ACC Risk Assessment & Management 3

Question 1

An activity consultant notices that a participant's behavior has changed dramatically over three days—becoming withdrawn and refusing meals. From a risk management standpoint, the BEST action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document and immediately report the change to the interdisciplinary care team

Answer

Sudden behavioral or functional changes may signal a medical emergency, abuse, or mental health crisis, requiring prompt documentation and interdisciplinary team notification.

Question 2

Which type of risk is BEST addressed through participant health screening questionnaires administered before program enrollment?

Accepted Answer

Pre-existing medical risk

Answer

Health screening questionnaires identify pre-existing medical conditions that may increase a participant's risk of injury or adverse events during specific activities.

Question 3

When evaluating an outdoor garden activity for residents using wheelchairs, which hazard should be assessed FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Surface accessibility and stability of pathways

Answer

Surface accessibility and pathway stability are the primary mobility safety concerns for wheelchair users in outdoor environments, as uneven terrain poses immediate fall and tip-over risks.

Question 4

An incident report should be completed:

Accepted Answer

As soon as possible after the participant is stabilized and emergency response is complete

Answer

Incident reports should be completed as soon as the immediate situation is resolved to ensure accuracy of details while memory is fresh and documentation is timely.

Question 5

Which activity modification would BEST reduce the fall risk for participants with balance impairments during a standing exercise class?

Accepted Answer

Providing chair-based alternatives and ensuring grip-rail access

Answer

Chair-based exercise alternatives and accessible grip rails allow participants with balance deficits to safely engage in exercise programming with appropriate physical support.

(ACC) Activity Consultant Certified Practice Test

(ACC) Activity Consultant Certified Practice Test

ACC Risk Assessment & Management 3