ACTIVITY DIRECTOR FINAL EXAM
T or F: ADL-related activities such as manicures, pedicures, and hairstyles may be
considered a part of activity programming. - correct answers True
In a Skilled-Nursing Community what does it mean when you have certified beds? -
correct answers Beds are certified for Medicare and Medicaid.
T or F: Tai-Chi is based on Chinese medicine practices. - correct answers True
T or F: It is not necessary to have One-on-One Visits in your community. - correct
answers False
Progress notes should be written: - correct answers If there's a significant change and
every 3 months.
What is important to remember to tell residents when doing exercise: - correct answers
No pain, no pain.
T or F: It is important to allow room for wheelchairs when doing activities. - correct
answers True
AL, SNF, MCU, and CCRC are examples of levels of __________: - correct answers
Care
When leading an art program it is important to have: - correct answers A completed
example
What is important when doing activities for seniors? - correct answers Balance
How should you seat residents during activities? - correct answers According to their
functioning level
What are good tools for marketing? - correct answers Pictures
What does CCRC stand for? - correct answers Continuing Care Retirement Community
T or F: It is important to hire a trained professional to lead your activities. - correct
answers True
T or F: It is important to follow a resident's special diet. - correct answers True
__________________________________ is a means for residents to discuss and
voice their concerns about their community. - correct answers Resident Council
, T or F: Music reaches all parts of the brain. - correct answers True
What group of people does Inter-generational Programming include? - correct answers
Children/Youth
What is the best way to retain volunteers? - correct answers Say Thank You
How many hours of planned programming must be on the Activity Calendar per week?
- correct answers 14 Hours of Planned Programming
What is late afternoon confusion in residents diagnosed with Dementia called? - correct
answers Sundowning
What symptoms make up Dementia? - correct answers Confusion and Memory Loss
What section of the MDS does Activities fall under? - correct answers Section F
What is the best way to speak to someone who is hearing impaired? - correct answers
Maintain Eye Contact
Speak Clearly, Slowly, and Loudly
Use a Visual Clue
What are some examples of activities that wandering Memory Care residents can do? -
correct answers Sorting, Folding Tablecloths, Wrapping Silverware, and Sweeping.
What does SNF stand for? - correct answers Skilled Nursing Facility
T or F: It is important for staff to be cross-trained. - correct answers True
When doing outside activities it is important that residents: - correct answers Stay
Hydrated and Have Sun-Screen
T or F: It is best to include residents' families and friends when doing activities. - correct
answers True
T or F: Resident interviews are the only way to gather information about a resident. -
correct answers False
What should always be available when doing pet-therapy with a dog with your
residents? - correct answers The therapy dog's shot records.
T or F: Activity Directors can be employed at a variety of different places. - correct
answers True
Seat car holders and clamps are examples of what? - correct answers Adaptions
T or F: ADL-related activities such as manicures, pedicures, and hairstyles may be
considered a part of activity programming. - correct answers True
In a Skilled-Nursing Community what does it mean when you have certified beds? -
correct answers Beds are certified for Medicare and Medicaid.
T or F: Tai-Chi is based on Chinese medicine practices. - correct answers True
T or F: It is not necessary to have One-on-One Visits in your community. - correct
answers False
Progress notes should be written: - correct answers If there's a significant change and
every 3 months.
What is important to remember to tell residents when doing exercise: - correct answers
No pain, no pain.
T or F: It is important to allow room for wheelchairs when doing activities. - correct
answers True
AL, SNF, MCU, and CCRC are examples of levels of __________: - correct answers
Care
When leading an art program it is important to have: - correct answers A completed
example
What is important when doing activities for seniors? - correct answers Balance
How should you seat residents during activities? - correct answers According to their
functioning level
What are good tools for marketing? - correct answers Pictures
What does CCRC stand for? - correct answers Continuing Care Retirement Community
T or F: It is important to hire a trained professional to lead your activities. - correct
answers True
T or F: It is important to follow a resident's special diet. - correct answers True
__________________________________ is a means for residents to discuss and
voice their concerns about their community. - correct answers Resident Council
, T or F: Music reaches all parts of the brain. - correct answers True
What group of people does Inter-generational Programming include? - correct answers
Children/Youth
What is the best way to retain volunteers? - correct answers Say Thank You
How many hours of planned programming must be on the Activity Calendar per week?
- correct answers 14 Hours of Planned Programming
What is late afternoon confusion in residents diagnosed with Dementia called? - correct
answers Sundowning
What symptoms make up Dementia? - correct answers Confusion and Memory Loss
What section of the MDS does Activities fall under? - correct answers Section F
What is the best way to speak to someone who is hearing impaired? - correct answers
Maintain Eye Contact
Speak Clearly, Slowly, and Loudly
Use a Visual Clue
What are some examples of activities that wandering Memory Care residents can do? -
correct answers Sorting, Folding Tablecloths, Wrapping Silverware, and Sweeping.
What does SNF stand for? - correct answers Skilled Nursing Facility
T or F: It is important for staff to be cross-trained. - correct answers True
When doing outside activities it is important that residents: - correct answers Stay
Hydrated and Have Sun-Screen
T or F: It is best to include residents' families and friends when doing activities. - correct
answers True
T or F: Resident interviews are the only way to gather information about a resident. -
correct answers False
What should always be available when doing pet-therapy with a dog with your
residents? - correct answers The therapy dog's shot records.
T or F: Activity Directors can be employed at a variety of different places. - correct
answers True
Seat car holders and clamps are examples of what? - correct answers Adaptions
