ACC Quality Assurance & Improvement 3

Question 1

Which tool is MOST appropriate for displaying the frequency of activity documentation errors by category to identify the most common problem?

Accepted Answer

Pareto chart

Answer

A Pareto chart displays categories in descending frequency, helping teams focus on the 'vital few' causes that account for most problems (the 80/20 rule).

Question 2

When benchmarking an activity program, the MOST meaningful external comparison source for a US skilled nursing facility would be:

Accepted Answer

CMS national quality measure data and peer facility surveys

Answer

CMS national quality measures and peer facility data provide regulated, standardized benchmarks specifically applicable to skilled nursing facilities.

Question 3

An activity professional notices that residents on the memory care unit have significantly lower participation rates on evening shifts. This finding is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A data-driven quality concern warranting deeper investigation

Answer

Consistently lower participation on a specific shift points to a systemic pattern that warrants root cause analysis and targeted improvement.

Question 4

Which statement BEST describes the purpose of tracking 'declined' activity invitations in resident records?

Accepted Answer

It provides data to identify residents at risk of social isolation and guides care plan updates

Answer

Tracking declines helps identify residents at risk of isolation, allowing the care team to reassess interests, barriers, and individualized approaches.

Question 5

A facility implements a new structured activity assessment tool facility-wide. To evaluate whether it improved care plan quality, the team should:

Accepted Answer

Compare care plan individualization scores before and after implementation

Answer

Comparing pre- and post-implementation care plan quality scores directly measures whether the intervention achieved its intended outcome.

(ACC) Activity Consultant Certified Practice Test

(ACC) Activity Consultant Certified Practice Test

ACC Quality Assurance & Improvement 3