CAD Ethics, Professionalism, and Resident Rights

Question 1

Which of the following is a fundamental resident right protected under federal nursing facility regulations?

Accepted Answer

The right to privacy, dignity, and respect in all aspects of care

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The right to unlimited telephone usage at any time

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The right to choose their roommate without any facility input

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The right to leave the facility at any time without informing staff

Question 2

Resident abuse in long-term care is defined as:

Accepted Answer

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

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Only physical harm inflicted by staff

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Accidental injuries that occur during activities

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Any negative resident-to-resident interaction

Question 3

An activity director who observes a colleague speaking harshly to a resident should:

Accepted Answer

Intervene to stop the behavior and report it to the appropriate supervisor

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Ignore the incident to avoid conflict

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Wait to see if it happens again before reporting

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Speak to the colleague privately without reporting to supervisors

Question 4

The ethical principle of 'autonomy' in long-term care means:

Accepted Answer

Residents have the right to make informed decisions about their own care and life

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Staff make all decisions for residents for their own protection

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Autonomy only applies to medical decisions

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Residents can only exercise autonomy if they are cognitively intact

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of resident neglect in the activity context?

Accepted Answer

Consistently failing to offer any activities to a resident who would benefit from programming

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Offering a resident an activity they decline

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Adapting an activity for a resident's physical limitations

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Documenting that a resident refused an activity

Question 6

The CAD credential is awarded by which professional organization?

Accepted Answer

The National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP)

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The American Health Care Association (AHCA)

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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The National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP)