NCTRC EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A CTRS, who works with 3- to 5-year-olds in a preschool program, uses Erikson's
Theory of Psychosocial Development to improve the age-appropriateness of his
programs. Specifically he teaches the children to
(A) know when to take action and when to use self-restraint
(B) play games that require intra-group social interaction skills
(C) meet their own needs through intrinsically motivated play
(D) recognize their own strengths and weaknesses - Correct Answers -A
The CTRS conducted an activity analysis of the leisure education activity in order to
ensure that the
(A) content is up-to-date
(B) activity requirements match the clients' abilities
(C) patients are placed in to the right program to meet their needs
(D) activity will fit into the time slot available - Correct Answers –B
In which of the following steps does the CTRS examine how the content and process of
the activity will contribute to the accomplishment of client objectives?
(A) assessment
(B) program planning
(C) program implementation
(D) program evaluation - Correct Answers -B
In medical terminology, NKDA means
(A) no known diagnostic algorithms
(B) sodium phosphate
(C) above knee amputation
(D) no known drug allergies - Correct Answers -D
According to the Leisure Ability Model of therapeutic recreation services, the program
service categories include
,(A) functional intervention, leisure education, and recreational participation services
(B) therapy and recreation services
(C) leisure education, counseling, and recreation services
(D) inpatient, outpatient, and community services - Correct Answers -A
When an agency has decided to use the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), the
CTRS may be called upon to assess which of the following sections?
(A) Self-care
(B) Mobility
(C) Home skills
(D) Social/cognition - Correct Answers -D
The CTRS uses the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior change in organizing her
documentation on client behavior change. What are the "stages" of behavior change
that she observes and documents on?
(A) Thought, affect, behavior, evaluation
(B) Rapid behavior change, slowed behavior change, and maintained behavior change
(C) Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination
(D) Preparation, action, evaluation, and new action - Correct Answers -C
High-quality patient documentation focuses on "behavioral language." Which of the
following is NOT an example of a behavioral statement?
(A) The client was 15 minutes late to the therapeutic recreation (TR) program
(B) The client stated that she was bored during the social skills program
(C) The patient verbalized her appreciation for TR services
(D) The patient appeared distraught and upset - Correct Answers -D
All of the following assist individuals in coping with stress, EXCEPT their
(A) attitudes of feeling challenged instead of threatened
(B) feelings of having adequate resources to deal with the situation
(C) Type A personalities
(D) adequate social support networks - Correct Answers -C
Stress management involves a variety of techniques, activities, and interventions
designed to
(A) reduce unfamiliar stress
(B) cope more effectively with distress and add more positive stress (eustress)
(C) increase the individual's capacity to take on and handle more stress
(D) aid individuals who have recently suffered severe and significant losses - Correct
Answers -B
, The results from any assessment should give the CTRS a clear indication of
(A) the programs in which the client should be placed
(B) the client's leisure interests
(C) the validity of the tool
(D) how successful the client has been in achieving the program outcomes - Correct
Answers -A
Focus charting is used when the treatment team wants to
(A) show similarities and differences between clients
(B) use a critical care map of client progress
(C) follow the diagnostic protocol
(D) target both client's problems and assets - Correct Answers -D
Due to the limitations of her overall client group, the CTRS adapted certain aspects of
the activity after completing what task?
(A) Client assessment
(B) Client outcome measurement
(C) Activity planning
(D) Activity analysis - Correct Answers -D
The Fox Activity Therapy Social Skills Baseline assessment was developed for use with
which population?
(A) Older individuals in nursing homes
(B) Adults with developmental disabilities
(C) Adults with mental health disturbances
(D) Disabled children in inclusion programs - Correct Answers -B
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and later rules?
(A) Give patients notice about how their health information will be used
(B) Make a good faith effort to ensure patients understand their rights
(C) Obtain written authorization from the patient for purposes other than treatment,
payment, or operations
(D) Perform research on evidence-based and best practice health care - Correct
Answers -D
Which of the following activities would most likely help an adolescent with an intellectual
disability to improve concentration?
(A) Watching television
ANSWERS
A CTRS, who works with 3- to 5-year-olds in a preschool program, uses Erikson's
Theory of Psychosocial Development to improve the age-appropriateness of his
programs. Specifically he teaches the children to
(A) know when to take action and when to use self-restraint
(B) play games that require intra-group social interaction skills
(C) meet their own needs through intrinsically motivated play
(D) recognize their own strengths and weaknesses - Correct Answers -A
The CTRS conducted an activity analysis of the leisure education activity in order to
ensure that the
(A) content is up-to-date
(B) activity requirements match the clients' abilities
(C) patients are placed in to the right program to meet their needs
(D) activity will fit into the time slot available - Correct Answers –B
In which of the following steps does the CTRS examine how the content and process of
the activity will contribute to the accomplishment of client objectives?
(A) assessment
(B) program planning
(C) program implementation
(D) program evaluation - Correct Answers -B
In medical terminology, NKDA means
(A) no known diagnostic algorithms
(B) sodium phosphate
(C) above knee amputation
(D) no known drug allergies - Correct Answers -D
According to the Leisure Ability Model of therapeutic recreation services, the program
service categories include
,(A) functional intervention, leisure education, and recreational participation services
(B) therapy and recreation services
(C) leisure education, counseling, and recreation services
(D) inpatient, outpatient, and community services - Correct Answers -A
When an agency has decided to use the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), the
CTRS may be called upon to assess which of the following sections?
(A) Self-care
(B) Mobility
(C) Home skills
(D) Social/cognition - Correct Answers -D
The CTRS uses the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior change in organizing her
documentation on client behavior change. What are the "stages" of behavior change
that she observes and documents on?
(A) Thought, affect, behavior, evaluation
(B) Rapid behavior change, slowed behavior change, and maintained behavior change
(C) Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination
(D) Preparation, action, evaluation, and new action - Correct Answers -C
High-quality patient documentation focuses on "behavioral language." Which of the
following is NOT an example of a behavioral statement?
(A) The client was 15 minutes late to the therapeutic recreation (TR) program
(B) The client stated that she was bored during the social skills program
(C) The patient verbalized her appreciation for TR services
(D) The patient appeared distraught and upset - Correct Answers -D
All of the following assist individuals in coping with stress, EXCEPT their
(A) attitudes of feeling challenged instead of threatened
(B) feelings of having adequate resources to deal with the situation
(C) Type A personalities
(D) adequate social support networks - Correct Answers -C
Stress management involves a variety of techniques, activities, and interventions
designed to
(A) reduce unfamiliar stress
(B) cope more effectively with distress and add more positive stress (eustress)
(C) increase the individual's capacity to take on and handle more stress
(D) aid individuals who have recently suffered severe and significant losses - Correct
Answers -B
, The results from any assessment should give the CTRS a clear indication of
(A) the programs in which the client should be placed
(B) the client's leisure interests
(C) the validity of the tool
(D) how successful the client has been in achieving the program outcomes - Correct
Answers -A
Focus charting is used when the treatment team wants to
(A) show similarities and differences between clients
(B) use a critical care map of client progress
(C) follow the diagnostic protocol
(D) target both client's problems and assets - Correct Answers -D
Due to the limitations of her overall client group, the CTRS adapted certain aspects of
the activity after completing what task?
(A) Client assessment
(B) Client outcome measurement
(C) Activity planning
(D) Activity analysis - Correct Answers -D
The Fox Activity Therapy Social Skills Baseline assessment was developed for use with
which population?
(A) Older individuals in nursing homes
(B) Adults with developmental disabilities
(C) Adults with mental health disturbances
(D) Disabled children in inclusion programs - Correct Answers -B
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and later rules?
(A) Give patients notice about how their health information will be used
(B) Make a good faith effort to ensure patients understand their rights
(C) Obtain written authorization from the patient for purposes other than treatment,
payment, or operations
(D) Perform research on evidence-based and best practice health care - Correct
Answers -D
Which of the following activities would most likely help an adolescent with an intellectual
disability to improve concentration?
(A) Watching television
