Types of Therapy
History of Recreational Therapy
Precautions
More than just a coffee social
Thing that begin with the letter "R"
100

Which of the following is NOT a type of recreational therapy?

A. Recreational Therapy

B. Hippotherapy

C. Hippnotherapy

D. Aquatic Therapy

C. Hippnotherapy

100

This military program began recreation programs in hospitals, which developed into recreational therapy services. 

A. Barney 

B. VA (Veteran Affairs)

C. Dr.Seuss 

D. teachers 

B. VA (Veteran Affairs)

100

As a recreational therapist, what is your primary concern when facilitating group?

A. Staff

B. Participants

C. Weather

D. Equipment


B. Participants

100

A term that is used to

describe a resident who

appears to be more

agitated and confused

later in the day.

A. Sundown Syndrome

B. disoriented

C. Dementia

D. Autism

A. Sundown syndrome

100

The experience of recalling

objects, places and other

people. An excursion into

one’s memory of the past

A. Foreshadowing

B. Memory

C. Flashback 

D. Reminiscence 

D. Reminiscence 

200

________ is a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.

A. Tai Chi

B. Recreational Therapy 

C. Occupational Therapy

D. Physical Therapy

A. Recreational Therapy

200

All recreational therapist are certified by which national board?

A. CTRS

B. NCTRC

C. ATRA

D. FEMA


B. NCTRC

200

True or False. When facilitating an activity, therapists must be aware of environmental boundaries. 

True

200

Two common symptoms of

depression (pick 2 answers)

A. Withdrawal from activities

B. Gaining energy

C. Losing energy 

D. Feeling happy 

A. withdrawal from activities and C. Losing energy 

200

Examples of this soothing

technique include:

Imagery, Meditation and

Deep Breathing.

A. Reading

B. Running

C. Relief 

D. Relaxation 

D. Relaxation 

300

This activity is similar yoga. It refers to the philosophy of yin and yang. It has multiple health benefits related to movement.

A. Tai Chi

B. WuShu

C. Taekwondo

D. Karate

A. Tai Chi

300

What does CTRS stand for?

A. Creative Therapist Recreation Specialist 

B. Certified to Respond Specialist 

C. Creative Therapeutic Recreational Specialist 

D. Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist 

D. Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist

300

What is step one in the event of an injury?

A. let them cry for help

B. Notify proper personnel & apply first aid

C. Run away

D. ignore their cry for help 


B. Notify proper personnel & apply first aid

300

Two activities that are

specifically designed to

promote socialization (pick 2 answers)

A. discussion groups

B. individual activities

C. individual journal writing 

D. Games 

A. discussion groups and D. Games

300

A specialized application

of TR services that uses

TR to restore or

rehabilitate. Can only be

provided by a CTRS with a physician's order 

A. Regression therapy 

B. Recreational Therapy

C. Redecision therapy 

D. Relational Therapy 

B. Recreational therapy 

400

This therapeutic activity is similar to TaiChi EXCEPT it is facilitated in the water.

A. Hibachi 

B. Dolan

C. Ai Chi

D. Fi Chi

C. Ai Chi

400

When was the first national certification exam administered?

A. 1995

B. 1990

C. 1983

D. 2018

B. 1990

400

When is it okay to dive into shallow water?

A. When there’s not a sign

B. When it’s deeper than your height

C. Never

D. When there’s no lifeguard 

C. Never

400

Two ways to decrease depression (pick 2 answers)

A. talking to your therapist

B. isolating yourself from everyone

C. Writing or talking your feelings out 

D. Throwing a tantrum 

A. Talking to your therapist and writing or talking your feelings out 

400

A mandatory annual inservice

topic that focuses

on treating residents with

respect and dignity

A. Resident Rights 

B. Reevaluation rights

C. Recommended rights 

D. Resourceful rights

A. Resident rights 

500

When engaging in adventure therapy such as ropes courses, the activity is considered to be ______.

A. Required

B. Optional

C. Challenge by choice 

D. A privilege 

C. Challenge by choice

500

The first state to receive RT licensure in 1975?

A. North Carolina

B. Utah

C. Florida

D. Alabama 

B. Utah

500

True or False. It is important to make sure all equipment is safe and prepared before and after group for all staff precautions only.

False

500

What is the difference between Depression and sadness? 

A. Sadness is a mental disorder

B. Depression is an emotion

C. Depression is a mental disorder 

D. Sadness and depression are the same (no diffference).

C. Depression is a mental disorder

500

what does CTRS stand for in Rec Therapy 

A. certified therapeutic recreational specialist 

B. Concerned therapeutic rec sponsor 

C. Combined techniques resource specialist

D. Certified therapy rec sitter 

A. certified therapeutic recreational specialist