NCCAP Activity Program Development & Implementation 3

Question 1

Which scheduling practice best supports residents with sundowning syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Providing calm, familiar activities during late afternoon and early evening hours

Answer

Calm, structured, familiar activities during peak sundowning hours reduce agitation and confusion associated with this dementia-related syndrome.

Question 2

Life review and reminiscence activities are grounded primarily in which developmental theory?

Accepted Answer

Erikson's stages of psychosocial development

Answer

Erikson's final stage — ego integrity vs. despair — supports reminiscence as a tool for older adults to find meaning and acceptance in their life story.

Question 3

When adapting a cooking activity for a resident with moderate cognitive impairment, the BEST approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Break the task into simple, sequential one-step instructions

Answer

Breaking tasks into single-step instructions allows residents with cognitive impairment to participate meaningfully while maintaining safety and dignity.

Question 4

A new activity professional is building a community volunteer program. The FIRST step should be:

Accepted Answer

Assessing resident interests and needs that volunteers could address

Answer

Resident assessment must drive program development so that volunteer efforts are matched to genuine needs and interests rather than volunteer convenience.

Question 5

The PRIMARY purpose of an annual activity program evaluation is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify gaps and measure whether programs continue to meet residents' evolving needs

Answer

Annual evaluation ensures programming remains relevant, effective, and aligned with the current needs and preferences of the resident population.

(NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Practice Test

(NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Practice Test

NCCAP Activity Program Development & Implementation 3