CRA Communication & Documentation 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a recreation activity progress note?

Accepted Answer

To record the participant's response to activities and track progress toward goals

Answer

Progress notes track how participants respond to interventions and whether they are moving toward therapeutic or personal goals.

Question 2

When communicating with a participant who has dementia, the Recreation Aide should:

Accepted Answer

Use short, simple sentences and a calm, reassuring tone

Answer

Simple language and a calm tone reduce confusion and anxiety in participants with dementia, supporting effective communication.

Question 3

If a Recreation Aide makes an error in a written paper record, the correct way to correct it is to:

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error, write the correct information, and initial it

Answer

A single line preserves the original entry while clearly marking it as an error, and the initials establish accountability.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

Making eye contact and smiling when greeting a participant

Answer

Nonverbal communication includes body language, facial expressions, and eye contact, which can convey warmth and engagement without words.

Question 5

What does the acronym SOAP stand for in SOAP note documentation?

Accepted Answer

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Answer

SOAP notes organize clinical documentation into Subjective (patient report), Objective (observed facts), Assessment (interpretation), and Plan (next steps).

(CRA) Certified Recreation Aide Practice Test

(CRA) Certified Recreation Aide Practice Test

CRA Communication & Documentation 3