NCTRC EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. If a recreational therapist notices a client avoiding eye contact and
displaying closed body language during a session, what might this indicate
about the client's emotional state?
The client is indifferent to the therapy.
The client is confused about the therapy process.
The client may be feeling anxious or uncomfortable.
The client is fully engaged and happy.
2. If a recreational therapist is working with a client diagnosed with borderline
personality disorder, what therapeutic approach might be most beneficial?
Encouraging the client to avoid discussing their feelings.
Implementing a strict regimen with no flexibility to accommodate the
client's needs.
Focusing solely on physical activities without addressing emotional
needs.
Utilizing a holistic approach that includes building trust and
providing consistent support.
3. What is the primary goal of recreational therapy (RT) for individuals with
spinal cord injuries?
To conduct psychological assessments
,To support the rehabilitation team's treatment objectives
To provide entertainment and leisure activities
, To replace traditional medical treatments
4. The key assumption of humanistic theorists, such as Maslow and Rogers, is
that people
are driven by unconscious motives.
none of the above.
strive toward growth and fulfillment.
learn from observing others.
5. What is the definition of empathy in the context of recreational therapy?
Ability to provide physical support during therapy sessions
Ability to analyze another person's feelings without emotional
involvement
Ability to put oneself in the place of another person and see the
world through that person's eyes
Ability to communicate effectively with clients
6. If a recreational therapist is working with a client who has recently sustained
a spinal cord injury, what approach should they take to ensure alignment
with the rehabilitation team's objectives?
Focus only on physical activities to improve mobility.
Prioritize leisure activities over therapeutic goals.
Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to create a tailored
therapy plan that addresses both physical and emotional needs.
Implement a generic therapy plan without consulting the
rehabilitation team.
, 7. What does the acronym IRF-PAI stand for in the context of recreational
therapy?
Individual Recovery Framework-Patient Assessment Initiative
Informed Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument
Integrated Rehabilitation Framework-Patient Assessment Index
8. Depression is a mood disorder characterized by which of the following?
Persistent empty mood
Feelings of hopelessness
Loss of interest in hobbies
All of the above
9. Which of the following are true of the International Classification of
Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)?
It is the conceptual basis for the definition, measurement, and policy
formulations for health and disability
It is a universal classification of disability and health for use in health
and health related sectors
It is most important is as planning and policy tool for decision-
makers
All of the above
10. If a patient presents with a head injury, which of the following
complications should a recreational therapist be aware of when planning
therapeutic activities?
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. If a recreational therapist notices a client avoiding eye contact and
displaying closed body language during a session, what might this indicate
about the client's emotional state?
The client is indifferent to the therapy.
The client is confused about the therapy process.
The client may be feeling anxious or uncomfortable.
The client is fully engaged and happy.
2. If a recreational therapist is working with a client diagnosed with borderline
personality disorder, what therapeutic approach might be most beneficial?
Encouraging the client to avoid discussing their feelings.
Implementing a strict regimen with no flexibility to accommodate the
client's needs.
Focusing solely on physical activities without addressing emotional
needs.
Utilizing a holistic approach that includes building trust and
providing consistent support.
3. What is the primary goal of recreational therapy (RT) for individuals with
spinal cord injuries?
To conduct psychological assessments
,To support the rehabilitation team's treatment objectives
To provide entertainment and leisure activities
, To replace traditional medical treatments
4. The key assumption of humanistic theorists, such as Maslow and Rogers, is
that people
are driven by unconscious motives.
none of the above.
strive toward growth and fulfillment.
learn from observing others.
5. What is the definition of empathy in the context of recreational therapy?
Ability to provide physical support during therapy sessions
Ability to analyze another person's feelings without emotional
involvement
Ability to put oneself in the place of another person and see the
world through that person's eyes
Ability to communicate effectively with clients
6. If a recreational therapist is working with a client who has recently sustained
a spinal cord injury, what approach should they take to ensure alignment
with the rehabilitation team's objectives?
Focus only on physical activities to improve mobility.
Prioritize leisure activities over therapeutic goals.
Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to create a tailored
therapy plan that addresses both physical and emotional needs.
Implement a generic therapy plan without consulting the
rehabilitation team.
, 7. What does the acronym IRF-PAI stand for in the context of recreational
therapy?
Individual Recovery Framework-Patient Assessment Initiative
Informed Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument
Integrated Rehabilitation Framework-Patient Assessment Index
8. Depression is a mood disorder characterized by which of the following?
Persistent empty mood
Feelings of hopelessness
Loss of interest in hobbies
All of the above
9. Which of the following are true of the International Classification of
Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)?
It is the conceptual basis for the definition, measurement, and policy
formulations for health and disability
It is a universal classification of disability and health for use in health
and health related sectors
It is most important is as planning and policy tool for decision-
makers
All of the above
10. If a patient presents with a head injury, which of the following
complications should a recreational therapist be aware of when planning
therapeutic activities?
