ACTIVITY DIRECTOR STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
What does MDS 3.0 stand for? - ANSWERSMinimum data set third edition
The use of leisure time by the residents is directly related to: - ANSWERSTheir self-
esteem, feelings and well being
NCCAP - ANSWERSNational Certification Council for Activity Professionals
QAPI - ANSWERSQuality Assurance Performance Improvement
Communication is the giving and receiving of information through; - ANSWERSWritten,
Non-verbal, Tone of voice
About 80% of all communication - ANSWERSnon-verbal
F-tag Activities meet interest/needs of each resident - ANSWERSF679
Quality Assurance (QA) - ANSWERSProcess of monitoring your own work
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act( also known as Nursing Home Reform was
founded in what year? - ANSWERS1987
FMLA - ANSWERSThe Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
activity directors are typically responsible for upkeep of the following records: -
ANSWERSResident Council Minutes, Activity Assessments, Activity Policy and
Procedure manual
When conducting a job interview what can you not ask? - ANSWERSHow old are you
Wellness Model addresses the - ANSWERSPsychological being, emotional being,
spiritual being
Person centered - ANSWERSThe primary resident goal in the social model of care
Self-esteem and feelings of well-being - ANSWERSThe use of leisure time by residents
is related to
,Listening is - ANSWERSHearing, Understanding and paying attention to what the
speaker is saying
The sole purpose of the activity program is to: - ANSWERSprovide meaningful and
purposeful activities for residents
Observation and documentation - ANSWERSDeficiencies for the activity department
are cited by the surveyors as a result of:
Alzheimer's disease (AD) - ANSWERSA progressive disease that destroys the brain's
neurons, gradually impairing memory, thinking, language, and other cognitive functions,
resulting in the complete inability to care for oneself; the most common cause of
dementia.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWERS(level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety
and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5)
Self Actualization
Sensory system - ANSWERSTaste, Smell and Touch
Essential qualities for cultural diversity - ANSWERSSensitivity, compassion,
understanding
Dehumanization - ANSWERSThe deprivation of human qualities, rights, or
understanding.
How long should grievance results be maintained - ANSWERS3 Years
The elderly can express depression in these ways - ANSWERSAltered mood status,
feelings of sadness, loss of interest
Section D of the mds 3.0 focuses on - ANSWERSDepression/Mood
Three interventions to assist/promote good mental cognitive functions are -
ANSWERSCommunication, group discussions, stimulating activity programs
When writing a goal, based on the residents needs, that goal should be: -
ANSWERSObtainable and reasonable
F-tag Resident Self-Determination - ANSWERSF561
F tag Qualifications of Activity Professional - ANSWERSF680
F-tag Residents Rights/Exercise of Rights - ANSWERSF550
F-tag Quality of Life - ANSWERSF675
, To evaluate an effective program, it is important to - ANSWERSExpand, delete, and
modify as needed
Policy - ANSWERSA broad written statement defining a course of action
Procedure - ANSWERSSystematic plans of action
What is the key to successful program - ANSWERSFlexibility
OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)focuses on - ANSWERSQuality of life
With the new OBRA survey process, surveyors will spend the majority of their time -
ANSWERSTalking with and observing residents, reviewing documentation, and talking
with staff
Which regulation list NAAP as the professional organization to publish standards -
ANSWERSF658
Sense of taste - ANSWERSgustatory
The integumentary system include - ANSWERSskin, hair, nails, sweat, and oil
producing glands
F-tag Residents right to perform facility services or refuse - ANSWERSF566
F-tag Residents right to participate in planning care - ANSWERSF553
Kinesthetic learning is though - ANSWERSTactile
F-tag Residents Rights/exercise or Rights - ANSWERSF550
F-tag Lists that facilities must treat volunteers like employees with screening and pre-
volunteer testing is - ANSWERSF606
Section J on the MDS 3.0 focuses on - ANSWERSHealth conditions
An advanced directive is - ANSWERSA written statement of a persons wishes regarding
medical treatment
If a facility does not provide an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in
accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests, and the physical,
mental, and phychosocial well-being of the resident the surveyor will cite which F-tag for
the deficiency - ANSWERSF679
The principles of documentation are - ANSWERStimely,accurate,legible
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
What does MDS 3.0 stand for? - ANSWERSMinimum data set third edition
The use of leisure time by the residents is directly related to: - ANSWERSTheir self-
esteem, feelings and well being
NCCAP - ANSWERSNational Certification Council for Activity Professionals
QAPI - ANSWERSQuality Assurance Performance Improvement
Communication is the giving and receiving of information through; - ANSWERSWritten,
Non-verbal, Tone of voice
About 80% of all communication - ANSWERSnon-verbal
F-tag Activities meet interest/needs of each resident - ANSWERSF679
Quality Assurance (QA) - ANSWERSProcess of monitoring your own work
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act( also known as Nursing Home Reform was
founded in what year? - ANSWERS1987
FMLA - ANSWERSThe Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
activity directors are typically responsible for upkeep of the following records: -
ANSWERSResident Council Minutes, Activity Assessments, Activity Policy and
Procedure manual
When conducting a job interview what can you not ask? - ANSWERSHow old are you
Wellness Model addresses the - ANSWERSPsychological being, emotional being,
spiritual being
Person centered - ANSWERSThe primary resident goal in the social model of care
Self-esteem and feelings of well-being - ANSWERSThe use of leisure time by residents
is related to
,Listening is - ANSWERSHearing, Understanding and paying attention to what the
speaker is saying
The sole purpose of the activity program is to: - ANSWERSprovide meaningful and
purposeful activities for residents
Observation and documentation - ANSWERSDeficiencies for the activity department
are cited by the surveyors as a result of:
Alzheimer's disease (AD) - ANSWERSA progressive disease that destroys the brain's
neurons, gradually impairing memory, thinking, language, and other cognitive functions,
resulting in the complete inability to care for oneself; the most common cause of
dementia.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWERS(level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety
and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5)
Self Actualization
Sensory system - ANSWERSTaste, Smell and Touch
Essential qualities for cultural diversity - ANSWERSSensitivity, compassion,
understanding
Dehumanization - ANSWERSThe deprivation of human qualities, rights, or
understanding.
How long should grievance results be maintained - ANSWERS3 Years
The elderly can express depression in these ways - ANSWERSAltered mood status,
feelings of sadness, loss of interest
Section D of the mds 3.0 focuses on - ANSWERSDepression/Mood
Three interventions to assist/promote good mental cognitive functions are -
ANSWERSCommunication, group discussions, stimulating activity programs
When writing a goal, based on the residents needs, that goal should be: -
ANSWERSObtainable and reasonable
F-tag Resident Self-Determination - ANSWERSF561
F tag Qualifications of Activity Professional - ANSWERSF680
F-tag Residents Rights/Exercise of Rights - ANSWERSF550
F-tag Quality of Life - ANSWERSF675
, To evaluate an effective program, it is important to - ANSWERSExpand, delete, and
modify as needed
Policy - ANSWERSA broad written statement defining a course of action
Procedure - ANSWERSSystematic plans of action
What is the key to successful program - ANSWERSFlexibility
OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)focuses on - ANSWERSQuality of life
With the new OBRA survey process, surveyors will spend the majority of their time -
ANSWERSTalking with and observing residents, reviewing documentation, and talking
with staff
Which regulation list NAAP as the professional organization to publish standards -
ANSWERSF658
Sense of taste - ANSWERSgustatory
The integumentary system include - ANSWERSskin, hair, nails, sweat, and oil
producing glands
F-tag Residents right to perform facility services or refuse - ANSWERSF566
F-tag Residents right to participate in planning care - ANSWERSF553
Kinesthetic learning is though - ANSWERSTactile
F-tag Residents Rights/exercise or Rights - ANSWERSF550
F-tag Lists that facilities must treat volunteers like employees with screening and pre-
volunteer testing is - ANSWERSF606
Section J on the MDS 3.0 focuses on - ANSWERSHealth conditions
An advanced directive is - ANSWERSA written statement of a persons wishes regarding
medical treatment
If a facility does not provide an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in
accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests, and the physical,
mental, and phychosocial well-being of the resident the surveyor will cite which F-tag for
the deficiency - ANSWERSF679
The principles of documentation are - ANSWERStimely,accurate,legible
