2MT3 Music Therapy Practice Test

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• What kind of activities are most meaningful for clients with dementia in MT?
• How is client autonomy emphasized in MT practice?
• In the Online Group Music Therapy Study (Finnerty et al., 2023), which general finding is reported?
• Betty White is an example of an individual with early stage dementia who has been able to continue working despite her diagnosis.
• What are baseline measures in MT assessment?
• In order to reach one's mental health goals, going to a session once every 3 months is best. Any more than that is too much.
• Which data elements are typically collected during a comprehensive music therapy assessment?
• In MT sessions, what elements belong to a standard risk de-escalation response?
• Dementia appears to target areas of the brain responsible for engaging in music.
• How should MT goals be integrated with multidisciplinary treatment plans?
• What is a recommended method to evaluate MT treatment effectiveness?
• Which statement best describes MT's role in facilitating social functioning in group settings?
• McMaster University offers a music therapy training that is heavily influenced by the NMT approach. In fact, the founder of NMT is a professor and director of the graduate program at McMaster U.
• Song-writing is used as a music therapy intervention in dementia care.
• What is essential regarding information sharing with families/caregivers?
• The NMT approach was formally established in which decade?
• What is a reasonable summary of the stance on NICU music therapy presented in the material?
• What elements should be included when documenting MT progress?
• In general MT practice, what is a core benefit of improvisation during sessions?
• Which symptom domain was the primary outcome in the Geld et al. 2013 multicenter RCT?
• In the NICU video about the course instructor's proposed music therapy research, which of the following is true?
• Which action is part of a collaborative assessment approach that includes family or caregivers?
• Which strategy addresses chronic pain in music therapy?
• The material includes a claim about a theory related to parenting and ASD development.
• In group MT settings, which approach supports social functioning by providing predictable structure and accessible activities?
• What is the purpose of supervision in MT education and practice?
• Is it stated in the material that the cause of ASD is solely genetic?
• In NMT for gait rehabilitation, is the beat of the music important?
• How should consent be handled differently in group MT sessions?
• Differentiate between active music therapy interventions and receptive/listening-based interventions with examples.
• Which ethical considerations govern informed consent and confidentiality in MT?
• The course instructor (Rachael Finnerty) conducted research about online music therapy for proactive wellness, and cortisol in saliva was used as a stress measure.
• Which option reflects ethical considerations in MT practice?
• Name two outcome measures commonly used to document MT progress.
• If an individual does not have any diagnosed mental illness, they have good mental health.
• The primary aim of palliative music therapy is to alleviate distress and improve quality of life.
• Music therapy in palliative care addresses psychological, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual aspects.
• What is the role of MT in neonatal care?
• How does MT interact with pharmacological treatment?
• What is involved in a basic risk assessment during MT intake?
• Explain Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) and its use in MT practice.
• Which statement is explicitly supported by the material?
• Which statement about dropout rates in the Geld et al. 2013 study is accurate?
• Pain is best described as a subjective experience.
• Music therapy is not possible with premature babies in neonatal care because they cannot play instruments.
• Which of the following is NOT an NMT technique used to facilitate speech rehabilitation?
• Which of the following is true regarding music therapy and dementia?
• When should MT supervisors be consulted?
• A child diagnosed with ASD is referred to music therapy to support self-expression through music. Which approach/model would a music therapist most likely draw upon?
• Which of the following is an NMT technique used to facilitate speech rehabilitation?
• Songwriting is the best intervention to use when working towards mental health goals.
• What is typically included in an initial treatment plan in MT?
• RAS is an NMT technique typically implemented to support speech rehabilitation.
• Which practice demonstrates collaboration with families during assessment?
• Music therapy is implemented in most NICUs in Canada.
• In post-stroke communication rehabilitation, the music therapist will collaborate with the speech therapist to support verbal communication goals.
• Which goal is least likely to be the primary focus in a palliative care session?
• In the Geld et al. 2013 multicenter randomized controlled trial, what was the primary outcome measure?
• Iso-principle describes guiding a client through a mood shift from present to desired using music.
• One of the tools that music therapists can use to help facilitate health goals for infants in the NICU.
• Which option best reflects the accuracy of the statements about ASD in the material?
• Due to the natural connection infants have with music, prerecorded music is often played throughout Neonatal Intensive Care Units for all premature infants, family and staff to enjoy.
• What are the essential components of a comprehensive music therapy assessment?
• Which of the following represents an ethical dilemma MTs might encounter in clinical practice?
• What is the AMTA Code of Ethics primarily intended to provide for music therapy practice?
• Which of the following best describes a typical MT goal for social functioning in a group setting?
• Which NICU tool is described as pacifier-activated music?
• Which example best illustrates an impairment-based MT goal?
• In palliative care, the music therapist's goals are centered on death and dying.
• The research protocol controlled for variables by asking therapists to refer to a flexible music therapy manual.
• Which of the following is NOT a NICU music therapy intervention listed?
• NMT is a research based system of standardized clinical techniques for training in the following areas:
• Non-verbal patients can engage in music therapy.
• MAR stands for Music Assisted Relaxation.
• Name three listening-based interventions often used in MT and their purposes.
• Provide an example of a songwriting-based MT activity.
• In palliative care, which symptom is most prominent?
• Leo Kanner was the first to publish research about the benefits of music therapy for supporting communication and social interactions with people diagnosed with ASD.
• MiDAS was developed to help assess how to best use music to connect with the healthy areas of the brain.
• According to the material, the claim that songwriting is the best intervention for mental health goals is:
• Which theme is most likely in a song written by a client with an ABI in a music therapy session?
• NMT is often applied to brain injury and supports speech and movement via rhythm.
• How would you adapt an MT intervention for a client with sensory processing differences?
• How are mood and arousal scales used in MT outcome measurement?
• A patient must be over the age of 50 to be considered a patient in palliative care.
• List key safety considerations when working with children or youth in MT.
• NMT trained music therapists are most likely to work with clients who have the following diagnosis:
• Palliative care does not include physician-led care.
• The statement that the refrigerator mother theory is still being explored as playing a role in ASD is true or false?
• What considerations are important when MT is used with people with dementia?
• Which of the following is an example of 'Treatment As Usual' in the context of music therapy research?
• MAR stands for Music Assisted Relaxation.
• Which intervention uses musical composition as a reflective process to create a keepsake for family?
• NMT techniques are used for both physical rehabilitation and speech rehabilitation.
• How can client self-report be integrated with observational data in MT outcomes?
• In telehealth MT, which documentation considerations apply?
• In music therapy, what should be considered regarding medical treatment?
• What are best practices for documenting progress data in MT?
• The material presents information that associates ASD with music therapy research by a specific early researcher.
• In palliative music therapy, which of the following is a typical goal?
• Which is a core element of a music therapy treatment plan?
• Music therapy focuses on which aspects when treating pain in palliative care?
• Compare direct versus collaborative MT approaches with an example.
• What is the purpose and components of a discharge/termination plan in MT?
• Which statement about NICU music therapy prevalence in Canada is correct?
• Which of the following is true about the therapy approach described in the Geld et al. 2013 protocol?
• What is the value of improvisation in MT assessment and treatment?
• The MMSE is a tool to measure ageing.
• Structure in a music therapy session is not important when working with an individual with Autism. In fact, predicability in a session can often evoke anxiety for an individual of the autism spectrum.
• According to the material, which of the following is true about Leo Kanner?
• Which statement accurately describes the multicentre trial on music therapy for mental health clients with low motivation?
• A patient in palliative care can benefit from improvisation to self-express emotions when verbalization is difficult.
• When selecting tempo and dynamics in MT, which consideration helps maximize safety and effectiveness?
• In NICU, using the heart monitor as feedback about the baby's response to the music is an example of Entrainment.
• What is a typical process-focused MT goal?
• A client is referred to music therapy for communication rehabilitation after a stroke. The music therapist, if trained in NMT, will likely use TIMP.
• How do MT outcomes distinguish between process-focused and product-focused outcomes?
• What is MT's role in autism spectrum disorders?
• Which of the following is NOT described as an MT intervention for anxiety reduction?
• How does telehealth change MT documentation and practice?
• Which of the following are possible symptoms of an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)?
• Which statement about session frequency is supported by the Geld et al. 2013 framework?
• Songwriting is the most difficult music therapy intervention to engage in.
• Which statement is NOT a reported result of the Geld et al. 2013 study?
• In MT practice, when is cultural consultation recommended?
• Which documentation formats are commonly used in MT and what is included in each?
• Autism presents itself the same in all people diagnosed with Autism.
• Which of the following is true about the Online Group Music Therapy Study (Finnerty et al. 2023)?
• What is a recommended practice for telehealth notes?
• Which best defines cultural humility in music therapy and its practice?
• Describe a typical process for risk assessment and de-escalation in MT sessions.
• Which outcome example illustrates a product-focused MT outcome?
• When was the NMT approach formally established?
• In Canada, music therapy in palliative care was introduced around 1990.
• Which of the following is an intervention that can be used with premature infants in the NICU?
• ASD is not the same as schizophrenia according to the material.
• What are the steps in the evidence-based practice process in MT?
• Music therapy for mental health care should be conducted using individual sessions only.
• Which statement best captures the relationship between tempo and pain reduction when using music therapy?
• An ABI with a speech impairment will likely struggle to sing words.
• The iso-principle is a music therapy technique that starts by matching mood and then gradually shifts to enhance mood.
• The cause of ASD is clearly genetic.
• Who published research about music therapy for ASD according to the material?
• When MT practitioners encounter cultural differences in music preferences, what is recommended?
• MAR is defined as the use of music along with spoken instructions to promote relaxation.
• In palliative care, sessions commonly begin with mood-matching music and then gradually shift.
• How does HIPAA affect music therapy record-keeping and information sharing?
• In palliative care, which music therapy technique is used more than any other?
• Dementia is most closely defined as:
• Which of the following is true about ASD according to the material?
• The terms mental health and mental illness can be used interchangeably.
• Which statement best reflects geographic distribution of published research on music therapy for mental health?
• Which statement best describes multidisciplinary treatment plan collaboration for MT?
• In NMT, therapy for brain injury often targets gait and mobility.
• Which intervention is most suitable for a client who wishes to create a personal keepsake for family?
• How can MT support cognitive rehabilitation post-brain injury?
• Which statement about ASD did the material present as a correct option in a set of four choices?
• In a NICU setting, the use of music therapy can cause more harm than good.
• Which of the following statements would be the most accurate reflection of the material’s stance on genetics and ASD?
• Why are professional boundaries emphasized in MT ethics?
• What unique contributions does MT make in school settings?
• The refrigerator mother theory is still being explored as playing a role in the development of ASD.
• NMT is a research-based system of standardized clinical techniques for training in sensorimotor, speech & language, and cognition.
• Which statement about NICU music therapy is true?
• To maximize outcomes in music therapy for mental health, which of the following is most important for the client to do?
• Having NMT training guarantees TIMP use.
• It would be unethical for a client to ask family members to be involved in their music therapy process in palliative care.
• The Online Group Music Therapy study by Finnerty (2023) supports the claim that higher music sophistication predicts better outcomes.
• How does MT contribute to palliative/hospice care?
• Palliative care includes end-of-life care.
• When might active music-making be contraindicated in MT?
• What is attunement in MT and how does it guide intervention?
• What is the role of a client-centered approach in goal development for MT?
• Which component is essential for risk screening in MT assessment?
• In MT, what is a key role for caregiver education during discharge planning?
• Which statement correctly describes contraindications for MT activities with photosensitive epilepsy?
• Which step comes first in the evidence-based practice process for MT?
• How many NMT techniques are there?