Assessment & Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation Flashcards

Which assessment tool is specifically designed to measure functional independence across six domains and is commonly used in rehabilitation settings for TR practice?

Answer: Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

The FIM measures functional independence across motor and cognitive domains and is widely used in rehabilitation settings to establish TR baselines.

A CTRS is conducting a leisure interest survey with a client who has a traumatic brain injury. What adaptation would BEST support valid data collection?

Answer: Administer the survey verbally and allow extended response time

Verbal administration with extended response time accommodates cognitive and communication challenges common after traumatic brain injury while preserving client voice.

In TR assessment, 'norm-referenced' scoring means a client's performance is compared to:

Answer: A standardized sample of peers with similar characteristics

Norm-referenced scoring compares an individual's performance to a normative sample to determine relative standing within a population.

Which data collection method involves a CTRS directly watching and systematically recording a client's behavior in real time?

Answer: Naturalistic observation

Naturalistic observation involves the practitioner watching and recording behavior as it occurs in the natural or simulated environment.

A CTRS wants to assess a client's perceived barriers to leisure participation. Which type of assessment instrument is MOST appropriate?

Answer: Leisure barriers inventory or survey

Leisure barriers inventories are designed specifically to identify perceived constraints that prevent or limit recreation participation.

When documenting assessment findings in a SOAP note, the 'O' (Objective) section should contain:

Answer: Measurable data, test scores, and observable behaviors

The Objective section of a SOAP note includes quantifiable, observable data such as assessment scores, attendance, and directly observed behaviors.

A CTRS reviews medical records before conducting a client intake assessment. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this record review?

Answer: To gather background information that informs and focuses the assessment process

Pre-assessment record review provides essential context about diagnosis, precautions, and history that helps the CTRS tailor and focus the assessment.