ACTIVITY DIRECTOR REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
2024-2025 LATEST UPDATE//GRADED A+
T or F: ADL-related activities such as manicures, pedicures, and hairstyles may be considered a part of
activity programming. - ANSWER-True
In a Skilled-Nursing Community what does it mean when you have certified beds? - ANSWER-Beds are
certified for Medicare and Medicaid.
T or F: Tai-Chi is based on Chinese medicine practices. - ANSWER-True
T or F: It is not necessary to have One-on-One Visits in your community. - ANSWER-False
Progress notes should be written: - ANSWER-If there's a significant change and every 3 months.
What is important to remember to tell residents when doing exercise: - ANSWER-No pain, no pain.
T or F: It is important to allow room for wheelchairs when doing activities. - ANSWER-True
AL, SNF, MCU, and CCRC are examples of levels of __________: - ANSWER-Care
When leading an art program it is important to have: - ANSWER-A completed example
What is important when doing activities for seniors? - ANSWER-Balance
How should you seat residents during activities? - ANSWER-According to their functioning level
What are good tools for marketing? - ANSWER-Pictures
,What does CCRC stand for? - ANSWER-Continuing Care Retirement Community
T or F: It is important to hire a trained professional to lead your activities. - ANSWER-True
T or F: It is important to follow a resident's special diet. - ANSWER-True
__________________________________ is a means for residents to discuss and voice their concerns
about their community. - ANSWER-Resident Council
T or F: Music reaches all parts of the brain. - ANSWER-True
What group of people does Inter-generational Programming include? - ANSWER-Children/Youth
What is the best way to retain volunteers? - ANSWER-Say Thank You
How many hours of planned programming must be on the Activity Calendar per week? - ANSWER-14
Hours of Planned Programming
What is late afternoon confusion in residents diagnosed with Dementia called? - ANSWER-Sundowning
What symptoms make up Dementia? - ANSWER-Confusion and Memory Loss
What section of the MDS does Activities fall under? - ANSWER-Section F
What is the best way to speak to someone who is hearing impaired? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-
Sorting, Folding Tablecloths, Wrapping Silverware, and Sweeping.
What does SNF stand for? - ANSWER-Skilled Nursing Facility
T or F: It is important for staff to be cross-trained. - ANSWER-True
When doing outside activities it is important that residents: - ANSWER-Stay Hydrated and Have Sun-
Screen
T or F: It is best to include residents' families and friends when doing activities. - ANSWER-True
T or F: Resident interviews are the only way to gather information about a resident. - ANSWER-False
What should always be available when doing pet-therapy with a dog with your residents? - ANSWER-The
therapy dog's shot records.
T or F: Activity Directors can be employed at a variety of different places. - ANSWER-True
Seat car holders and clamps are examples of what? - ANSWER-Adaptions
What does CAA stand for? - ANSWER-Care Area Assessment
Upon completion of this course, you will receive your Activity Director _______________________: -
ANSWER-Certification
What is the main goal of activity programming planning? - ANSWER-Reaching the residents' goals
T or F: It is important to plan special events for the residents and their families. - ANSWER-True
2024-2025 LATEST UPDATE//GRADED A+
T or F: ADL-related activities such as manicures, pedicures, and hairstyles may be considered a part of
activity programming. - ANSWER-True
In a Skilled-Nursing Community what does it mean when you have certified beds? - ANSWER-Beds are
certified for Medicare and Medicaid.
T or F: Tai-Chi is based on Chinese medicine practices. - ANSWER-True
T or F: It is not necessary to have One-on-One Visits in your community. - ANSWER-False
Progress notes should be written: - ANSWER-If there's a significant change and every 3 months.
What is important to remember to tell residents when doing exercise: - ANSWER-No pain, no pain.
T or F: It is important to allow room for wheelchairs when doing activities. - ANSWER-True
AL, SNF, MCU, and CCRC are examples of levels of __________: - ANSWER-Care
When leading an art program it is important to have: - ANSWER-A completed example
What is important when doing activities for seniors? - ANSWER-Balance
How should you seat residents during activities? - ANSWER-According to their functioning level
What are good tools for marketing? - ANSWER-Pictures
,What does CCRC stand for? - ANSWER-Continuing Care Retirement Community
T or F: It is important to hire a trained professional to lead your activities. - ANSWER-True
T or F: It is important to follow a resident's special diet. - ANSWER-True
__________________________________ is a means for residents to discuss and voice their concerns
about their community. - ANSWER-Resident Council
T or F: Music reaches all parts of the brain. - ANSWER-True
What group of people does Inter-generational Programming include? - ANSWER-Children/Youth
What is the best way to retain volunteers? - ANSWER-Say Thank You
How many hours of planned programming must be on the Activity Calendar per week? - ANSWER-14
Hours of Planned Programming
What is late afternoon confusion in residents diagnosed with Dementia called? - ANSWER-Sundowning
What symptoms make up Dementia? - ANSWER-Confusion and Memory Loss
What section of the MDS does Activities fall under? - ANSWER-Section F
What is the best way to speak to someone who is hearing impaired? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-
Sorting, Folding Tablecloths, Wrapping Silverware, and Sweeping.
What does SNF stand for? - ANSWER-Skilled Nursing Facility
T or F: It is important for staff to be cross-trained. - ANSWER-True
When doing outside activities it is important that residents: - ANSWER-Stay Hydrated and Have Sun-
Screen
T or F: It is best to include residents' families and friends when doing activities. - ANSWER-True
T or F: Resident interviews are the only way to gather information about a resident. - ANSWER-False
What should always be available when doing pet-therapy with a dog with your residents? - ANSWER-The
therapy dog's shot records.
T or F: Activity Directors can be employed at a variety of different places. - ANSWER-True
Seat car holders and clamps are examples of what? - ANSWER-Adaptions
What does CAA stand for? - ANSWER-Care Area Assessment
Upon completion of this course, you will receive your Activity Director _______________________: -
ANSWER-Certification
What is the main goal of activity programming planning? - ANSWER-Reaching the residents' goals
T or F: It is important to plan special events for the residents and their families. - ANSWER-True
