CRA Professional Standards & Ethics 2

Question 1

A participant shares personal health information during a recreation session. What is the CRA's primary ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Keep it confidential and share only on a need-to-know basis

Answer

Confidentiality is a core ethical obligation; personal health information should only be disclosed to those who need it to provide appropriate care.

Question 2

Which action best demonstrates professional integrity for a Certified Recreation Aide?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging a mistake to a supervisor and correcting it promptly

Answer

Professional integrity requires honest acknowledgment of errors and timely corrective action.

Question 3

A CRA notices a colleague making an inappropriate comment to a participant. The BEST immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Intervene respectfully and report the incident per facility policy

Answer

CRAs have a duty to protect participant dignity and must intervene and report inappropriate behavior according to facility protocol.

Question 4

What does the principle of 'beneficence' require of a recreation aide?

Accepted Answer

Acting in the best interest of participants to promote their well-being

Answer

Beneficence means actively doing good and promoting the welfare and best interests of participants.

Question 5

A participant refuses to participate in a mandatory group activity. A CRA should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal, document it, and notify the supervising therapist

Answer

Respecting autonomy means honoring a participant's right to refuse, while proper documentation and notification ensures care continuity.

(CRA) Certified Recreation Aide Practice Test