MEPAP 2 FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
UPDATED 2025-2026!!
Which of the following describe a resident's assessment?
a. A specific, detailed, objective evaluation that identifies the individual's problems &
needs as well as his/her positive characteristics, abilities and strengths.
b. A specific, detailed, subjective evaluation that identifies the individual's problems &
needs as well as his/her positive characteristics, abilities and strengths. - ANSWER>>A
specific, detailed, OBJECTIVE evaluation that identifies the individual's problems &
needs as well as his/her positive characteristics, abilities and strengths.
Which of the following words are considered third person language?
a. The resident
b. I
c. He/She
d. We
e. Me - ANSWER>>The resident, he/she
When writing approaches on a resident's care plan, what 2 questions should you ask
yourself to determine if the approaches are appropriate for the care plan?
a. Is this approach related to the resident's problem on the care plan?
b. Is it something the resident really needs to have done?
c. Is this something the staff has time to do with the resident?
d. What can we do to make the resident happy?
d. Does it support the resident in achieving their goal? - ANSWER>>- Is this approach
related to the resident's problem on the care plan?
- Does it support the resident in achieving their goal?
,When does a full MDS need to be completed for a resident? - ANSWER>>Admission,
annually, significant change
If you have an assessment that was due on Monday, but you did not have time to put it on
the chart until Thursday, what date should you put on the assessment? -
ANSWER>>Thursday's date
Which one of the following is what you should include in writing a CAA. Choose one or
more:
a. The problem along with complications & risk factors
b. Factors to consider in developing an individualized plan
c. A review of the resident's recent activity participation over the past 7 days
d. A decision to proceed or not proceed to care plan the problem identified -
ANSWER>>- The problem along with complications & risk factors
- Factors to consider in developing an individualized plan
- A decision to proceed or not proceed to care plan the problem identified
True or False? The Activity Director can fill out any part of the MDS at her/his community
that she wants to. - ANSWER>>False. BUT - the community MDS coordinator can
assign staff members to complete sections other than "their" department's.
What is a specific, observable and measurable action that results in some type of life
status improvement and/or improvement in functioning for a resident? - ANSWER>>a
goal
What 4 steps does nursing home staff use in assessment process? - ANSWER>>A PIE -
Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate. Now - add D for Documentation.
True or False? You do not have to take this course to be a qualified activity director in a
NC nursing home. - ANSWER>>True
, Which of the statements below best depicts the role of the activity professional in the
long term care setting?
a. To develop a fun-filled, engaging activity program that attracts the interest and
attention of the residents and their families.
b. To provide programs through an activity calendar designed to meet the diverse
interests of the residents in the community.
c. To develop and provide an activity program that meets the assessed needs and
interests of the residents. - ANSWER>>To develop and provide an activity program
that meets the assessed needs and interests of the residents.
How do you correct an error when writing a progress note? - ANSWER>>Draw a line
through the error, correct, initial and date it.
True or False? Activity Professionals provide activity services for residents in all health
care settings across all age spectrums. - ANSWER>>False
76. Which of the following statements best describes the mission of professional activity
service?
a. To "teach old dogs new tricks." Learning never ends.
b. To engage the residents in ways to keep their days filled with activity.
c. To enable the older adult to continue life interests and activities with adaptations as
needed. - ANSWER>>- To enable the older adult to continue life interests and activities
with adaptations as needed.
What does "CCRC" stand for? - ANSWER>>Continuing Care Retirement Community
What does "SNF" stand for? - ANSWER>>Skilled Nursing Facility
What are ways you can be considered "qualified" as an activity director in NC? -
ANSWER>>1. Have a degree in Recreation Therapy or similar degree
UPDATED 2025-2026!!
Which of the following describe a resident's assessment?
a. A specific, detailed, objective evaluation that identifies the individual's problems &
needs as well as his/her positive characteristics, abilities and strengths.
b. A specific, detailed, subjective evaluation that identifies the individual's problems &
needs as well as his/her positive characteristics, abilities and strengths. - ANSWER>>A
specific, detailed, OBJECTIVE evaluation that identifies the individual's problems &
needs as well as his/her positive characteristics, abilities and strengths.
Which of the following words are considered third person language?
a. The resident
b. I
c. He/She
d. We
e. Me - ANSWER>>The resident, he/she
When writing approaches on a resident's care plan, what 2 questions should you ask
yourself to determine if the approaches are appropriate for the care plan?
a. Is this approach related to the resident's problem on the care plan?
b. Is it something the resident really needs to have done?
c. Is this something the staff has time to do with the resident?
d. What can we do to make the resident happy?
d. Does it support the resident in achieving their goal? - ANSWER>>- Is this approach
related to the resident's problem on the care plan?
- Does it support the resident in achieving their goal?
,When does a full MDS need to be completed for a resident? - ANSWER>>Admission,
annually, significant change
If you have an assessment that was due on Monday, but you did not have time to put it on
the chart until Thursday, what date should you put on the assessment? -
ANSWER>>Thursday's date
Which one of the following is what you should include in writing a CAA. Choose one or
more:
a. The problem along with complications & risk factors
b. Factors to consider in developing an individualized plan
c. A review of the resident's recent activity participation over the past 7 days
d. A decision to proceed or not proceed to care plan the problem identified -
ANSWER>>- The problem along with complications & risk factors
- Factors to consider in developing an individualized plan
- A decision to proceed or not proceed to care plan the problem identified
True or False? The Activity Director can fill out any part of the MDS at her/his community
that she wants to. - ANSWER>>False. BUT - the community MDS coordinator can
assign staff members to complete sections other than "their" department's.
What is a specific, observable and measurable action that results in some type of life
status improvement and/or improvement in functioning for a resident? - ANSWER>>a
goal
What 4 steps does nursing home staff use in assessment process? - ANSWER>>A PIE -
Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate. Now - add D for Documentation.
True or False? You do not have to take this course to be a qualified activity director in a
NC nursing home. - ANSWER>>True
, Which of the statements below best depicts the role of the activity professional in the
long term care setting?
a. To develop a fun-filled, engaging activity program that attracts the interest and
attention of the residents and their families.
b. To provide programs through an activity calendar designed to meet the diverse
interests of the residents in the community.
c. To develop and provide an activity program that meets the assessed needs and
interests of the residents. - ANSWER>>To develop and provide an activity program
that meets the assessed needs and interests of the residents.
How do you correct an error when writing a progress note? - ANSWER>>Draw a line
through the error, correct, initial and date it.
True or False? Activity Professionals provide activity services for residents in all health
care settings across all age spectrums. - ANSWER>>False
76. Which of the following statements best describes the mission of professional activity
service?
a. To "teach old dogs new tricks." Learning never ends.
b. To engage the residents in ways to keep their days filled with activity.
c. To enable the older adult to continue life interests and activities with adaptations as
needed. - ANSWER>>- To enable the older adult to continue life interests and activities
with adaptations as needed.
What does "CCRC" stand for? - ANSWER>>Continuing Care Retirement Community
What does "SNF" stand for? - ANSWER>>Skilled Nursing Facility
What are ways you can be considered "qualified" as an activity director in NC? -
ANSWER>>1. Have a degree in Recreation Therapy or similar degree
