ACTIVITY DIRECTOR BASIC STUDY
GUIDE FOR FINAL EXAM 2025/2026
LATEST EDITION | REAL EXAM-
BASED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
4 domains but really 5 - ANSWERS1. Cognitive
2. physical
3. mental
4. emotional
5. spiritual has been added
Purpose of activities - ANSWERS1. 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 - ANSWERS1. 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. - ANSWERSFalse
2. If residents are not physically moving bed sores can result. - ANSWERStrue
3. You want to plan most of your activities around physical action because being
physical is the goal of having activities. - ANSWERSFalse
, 4. Activities are useful to long term care residents because activities make the day go
faster so residents can go back to sleep. - ANSWERSFalse
5. When planning activities, you have to keep in mind that they will get residents more
anxious. - ANSWERStrue
6. People who have had heart attacks should not participate in an physical activity
because it will rekindle a heart attack. - ANSWERSFalse
7. Activities have nothing to do with a resident's self-esteem. - ANSWERSFalse
8. Mental activity is something social services deals with, not the activity department -
ANSWERSFalse
9. Providing activities for residents helps keep their minds clear - ANSWERStrue
Name 4 activities a resident might have enjoyed prior to their entry into a nursing facility.
- ANSWERSpainting, cards, reading, cooking
11. How many of these activities can you offer in your long term care facility? -
ANSWERSall of them
12. Name 3 activities you could use adaptive equipment for. - ANSWERSBingo,
shopping, bus trip, etc
13. Name 3 activities that you can provide that gives the residents some kind of
exercise. - ANSWERSmorning exercise, stretching, balloon volley
Name 3 Activities you could offer that would increase socialization between the
residents. - ANSWERSfavorite color discussion, where they were born discussion, toilet
paper game.
15. How might you meet the unconventional spiritual needs of a resident? -
ANSWERSBy 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. -
ANSWERSschools, boy scouts, churches
17. Name 3 places in the community where you could take your residents. -
ANSWERSZoo, shopping mall, grocery store.
Scope of Activities - ANSWERShow diverse are your residents in their needs, are you
providing activities to meet the needs of your residents
GUIDE FOR FINAL EXAM 2025/2026
LATEST EDITION | REAL EXAM-
BASED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
4 domains but really 5 - ANSWERS1. Cognitive
2. physical
3. mental
4. emotional
5. spiritual has been added
Purpose of activities - ANSWERS1. 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 - ANSWERS1. 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. - ANSWERSFalse
2. If residents are not physically moving bed sores can result. - ANSWERStrue
3. You want to plan most of your activities around physical action because being
physical is the goal of having activities. - ANSWERSFalse
, 4. Activities are useful to long term care residents because activities make the day go
faster so residents can go back to sleep. - ANSWERSFalse
5. When planning activities, you have to keep in mind that they will get residents more
anxious. - ANSWERStrue
6. People who have had heart attacks should not participate in an physical activity
because it will rekindle a heart attack. - ANSWERSFalse
7. Activities have nothing to do with a resident's self-esteem. - ANSWERSFalse
8. Mental activity is something social services deals with, not the activity department -
ANSWERSFalse
9. Providing activities for residents helps keep their minds clear - ANSWERStrue
Name 4 activities a resident might have enjoyed prior to their entry into a nursing facility.
- ANSWERSpainting, cards, reading, cooking
11. How many of these activities can you offer in your long term care facility? -
ANSWERSall of them
12. Name 3 activities you could use adaptive equipment for. - ANSWERSBingo,
shopping, bus trip, etc
13. Name 3 activities that you can provide that gives the residents some kind of
exercise. - ANSWERSmorning exercise, stretching, balloon volley
Name 3 Activities you could offer that would increase socialization between the
residents. - ANSWERSfavorite color discussion, where they were born discussion, toilet
paper game.
15. How might you meet the unconventional spiritual needs of a resident? -
ANSWERSBy 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. -
ANSWERSschools, boy scouts, churches
17. Name 3 places in the community where you could take your residents. -
ANSWERSZoo, shopping mall, grocery store.
Scope of Activities - ANSWERShow diverse are your residents in their needs, are you
providing activities to meet the needs of your residents
