OFFICIAL CBMT PRACTICE QUESTIONS
A child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) starts pacing during a music therapy
session. Which of the following is the music therapist's MOST effective response to
redirect the child?
A. Tap on the chair.
B. Play sol-do on xylophone.
C. Sing a melodic phrase "sit down."
D. Chant a rhythmic pattern "it's okay." - Answers -The answer is C. Reasoning: Song
direction is better. (Melody)
A music therapist is working with a patient who has suffered a stroke on the left side of
the brain and exhibits significant language comprehension issues. It is MOST effective
to provide ongoing acknowledgement and reflection of the client's responses through
A. exaggerated verbal and nonverbal prompts.
B. simple non-verbal cues and gestures.
C. simple singing of directions through a song.
D. detailed instructions which create context. - Answers -The answer is B. Reasoning: A
has too much processing issues. D is more confusing.
A music therapist is aware of what she is thinking and feeling during the session and
can communicate this to clients when appropriate. This is an example of developing the
therapeutic relationship by being
A. reflective
B. clinical
C. accessible
D. authentic - Answers -The answer is A. Reasoning: Not D because while you should
be authentic and authenticity is required, the art is reflective.
During a music therapy session, a client demonstrates a pattern of behavioral
responses towards the therapist based on a significant past relationship outside of
music therapy. This is referred to as
A. appropriation
B. misplacement
C. transference
D. resistance - Answers -The answer is C. Recall the definition of Transference.
During a music therapy session a client has a grand mal seizure. Which of the following
should be the music therapist's first action?
A. put something between the client's teeth
, B. restrain the client by holding his arms and legs
C. leave the room to call for help
D. move harmful objects away from the client - Answers -The answer is D. You should
also turn the client their side if you can.
A music therapist has been working with a client at a residential facility for children with
intellectual disabilities for several years. The client was referred to music therapy due to
limited communication abilities, and has made exceptional progress throughout the
treatment, Recently, however, the client seems to have reached a plateau and has not
met an objective in several months. The music therapist has varied the strategies and
techniques used with this client, but the changes have not affected the client's progress.
The facility offers multiple types of therapy, but clients have limited clocks of time during
which they can receive therapy services. Which of the following is the music therapist's
BEST action?
A. Conclude that the client has become resistant to music therapy.
B. Consider termination of music therapy and referral to another therapy.
C. Continue to try other techniques until finding something - Answers -The answer is B.
A music therapist would like to compare the outcomes from a client's music therapy
sessions and physical therapy sessions. Which of the following is the BEST way to do
this?
A. Use an appropriate standardized measurement tool that is also used in physical
therapy.
B. Talk to the physical therapist about how the physical therapy sessions have
progressed.
C. Observe one of the client's physical therapy sessions to compare progress.
D. Develop a music therapy evaluation to use specifically with this client. - Answers -
The answer is A. Reasoning: Objective data!
To receive third party reimbursement for music therapy services, a music therapist is
required to include a code for the specific procedures used in music therapy treatment.
These codes are defined in the :
A. Prospective Payment System (PPS)
B. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
C. Minimum Data Set (MDS)
D. Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) - Answers -The answer is B. We use other forms
of therapies' CPT codes. musictherapy.org -> reimbursement
Which of the following is the MOST valid and reliable way to document functional
outcomes related to specific goals and interventions?
A. digital media systems
B. online outcome measures
A child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) starts pacing during a music therapy
session. Which of the following is the music therapist's MOST effective response to
redirect the child?
A. Tap on the chair.
B. Play sol-do on xylophone.
C. Sing a melodic phrase "sit down."
D. Chant a rhythmic pattern "it's okay." - Answers -The answer is C. Reasoning: Song
direction is better. (Melody)
A music therapist is working with a patient who has suffered a stroke on the left side of
the brain and exhibits significant language comprehension issues. It is MOST effective
to provide ongoing acknowledgement and reflection of the client's responses through
A. exaggerated verbal and nonverbal prompts.
B. simple non-verbal cues and gestures.
C. simple singing of directions through a song.
D. detailed instructions which create context. - Answers -The answer is B. Reasoning: A
has too much processing issues. D is more confusing.
A music therapist is aware of what she is thinking and feeling during the session and
can communicate this to clients when appropriate. This is an example of developing the
therapeutic relationship by being
A. reflective
B. clinical
C. accessible
D. authentic - Answers -The answer is A. Reasoning: Not D because while you should
be authentic and authenticity is required, the art is reflective.
During a music therapy session, a client demonstrates a pattern of behavioral
responses towards the therapist based on a significant past relationship outside of
music therapy. This is referred to as
A. appropriation
B. misplacement
C. transference
D. resistance - Answers -The answer is C. Recall the definition of Transference.
During a music therapy session a client has a grand mal seizure. Which of the following
should be the music therapist's first action?
A. put something between the client's teeth
, B. restrain the client by holding his arms and legs
C. leave the room to call for help
D. move harmful objects away from the client - Answers -The answer is D. You should
also turn the client their side if you can.
A music therapist has been working with a client at a residential facility for children with
intellectual disabilities for several years. The client was referred to music therapy due to
limited communication abilities, and has made exceptional progress throughout the
treatment, Recently, however, the client seems to have reached a plateau and has not
met an objective in several months. The music therapist has varied the strategies and
techniques used with this client, but the changes have not affected the client's progress.
The facility offers multiple types of therapy, but clients have limited clocks of time during
which they can receive therapy services. Which of the following is the music therapist's
BEST action?
A. Conclude that the client has become resistant to music therapy.
B. Consider termination of music therapy and referral to another therapy.
C. Continue to try other techniques until finding something - Answers -The answer is B.
A music therapist would like to compare the outcomes from a client's music therapy
sessions and physical therapy sessions. Which of the following is the BEST way to do
this?
A. Use an appropriate standardized measurement tool that is also used in physical
therapy.
B. Talk to the physical therapist about how the physical therapy sessions have
progressed.
C. Observe one of the client's physical therapy sessions to compare progress.
D. Develop a music therapy evaluation to use specifically with this client. - Answers -
The answer is A. Reasoning: Objective data!
To receive third party reimbursement for music therapy services, a music therapist is
required to include a code for the specific procedures used in music therapy treatment.
These codes are defined in the :
A. Prospective Payment System (PPS)
B. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
C. Minimum Data Set (MDS)
D. Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) - Answers -The answer is B. We use other forms
of therapies' CPT codes. musictherapy.org -> reimbursement
Which of the following is the MOST valid and reliable way to document functional
outcomes related to specific goals and interventions?
A. digital media systems
B. online outcome measures
