ADC - Certified Activity Director Person-Centered Program Design Questions and Answers

Question 1

An Activity Director is developing a new program for a resident who recently moved into the community.
The resident is a retired music teacher but is hesitant to join group activities.
What is the MOST effective person-centered approach?

Accepted Answer

Provide the resident with a keyboard in their room and suggest they play when they feel comfortable.

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Schedule the resident for the next large group sing-along to encourage socialization.

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Sign the resident up for a variety of different activities to see what they like best.

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Assume the resident prefers to be alone and avoid scheduling any music-related activities.

Question 2

Which of the following is the foundational step in designing a person-centered activity program for a new resident?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a thorough assessment of the resident's individual history, preferences, and abilities.

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Enrolling them in the most popular existing programs.

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Reviewing the facility's budget for activity supplies.

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Creating a standardized calendar of activities for all residents to follow.

Question 3

A resident with dementia becomes agitated and repeatedly says, "I need to go home." The activity calendar lists a group bingo game at this time. From a person-centered perspective, what is the BEST immediate action for the Activity Director?

Accepted Answer

Validate the resident's feelings and engage them in a conversation about their home.

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Redirect the resident to the bingo game, explaining that it is a fun activity.

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Inform the resident that this is their home now and they cannot leave.

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Administer PRN medication for agitation as per the standing order.

Question 4

When evaluating the success of a person-centered activity program, which metric is the MOST important?

Accepted Answer

The documented evidence of individual resident engagement, satisfaction, and well-being.

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The total number of residents who attended activities during the month.

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The variety of activities offered on the monthly calendar.

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The cost-effectiveness of the activities provided.

Question 5

An Activity Director is planning an outing for a small group of residents with varying cognitive and physical abilities. How can the plan be adapted to be more person-centered?

Accepted Answer

Plan a trip to a museum with multiple exhibits and allow residents to explore areas that match their individual interests and energy levels.

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Choose a single activity that the majority of the group will likely enjoy.

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Select the destination that is closest to the facility to minimize travel time for everyone.

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Cancel the outing and plan an in-house event to better control the environment.

Question 6

In person-centered program design, the concept of 'dignity of risk' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Allowing residents to make choices that may involve a degree of risk, after potential consequences have been discussed.

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Eliminating all activities that have any potential for physical or emotional risk.

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Only allowing low-risk activities that have been approved by the administration and the resident's family.

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Documenting all risks associated with an activity to protect the facility from liability.