NCCAP Physical Activities 5

Question 1

Which model guides activity professionals in understanding that physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs are all interconnected?

Accepted Answer

The Holistic Care Model

Answer

The Holistic Care Model recognizes that well-being requires addressing physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and spiritual dimensions together.

Question 2

What is the safest way to guide a resident through seated range-of-motion (ROM) exercises for the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Guide slow, controlled movements within the resident's pain-free range

Answer

Slow, controlled movements within the pain-free range protect joint integrity and prevent injury during ROM exercises.

Question 3

A resident taking diuretics participates in a 45-minute exercise group on a warm day. The activity professional's primary safety concern should be:

Accepted Answer

Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance

Answer

Diuretics increase fluid and electrolyte loss; combined with sweat during exercise in warm conditions, this significantly raises dehydration risk.

Question 4

Which activity modification best supports a resident who has had a stroke with left-sided hemiplegia?

Accepted Answer

Incorporate bilateral movement tasks that engage both sides, with adaptations for the affected limb

Answer

Bilateral and cross-body exercises promote neuroplasticity and functional recovery in post-stroke hemiplegia.

Question 5

When evaluating the effectiveness of a physical activity program, an activity professional should primarily use:

Accepted Answer

Pre- and post-assessments of functional outcomes and resident satisfaction

Answer

Outcome measurement through functional assessments and resident satisfaction surveys demonstrates program effectiveness and guides improvements.

(NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Practice Test