ADC Health and Safety in Activity Programming 2

Question 1

In the event of a facility fire alarm during an activity, the activity director's first responsibility is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure resident safety by following the facility's emergency evacuation plan

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Gather all activity supplies before evacuating

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Call 911 before taking any other action

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Wait for a nursing supervisor to provide instructions

Question 2

Which federal regulation requires long-term care facilities to maintain a restraint-free environment as the standard of care?

Accepted Answer

OBRA 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act

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HIPAA Privacy Rule

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OSHA General Duty Clause

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ADA Title III

Question 3

A resident participating in a garden activity reports feeling dizzy after taking her morning medications. The activity director should:

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify nursing staff and remain with the resident

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Have the resident rest and continue the activity later

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Offer the resident water and monitor from a distance

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Document the incident and continue the activity with other residents

Question 4

When preparing a room for a large group activity, the activity director should ensure that walkways and exits remain clear primarily to comply with which type of regulation?

Accepted Answer

Life Safety Code and fire egress requirements

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Accreditation standards for therapeutic recreation

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Medicaid billing documentation rules

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HIPAA accessibility guidelines

Question 5

To prevent the spread of respiratory illness during activity programming, the activity director should routinely disinfect shared items such as cards, dice, and remote controls because these are considered:

Accepted Answer

High-touch fomites that can harbor pathogens

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Hazardous materials requiring special disposal

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Personal property that cannot be cleaned

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Items covered under the facility's OSHA bloodborne pathogen plan

Question 6

An activity director observes that a certified nursing assistant (CNA) is using improper body mechanics while helping a resident to a chair during an activity. The activity director should:

Accepted Answer

Privately speak with the CNA and report concerns to the supervisor if needed

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Correct the CNA's technique immediately in front of residents

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Ignore the situation as it is outside the activity director's scope

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Document the observation in the resident's activity chart

Question 7

Which practice best protects resident confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines during activity-related documentation?

Accepted Answer

Storing activity records in a locked area accessible only to authorized staff

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Sharing resident participation notes with family members without consent

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Posting resident attendance lists on the activity room bulletin board

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Discussing a resident's participation progress in the hallway with colleagues