance, which of the following types of feedback should be provided? correct answers Contingent, motivational, and informational Which of the following is the best response for an 18 year old man with paraplegia who slips onto the floor but is able to pull himself onto the bed without help and with no injury? correct answers "You used good problem solving skills." A client repeatedly uses passive aggressive behavior such as arriving late for activities, making demands, complaining, and over sleeping. These behaviors are interfering with progress. Which of the following referrals is most appropriate? correct answers Assertiveness training In Erikson's Psychosocial Development Model, which of the following stage is characteristic of those 6 to 12 years old? correct answers Industry vs inferiority