NCTRC Intervention Implementation Questions and Answers

Question 1

A CTRS is implementing a new gardening program for older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
To ensure the intervention is most effective and allows for successful participation, the CTRS breaks down the task of potting a plant into smaller, manageable steps: 1) Place soil in the pot, 2) Dig a small hole, 3) Place the plant in the hole, 4) Cover roots with soil, 5) Water the plant.
This technique is known as:

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Task analysis

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Activity modification

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Sequencing

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Risk management

Question 2

During a community outing to a bowling alley with a group of adolescents with behavioral challenges, a conflict arises between two participants. The CTRS intervenes by actively listening to both individuals, helping them identify their feelings, and guiding them toward a mutually agreeable solution. Which leadership style is the CTRS primarily demonstrating?

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Democratic

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Autocratic

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Laissez-faire

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Directive

Question 3

Which of the following is the BEST example of a CTRS adapting an activity during an intervention?

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Using a larger, brightly colored ball for a game of catch with a client who has visual impairments.

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Providing verbal instructions at the beginning of a group session on how to play a new card game.

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Documenting a client's progress toward their goals immediately after the session concludes.

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Choosing to conduct a relaxation session in a quiet room instead of a busy common area.

Question 4

A CTRS is leading a stress management group. The planned intervention for the day is a guided imagery exercise. Before beginning the activity, the CTRS ensures the room is quiet, dims the lights, asks participants to turn off cell phones, and arranges chairs in a comfortable circle. This process is best described as:

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Structuring the environment

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Risk mitigation

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Client management

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Sequencing

Question 5

When documenting the implementation of an intervention in a SOAP note, the CTRS's direct observations of the client's actions, affect, and level of participation should be recorded in which section?

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O (Objective)

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S (Subjective)

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A (Assessment)

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P (Plan)

Question 6

A CTRS plans a multi-step craft activity for a group of clients with varying cognitive abilities. To ensure everyone can follow along, the CTRS first demonstrates the entire project, then presents each step one at a time, using verbal cues like 'First,' 'Next,' and 'Last.' This implementation technique is known as:

Accepted Answer

Sequencing

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Task analysis

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Adaptation

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Pacing