NCCAP Gerontology & Resident Needs Assessment 5

Question 1

Which assessment domain is captured by the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI)?

Accepted Answer

Frequency and type of agitated behaviors in dementia

Answer

The CMAI assesses the frequency of agitated behaviors in persons with dementia, helping activity professionals identify triggers and evaluate programming effectiveness.

Question 2

When assessing a resident's leisure history, which method provides the MOST comprehensive and accurate information?

Accepted Answer

Combining resident interview, family input, and review of prior records

Answer

A triangulated approach combining resident interview, family input, and record review provides the most comprehensive leisure history, especially when cognition is impaired.

Question 3

The principle of 'normalization' in gerontological activity programming means:

Accepted Answer

Providing experiences and conditions of everyday life that maintain dignity and social roles

Answer

Normalization means offering residents experiences consistent with ordinary life — typical routines, meaningful roles, and community connection — regardless of disability.

Question 4

A resident with Parkinson's disease is most likely to need activity modifications to address:

Accepted Answer

Tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia affecting motor tasks

Answer

Parkinson's disease primarily affects motor function through tremors, rigidity, and slowed movement, requiring activity adaptations to support continued participation.

Question 5

According to the NCCAP code of ethics, when an activity professional observes a colleague engaging in behavior that may constitute elder abuse, they are required to:

Accepted Answer

Report the suspected abuse through proper facility and regulatory channels

Answer

Mandatory reporting of suspected elder abuse through proper channels is an ethical and legal obligation that cannot be delayed or substituted with informal resolution.

(NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Practice Test

(NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Practice Test

NCCAP Gerontology & Resident Needs Assessment 5