1.
Which of the following group music experiences would Best develop a client's social skills?
Correct Answer
A. Music video production
Explanation
Music video production would best develop a client's social skills because it involves collaboration and teamwork. In order to create a music video, individuals need to work together, communicate effectively, and coordinate their efforts. This process allows clients to interact with others, express their ideas, and learn how to work in a group setting. Additionally, music video production often involves performing and presenting in front of others, which can help clients build confidence and improve their social skills further.
2.
During a music therapy assessment, a client with late-stage dementia changed her facial expression several times, hummed parts of a familiar melody, made eye contact with the therapist, and attempted to play a hand drum. She was unresponsive to other stimuli in the environment. Which of the following would be the Best treatment recommendation for this client?
Correct Answer
B. Individual sessions empHasizing sensory awareness and stimulation
Explanation
Based on the client's behavior during the music therapy assessment, it can be inferred that she is showing engagement and responsiveness specifically to the music-related stimuli. This suggests that individual sessions emphasizing sensory awareness and stimulation would be the best treatment recommendation for this client. This approach would capitalize on her ability to connect with music, using it as a means to stimulate her senses and promote engagement and interaction.
3.
A song in the key of C needs to be transposed to the key of Eb. Using first position fingering in the key of C, the therapist needs to place the capo on the
Correct Answer
D. 3rd fret.
Explanation
To transpose a song from the key of C to the key of Eb, the therapist needs to place the capo on the 3rd fret. This is because when the capo is placed on the 3rd fret, it effectively raises the pitch of all the open strings by three half steps. By doing so, the therapist can play the same chord shapes and patterns as they would in the key of C, but the actual sound produced will be in the key of Eb.
4.
A client in a residential facility is absent from a regularly scheduled music therapy group. After the music therapist investigates the reason for the client's absence, the next step is to
Correct Answer
C. Document the absence.
Explanation
Documenting the client's whereabouts (documentation) is a legal duty. The chart is a legal document that can trace the whereabouts of the client. Safety is a primary concern.
5.
A music therapist is working with several clients who are learning to play a variety of guitars. They have advanced in their skills and are ready for group performance. When performing together, one member becomes very excited and begins to play louder than the others. He does not respond to the therapist's cues to play softer. To achieve musical balance within this group, which of the following guitars should the therapist ask this client to play?
Correct Answer
D. Classical
Explanation
The classical guitar is most conducive to soft playing of all the guitars listed because it has nylon strings, which are usually played with the fingers instead of a pick.
6.
A music therapist on a rehabilitation unit is assessing new patient who has paraplegia to determine the patient's musical background and preferences. Which of the following is the BEST method for the therapist to use?
Correct Answer
B. Patient interview
Explanation
The patient is usually the best source of information and paraplegia alone will not prevent the patient from reporting musical background and preferences.
7.
Which of the following is part of a behavioral objective?
Correct Answer
C. Time frame
Explanation
In addition to time frames, behavioral objectives also include observable (overt) and measureable behavior and specific evaluation criteria.
8.
A 13-year-old client with autism is brought to his initial music therapy session. According to his record, he shows tactile defensiveness and has limited verbal ability. On entering the room, he walks around its perimeter looking at his hand as he runs it along the wall. In the room there is a piano, a drum, and a xylophone. Which of the following is the BEST initial approach to working with this client?
Correct Answer
A. Observe and musically reflect his responses to the environment.
Explanation
Observing the client will give the therapist information on how to musically engage and reflect his responses.
9.
Which of the following music experiences BEST promotes spatial awareness for a group of adults with developmental disabilities?
Correct Answer
B. Facilitating movement through live music
Explanation
B. Live music can best facilitate spatial awareness by directing clients to move their bodies and/or body parts in space.
10.
A music therapist worked with 8-year-old patient for 2 weeks prior to a surgical procedure. To create comfort through structure and familiarity immediately preceding the surgery, the music therapist should
Correct Answer
C. Introduce known experiences in a predictable order.
Explanation
Providing a structured, familiar environment aids in coping with a stressful situation.
11.
A music therapist is working with a group of nonverbal individuals with severe multiple disabilities. After a few sessions, the therapist notes that songs with faster tempi or complex rhythmic patterns cause several group members to exhibit signs of distress and sensory overload. The BEST action for the music therapist to take is to
Correct Answer
D. Use a variety of simple rhythmic patterns at a modified tempo.
Explanation
The response of the clients indicates a need for flexible tempi and simplification of the rhythmic pattern.