NCCAP Resident Assessment 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which section of the MDS 3.0 specifically addresses a resident's activity preferences and patterns?
- Section F - Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities (Correct answer)
- Section B - Hearing, Speech, and Vision
- Section G - Functional Status
- Section I - Active Disease Diagnosis
Correct answer: Section F - Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities
Section F of the MDS 3.0 captures resident preferences for customary daily routines and activity interests.
Question 2: When a resident cannot self-report during an activity assessment due to severe cognitive impairment, the activity professional should:
- Skip the assessment until the resident improves
- Use proxy interviews with family or staff who know the resident well (Correct answer)
- Document 'unable to assess' and move on
- Only use observations made during group activities
Correct answer: Use proxy interviews with family or staff who know the resident well
Proxy interviews with family members or consistent staff are a valid method when residents cannot self-report.
Question 3: The PELI (Preference for Everyday Living Inventory) is primarily used to:
- Assess a resident's cognitive status
- Identify resident preferences to guide person-centered care planning (Correct answer)
- Measure physical therapy outcomes
- Determine fall risk during activities
Correct answer: Identify resident preferences to guide person-centered care planning
The PELI is a validated tool used to identify preferences for everyday living to support individualized, person-centered care.
Question 4: During a resident assessment, the activity professional notes a new resident previously enjoyed gardening but now has limited hand dexterity. The BEST response is to:
- Remove gardening from the care plan entirely
- Adapt gardening activities using raised beds or modified tools (Correct answer)
- Wait for occupational therapy to clear the resident first
- Offer only passive gardening observation opportunities
Correct answer: Adapt gardening activities using raised beds or modified tools
Adapting activities to match current abilities while honoring past interests is a core principle of person-centered activity programming.
Question 5: A Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment must be completed within what timeframe after a long-term care resident's admission?
- 7 days
- 14 days (Correct answer)
- 30 days
- 60 days
Correct answer: 14 days
Federal regulations require the initial comprehensive MDS assessment to be completed within 14 days of admission.
Question 6: Which of the following is an example of a SECONDARY data source used during a resident activity assessment?
- A face-to-face interview with the resident
- Review of the resident's medical history and prior records (Correct answer)
- Direct observation of the resident during activities
- A structured preference questionnaire administered to the resident
Correct answer: Review of the resident's medical history and prior records
Secondary data sources include medical records, transfer documents, and other existing documentation rather than direct interaction.
Question 7: When documenting a resident's cultural background during assessment, the activity professional's PRIMARY goal is to:
- Assign the resident to culturally specific activity groups only
- Ensure programming reflects the resident's cultural values and traditions (Correct answer)
- Note cultural differences to avoid potential conflicts with staff
- Satisfy a required demographic data field in the medical record
Correct answer: Ensure programming reflects the resident's cultural values and traditions
Understanding cultural background helps tailor programming to align with the resident's values, beliefs, and preferred ways of engaging.
NCCAP Resident Assessment 2
Which section of the MDS 3.0 specifically addresses a resident's activity preferences and patterns?