NCCAP Resident Assessment 3

Question 1

The Functional Assessment Staging Test (FAST) is most useful for activity professionals when working with residents who have:

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

Answer

The FAST scale stages the progression of Alzheimer's disease, helping activity professionals match programming to current functional ability.

Question 2

A resident's care plan states she was a retired schoolteacher who loves reading. During assessment, the activity professional learns she now has low vision. The MOST appropriate intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Provide large-print books, audiobooks, or magnification devices

Answer

Providing adaptive materials like large print or audiobooks maintains meaningful engagement with a lifelong interest despite vision changes.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'baseline data' in the context of resident activity assessment?

Accepted Answer

Initial assessment information used as a reference point to measure future changes

Answer

Baseline data establishes the resident's initial status at admission and is used to track progress or decline over time.

Question 4

Under OBRA '87 regulations, nursing facilities must ensure each resident receives activities that are:

Accepted Answer

Consistent with the resident's interests, abilities, and goals

Answer

OBRA '87 mandates that activity programs be individualized to each resident's interests, current abilities, and personal goals.

Question 5

During an activity assessment interview, a resident becomes tearful when discussing her former role as a mother. The activity professional should:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the emotion, offer support, and continue at the resident's pace

Answer

Acknowledging emotions and proceeding at the resident's pace demonstrates empathy and ensures a thorough, person-centered assessment.

(NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Practice Test

(NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Practice Test

NCCAP Resident Assessment 3