CAD Activity Programming and Planning 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is a primary goal when designing activity programs for long-term care residents?
- Minimize staff workload
- Address residents' individual needs and interests (Correct answer)
- Reduce facility operating costs
- Standardize programming for all residents
Correct answer: Address residents' individual needs and interests
Activity programs must be individualized to address each resident's unique needs, preferences, and interests.
Question 2: When planning a group activity for residents with varying cognitive abilities, an activity director should:
- Cancel the activity if participation will be unequal
- Design activities only for the highest-functioning residents
- Adapt the activity so all cognitive levels can participate meaningfully (Correct answer)
- Separate residents into ability-based groups for every activity
Correct answer: Adapt the activity so all cognitive levels can participate meaningfully
Inclusive programming adapts activities so residents at all cognitive levels can engage meaningfully.
Question 3: The activity calendar should be posted in a location that is:
- Only visible to staff
- Accessible and visible to residents and families (Correct answer)
- Stored in the activity office
- Distributed only upon request
Correct answer: Accessible and visible to residents and families
Posting the activity calendar in a visible, accessible location keeps residents and families informed and encourages participation.
Question 4: Which type of activity is most appropriate for a resident with late-stage dementia?
- Complex board games requiring strategy
- One-on-one sensory-based activities (Correct answer)
- Large group trivia competitions
- Reading clubs with discussion questions
Correct answer: One-on-one sensory-based activities
Sensory-based, one-on-one activities are most effective for engaging residents with late-stage dementia.
Question 5: What is the recommended minimum number of activity hours per week required under federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities?
- At least 1 hour daily
- Programming must be ongoing and meet individual needs rather than a fixed minimum (Correct answer)
- Exactly 5 hours per week
- At least 3 hours per day
Correct answer: Programming must be ongoing and meet individual needs rather than a fixed minimum
Federal regulations focus on meeting each resident's individual needs rather than mandating a specific minimum number of hours.
Question 6: Which of the following best defines 'meaningful activity' in long-term care?
- Any scheduled event on the activity calendar
- Activities that align with a resident's past interests, values, and current abilities (Correct answer)
- Activities that keep residents occupied and quiet
- Only structured group programs led by staff
Correct answer: Activities that align with a resident's past interests, values, and current abilities
Meaningful activity is rooted in the resident's personal history, values, and current capabilities.
CAD Activity Programming and Planning 1
Which of the following is a primary goal when designing activity programs for long-term care residents?