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Which model of therapeutic recreation emphasizes that leisure is a basic human need and the CTRS's primary role is to help clients achieve a leisure lifestyle?
Answer: Leisure Ability Model
The Leisure Ability Model (Peterson & Gunn) positions leisure as a fundamental human need and defines TR's goal as helping clients achieve a satisfying leisure lifestyle.
A CTRS is conducting a TR assessment using the STILAP. What does STILAP primarily measure?
Answer: State Technical Institute's Leisure Assessment Process
STILAP stands for State Technical Institute's Leisure Assessment Process and evaluates leisure interests, skills, and barriers.
Under HIPAA, which action by a CTRS would constitute a privacy violation?
Answer: Discussing a client's diagnosis in a hospital elevator within earshot of visitors
Discussing a client's protected health information in public or semi-public spaces where others may overhear is a HIPAA privacy violation.
During the implementation phase of the TR process, which technique is MOST appropriate when working with a client who has severe depression and low motivation?
Answer: Use graded tasks that begin with minimal effort and build on small successes
Graded tasks build confidence incrementally and are evidence-based for increasing motivation and engagement in clients with depression.
Which of the following BEST describes 'inclusion' as it applies to therapeutic recreation services?
Answer: Ensuring individuals with disabilities have equal access and participation in community recreation with supports as needed
Inclusion means individuals with disabilities participate alongside peers without disabilities in community settings, with appropriate supports.
A CTRS documents that a client 'ambulated 50 feet to the recreation room with supervision.' This is an example of which type of documentation?
Answer: Objective data
Objective data are measurable, observable facts such as distance ambulated, and are recorded without interpretation.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that public recreation programs provide 'reasonable accommodations.' Which scenario exemplifies a reasonable accommodation?
Answer: Providing a sign language interpreter for a deaf participant in a group fitness class
Providing a sign language interpreter is a reasonable, cost-effective accommodation that removes a barrier for a deaf participant without fundamentally altering the program.