NCTRC Administration of TR Services 3

Question 1

Which document is MOST essential for guiding overall TR department operations and communicating its purpose within a healthcare organization?

Accepted Answer

The departmental philosophy and mission statement

Answer

The client progress notes

Answer

The activity supply inventory

Answer

The staff vacation schedule

Question 2

When conducting a performance appraisal for a TR specialist, the supervisor should PRIMARILY evaluate the employee against:

Accepted Answer

Pre-established, measurable job performance criteria

Answer

Peer comparison rankings

Answer

The number of clients seen per day

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Client satisfaction survey scores alone

Question 3

A TR administrator is developing an orientation program for new staff. Which content area should receive the HIGHEST priority?

Accepted Answer

Facility policies, client rights, safety procedures, and CTRS scope of practice

Answer

Staff social activities and team-building games

Answer

Department decoration preferences

Answer

Specific craft activity instructions

Question 4

In the context of TR administration, 'utilization review' most closely refers to:

Accepted Answer

Evaluating whether TR services provided match client needs and payer requirements

Answer

Reviewing how activity supplies are used

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Counting how many clients attended each program

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Assessing staff qualifications against job descriptions

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'span of control' in TR department management?

Accepted Answer

The number of staff a single supervisor can effectively oversee

Answer

The number of activity categories a TR specialist must cover

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The geographic area served by the TR department

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The range of diagnoses a CTRS is qualified to treat

Question 6

A TR administrator wants to evaluate whether the department's programs are meeting the needs of the client population. Which approach is MOST comprehensive?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing outcome data, client satisfaction, and comparing results to program goals

Answer

Reviewing staff attendance records

Answer

Counting the number of different activities offered

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Reviewing supply expenditures over the past quarter