NCTRC Administration of TR Services 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a therapeutic recreation administrator when developing departmental policies?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring policies align with accreditation standards and legal requirements

Answer

Conducting individual client assessments

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Writing treatment goals for each client

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Selecting specific interventions for client groups

Question 2

A TR department is undergoing a budget review. Which administrative task is MOST directly tied to demonstrating the department's value to hospital leadership?

Accepted Answer

Presenting outcome data linked to treatment goals

Answer

Scheduling staff rotations

Answer

Updating the departmental mission statement

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Reviewing credentials of new hires

Question 3

In therapeutic recreation administration, 'quality assurance' primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Systematic processes to monitor and improve service quality

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Hiring only CTRS-certified staff

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Purchasing adaptive equipment for programs

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Setting individual client goals

Question 4

When creating a staffing plan for a TR department, which factor is MOST important to consider first?

Accepted Answer

Client census and acuity levels

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Staff personal schedule preferences

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Available training workshops

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Number of available activity rooms

Question 5

Which accreditation body is MOST commonly associated with setting standards for therapeutic recreation services in rehabilitation facilities?

Accepted Answer

CARF

Answer

NASPE

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ACSM

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NATA

Question 6

A TR director notices that staff turnover has increased over the past year. Which administrative strategy would BEST address this issue?

Accepted Answer

Implementing regular staff supervision, professional development, and recognition programs

Answer

Increasing the number of client groups each specialist leads

Answer

Reducing documentation requirements to save time

Answer

Decreasing the variety of programs offered