CAD Documentation and Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

An activity director who falsifies attendance records is committing:

Accepted Answer

Healthcare fraud, which is a serious legal and ethical violation

Answer

A minor administrative error

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A documentation shortcut

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An acceptable practice if participation was intended

Question 2

Which assessment tool is commonly used to identify a resident's strengths, interests, and history for activity planning?

Accepted Answer

The activity intake or interest inventory

Answer

The PHQ-9 depression scale

Answer

The Braden Scale for pressure ulcer risk

Answer

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

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Scheduled, Observed, Assessed, Planned

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Social, Occupational, Activity, Program

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Standard, Ongoing, Adaptive, Personalized

Question 4

Federal regulations require that residents have the right to:

Accepted Answer

Refuse any activity without fear of reprisal

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Participate only in activities assigned by staff

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Participate in all activities regardless of their condition

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Have activities chosen solely by their physician

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of the activity director in the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process?

Accepted Answer

The activity director contributes to MDS completion and care planning through activity-related assessments

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The activity director has no role in the RAI process

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The activity director completes the entire RAI independently

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The activity director only reviews the RAI after it is completed by nursing

Question 6

How long must nursing facilities typically retain resident activity records?

Accepted Answer

At least 5 years or in accordance with state law, whichever is longer

Answer

At least 6 months

Answer

Until the resident is discharged

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1 year after the resident's death