CTRS PRACTICE EXAM
COMPLETE
Question 1: During an interdisciplinary care conference, the CTRS disagrees with a proposed restriction that would unnecessarily limit a client's leisure choices. What is the BEST action?
Choices:
1) Remain silent because the physician leads the team 2) Advocate for the client's preferences and safety using assessment data 3) Tell the client to refuse the entire treatment plan 4) Document the disagreement without discussing it with the team Correct Answer: Advocate for the client's preferences and safety using assessment data Explanation: The CTRS should advocate for the client's rights and preferences while collaborating professionally with the interdisciplinary team and using relevant assessment information.Page 1
Question 2: A family member asks the CTRS to explain what recreational therapy
contributes to rehabilitation. Which response BEST re�ects the profession's scope?
Choices:
1) It provides entertainment to occupy unstructured time 2) It uses purposeful recreation and activity-based interventions to improve functioning and participation 3) It replaces physical and occupational therapy when sta�ng is limited 4) It focuses primarily on arranging community outings Correct Answer: It uses purposeful recreation and activity-based interventions to improve functioning and participation Explanation: Recreational therapy uses recreation and activity-based interventions purposefully to address assessed needs, functional outcomes, health, and participation.Question 3: A CTRS notices that personal assumptions may be in�uencing how leisure interests are interpreted for a client from a di�erent cultural background.What should the CTRS do FIRST?
Choices:
1) Use the same activity preferences as previous clients from that culture 2) Re�ect on potential implicit bias and ask the client about individual preferences 3) Avoid discussing culture to remain neutral 4) Ask a family member to choose all activities Correct Answer: Re�ect on potential implicit bias and ask the client about individual preferences Explanation: Cultural competence requires awareness of implicit bias and individualized inquiry rather than stereotyping or avoiding culturally relevant discussion.Page 2
Question 4: Which action BEST demonstrates evidence-based recreational therapy
practice?
Choices:
1) Using only interventions that have always been popular on the unit 2) Combining best available evidence with clinical expertise and client values 3) Selecting activities based solely on cost 4) Repeating last year's program schedule without review Correct Answer: Combining best available evidence with clinical expertise and client values Explanation: Evidence-based practice integrates current research evidence, professional expertise, and the client's values, needs, and preferences.Question 5: A CTRS's certi�cation expires next month. Which action is MOST consistent with professional competency?
Choices:
1) Continue using the credential until an employer raises the issue 2) Complete applicable renewal requirements before the credential lapses 3) Ask a coworker to sign continuing education records 4) Replace certi�cation with facility orientation Correct Answer: Complete applicable renewal requirements before the credential lapses Explanation: Maintaining professional quali�cations includes timely completion of credential renewal and continuing competence requirements.Page 3