CAD Ethics, Professionalism, and Resident Rights 2

Question 1

Maintaining professional boundaries with residents means:

Accepted Answer

Keeping relationships therapeutic and professional without crossing into personal dependency or exploitation

Answer

Professional boundaries maintain a therapeutic relationship without exploiting the trust and vulnerability of residents.

Question 2

Cultural competence in activity programming requires the activity director to:

Accepted Answer

Understand and respect the cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and values of the residents served

Answer

Cultural competence involves recognizing and respecting the diverse cultural backgrounds, traditions, and values of residents to provide culturally relevant programming.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of respecting a resident's spiritual needs through activity programming?

Accepted Answer

Offering opportunities for residents to engage in their own spiritual practices and observances

Answer

Spiritual needs are addressed by providing opportunities for residents to practice their own beliefs, not by imposing a particular religious viewpoint.

Question 4

A conflict of interest for an activity director would occur when:

Accepted Answer

The director receives gifts or personal benefits from vendors supplying the activity department

Answer

Accepting gifts from vendors creates a conflict of interest that could compromise the director's professional objectivity and decision-making.

Question 5

The principle of 'beneficence' in healthcare ethics means:

Accepted Answer

Acting in the best interest of the resident to promote their well-being

Answer

Beneficence is the ethical principle of actively promoting the well-being and best interests of the person in one's care.

CAD - Certified Activity Director Practice Test

CAD - Certified Activity Director Practice Test

CAD Ethics, Professionalism, and Resident Rights 2