CTRS EXAM PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED
100% CORRECT 2025 UPDATE.
A CTRS who works with 3-5 year olds in a preschool program uses Erikson's theory of
psychosocial development to improve the age appropriateness of his programs. Specifically he
teaches the children to..
a) know when to take action and self-restraint
b) play games that require intra-group social interaction skills
c) meet their own needs through intrinsically motivated play
d) recognize their own strengths and weaknesses - ANS a
The CTRS conducted an activity analysis of the leisure education activity in order to ensure the..
a) content is up to date
b) activity requirements match the clients' abilities
c) patients are placed in the right program to meet their needs
d) activity will fit into the time slot available - ANS b
High quality patient documentation focuses on "behavioral language." Which of the following is
NOT an example of a behavioral statement?
a) the client was 15 min late to the TR program
b) the client stated she was bored during the social skills program
c) the patient verbalized her appreciation for TR services
d) the patient appeared distraught and upset - ANS d
All of the following assist individuals in coping with stress EXCEPT their..
a) attitudes of feeling challenged instead of threatened
b) feelings of having adequate resources to deal with the situation
c) type A personalities
d) adequate social support networks - ANS c
Focus charting is used when the treatment team wants to..
a) show similarities and differences between clients
b) use a critical care map of client progress
c) follow the diagnostic protocol
d) target both client's problems and assets - ANS d
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a SMART objective?
a) aimed only on the strengths of the client
b)meaningful to the client's future leisure behavior
c) achievable within the time frame and with resources allotted
d) meaurable in change of skill attitude or behavior - ANS a
,Which of the following is typical behavior experienced during a manic episode for someone who
has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
a) ability to focus for long periods of time
b) increased need for sleep and rest
c) decreased sexual drive
d) extreme irritability - ANS d
Which of the following is NOT tested by the mini mental state exam?
a) color recognition
b) ability to follow directions
c) orientation
d) recall - ANS a
Which of the following are NOT minimal expectations of all CTRSs?
a) read professional journals, attend professional conferences, and network
b) retain professional certification and join appropriate professional organizations
c) study external accreditation documents and professional standards
d) maintain professional knowledge as it was at graduation - ANS d
The CTRS attended a conference session on efficacy research. Which of the following is likely a
topic within the conference session?
a) comparing outcomes of different TR interventions
b) selecting a valid and reliable client assessment
c) choosing the correct TR service model
d) providing interdisciplinary treatment to clients most in need - ANS a
All of the following are examples of passive body language EXCEPT..
a) erect body posture
b)apologetic tone of voice
c) little eye contact
d) hands kept in lap - ANS a
In 2001, the World Health Organization revamped its classification of human functioning and
disablement. Called the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF),
it promotes..
a) better medical care in third world countries
b) viewing human functioning and disablement from a biopsychosocial model of health
c) more active treatment for those with severe disabilities and terminal illnesses
d) TR as one of the 3 services that promote quality of life - ANS b
Which of the following activity titles is MOST appropriate to help clients develop skills to locate
leisure resources in the community?
a) low cost activities for children
b) activities that can be done at home
c) surfing on the internet
d) creative expression for the future - ANS c
, The largest federal third-party payer in the US is..
a) medicare
b) blue cross/blue shield
c) state farm insurance
d) medicaid - ANS a
Units or facilities that are especially designed for individuals with moderate to advanced
dementia include which of the following design considerations?
A. mazes for wandering, bright colors, no signage, heavy security doors
B. minimal clutter, no more than 10 residents per unit, one large bedroom for all 10
C. clusters of residences, meaningful wandering path, positive and secure outdoor space
D. walking paths through the community, well-lit areas, large activity spaces - ANS c
If the client assessment cannot distinguish between those who need the program and those who
do not, what is likely to happen to the clients?
A. they are likely to receive the wrong program, a diversional program, or no program at all
B. they will receive both functional intervention and leisure education programs
C. they are more likely to benefit from community integration programs
D. they are more likely to efficiently reach their outcomes and achieve an early discharge - ANS
a
The medical term "ad. lib." is the abbreviation for..
a) as patient can tolerate
b) give freedom liberally
c) as often as possible
d) daily - ANS a
"Clinical indicators" are used in quality improvement to..
a) evaluate the degree of client satisfaction with services required
b) compare one discipline's outcomes to other discipline's outcomes
c) measure how well the targets were achieved
d) provide a basis for evidence-based practice - ANS c
One of the most important ways in which CTRSs help clients develop independent and satisfying
leisure lifestyles is by teaching them..
a) as many leisure activities as possible
b) how to make positive leisure choices for self involvement
c) how to access public transportation and leisure facilities
d) the concepts of self-determination and intrinsic motivation - ANS b
Which of the following is the BEST example of using guided visualization as a facilitation
technique in TR?
a) having a person with cancer imagine good cells chomping on cancerous cells
b) asking a group to role play what they might do when a stranger approaches
c) asking a group of clients to express their feelings through any visual art medium
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED
100% CORRECT 2025 UPDATE.
A CTRS who works with 3-5 year olds in a preschool program uses Erikson's theory of
psychosocial development to improve the age appropriateness of his programs. Specifically he
teaches the children to..
a) know when to take action and self-restraint
b) play games that require intra-group social interaction skills
c) meet their own needs through intrinsically motivated play
d) recognize their own strengths and weaknesses - ANS a
The CTRS conducted an activity analysis of the leisure education activity in order to ensure the..
a) content is up to date
b) activity requirements match the clients' abilities
c) patients are placed in the right program to meet their needs
d) activity will fit into the time slot available - ANS b
High quality patient documentation focuses on "behavioral language." Which of the following is
NOT an example of a behavioral statement?
a) the client was 15 min late to the TR program
b) the client stated she was bored during the social skills program
c) the patient verbalized her appreciation for TR services
d) the patient appeared distraught and upset - ANS d
All of the following assist individuals in coping with stress EXCEPT their..
a) attitudes of feeling challenged instead of threatened
b) feelings of having adequate resources to deal with the situation
c) type A personalities
d) adequate social support networks - ANS c
Focus charting is used when the treatment team wants to..
a) show similarities and differences between clients
b) use a critical care map of client progress
c) follow the diagnostic protocol
d) target both client's problems and assets - ANS d
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a SMART objective?
a) aimed only on the strengths of the client
b)meaningful to the client's future leisure behavior
c) achievable within the time frame and with resources allotted
d) meaurable in change of skill attitude or behavior - ANS a
,Which of the following is typical behavior experienced during a manic episode for someone who
has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
a) ability to focus for long periods of time
b) increased need for sleep and rest
c) decreased sexual drive
d) extreme irritability - ANS d
Which of the following is NOT tested by the mini mental state exam?
a) color recognition
b) ability to follow directions
c) orientation
d) recall - ANS a
Which of the following are NOT minimal expectations of all CTRSs?
a) read professional journals, attend professional conferences, and network
b) retain professional certification and join appropriate professional organizations
c) study external accreditation documents and professional standards
d) maintain professional knowledge as it was at graduation - ANS d
The CTRS attended a conference session on efficacy research. Which of the following is likely a
topic within the conference session?
a) comparing outcomes of different TR interventions
b) selecting a valid and reliable client assessment
c) choosing the correct TR service model
d) providing interdisciplinary treatment to clients most in need - ANS a
All of the following are examples of passive body language EXCEPT..
a) erect body posture
b)apologetic tone of voice
c) little eye contact
d) hands kept in lap - ANS a
In 2001, the World Health Organization revamped its classification of human functioning and
disablement. Called the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF),
it promotes..
a) better medical care in third world countries
b) viewing human functioning and disablement from a biopsychosocial model of health
c) more active treatment for those with severe disabilities and terminal illnesses
d) TR as one of the 3 services that promote quality of life - ANS b
Which of the following activity titles is MOST appropriate to help clients develop skills to locate
leisure resources in the community?
a) low cost activities for children
b) activities that can be done at home
c) surfing on the internet
d) creative expression for the future - ANS c
, The largest federal third-party payer in the US is..
a) medicare
b) blue cross/blue shield
c) state farm insurance
d) medicaid - ANS a
Units or facilities that are especially designed for individuals with moderate to advanced
dementia include which of the following design considerations?
A. mazes for wandering, bright colors, no signage, heavy security doors
B. minimal clutter, no more than 10 residents per unit, one large bedroom for all 10
C. clusters of residences, meaningful wandering path, positive and secure outdoor space
D. walking paths through the community, well-lit areas, large activity spaces - ANS c
If the client assessment cannot distinguish between those who need the program and those who
do not, what is likely to happen to the clients?
A. they are likely to receive the wrong program, a diversional program, or no program at all
B. they will receive both functional intervention and leisure education programs
C. they are more likely to benefit from community integration programs
D. they are more likely to efficiently reach their outcomes and achieve an early discharge - ANS
a
The medical term "ad. lib." is the abbreviation for..
a) as patient can tolerate
b) give freedom liberally
c) as often as possible
d) daily - ANS a
"Clinical indicators" are used in quality improvement to..
a) evaluate the degree of client satisfaction with services required
b) compare one discipline's outcomes to other discipline's outcomes
c) measure how well the targets were achieved
d) provide a basis for evidence-based practice - ANS c
One of the most important ways in which CTRSs help clients develop independent and satisfying
leisure lifestyles is by teaching them..
a) as many leisure activities as possible
b) how to make positive leisure choices for self involvement
c) how to access public transportation and leisure facilities
d) the concepts of self-determination and intrinsic motivation - ANS b
Which of the following is the BEST example of using guided visualization as a facilitation
technique in TR?
a) having a person with cancer imagine good cells chomping on cancerous cells
b) asking a group to role play what they might do when a stranger approaches
c) asking a group of clients to express their feelings through any visual art medium
