CTRS CTRS Special Populations & Clinical Considerations

Question 1

For a client with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), TR interventions should primarily address:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social consequences of injury alongside physical recovery

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Only physical mobility deficits

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Vocational training exclusively

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Family counseling only

Question 2

When working with clients who have schizophrenia, a CTRS should be aware that negative symptoms include:

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Flat affect, social withdrawal, anhedonia, and avolition that affect leisure motivation and participation

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Hallucinations and delusions

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Increased energy and racing thoughts

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Compulsive repetitive behaviors

Question 3

Sensory integration techniques in TR are most commonly used with which population?

Accepted Answer

Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder or sensory processing disorders

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Adults with cardiac conditions

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Clients in cardiac rehabilitation

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Geriatric clients with hip fractures only

Question 4

In geriatric TR practice, 'reminiscence therapy' is evidence-based for improving:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive engagement, sense of identity, mood, and social connection in older adults

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Balance and fall prevention only

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Medication adherence

Question 5

A TR specialist working in a pediatric oncology unit should prioritize which type of intervention?

Accepted Answer

Normalization experiences, play, creative expression, and coping skill development appropriate to developmental stage

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High-intensity competitive sports

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Adult leisure education curricula

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Strict bed rest with no stimulation

Question 6

For clients with spinal cord injury (SCI) at the C6 level, TR programming should consider that the client typically retains:

Accepted Answer

Wrist extension but not finger function, requiring adapted equipment for many leisure activities

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Full hand function and ambulation

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No upper extremity function

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Full trunk stability and lower extremity control