Activity Director Basic Study guide Questions and answers 100% VERIFIED

4 domains but really 5 - ANSWER1. Cognitive 2. physical 3. mental 4. emotional 5. spiritual has been added Purpose of activities - ANSWER1. Continuation of previous activities 2. Adaptation of a leisure interest they could no longer do after an illness. 3. Physical Activity 4. Improve or maintain Socialization 5. Cognitive stimulation 6. Learn new activity 7. Spiritual nurturing 8. Quality of life 9. Provide opportunity for choice and to have some control over their life. (they can say no) 10. Continuation of involvement in community interests and ties. Benefits of Activities - ANSWER1. Reduce Cardiovascular and respiratory risks 2. Maintain or improve range of motion (ROM) 3. Reduce risks for skin breakdown 4. Improved mental stimulation and functioning 5. Alleviate symptoms of depression 6. Helps calm anxiety 7. Promote confidence and independence 8. Relieves stress 1. When a person gets old, they cannot learn new skills. - ANSWERFalse 2. If residents are not physically moving bed sores can result. - ANSWERtrue 3. You want to plan most of your activities around physical action because being physical is the goal of having activities. - ANSWERFalse 4. Activities are useful to long term care residents because activities make the day go faster so residents can go back to sleep. - ANSWERFalse 5. When planning activities, you have to keep in mind that they will get residents more anxious. - ANSWERtrue 6. People who have had heart attacks should not participate in an physical activity because it will rekindle a heart attack. - ANSWERFalse 7. Activities have nothing to do with a resident's self-esteem. - ANSWERFalse 8. Mental activity is something social services deals with, not the activity department - ANSWERFalse 9. Providing activities for residents helps keep their minds clear - ANSWERtrue Name 4 activities a resident might have enjoyed prior to their entry into a nursing facility. - ANSWERpainting, cards, reading, cooking 11. How many of these activities can you offer in your long term care facility? - ANSWERall of them 12. Name 3 activities you could use adaptive equipment for. - ANSWERBingo, shopping, bus trip, etc 13. Name 3 activities that you can provide that gives the residents some kind of exercise. - ANSWERmorning exercise, stretching, balloon volley Name 3 Activities you could offer that would increase socialization between the residents. - ANSWERfavorite color discussion, where they were born discussion, toilet paper game. 15. How might you meet the unconventional spiritual needs of a resident? - ANSWERBy getting to know them and finding out what those needs are and if possible going with them/ joining them to learn more 16. Name 3 community groups that could be involved with your residents. - ANSWERschools, boy scouts, churches 17. Name 3 places in the community where you could take your residents. - ANSWERZoo, shopping mall, grocery store. Scope of Activities - ANSWERhow diverse are your residents in their needs, are you providing activities to meet the needs of your residents activity Assessments - ANSWERto learn, determine physiological/ psychological/social issues-to better serve the person's needs Assessments-when and how to do these - ANSWERMDS 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, Implementationsfrom 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 initial assessment= do's and don'ts - ANSWERdone 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 Leadership qualities of Activity Directors - ANSWERable to work well with others, selfmotivated and creative, Energetic with a positive outlook. Proficient in assessment, goal setting and care planning for residents in the facility. be a team player, Volunteers, why they do this= - ANSWER1.. cut costs, (most facilities can't afford more than 1 AD) 2. essential to resident's ability to be more involved in activities 3. they are flexible, -can spend more time with residents 4. opportunities for community to serve 5. opportunities for younger generation to interact and serve 6. brings in fresh ideas 7. residents r more comfortable disclosing thoughts c themresidents can express themselves