NCCAP Gerontology & Resident Needs Assessment 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'secondary aging' in gerontology?

Accepted Answer

Disease-related changes that are not universal to all older adults

Answer

Secondary aging refers to changes caused by disease or environmental factors, distinguishing them from primary aging which is universal and inevitable.

Question 2

When conducting a needs assessment for a resident with mild cognitive impairment, the activity professional should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Review the resident's medical history and care plan

Answer

Reviewing the existing medical history and care plan provides essential baseline information before conducting additional assessments.

Question 3

The MDS 3.0 Section F addresses which domain relevant to activity professionals?

Accepted Answer

Preferences for customary routine and activities

Answer

MDS 3.0 Section F specifically captures preferences for customary routine and activities, which directly informs activity programming.

Question 4

Which theory of aging suggests that older adults who remain active and engaged maintain higher life satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

Activity theory

Answer

Activity theory proposes that older adults maintain life satisfaction by staying active and replacing lost roles with new ones.

Question 5

A resident's Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 6 indicates:

Accepted Answer

Independence in all six ADLs

Answer

A score of 6 on the Katz Index represents full independence in all six basic ADLs (bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence, feeding).

(NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Practice Test

(NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Practice Test

NCCAP Gerontology & Resident Needs Assessment 2