NCCAP Activity Program Development & Implementation 5

Question 1

Which tool is commonly used in long-term care to assess a resident's activity interests during admission?

Accepted Answer

Activity Interest Inventory or Leisure History Interview

Answer

Activity Interest Inventories and Leisure History Interviews gather information on lifelong hobbies, preferences, and values to guide individualized programming.

Question 2

An activity professional working with residents who have aphasia should prioritize which adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Using nonverbal communication, visual cues, and yes/no response formats

Answer

Nonverbal communication strategies, visual supports, and simplified yes/no exchanges allow residents with aphasia to participate meaningfully and express preferences.

Question 3

Horticultural therapy in long-term care primarily benefits residents by:

Accepted Answer

Providing sensory stimulation, purpose, and a connection to nature that supports emotional well-being

Answer

Horticultural therapy engages multiple senses, nurtures a sense of responsibility and accomplishment, and supports emotional and psychological well-being.

Question 4

Which scenario represents the BEST use of a resident council in activity programming?

Accepted Answer

The council provides feedback that shapes the monthly activity calendar and program offerings

Answer

Resident councils are a key vehicle for resident voice, and their input on programming preferences directly improves the relevance and quality of the activity calendar.

Question 5

A resident with severe vision impairment wants to continue her lifelong love of reading. The BEST activity adaptation is to:

Accepted Answer

Offer audiobooks, large-print materials, or reading aloud by volunteers or staff

Answer

Adapting reading through audiobooks, large-print text, or read-aloud partnerships preserves the resident's lifelong interest while accommodating her visual limitation.

(NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Practice Test

(NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Practice Test

NCCAP Activity Program Development & Implementation 5