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

Answer

Activity directors are mandated reporters in most states and must report suspected abuse or neglect immediately to supervisors and/or adult protective authorities without conducting their own investigation.

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

Answer

Musculoskeletal injuries, particularly back injuries, are among the most common occupational hazards for healthcare workers who perform manual handling without proper technique.

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

Answer

Safety Data Sheets provide critical information about chemical hazards, safe use, required personal protective equipment, and emergency response procedures.

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

Answer

Any animal bite requires the animal's immediate removal, prompt first aid and medical assessment for the resident, and timely incident reporting per facility policy.

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

Answer

Early hypothermia presents with uncontrollable shivering, confusion, and slurred speech, signaling that the body is losing heat faster than it can produce it.

ADC - Certified Activity Director Practice Test

ADC - Certified Activity Director Practice Test

ADC Health and Safety in Activity Programming 3