CRC EXAM LATEST VERSION 2025/2026 FOR A
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Assistive Technology - ANS -any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired
commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase, maintain, or
improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
Augmentative and Alternate Communication - ANS -A process in which the counselor identifies
devices and techniques that the client can use to improve their communication
Durable Medical Equipment - ANS -Medicare term for reusable physical supplies such as
wheelchairs and hospital beds that are ordered by the provider for use in the home; reported
with HPCPS Level II codes.
Philosophical Principles that Define the Client's Role - ANS -a) the client must be involved
b) the client must recognize their own beliefs and feelings and how they affect their ability to
function
c) the client must be willing to accept help
What is the purpose of anti psychotics? - ANS -Used to treat psychiatric conditions by altering
the chemistry of the brain
What are the five levels of exertion? - ANS -1) Sedentary: less then 6lbs regularly and no more
than 10lbs at a time
2) Light: less than 11lbs regularly and no more than 20lbs at a time
3) Medium: 26lbs regularly and no more than 50lbs
4) Heavy: less than 50lbs regularly and no more than 100lbs
,5) Very Heavy: 50lbs regularly and more than 100lbs
7 Characteristic of "Universal Design" - ANS -1) equitable use
2) flexibility
3) intuitiveness
4) low physical exertion
5) perceptible information
6) size & space
7) tolerance for error
Universal Design - ANS -design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the
greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptations or specialized design.
Perceptible Information - ANS -Principle Universal Design; services or products are made to
provide information in a way that anyone can access despite abilities or limitations.
Size & Space - ANS -Principle Universal Design; a service or product is designed so anyone can
use it, interact with it despite limitations such as grip strength, moving, reaching, etc.
Tolerance for Error - ANS -Principle Universal Design; product or service is designed do that user
mistakes are hard to make
5 Principles of Ethical Behavior - ANS -1) Autonomy
2) Beneficence
3) Non-maleficence
4) Justice
5) Fidelity
,Autonomy - ANS -independence; self-determination; right to personal choice
Beneficence - ANS -intending to do good and act in the best interest of the client
Nonmaleficence - ANS -do no harm
Justice - ANS -actin in a fair an impartial way towards all clients not letting "favorites" or biases
influence the service provided
Fidelity - ANS -faithfulness to one's promises or obligations; not making insincere statements or
impossible promises
Treatment Protocol for Alzheimer's - ANS -No cure but exercise, nutrition, physical therapy can
help. Need visual monitoring to stay safe and need frequent reminders and queues to reduce
anxiety
Huntington's Disease - ANS -A genetic disorder that surfaces around age 30 causing anxiety and
physical weakness as well as psychiatric and cognitive issues
Muscular Dystrophy - ANS -An umbrella term for a degenerative muscle condition
Antidepressants - ANS -Used to treat clinical depression; typically work on the
neurotransmitters serotonin, nor-epinephrine, and/or dopamine
4 Etiologies of Medical Disorders - ANS -1) Congenital Defects
2) Degenerative Disorders
3) Acquired Disorders
, 4) Unknown Origin
Striated Muscle - ANS -controls voluntary movement
Smooth Muscle - ANS -Control involuntary movement
Cardiac Muscle - ANS -Comprises the heart
Physiatrists - ANS -A Dr with expertise in body mechanics
Orthopedists - ANS -A Dr who specializes in skeletal disorders
Tendons - ANS -a bodily tissue that connects a muscle to the joint
4 Categories of Rheumatoid Disease - ANS -1) Rheumatoid Arthritis
2) Spondylitis
3) Osteoarthritis
4) Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis - ANS -an autoimmune disease that leads to inflammation of the joints
and surrounding tissues
Spondylitis - ANS -linked to genetics and affects more males than females; causes inflammation
of joints between the spinal bones, and joints between spine and pelvis, eventually causes the
affected spinal bones to join together.
GUARANTEED PASS
Assistive Technology - ANS -any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired
commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase, maintain, or
improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
Augmentative and Alternate Communication - ANS -A process in which the counselor identifies
devices and techniques that the client can use to improve their communication
Durable Medical Equipment - ANS -Medicare term for reusable physical supplies such as
wheelchairs and hospital beds that are ordered by the provider for use in the home; reported
with HPCPS Level II codes.
Philosophical Principles that Define the Client's Role - ANS -a) the client must be involved
b) the client must recognize their own beliefs and feelings and how they affect their ability to
function
c) the client must be willing to accept help
What is the purpose of anti psychotics? - ANS -Used to treat psychiatric conditions by altering
the chemistry of the brain
What are the five levels of exertion? - ANS -1) Sedentary: less then 6lbs regularly and no more
than 10lbs at a time
2) Light: less than 11lbs regularly and no more than 20lbs at a time
3) Medium: 26lbs regularly and no more than 50lbs
4) Heavy: less than 50lbs regularly and no more than 100lbs
,5) Very Heavy: 50lbs regularly and more than 100lbs
7 Characteristic of "Universal Design" - ANS -1) equitable use
2) flexibility
3) intuitiveness
4) low physical exertion
5) perceptible information
6) size & space
7) tolerance for error
Universal Design - ANS -design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the
greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptations or specialized design.
Perceptible Information - ANS -Principle Universal Design; services or products are made to
provide information in a way that anyone can access despite abilities or limitations.
Size & Space - ANS -Principle Universal Design; a service or product is designed so anyone can
use it, interact with it despite limitations such as grip strength, moving, reaching, etc.
Tolerance for Error - ANS -Principle Universal Design; product or service is designed do that user
mistakes are hard to make
5 Principles of Ethical Behavior - ANS -1) Autonomy
2) Beneficence
3) Non-maleficence
4) Justice
5) Fidelity
,Autonomy - ANS -independence; self-determination; right to personal choice
Beneficence - ANS -intending to do good and act in the best interest of the client
Nonmaleficence - ANS -do no harm
Justice - ANS -actin in a fair an impartial way towards all clients not letting "favorites" or biases
influence the service provided
Fidelity - ANS -faithfulness to one's promises or obligations; not making insincere statements or
impossible promises
Treatment Protocol for Alzheimer's - ANS -No cure but exercise, nutrition, physical therapy can
help. Need visual monitoring to stay safe and need frequent reminders and queues to reduce
anxiety
Huntington's Disease - ANS -A genetic disorder that surfaces around age 30 causing anxiety and
physical weakness as well as psychiatric and cognitive issues
Muscular Dystrophy - ANS -An umbrella term for a degenerative muscle condition
Antidepressants - ANS -Used to treat clinical depression; typically work on the
neurotransmitters serotonin, nor-epinephrine, and/or dopamine
4 Etiologies of Medical Disorders - ANS -1) Congenital Defects
2) Degenerative Disorders
3) Acquired Disorders
, 4) Unknown Origin
Striated Muscle - ANS -controls voluntary movement
Smooth Muscle - ANS -Control involuntary movement
Cardiac Muscle - ANS -Comprises the heart
Physiatrists - ANS -A Dr with expertise in body mechanics
Orthopedists - ANS -A Dr who specializes in skeletal disorders
Tendons - ANS -a bodily tissue that connects a muscle to the joint
4 Categories of Rheumatoid Disease - ANS -1) Rheumatoid Arthritis
2) Spondylitis
3) Osteoarthritis
4) Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis - ANS -an autoimmune disease that leads to inflammation of the joints
and surrounding tissues
Spondylitis - ANS -linked to genetics and affects more males than females; causes inflammation
of joints between the spinal bones, and joints between spine and pelvis, eventually causes the
affected spinal bones to join together.
