CAD Activity Programming and Planning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When selecting activities for a diverse resident population, the activity director should prioritize:
- Activities that are cheapest to run
- Activities that reflect the cultural backgrounds and preferences of residents (Correct answer)
- Activities that require the least staff involvement
- The same activities used at other facilities
Correct answer: Activities that reflect the cultural backgrounds and preferences of residents
Culturally relevant activities respect residents' backgrounds and increase engagement and enjoyment.
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of a community integration activity?
- Bingo in the dining room
- A trip to a local farmer's market (Correct answer)
- Chair exercises in the activity room
- A movie shown on the facility TV
Correct answer: A trip to a local farmer's market
Community integration activities take residents out into the broader community, promoting normalcy and social inclusion.
Question 3: Which domain is NOT typically included in a comprehensive activity program?
- Social
- Spiritual
- Financial advising (Correct answer)
- Physical
Correct answer: Financial advising
Activity programs address social, spiritual, physical, cognitive, and emotional domains, but not financial advising.
Question 4: Intergenerational programming in long-term care primarily benefits residents by:
- Reducing the need for paid staff
- Providing a sense of purpose and connection with younger generations (Correct answer)
- Lowering facility liability
- Eliminating the need for structured activities
Correct answer: Providing a sense of purpose and connection with younger generations
Intergenerational programs foster a sense of purpose, joy, and social connection for residents.
Question 5: An activity director notices that a resident consistently refuses to attend group activities. The best response is to:
- Document the refusal and take no further action
- Force the resident to attend for their own good
- Explore the reason for refusal and offer alternative engagement options (Correct answer)
- Remove the resident from the activity plan
Correct answer: Explore the reason for refusal and offer alternative engagement options
Exploring refusal reasons and offering alternatives respects autonomy while continuing to meet the resident's engagement needs.
Question 6: Which of the following activities best addresses the physical domain of resident well-being?
- Bible study group
- Reminiscence therapy
- Chair yoga (Correct answer)
- Trivia game
Correct answer: Chair yoga
Chair yoga directly addresses the physical domain by promoting movement, flexibility, and strength.
CAD Activity Programming and Planning 2
When selecting activities for a diverse resident population, the activity director should prioritize: