Test Trivia Question and Answer Flashcards
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Under HIPAA, a TR specialist may share client health information without explicit authorization when:
Answer: Treatment, payment, or healthcare operations require it
HIPAA permits disclosure of protected health information without authorization for the purposes of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO).
The NCTRC requires recertification every five years, which can be achieved through:
Answer: Accumulating continuing education units (CEUs) or retaking the exam
NCTRC recertification allows CTRSs to re-certify by accumulating the required CEUs in approved categories or by passing the national exam again.
When a CTRS suspects a client is being abused in a care facility, the FIRST action should be to:
Answer: Report suspicions to the appropriate supervisor or authority per mandated reporter laws
CTRSs are mandated reporters in most states and are legally and ethically required to report suspected abuse to supervisors or protective services immediately.
Which management style involves the supervisor providing high direction and high support, appropriate for a new staff member?
Answer: Coaching
The coaching style (high direction, high support) is used with employees who have some competence but still need guidance and encouragement.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires recreational facilities to provide 'reasonable accommodations,' which means:
Answer: Modifications that enable access without fundamentally altering the program
Reasonable accommodation requires making appropriate modifications to allow access as long as doing so does not fundamentally alter the nature of the program or cause undue burden.
A TR specialist advocating for increased departmental funding should BEST support their case with:
Answer: Outcome data demonstrating functional gains and cost savings
Evidence-based outcome data that shows measurable client improvements and potential cost savings is the strongest basis for justifying resource allocation.
The ethical principle of 'veracity' in therapeutic recreation practice means the specialist must:
Answer: Be truthful and honest in all professional communications
Veracity is the ethical obligation to be truthful and accurate in communications with clients, families, and colleagues.