ADC Health and Safety in Activity Programming 3

Question 1

When an activity director suspects a resident is being abused or neglected, the legally mandated action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the suspicion immediately to the appropriate supervisor and/or Adult Protective Services

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Investigate the situation personally before reporting

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Document concerns and wait for the next care conference

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Confront the suspected abuser directly

Question 2

Safe lifting and transfer principles are important for activity staff because improper technique most commonly results in:

Accepted Answer

Staff musculoskeletal injuries and potential resident falls

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Violation of residents' rights

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Non-compliance with documentation standards

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Failure to meet activity outcome goals

Question 3

A Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) for an art supply used in activities would most importantly inform the activity director about:

Accepted Answer

Health hazards, safe handling, and emergency procedures for the substance

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The cost and vendor of the supply

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How many residents can use the supply simultaneously

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The activity's therapeutic objectives

Question 4

During a pet therapy visit, a therapy dog bites a resident. The activity director's immediate actions should include:

Accepted Answer

Removing the animal, ensuring the resident receives first aid, and reporting the incident per facility policy

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Continuing the session since the bite appears minor

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Apologizing to the resident and filing a report at the end of the day

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Assessing the dog's behavior and deciding whether to resume the visit

Question 5

When planning outdoor activities in cold weather, the activity director should monitor residents most closely for early signs of hypothermia, which include:

Accepted Answer

Shivering, confusion, and slurred speech

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Increased energy and alertness

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Elevated blood pressure and flushed skin

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Complaints of thirst and dry mouth

Question 6

To comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, an activity department must ensure that staff have access to which protective measure at no cost to the employee?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B vaccination

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Personal health insurance coverage

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Annual flu shots paid by the employee

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Life insurance benefits

Question 7

Which action by an activity director best demonstrates proactive risk management in programming for residents with behavioral health needs?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing care plans and coordinating with the behavioral health team before programming to anticipate and plan for potential triggers

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Excluding residents with behavioral issues from all group activities

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Allowing behavioral health staff to plan all activities for these residents

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Only offering one-on-one activities after behavioral incidents occur