Therapeutic Activity Planning Flashcards
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Which of the following best supports emotional expression as a therapeutic recreation goal?
Answer: Art therapy or journaling activities
Art therapy and journaling provide safe outlets for emotional expression and processing.
A participant with hearing loss joins a music appreciation group. The best adaptation is to:
Answer: Incorporate visual cues, vibrotactile instruments, or closed captioning for lyrics
Visual cues and vibrotactile experiences allow participants with hearing loss to engage meaningfully in music activities.
Which statement about therapeutic recreation for pediatric participants is most accurate?
Answer: Play-based activities are a primary therapeutic medium for children
Play is the primary developmental medium for children, making play-based activities central to pediatric therapeutic recreation.
Why is it important to obtain informed consent before involving a participant in a new therapeutic activity?
Answer: To respect the participant's right to understand and agree to their own care
Informed consent upholds participant autonomy and is a fundamental ethical and legal requirement in healthcare settings.
Which of the following is the best example of a measurable therapeutic recreation goal?
Answer: The participant will complete a 10-piece puzzle independently within 20 minutes by month's end
A measurable goal specifies the task, conditions, and timeframe, enabling objective evaluation of progress.
During an outdoor activity, a participant complains of chest pain. The CRA's immediate response should be to:
Answer: Stop the activity, call for medical help immediately, and stay with the participant
Chest pain is a potential medical emergency requiring immediate cessation of activity and activation of emergency medical response.
What is the main benefit of incorporating reminiscence activities into therapeutic recreation programs for older adults?
Answer: They promote self-identity, dignity, and cognitive engagement through memory recall
Reminiscence activities support cognitive engagement and reinforce a sense of identity and life meaning in older adults.