CBMT PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
when working to sustain the attention of a child during a medical procedure, the
MOST important attribute of the music to consider is - ANSWERrate of change
a music therapist in an adult day care center is leading a large group instrumental
improvisation. the group contains clients with a wide range of cognitive impairments.
which of the following is the BEST approach to engage clients in a structured
improvisation? - ANSWERallow clients to select instruments and cue them to play at
specific times
A 14-year-old boy is referred to an outpatient music therapy group. The group is
learning to play a 12-bar blues pattern using guitars, keyboards, and drums. The
clients records indicate low self-esteem and difficulty processing auditory
information. To engage the client quickly in the group, the therapist should -
ANSWERplay a drum along with the client in a steady beat.
While completing an assessment on a patient who is 10-days post stroke, the music
therapist interviews the spouse to get more information. The spouse reports that the
patient does not enjoy music and is not a good candidate for music therapy. The
music therapist should - ANSWERcontinue the assessment to determine if music
can be used effectively with the patient.
A music therapist working with an inmate convicted of homicide asks to read the
hospital report from the inmate's recent hospitalization secondary to a suicide
attempt. The music therapist may read the reports written by the psychiatrist,
psychologist, social worker, and occupational therapists from the hospital if -
ANSWERthe client consents to the release of the confidential information.
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
when working to sustain the attention of a child during a medical procedure, the
MOST important attribute of the music to consider is - ANSWERrate of change
a music therapist in an adult day care center is leading a large group instrumental
improvisation. the group contains clients with a wide range of cognitive impairments.
which of the following is the BEST approach to engage clients in a structured
improvisation? - ANSWERallow clients to select instruments and cue them to play at
specific times
A 14-year-old boy is referred to an outpatient music therapy group. The group is
learning to play a 12-bar blues pattern using guitars, keyboards, and drums. The
clients records indicate low self-esteem and difficulty processing auditory
information. To engage the client quickly in the group, the therapist should -
ANSWERplay a drum along with the client in a steady beat.
While completing an assessment on a patient who is 10-days post stroke, the music
therapist interviews the spouse to get more information. The spouse reports that the
patient does not enjoy music and is not a good candidate for music therapy. The
music therapist should - ANSWERcontinue the assessment to determine if music
can be used effectively with the patient.
A music therapist working with an inmate convicted of homicide asks to read the
hospital report from the inmate's recent hospitalization secondary to a suicide
attempt. The music therapist may read the reports written by the psychiatrist,
psychologist, social worker, and occupational therapists from the hospital if -
ANSWERthe client consents to the release of the confidential information.
