Mixed Deck — All CAD Topics Flashcards

When a resident shares confidential personal information during an activity, the activity director should:

Answer: Maintain confidentiality and only share information with the care team on a need-to-know basis

Confidentiality requires that personal information shared by residents is protected and shared only with appropriate team members who need it for care purposes.

Under federal regulations, activity documentation must demonstrate that programming:

Answer: Meets each resident's individual interests and needs

Federal regulations require that activity documentation show individualized programming tailored to each resident's needs and interests.

Which of the following best represents ethical decision-making in an activity context?

Answer: Weighing the resident's rights, well-being, and best interests using professional ethical principles

Ethical decision-making in activity practice centers on the resident's rights, well-being, and best interests, guided by professional ethical principles.

The MDS (Minimum Data Set) Section F focuses on:

Answer: Resident preferences for daily life and activities

MDS Section F captures resident preferences for daily routines and activities to inform person-centered care planning.

When an activity director delegates tasks to activity assistants, they should:

Answer: Assign tasks based on the assistant's skills and provide clear instructions and oversight

Effective delegation matches tasks to the staff member's competencies, provides clear direction, and includes appropriate follow-up and oversight.

Which of the following is NOT typically included in an activity progress note?

Answer: Physician's medication orders

Activity progress notes document participation, response, and behavioral observations, not physician medication orders.

Which of the following therapeutic intervention techniques is based on the idea that movement and dance promote emotional expression and well-being?

Answer: Dance/movement therapy

Dance/movement therapy uses body movement as the medium for therapeutic intervention, promoting emotional expression, social engagement, and physical well-being.

Which federal agency oversees the regulations governing activity services in nursing facilities?

Answer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

CMS establishes and enforces the federal regulations governing activity services in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facilities.

The activity director should maintain professional development by:

Answer: Attending conferences, completing continuing education, and staying current with industry standards

Ongoing professional development through continuing education and engagement with professional organizations ensures activity directors remain current in best practices.

When writing activity progress notes, the SOAP format stands for:

Answer: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

The SOAP format (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) is a structured documentation method used across healthcare disciplines.

When working with a resident who has severe hearing loss, an activity director should:

Answer: Adapt communication using visual cues, written materials, and positioning to maximize engagement

Adapting communication methods and activity formats ensures residents with hearing loss can meaningfully participate.

Which of the following best defines 'meaningful activity' in long-term care?

Answer: Activities that align with a resident's past interests, values, and current abilities

Meaningful activity is rooted in the resident's personal history, values, and current capabilities.

Resident abuse in long-term care is defined as:

Answer: Willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment that results in physical or emotional harm

Abuse includes any willful act that causes physical or emotional harm, including intimidation, unreasonable confinement, and verbal abuse.

Intergenerational programming in long-term care primarily benefits residents by:

Answer: Providing a sense of purpose and connection with younger generations

Intergenerational programs foster a sense of purpose, joy, and social connection for residents.

Which federal legislation most significantly shaped activity programming requirements in certified nursing facilities?

Answer: Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987

OBRA 1987 established the federal mandate for individualized, comprehensive activity programs in nursing facilities to support residents' psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

What is the purpose of a needs assessment in activity programming?

Answer: To identify each resident's strengths, interests, and preferences to guide individualized programming

The needs assessment gathers individualized information to tailor activity programming to each resident's unique profile.

Activity staff scheduling should account for:

Answer: Resident activity needs across all shifts, including evenings and weekends

Residents have activity needs throughout the day and week, so scheduling must ensure appropriate coverage during evenings and weekends.

An activity director who participates in ongoing professional organizations such as NAAP benefits because:

Answer: Professional organizations provide resources, networking, advocacy, and continuing education for activity professionals

Professional organizations like NAAP provide activity directors with access to current resources, peer networking, continuing education, and advocacy at the national level.

Which domain is NOT typically included in a comprehensive activity program?

Answer: Financial advising

Activity programs address social, spiritual, physical, cognitive, and emotional domains, but not financial advising.

F-Tag 679 in the CMS State Operations Manual specifically addresses:

Answer: Activity programs in nursing facilities

F-Tag 679 (formerly F248) governs the requirements for activity programs in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facilities.