National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
Certification (NCTRC) Exam Questions and
Answers
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health - ANSWER>>a bio
psychsocial model of human functioning and disablement that offers a common
framework for planning, managing, and evaluating services, and an international
language for policy development and research
When FACILITATING GROWTH, TR clinical practice... - ANSWER>>...helps clients to
see the possibilities for a satisfying and meaningful life
The adaptation process involves: - ANSWER>>using cognitive, physical or social
strategies that maximize independent and self directed action
Steps to restore client competence - ANSWER>>1. HELP change self perceptions
2. DEVELOP coping strategies to manage stress
3. ADAPT to changes
4. INCORPORATE recreation as a part of life quality
Dimensions of the client system perspective - ANSWER>>culture, development,
lifestyle
Client system perspective - ANSWER>>This perspective maintains that every
individual is composed of numerous dimensions including the biological,
psychological, social and spiritual dimensions. It also takes into consideration
culture, development and lifestyle.
,The individual is understood as functioning within a larger social system of friends
and family, religion, economics, politics, health and human services.
All these dimensions have unlimited potential to interact and affect health and
life quality.
learn, adapt, grow - ANSWER>>How to maximize client's potential for health and
well being through recreation
What is the use of TR clinical practice? - ANSWER>>to find a means for an
outcome with a focus of interest, challenge and benefit beyond the activity itself.
When used to FACILITATE LEARNING, clinical practice - ANSWER>>focuses on a
teaching or learning process that results in new knowledge, skills and insights
TR involves helping clients adapt - ANSWER>>to their present health status and
any functional limitations they are experiencing or may experience
systematic, intentional, change oriented, controlled - ANSWER>>Components of
TR Practice
What is TR? - ANSWER>>the systematic and planned use of recreation and other
activity interventions in an environment of support with the intent of affecting
client's beliefs, attitudes, behaviors and skills necessary for a higher quality of life
Components of TR intervention - ANSWER>>1. Helping relationship
2. Activity
3. Supportive Environment
How is social environment structured? - ANSWER>>to promote support and
companionship, thereby increasing feelings of belonging and a sense of
community
,competence-effectiveness motivation - ANSWER>>human beings have a desire to
interact effectively with their physical and social environments and to view
themselves as competent in their quest for a happy life
Prospective Payment System - ANSWER>>Hospitals receive the same fee for each
diagnostic-related group (DRG) they treat
The State Technical Institute's Leisure Assessment Process - ANSWER>>A leisure
interest tool that 1) measures the client's indicated interest in various activities, 2)
indicates areas that the client is interested in learning more about, and 3)
provides a systematic way for the therapist to measure the balance of the client's
leisure lifestyle.
It translates activity skills into leisure competencies (STILAP)
Receptive Communication Dysfunction - ANSWER>>Inability to comprehend the
written or spoken word
Muscular Strength - ANSWER>>a single maximum effort
What was the major accomplishment of The National Council for the
Advancement of Hospital Recreation in 1956? - ANSWER>>The creation of the
National Voluntary Registration Plan for TR personnel
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act of 2004, Part C - ANSWER>>This act
provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and
their families as identified by the individualized family service plan team, in any 1
or more of the following areas:
(i) physical development;
(ii) cognitive development;
(iii) communication development;
(iv) social or emotional development; or
(v) adaptive development;
, Verbal Order - ANSWER>>Medical term "VO"
Phenylketonuria - ANSWER>>A type of amino acid metabolism disorder, in which
the body cannot process phenylalanine. If an individuals PH levels get too high, it
can damage the brain and cause intellectual disability.
Problem- Oriented Medical Record - ANSWER>>When a physician or case
manager creates a master list of client deficits and develops a plan of action
focused on these deficits.
Neuroleptics - ANSWER>>A class of prescription medications for Schizophrenia
Internal locus of control - ANSWER>>A person believes that he or she can
influence events and their outcomes
External locus of control - ANSWER>>A person blames outside forces for
everything.
Autonomic hyperreflexia - ANSWER>>It is a rapid and uncontrolled elevation in
blood pressure; common in people with spinal cord injuries
Standards of Practice - ANSWER>>Oversees the delivery of programs and services
in the profession regardless of setting or population. These are established for
two reasons: to guarantee a minimal level of service and to assure the safety of
the consumer.
Two types: Internal (set by those delivering services) and External (set by a
credentialing agency)
The Global Assessment of Functioning - ANSWER>>A numeric scale used by
clinicians and physicians in mental health.
Certification (NCTRC) Exam Questions and
Answers
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health - ANSWER>>a bio
psychsocial model of human functioning and disablement that offers a common
framework for planning, managing, and evaluating services, and an international
language for policy development and research
When FACILITATING GROWTH, TR clinical practice... - ANSWER>>...helps clients to
see the possibilities for a satisfying and meaningful life
The adaptation process involves: - ANSWER>>using cognitive, physical or social
strategies that maximize independent and self directed action
Steps to restore client competence - ANSWER>>1. HELP change self perceptions
2. DEVELOP coping strategies to manage stress
3. ADAPT to changes
4. INCORPORATE recreation as a part of life quality
Dimensions of the client system perspective - ANSWER>>culture, development,
lifestyle
Client system perspective - ANSWER>>This perspective maintains that every
individual is composed of numerous dimensions including the biological,
psychological, social and spiritual dimensions. It also takes into consideration
culture, development and lifestyle.
,The individual is understood as functioning within a larger social system of friends
and family, religion, economics, politics, health and human services.
All these dimensions have unlimited potential to interact and affect health and
life quality.
learn, adapt, grow - ANSWER>>How to maximize client's potential for health and
well being through recreation
What is the use of TR clinical practice? - ANSWER>>to find a means for an
outcome with a focus of interest, challenge and benefit beyond the activity itself.
When used to FACILITATE LEARNING, clinical practice - ANSWER>>focuses on a
teaching or learning process that results in new knowledge, skills and insights
TR involves helping clients adapt - ANSWER>>to their present health status and
any functional limitations they are experiencing or may experience
systematic, intentional, change oriented, controlled - ANSWER>>Components of
TR Practice
What is TR? - ANSWER>>the systematic and planned use of recreation and other
activity interventions in an environment of support with the intent of affecting
client's beliefs, attitudes, behaviors and skills necessary for a higher quality of life
Components of TR intervention - ANSWER>>1. Helping relationship
2. Activity
3. Supportive Environment
How is social environment structured? - ANSWER>>to promote support and
companionship, thereby increasing feelings of belonging and a sense of
community
,competence-effectiveness motivation - ANSWER>>human beings have a desire to
interact effectively with their physical and social environments and to view
themselves as competent in their quest for a happy life
Prospective Payment System - ANSWER>>Hospitals receive the same fee for each
diagnostic-related group (DRG) they treat
The State Technical Institute's Leisure Assessment Process - ANSWER>>A leisure
interest tool that 1) measures the client's indicated interest in various activities, 2)
indicates areas that the client is interested in learning more about, and 3)
provides a systematic way for the therapist to measure the balance of the client's
leisure lifestyle.
It translates activity skills into leisure competencies (STILAP)
Receptive Communication Dysfunction - ANSWER>>Inability to comprehend the
written or spoken word
Muscular Strength - ANSWER>>a single maximum effort
What was the major accomplishment of The National Council for the
Advancement of Hospital Recreation in 1956? - ANSWER>>The creation of the
National Voluntary Registration Plan for TR personnel
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act of 2004, Part C - ANSWER>>This act
provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and
their families as identified by the individualized family service plan team, in any 1
or more of the following areas:
(i) physical development;
(ii) cognitive development;
(iii) communication development;
(iv) social or emotional development; or
(v) adaptive development;
, Verbal Order - ANSWER>>Medical term "VO"
Phenylketonuria - ANSWER>>A type of amino acid metabolism disorder, in which
the body cannot process phenylalanine. If an individuals PH levels get too high, it
can damage the brain and cause intellectual disability.
Problem- Oriented Medical Record - ANSWER>>When a physician or case
manager creates a master list of client deficits and develops a plan of action
focused on these deficits.
Neuroleptics - ANSWER>>A class of prescription medications for Schizophrenia
Internal locus of control - ANSWER>>A person believes that he or she can
influence events and their outcomes
External locus of control - ANSWER>>A person blames outside forces for
everything.
Autonomic hyperreflexia - ANSWER>>It is a rapid and uncontrolled elevation in
blood pressure; common in people with spinal cord injuries
Standards of Practice - ANSWER>>Oversees the delivery of programs and services
in the profession regardless of setting or population. These are established for
two reasons: to guarantee a minimal level of service and to assure the safety of
the consumer.
Two types: Internal (set by those delivering services) and External (set by a
credentialing agency)
The Global Assessment of Functioning - ANSWER>>A numeric scale used by
clinicians and physicians in mental health.
