CTRS Treatment Planning & Intervention Strategies 4

Question 1

A CTRS is grading an activity for a client recovering from a stroke who demonstrates mild left-side weakness. Grading DOWN the activity would involve:

Accepted Answer

Reducing the number of steps required to complete the activity

Answer

Grading down an activity means simplifying it, such as reducing the number of steps, to match the client's current functional capacity.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the role of the CTRS during the 'implementation' phase of the TR process?

Accepted Answer

Delivering planned interventions and monitoring client responses

Answer

During implementation, the CTRS carries out the planned interventions while observing and monitoring the client's responses.

Question 3

A CTRS is working with an older adult with mild cognitive impairment who struggles with memory. Which leisure intervention is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Reminiscence therapy using familiar objects, music, and photographs

Answer

Reminiscence therapy leverages long-term memory and familiar stimuli, which are typically preserved longer in mild cognitive impairment.

Question 4

A CTRS plans to use animal-assisted therapy (AAT) with clients in a mental health unit. The FIRST step before implementing this intervention is to:

Accepted Answer

Verify facility policies, client allergies/phobias, and animal handler certification

Answer

Verifying policies, screening clients for contraindications, and confirming animal handler credentials are essential prerequisite steps for safe AAT implementation.

Question 5

When applying the APIE process in TR, which step involves identifying the client's functional abilities, limitations, interests, and needs?

Accepted Answer

Assessment

Answer

Assessment is the systematic process of gathering information about a client's functional status, interests, needs, and limitations.

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CTRS Treatment Planning & Intervention Strategies 4