ACTIVITY DIRECTOR FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026
T or F: ADL-related activities such as manicures, pedicures, and hairstyles may be
considered a part of activity programming. - ANSWERSTrue
In a Skilled-Nursing Community what does it mean when you have certified beds? -
ANSWERSBeds are certified for Medicare and Medicaid.
T or F: Tai-Chi is based on Chinese medicine practices. - ANSWERSTrue
T or F: It is not necessary to have One-on-One Visits in your community. -
ANSWERSFalse
Progress notes should be written: - ANSWERSIf there's a significant change and every
3 months.
What is important to remember to tell residents when doing exercise: - ANSWERSNo
pain, no pain.
T or F: It is important to allow room for wheelchairs when doing activities. -
ANSWERSTrue
AL, SNF, MCU, and CCRC are examples of levels of __________: - ANSWERSCare
When leading an art program it is important to have: - ANSWERSA completed example
What is important when doing activities for seniors? - ANSWERSBalance
How should you seat residents during activities? - ANSWERSAccording to their
functioning level
What are good tools for marketing? - ANSWERSPictures
What does CCRC stand for? - ANSWERSContinuing Care Retirement Community
T or F: It is important to hire a trained professional to lead your activities. -
ANSWERSTrue
T or F: It is important to follow a resident's special diet. - ANSWERSTrue
, __________________________________ is a means for residents to discuss and
voice their concerns about their community. - ANSWERSResident Council
T or F: Music reaches all parts of the brain. - ANSWERSTrue
What group of people does Inter-generational Programming include? -
ANSWERSChildren/Youth
What is the best way to retain volunteers? - ANSWERSSay Thank You
How many hours of planned programming must be on the Activity Calendar per week? -
ANSWERS14 Hours of Planned Programming
What is late afternoon confusion in residents diagnosed with Dementia called? -
ANSWERSSundowning
What symptoms make up Dementia? - ANSWERSConfusion and Memory Loss
What section of the MDS does Activities fall under? - ANSWERSSection F
What is the best way to speak to someone who is hearing impaired? -
ANSWERSMaintain Eye Contact
Speak Clearly, Slowly, and Loudly
Use a Visual Clue
What are some examples of activities that wandering Memory Care residents can do? -
ANSWERSSorting, Folding Tablecloths, Wrapping Silverware, and Sweeping.
What does SNF stand for? - ANSWERSSkilled Nursing Facility
T or F: It is important for staff to be cross-trained. - ANSWERSTrue
When doing outside activities it is important that residents: - ANSWERSStay Hydrated
and Have Sun-Screen
T or F: It is best to include residents' families and friends when doing activities. -
ANSWERSTrue
T or F: Resident interviews are the only way to gather information about a resident. -
ANSWERSFalse
What should always be available when doing pet-therapy with a dog with your
residents? - ANSWERSThe therapy dog's shot records.
T or F: Activity Directors can be employed at a variety of different places. -
ANSWERSTrue
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026
T or F: ADL-related activities such as manicures, pedicures, and hairstyles may be
considered a part of activity programming. - ANSWERSTrue
In a Skilled-Nursing Community what does it mean when you have certified beds? -
ANSWERSBeds are certified for Medicare and Medicaid.
T or F: Tai-Chi is based on Chinese medicine practices. - ANSWERSTrue
T or F: It is not necessary to have One-on-One Visits in your community. -
ANSWERSFalse
Progress notes should be written: - ANSWERSIf there's a significant change and every
3 months.
What is important to remember to tell residents when doing exercise: - ANSWERSNo
pain, no pain.
T or F: It is important to allow room for wheelchairs when doing activities. -
ANSWERSTrue
AL, SNF, MCU, and CCRC are examples of levels of __________: - ANSWERSCare
When leading an art program it is important to have: - ANSWERSA completed example
What is important when doing activities for seniors? - ANSWERSBalance
How should you seat residents during activities? - ANSWERSAccording to their
functioning level
What are good tools for marketing? - ANSWERSPictures
What does CCRC stand for? - ANSWERSContinuing Care Retirement Community
T or F: It is important to hire a trained professional to lead your activities. -
ANSWERSTrue
T or F: It is important to follow a resident's special diet. - ANSWERSTrue
, __________________________________ is a means for residents to discuss and
voice their concerns about their community. - ANSWERSResident Council
T or F: Music reaches all parts of the brain. - ANSWERSTrue
What group of people does Inter-generational Programming include? -
ANSWERSChildren/Youth
What is the best way to retain volunteers? - ANSWERSSay Thank You
How many hours of planned programming must be on the Activity Calendar per week? -
ANSWERS14 Hours of Planned Programming
What is late afternoon confusion in residents diagnosed with Dementia called? -
ANSWERSSundowning
What symptoms make up Dementia? - ANSWERSConfusion and Memory Loss
What section of the MDS does Activities fall under? - ANSWERSSection F
What is the best way to speak to someone who is hearing impaired? -
ANSWERSMaintain Eye Contact
Speak Clearly, Slowly, and Loudly
Use a Visual Clue
What are some examples of activities that wandering Memory Care residents can do? -
ANSWERSSorting, Folding Tablecloths, Wrapping Silverware, and Sweeping.
What does SNF stand for? - ANSWERSSkilled Nursing Facility
T or F: It is important for staff to be cross-trained. - ANSWERSTrue
When doing outside activities it is important that residents: - ANSWERSStay Hydrated
and Have Sun-Screen
T or F: It is best to include residents' families and friends when doing activities. -
ANSWERSTrue
T or F: Resident interviews are the only way to gather information about a resident. -
ANSWERSFalse
What should always be available when doing pet-therapy with a dog with your
residents? - ANSWERSThe therapy dog's shot records.
T or F: Activity Directors can be employed at a variety of different places. -
ANSWERSTrue
