CAD Needs Assessment and Care Planning 2

Question 1

The interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to care planning benefits residents because:

Accepted Answer

It brings multiple professional perspectives together to address all aspects of the resident's well-being

Answer

The IDT approach integrates expertise from multiple disciplines to develop a holistic, comprehensive care plan for each resident.

Question 2

When a resident has limited verbal communication, how should the activity director conduct the needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

Use alternative communication methods, family input, observation, and life history records

Answer

When verbal communication is limited, activity professionals use alternative methods including observation, family input, and nonverbal communication to gather assessment data.

Question 3

Which of the following is a psychosocial need commonly addressed through activity programming?

Accepted Answer

The need for social connection and a sense of belonging

Answer

Activity programs directly address psychosocial needs such as social connection, belonging, purpose, and emotional well-being.

Question 4

A resident-centered care plan is best described as one that:

Accepted Answer

Incorporates the resident's own goals, preferences, and values into the plan

Answer

Person-centered care plans are built around the resident's individual goals, preferences, and values rather than facility convenience.

Question 5

Which of the following would indicate that an activity care plan needs to be revised?

Accepted Answer

The resident's functional status declines significantly

Answer

A significant decline in functional status is a trigger event requiring reassessment and revision of the activity care plan.

CAD - Certified Activity Director Practice Test

CAD - Certified Activity Director Practice Test

CAD Needs Assessment and Care Planning 2