NCTRC Risk Management Protocols 2

Question 1

In therapeutic recreation, 'risk management' primarily involves:

Accepted Answer

Systematically identifying, assessing, and minimizing potential hazards while enabling meaningful client participation

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Avoiding all recreational activities that carry any physical risk

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Requiring all clients to sign liability waivers before any activity

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Limiting TR programs to passive activities only

Question 2

Before implementing an aquatic therapy program, the CTRS should conduct which of the following safety checks?

Accepted Answer

Check pool chemistry, emergency exits, lifeguard certification, client medical screening for contraindications, and emergency action plan

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Review client's leisure interest inventory only

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Verify that clients enjoy swimming as their primary activity

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Obtain physician permission for every individual session

Question 3

A client falls during a TR group session. After ensuring the client's immediate safety and calling for medical assistance, what should the CTRS do NEXT?

Accepted Answer

Complete an incident report documenting the circumstances, time, client condition, and actions taken

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Continue the group session with remaining participants as if nothing happened

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Apologize to the client and promise no further documentation will occur

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Modify the session activity to increase difficulty for remaining participants

Question 4

Which of the following represents a PROACTIVE risk management strategy in TR?

Accepted Answer

Conducting regular equipment inspection and maintenance checks before program use

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Completing an incident report after an injury occurs

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Referring all clients to the medical team after adverse events

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Increasing supervision ratios only after an incident has occurred

Question 5

When documenting a client's informed consent for participation in an adventure therapy program, the CTRS must ensure the client understands:

Accepted Answer

The nature of the program, potential risks, benefits, available alternatives, and the right to withdraw without penalty

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Only the benefits of the program

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The CTRS's qualifications and professional certifications only

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The facility's liability insurance coverage

Question 6

A CTRS notices that a piece of weight-bearing exercise equipment used in TR has a worn cable. The appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Remove the equipment from service immediately, tag it as out-of-service, and report it for repair or replacement

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Continue using the equipment and monitor it closely

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Reduce the weight used with the equipment until it can be repaired

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Only use the equipment with highly functional clients who are unlikely to fall