Activity Director Basic Study guide for final exam Questions with Correct
Answers
Question 1:
1. Cognitive physical mental emotional
spiritual has been added
Answer:
4 domains but really 5
Question 2:
1. Continuation of previous activities
Adaptation of a leisure interest they could no longer do after an illness. Physical Activity
Improve or maintain Socialization Cognitive stimulation
Learn new activity Spiritual nurturing Quality of life
Provide opportunity for choice and to have some control over their life. (they can say no)
Continuation of involvement in community interests and ties.
Answer:
Purpose of activities
Question 3:
1. Reduce Cardiovascular and respiratory risks Maintain or improve range of motion (ROM)
Reduce risks for skin breakdown
Improved mental stimulation and functioning Alleviate symptoms of depression
Helps calm anxiety
Promote confidence and independence Relieves stress
Answer:
Benefits of Activities
Question 4:
When a person gets old, they cannot learn new skills.
Answer:
False
Question 5:
If residents are not physically moving bed sores can result.
Answer:
true
,Question 6:
You want to plan most of your activities around physical action because being physical is the
goal of having activities.
Answer:
False
Question 7:
Activities are useful to long term care residents because activities make the day go faster so
residents can go back to sleep.
Answer:
False
Question 8:
When planning activities, you have to keep in mind that they will get residents more anxious.
true
People who have had heart attacks should not participate in an physical activity because it will
rekindle a heart attack.
Answer:
False
Question 9:
Activities have nothing to do with a resident's self-esteem.
Answer:
False
Mental activity is something social services deals with, not the activity department False
Question 10:
Providing activities for residents helps keep their minds clear
Answer:
true
Name 4 activities a resident might have enjoyed prior to their entry into a nursing facility.
painting, cards, reading, cooking
Question 11:
How many of these activities can you offer in your long term care facility?
Answer:
all of them
,Question 12:
Name 3 activities you could use adaptive equipment for.
Answer:
Bingo, shopping, bus trip, etc
Name 3 activities that you can provide that gives the residents some kind of exercise. morning
exercise, stretching, balloon volley
Name 3 Activities you could offer that would increase socialization between the residents.
favorite color discussion, where they were born discussion, toilet paper game.
Question 13:
How might you meet the unconventional spiritual needs of a resident?
Answer:
By getting to know them and finding out what those needs are and if possible going with them/
joining them to learn more
Question 14:
Name 3 community groups that could be involved with your residents.
Answer:
schools, boy scouts, churches
Question 15:
Name 3 places in the community where you could take your residents.
Answer:
Zoo, shopping mall, grocery store.
Question 16:
how diverse are your residents in their needs, are you providing activities to meet the needs of
your residents
Answer:
Scope of Activities
Question 17:
activity Assessments
Answer:
to learn, determine physiological/ psychological/social issues-to better serve the person's needs
, Question 18:
Assessments-when and how to do these
Answer:
MDS assessment due within two days of admission. Activity assessment=done within the first 5
days (7days total) and do your Initial summary, (that you get from your initial assessment) from
that you get yourcare plan, (within 21 days) which you also get pieces from other departments,
if someone has flagged an area in the MDS that you need to look at, Implementations-from
progress notes. which are done weekly or daily depending on facilityMDS=first one within 48
hours, then quarterly and yearly, (review assessments) mandated that you have to access every
quarterIf there are big changes you can add goals to your care plan anytime
Question 19:
Assessments-when and how to do these
Answer:
MDS assessment due within two days of admission. Activity assessment=done within the first 5
days (7days total) and do your Initial summary, (that you get from your initial assessment) from
that you get your
care plan, (within 21 days) which you also get pieces from other departments, if someone has
flagged an area in the MDS that you need to look at, Implementations-from progress notes.
which are done weekly or daily depending on facility
MDS=first one within 48 hours, then quarterly and yearly, (review assessments) mandated that
you have to access every quarter
If there are big changes you can add goals to your care plan anytime
Question 20:
done within 5 days of admittance therapy? if so, why? do not use full name date and time at
beginning of summary why admitted? married? if so how long? what did they do for a living?
detailed hobbies, get details impairments? -details ethnicity communication skills review
calendar with resident religious preference
Answer:
initial assessment= do's and don'ts
Question 21:
Leadership qualities of Activity Directors
Answer:
able to work well with others, self-motivated and creative, Energetic with a positive outlook.
Proficient in assessment, goal setting and care planning for residents in the facility. be a team
player,
Answers
Question 1:
1. Cognitive physical mental emotional
spiritual has been added
Answer:
4 domains but really 5
Question 2:
1. Continuation of previous activities
Adaptation of a leisure interest they could no longer do after an illness. Physical Activity
Improve or maintain Socialization Cognitive stimulation
Learn new activity Spiritual nurturing Quality of life
Provide opportunity for choice and to have some control over their life. (they can say no)
Continuation of involvement in community interests and ties.
Answer:
Purpose of activities
Question 3:
1. Reduce Cardiovascular and respiratory risks Maintain or improve range of motion (ROM)
Reduce risks for skin breakdown
Improved mental stimulation and functioning Alleviate symptoms of depression
Helps calm anxiety
Promote confidence and independence Relieves stress
Answer:
Benefits of Activities
Question 4:
When a person gets old, they cannot learn new skills.
Answer:
False
Question 5:
If residents are not physically moving bed sores can result.
Answer:
true
,Question 6:
You want to plan most of your activities around physical action because being physical is the
goal of having activities.
Answer:
False
Question 7:
Activities are useful to long term care residents because activities make the day go faster so
residents can go back to sleep.
Answer:
False
Question 8:
When planning activities, you have to keep in mind that they will get residents more anxious.
true
People who have had heart attacks should not participate in an physical activity because it will
rekindle a heart attack.
Answer:
False
Question 9:
Activities have nothing to do with a resident's self-esteem.
Answer:
False
Mental activity is something social services deals with, not the activity department False
Question 10:
Providing activities for residents helps keep their minds clear
Answer:
true
Name 4 activities a resident might have enjoyed prior to their entry into a nursing facility.
painting, cards, reading, cooking
Question 11:
How many of these activities can you offer in your long term care facility?
Answer:
all of them
,Question 12:
Name 3 activities you could use adaptive equipment for.
Answer:
Bingo, shopping, bus trip, etc
Name 3 activities that you can provide that gives the residents some kind of exercise. morning
exercise, stretching, balloon volley
Name 3 Activities you could offer that would increase socialization between the residents.
favorite color discussion, where they were born discussion, toilet paper game.
Question 13:
How might you meet the unconventional spiritual needs of a resident?
Answer:
By getting to know them and finding out what those needs are and if possible going with them/
joining them to learn more
Question 14:
Name 3 community groups that could be involved with your residents.
Answer:
schools, boy scouts, churches
Question 15:
Name 3 places in the community where you could take your residents.
Answer:
Zoo, shopping mall, grocery store.
Question 16:
how diverse are your residents in their needs, are you providing activities to meet the needs of
your residents
Answer:
Scope of Activities
Question 17:
activity Assessments
Answer:
to learn, determine physiological/ psychological/social issues-to better serve the person's needs
, Question 18:
Assessments-when and how to do these
Answer:
MDS assessment due within two days of admission. Activity assessment=done within the first 5
days (7days total) and do your Initial summary, (that you get from your initial assessment) from
that you get yourcare plan, (within 21 days) which you also get pieces from other departments,
if someone has flagged an area in the MDS that you need to look at, Implementations-from
progress notes. which are done weekly or daily depending on facilityMDS=first one within 48
hours, then quarterly and yearly, (review assessments) mandated that you have to access every
quarterIf there are big changes you can add goals to your care plan anytime
Question 19:
Assessments-when and how to do these
Answer:
MDS assessment due within two days of admission. Activity assessment=done within the first 5
days (7days total) and do your Initial summary, (that you get from your initial assessment) from
that you get your
care plan, (within 21 days) which you also get pieces from other departments, if someone has
flagged an area in the MDS that you need to look at, Implementations-from progress notes.
which are done weekly or daily depending on facility
MDS=first one within 48 hours, then quarterly and yearly, (review assessments) mandated that
you have to access every quarter
If there are big changes you can add goals to your care plan anytime
Question 20:
done within 5 days of admittance therapy? if so, why? do not use full name date and time at
beginning of summary why admitted? married? if so how long? what did they do for a living?
detailed hobbies, get details impairments? -details ethnicity communication skills review
calendar with resident religious preference
Answer:
initial assessment= do's and don'ts
Question 21:
Leadership qualities of Activity Directors
Answer:
able to work well with others, self-motivated and creative, Energetic with a positive outlook.
Proficient in assessment, goal setting and care planning for residents in the facility. be a team
player,
