CAD Study Guide 2026

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📋 CAD Exam Format at a Glance

100
Questions
120 min
Time Limit
70.00%
Passing Score

📚 CAD Topics to Study (21)

✍️ Sample CAD Questions & Answers

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

2. Under federal regulations, activity documentation must demonstrate that programming:
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.

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

4. The MDS (Minimum Data Set) Section F focuses on:
Resident preferences for daily life and activities

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

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

6. Which of the following is NOT typically included in an activity progress note?
Physician's medication orders

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

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