NCTRC Intervention Implementation 2

Question 1

Which therapeutic recreation intervention model emphasizes moving clients along a continuum from treatment to leisure independence?

Accepted Answer

The Leisure Ability Model

Answer

Self-Determination Theory

Answer

The Health Protection/Health Promotion Model

Answer

The Optimizing Lifelong Health Model

Question 2

Aquatic therapy as a TR intervention is MOST beneficial for clients with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Fibromyalgia or arthritis, where water buoyancy reduces joint stress

Answer

Severe hydrophobia

Answer

Acute open wounds or active skin infections

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Severe cardiac arrhythmias requiring continuous monitoring

Question 3

When implementing a horticulture therapy program, which TR principle does the activity BEST exemplify?

Accepted Answer

The use of a naturalistic medium to address cognitive, emotional, and social goals

Answer

Competitive recreation for athletic development

Answer

High-intensity aerobic conditioning

Answer

Structured academic skill building

Question 4

During a TR group session, a client with schizophrenia begins to exhibit disorganized behavior. The CTRS should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Calmly redirect the client and assess whether they can safely continue or need to leave the group

Answer

Continue the session and ignore the behavior to avoid reinforcing it

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Immediately terminate the group session for all clients

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Increase the activity's stimulation level to re-engage the client

Question 5

Leisure education as a TR intervention is PRIMARILY designed to:

Accepted Answer

Develop clients' knowledge, skills, and attitudes for independent leisure participation after discharge

Answer

Entertain clients during hospitalization

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Teach clients how to compete in recreational sports

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Assess clients' physical fitness levels

Question 6

Which adaptation technique is MOST appropriate when implementing a table tennis program for a client with a below-elbow amputation?

Accepted Answer

Using a paddle attachment on the prosthetic or exploring paddle adaptations that accommodate the residual limb

Answer

Eliminating the activity from the client's program

Answer

Requiring the client to use their unaffected hand only

Answer

Reducing the game to static hitting exercises with no movement