CTRS Ethics & Professionalism in Recreation Therapy 2

Question 1

A CTRS discovers that a colleague has been falsifying client progress notes to meet productivity quotas. What is the most appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Document the behavior and report to a supervisor or ethics committee

Answer

The CTRS should document the concern and report through appropriate internal or professional channels rather than ignoring misconduct or bypassing internal processes.

Question 2

Under the ATRA Code of Ethics, which principle requires recreation therapists to respect clients' rights to make their own decisions?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Autonomy is the ethical principle that upholds the client's right to self-determination and informed decision-making.

Question 3

A CTRS working in a psychiatric facility is asked by a client to keep information about suicidal ideation confidential. The therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Break confidentiality and report to the treatment team immediately

Answer

Suicidal ideation represents a duty-to-protect situation that ethically and legally overrides confidentiality obligations.

Question 4

Which NCTRC standard requires CTRSs to complete continuing education to maintain certification?

Accepted Answer

Recertification standard

Answer

The NCTRC recertification standard mandates ongoing continuing education hours to ensure competence is maintained throughout a career.

Question 5

A recreation therapist posts a photo from a client's therapy session on social media without obtaining consent. This violates which ethical and legal principle?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer

HIPAA's Privacy Rule prohibits sharing identifiable patient health information, including images from treatment settings, without proper authorization.

(CTRS) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Practice Test

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CTRS Ethics & Professionalism in Recreation Therapy 2