ACC Client Needs 3

Question 1

A resident expresses that religion is very important to them but the facility has no chaplain. The activity consultant should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Coordinate with community clergy or faith groups to provide spiritual support

Answer

Activity consultants are responsible for facilitating access to spiritual resources by engaging community volunteers or clergy when in-house support is unavailable.

Question 2

Which standardized tool is commonly used to assess residents' activity interests and past leisure patterns in long-term care?

Accepted Answer

Resident Activity Interest Tool (or facility interest survey based on MDS)

Answer

Interest surveys and leisure history tools, often aligned with MDS requirements, are the standard instruments for activity-based assessment.

Question 3

A resident who was a lifelong gardener is now in a wheelchair. The BEST activity adaptation would be:

Accepted Answer

Raised-bed or tabletop container gardening accessible from a wheelchair

Answer

Adaptive equipment like raised beds and container gardens allows the resident to continue a meaningful occupational role despite mobility limitations.

Question 4

According to person-centered care principles, who should have the greatest influence over a client's activity plan?

Accepted Answer

The client themselves

Answer

Person-centered care places the resident's own preferences, values, and choices at the center of all planning decisions.

Question 5

A resident with aphasia following a stroke has difficulty communicating verbally. The activity consultant should:

Accepted Answer

Use visual cues, picture boards, and non-verbal response options to facilitate participation

Answer

Alternative communication strategies such as picture boards allow residents with aphasia to express preferences and participate meaningfully.

(ACC) Activity Consultant Certified Practice Test

(ACC) Activity Consultant Certified Practice Test

ACC Client Needs 3