CRA Professional Standards & Ethics

Question 1

What is the main purpose of professional ethics in recreation therapy?

Accepted Answer

To prioritize the well-being, dignity, and rights of participants

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To ensure the therapist is compensated fairly.

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To maintain power over participants.

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To maximize the number of sessions.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered unethical in therapeutic recreation?

Accepted Answer

Exploiting participants for personal gain

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Treating participants with respect and dignity.

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Following privacy laws.

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Ensuring equal participation for all.

Question 3

What is one of the core principles of professional conduct in therapeutic recreation?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality

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Providing personal opinions to clients.

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Accepting gifts from clients.

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Focusing only on physical outcomes.

Question 4

Why is confidentiality important in therapeutic recreation?

Accepted Answer

To protect sensitive information and build trust

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To ensure participants are comfortable discussing personal issues.

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To allow the therapist to control the information.

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To maintain a competitive edge over others.

Question 5

What should a therapeutic recreation aide do if they witness unethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

Report it to a supervisor or authority

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Ignore the behavior and proceed.

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Confront the person immediately.

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Discuss it with other participants.

Question 6

How should conflicts between clients be managed in therapeutic recreation?

Accepted Answer

Handle conflicts professionally and ensure everyone is heard

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Allow clients to resolve the conflict themselves.

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Escalate the conflict to a supervisor immediately.

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Ignore the conflict to avoid involvement.

Question 7

What should be the primary focus of a recreation aide when providing services?

Accepted Answer

The participant's needs and preferences

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The recreation aide's convenience.

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Maximizing the number of activities.

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The therapist’s professional growth.

Question 8

How should professional behavior be demonstrated in therapeutic recreation?

Accepted Answer

By following ethical guidelines, maintaining professional conduct

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By focusing solely on physical activities.

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By setting personal goals above those of the client.

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By only focusing on recreation outcomes.

Question 9

Why is it important for recreation aides to maintain professional boundaries?

Accepted Answer

To maintain a respectful and therapeutic relationship

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To build personal friendships with clients.

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To gain personal favors from clients.

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To gain financial benefits from clients.