NCCAP Person-Centered Care 3

Question 1

Which federal regulation requires long-term care facilities to provide an ongoing program of activities based on the comprehensive assessment and individual interests?

Accepted Answer

F-tag F679 (42 CFR 483.24(c))

Answer

F-tag F679 under 42 CFR 483.24(c) mandates that facilities offer an ongoing, individualized activities program meeting each resident's interests and needs.

Question 2

A resident who was a retired nurse expresses boredom with current group programs. The MOST person-centered response is to:

Accepted Answer

Create a volunteer role or meaningful occupation that draws on her professional identity and expertise

Answer

Leveraging a resident's professional identity and past roles creates meaningful engagement aligned with who they are as a person.

Question 3

Environmental modifications that support person-centered care for residents with dementia include:

Accepted Answer

Providing sensory-rich, familiar objects and cues that reduce agitation and support orientation

Answer

Familiar objects, sensory cues, and appropriate environmental design reduce distress and support meaningful engagement for individuals with dementia.

Question 4

The concept of 'meaningful engagement' in person-centered care means activities that:

Accepted Answer

Hold personal significance and connect to an individual's values, relationships, and sense of self

Answer

Meaningful engagement is defined by personal relevance to the individual, not by standardization or time-filling.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of dignity of risk in person-centered care?

Accepted Answer

Allowing a resident with diabetes to participate in a baking activity with appropriate monitoring and informed choice

Answer

Dignity of risk acknowledges that individuals have the right to make informed choices and take reasonable risks that support their autonomy and well-being.

(NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Practice Test

(NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Practice Test

NCCAP Person-Centered Care 3