CMT Patient-Centered Care & Treatment Planning 2

Question 1

A music therapist is writing a goal for a client with aphasia. Which goal is written in the most measurable, objective form?

Accepted Answer

Client will verbally complete 4 of 5 familiar song phrases within 3 sessions

Answer

Measurable objectives specify an observable behavior, criterion, and timeframe.

Question 2

During assessment, a teenage client strongly prefers hip-hop, but the therapist planned to use folk songs. What is the most client-centered response?

Accepted Answer

Incorporate hip-hop elements into interventions that target the goals

Answer

Integrating client music preferences increases engagement and respects client identity while still addressing goals.

Question 3

Which component of a treatment plan describes the specific music experiences the therapist will use to address objectives?

Accepted Answer

Intervention strategies

Answer

Intervention strategies outline the music therapy methods and experiences linked to each objective.

Question 4

A client with dementia becomes agitated whenever a particular song is played. What should the therapist do first?

Accepted Answer

Document the response and remove or modify the stimulus

Answer

Adverse responses should be documented and the intervention adapted to protect client well-being.

Question 5

Which source of information is MOST appropriate to include when developing a culturally responsive treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

The client's and family's own report of cultural values and musical practices

Answer

Cultural responsiveness relies on the client's self-identified values rather than stereotypes.

CMT - Certified Music Therapist Practice Test