CRA Therapeutic Activity Planning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When adapting a group activity for a participant with low vision, which modification is most appropriate?
- Use high-contrast materials and larger print (Correct answer)
- Exclude the participant from visual activities
- Dim the lights to reduce eye strain
- Replace all visual elements with auditory ones only
Correct answer: Use high-contrast materials and larger print
High-contrast materials and larger print allow participants with low vision to engage more independently in activities.
Question 2: Which documentation tool is most useful for tracking a participant's progress in therapeutic recreation over time?
- A verbal report to family members
- A progress note in the participant's chart (Correct answer)
- A group sign-in sheet
- An activity supply inventory list
Correct answer: A progress note in the participant's chart
Progress notes in the participant's chart provide a formal, ongoing record of therapeutic recreation outcomes.
Question 3: A CRA is planning a gardening activity for older adults. Which safety concern should be addressed first?
- The aesthetic layout of the garden
- Removing sharp tools or ensuring safe tool use (Correct answer)
- Choosing plants based on color preferences
- Scheduling the activity for the longest daylight hours
Correct answer: Removing sharp tools or ensuring safe tool use
Sharp tools pose an immediate injury risk and must be assessed or adapted before the activity begins.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes the 'leisure education' component of therapeutic recreation?
- Teaching participants to follow a strict schedule
- Helping individuals develop leisure awareness, skills, and resources (Correct answer)
- Scheduling activities based on staff availability
- Documenting activity attendance in medical records
Correct answer: Helping individuals develop leisure awareness, skills, and resources
Leisure education empowers individuals to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for meaningful leisure participation.
Question 5: A participant with arthritis wants to join a painting class. What is the best adaptive strategy?
- Suggest a less hands-on activity
- Provide larger-handled brushes and adaptive grip aids (Correct answer)
- Limit the participant's time in the session
- Have staff complete the painting for the participant
Correct answer: Provide larger-handled brushes and adaptive grip aids
Adaptive equipment like larger-handled brushes allows participants with arthritis to engage meaningfully and independently.
Question 6: When developing a therapeutic activity program, what should the CRA consider first?
- Available budget for supplies
- The individual needs and interests of participants (Correct answer)
- Staff preferences for certain activities
- The facility's physical layout
Correct answer: The individual needs and interests of participants
Person-centered planning starts with understanding each participant's unique needs, preferences, and goals.
Question 7: Which activity is most appropriate for a participant who is in the early stages of memory loss but still physically active?
- Complex strategy board games with multiple rules
- Familiar, routine activities with simple repetitive steps (Correct answer)
- Activities requiring long-term memory recall
- High-intensity competitive sports
Correct answer: Familiar, routine activities with simple repetitive steps
Familiar, routine activities with simple steps leverage procedural memory and reduce frustration for those with early memory loss.
CRA Therapeutic Activity Planning 2
When adapting a group activity for a participant with low vision, which modification is most appropriate?