Adaptive Equipment and Sensory Engagement Flashcards
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Which of the following is a contraindication that an activity director should be aware of when using aromatherapy in a facility?
Answer: Resident has respiratory conditions or allergies
Aromatherapy can trigger respiratory reactions or allergic responses in residents with asthma, COPD, or scent allergies, making screening essential.
An activity director notices that a resident with advanced dementia becomes agitated during loud group activities. The BEST adaptive strategy is to:
Answer: Offer the resident a separate, calm, sensory-based one-on-one activity during those times
Providing a calm, individualized sensory alternative reduces agitation while still meeting the resident's need for engagement.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate tool to assess a resident's sensory needs and preferences for activity programming?
Answer: A standardized sensory preference interview or observation checklist
Standardized sensory preference tools provide structured, reproducible data about a resident's sensory strengths, needs, and preferences.
When documenting outcomes of an adaptive sensory activity, the activity director should include:
Answer: Resident engagement level, behavioral responses, and any modifications used
Comprehensive documentation captures how the resident responded and what adaptations were effective, supporting ongoing care planning.
Which of the following textures is often used in tactile sensory bins for residents with cognitive impairment?
Answer: Natural materials such as dried beans, sand, or fabric swatches
Natural, safe materials like dried beans, sand, and fabric provide varied tactile stimulation without posing injury or safety risks to residents.
The activity director wants to create a reminiscence station with sensory objects from the 1950s–1970s. Which of the following items is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Familiar household items, music recordings, and photos from that era
Familiar, era-appropriate objects and music trigger autobiographical memory and emotional recognition, making reminiscence stations powerful engagement tools.