Activity Director Class UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
two main theories of aging - CORRECT ANSWER Biological and psychological
activity theory - CORRECT ANSWER Most older persons are happy when active.
Seniors do the same activities as they did in their middle years.
Seniors rust out before they wear out
most older adults can.. - CORRECT ANSWER learn new things
the reason women live longer than men is that they have less stress then men - CORRECT
ANSWER false
Icebreakers are used to.. - CORRECT ANSWER get to know each other
when working with visually impaired persons - CORRECT ANSWER you should describe
what is happening
senses do not have to deteriorate as one grows older - CORRECT ANSWER false
twenty percents of older adults live in a nursing home - CORRECT ANSWER false
the best reason for offering activities is to - CORRECT ANSWER improve a residents
quality of life
the activity program must provide - CORRECT ANSWER activities which make
maximum use of each person's capabilities
,activity qualifications for activity professionals was established in - CORRECT
ANSWER 1987
a key aspect of an activity director is to delegate - CORRECT ANSWER true
the environment is the most important part of improving part a residents quality of life -
CORRECT ANSWER false
if possible the way to understand an individual is to interview them - CORRECT
ANSWER true
Expressive activities - CORRECT ANSWER exercise to music
dance music drama and art
painting, ceramics, and plaster of Paris
emphasis on individuality and communication
characteristics of depression are anger and pessimism - CORRECT ANSWER true
activity directors should not delegate duties to others - CORRECT ANSWER false
all 15 activity categories should be included in every activity department - CORRECT
ANSWER true
when planning an activity programs the director should - CORRECT ANSWER develop
department goals and steps to accomplish them
AD's should come up with clever names for the activity - CORRECT ANSWER true
planning is the most important part of a successful activity - CORRECT ANSWER true
, first and foremost, activities should - CORRECT ANSWER be meaningful
5 aspects of an individual's personality - CORRECT ANSWER physical
emotional
mental
social
spiritual
a total activity program does not meet all aspects of a total personally - CORRECT
ANSWER false
what is the abbreviation for the governing body in order to become nationally certified -
CORRECT ANSWER NCCAP
what does NAAP stand for - CORRECT ANSWER national association of Activities
professionals
list two community resources - CORRECT ANSWER school
church
why does the AD need a support system - CORRECT ANSWER burnout is highly likely
what is one way to get support from a spouse/significant other - CORRECT
ANSWER involve in the events
what are the 4 stages of validation therapy and list them in order from stage one to stage four -
CORRECT ANSWER malorientation
time confusion
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
two main theories of aging - CORRECT ANSWER Biological and psychological
activity theory - CORRECT ANSWER Most older persons are happy when active.
Seniors do the same activities as they did in their middle years.
Seniors rust out before they wear out
most older adults can.. - CORRECT ANSWER learn new things
the reason women live longer than men is that they have less stress then men - CORRECT
ANSWER false
Icebreakers are used to.. - CORRECT ANSWER get to know each other
when working with visually impaired persons - CORRECT ANSWER you should describe
what is happening
senses do not have to deteriorate as one grows older - CORRECT ANSWER false
twenty percents of older adults live in a nursing home - CORRECT ANSWER false
the best reason for offering activities is to - CORRECT ANSWER improve a residents
quality of life
the activity program must provide - CORRECT ANSWER activities which make
maximum use of each person's capabilities
,activity qualifications for activity professionals was established in - CORRECT
ANSWER 1987
a key aspect of an activity director is to delegate - CORRECT ANSWER true
the environment is the most important part of improving part a residents quality of life -
CORRECT ANSWER false
if possible the way to understand an individual is to interview them - CORRECT
ANSWER true
Expressive activities - CORRECT ANSWER exercise to music
dance music drama and art
painting, ceramics, and plaster of Paris
emphasis on individuality and communication
characteristics of depression are anger and pessimism - CORRECT ANSWER true
activity directors should not delegate duties to others - CORRECT ANSWER false
all 15 activity categories should be included in every activity department - CORRECT
ANSWER true
when planning an activity programs the director should - CORRECT ANSWER develop
department goals and steps to accomplish them
AD's should come up with clever names for the activity - CORRECT ANSWER true
planning is the most important part of a successful activity - CORRECT ANSWER true
, first and foremost, activities should - CORRECT ANSWER be meaningful
5 aspects of an individual's personality - CORRECT ANSWER physical
emotional
mental
social
spiritual
a total activity program does not meet all aspects of a total personally - CORRECT
ANSWER false
what is the abbreviation for the governing body in order to become nationally certified -
CORRECT ANSWER NCCAP
what does NAAP stand for - CORRECT ANSWER national association of Activities
professionals
list two community resources - CORRECT ANSWER school
church
why does the AD need a support system - CORRECT ANSWER burnout is highly likely
what is one way to get support from a spouse/significant other - CORRECT
ANSWER involve in the events
what are the 4 stages of validation therapy and list them in order from stage one to stage four -
CORRECT ANSWER malorientation
time confusion
