CBMT Assessment and Treatment Planning 2

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes a short-term goal in a music therapy treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

The client will independently maintain a steady beat for 8 counts within 4 weeks

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The client will improve overall quality of life

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The client will enjoy music

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The client will learn to play piano

Question 2

The Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Rating Scales are designed to assess:

Accepted Answer

A client's musical relationship and communication in sessions

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A therapist's clinical competency

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The quality of musical compositions created in therapy

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Client preferences for specific instruments

Question 3

When assessing a pediatric client's social development in music therapy, the therapist would MOST likely observe:

Accepted Answer

Turn-taking during a drum circle

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Blood pressure response to music

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Pitch discrimination ability

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Grip strength when holding a mallet

Question 4

A music therapist identifies that a client has difficulty with breath support. Which domain does this assessment finding belong to?

Accepted Answer

Physical/Motor

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Cognitive

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Psychosocial

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Communication

Question 5

Which statement about individualized treatment planning in music therapy is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Goals must be tailored to each client's unique needs and strengths

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All clients with the same diagnosis should share identical goals

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Treatment plans should focus exclusively on musical skills

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Short-term goals are optional if long-term goals are defined

Question 6

What is the purpose of including baseline data in a music therapy assessment?

Accepted Answer

To establish a starting point against which progress can be measured

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To document the therapist's observations about session music

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To list the client's favorite songs at intake

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To describe the facility's music therapy program