NCCAP Activities Director Practice Test

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• In the communication process, which element refers to the channel or method used to convey the message?
• Which term defines the organization's reason for existence and the services it offers to clients?
• Which organizational chart defines the company structure where reporting relationships are arranged in a grid or matrix?
• Which term describes an activity program tailored to meet the needs of a special group, such as sensory-based programming?
• Which term describes the process of modifying an activity to fit the participant's needs?
• Which term means one who freely makes him/herself available to assist in programming or 1-1 support to residents/clients?
• CAT's stand for?
• What term describes the process and behavior in human interactions involving power and authority?
• Which psychologist developed a theory that includes eight stages of life and suggests personality is molded by responses to experiences in those stages?
• Which concept refers to the attitudes, customs and expectations guiding how individuals interact within an organization, often shared by the majority?
• In Kübler-Ross's framework, which stage is the final stage of grief?
• Being treated and cared for with respect to the person’s individual needs and interests describes which principle?
• Which term refers to activities intended to develop team atmosphere and relationships among employees?
• What term describes a person who is able to influence others to act?
• Which term is a credential indicating specific training in a career specialty?
• Which term denotes the ability to solve new problems and engage in reasoning and problem solving, distinct from accumulated knowledge?
• Which term means to object, complain or disagree with something?
• Which term is described as the day-to-day implementation of departmental goals and policies?
• Which term describes staff actions to assist the resident in achieving defined goals, and should be individualized, realistic and specific?
• Which term is the basis for grouping of positions into departments and departments into the organization?
• The Federal form Resident Assessment Instrument is made up of two parts. What are they?
• Which term applies to an occupation requiring specialized knowledge and credentials?
• Which philosophy emphasizes that quality is an interdisciplinary process that continuously focuses on improving operations?
• What is the process of collecting physical, cognitive, and psycho-social information about the elder to develop an individualized plan of care?
• Which term describes actions and behaviors that reflect power dynamics in an organization?
• Which concept describes the ability or tendency to function independently?
• Which term describes the practice of pursuing political or other goals through vigorous action, often including protests and demonstrations?
• Which organizational chart shows authority flowing from the top down with clear lines of responsibility?
• Which term describes a record used to communicate progress toward a defined goal?
• Which term refers to an individual with specialized skills and abilities working in his or her area of experience?
• Which term describes a process of evaluating a service to ensure goals are being met?
• CAAs identify residents who require further assessment based on data from which assessment?
• Which term refers to written statements and guides for the department?
• Which concept describes a duty that is assigned to an individual or a duty one accepts?
• Which term best describes activities that maintain residents' day-to-day skills such as discussion groups, games, and life skill programs?
• Which term refers to the shared assumptions and norms that guide behavior across most members of an organization?
• Which model includes six aspects: physical, intellectual, social, emotional, vocational and spiritual?
• Which term denotes a clear and distinct line of authority among the positions in an organization?
• Which term refers to the formal process of reviewing and evaluating an employee's work performance?
• Which concept in bioethics is represented by Beneficence vs. Maleficence?
• The greatest number of years a person can live is called what?
• Which term is used for employees who are paid on an hourly basis and may receive overtime?
• When the team gets together to discuss the written care plan, families and residents are sometimes invited. Conducted upon admission and every 90 days.
• Which term describes formal training provided to staff to strengthen skills, improve areas of concern or introduce new technique?
• In planning, which term describes broader, less exact targets, while the other term describes more exact and quantitative targets?
• To change the activity or approach to allow greater success and independence, there is material adaptation (changing materials), procedural adaptation (changing the rules) or assembly line adaptation. This is called what?
• Which term best fits the description 'the power to make decisions' as it is typically vested in roles?
• Which term is used for guidelines for practice?
• Which term refers to the power and right to make decisions?
• Which concept focuses on the individual's right to make personal health decisions?
• Which staff are paid an hourly wage and can be paid overtime?
• Which term refers to a detailed description of responsibilities related to a specific position?
• Which term describes the leadership quality that enables guiding the team toward goals?
• Which term describes calendars, clocks, signs, and lists to help people with Alzheimer's remember who and where they are?
• Which term refers to the professional team of staff who work together to address resident needs, including nurse, activities, social worker, therapy, dietary, and others?
• Which term refers to items that go beyond operational expenses and are used over a period of time?
• Which model focuses on restoring each patient's function level and is based on ADL assessments of the individual's capability to perform?
• Which subfield of aging studies focuses on social rather than physical aspects of aging?
• If an employee is answerable for the outcomes of their assigned tasks and is held to account by supervisors, this reflects which concept?
• Which term refers to specific aspects about the elder that must be considered in developing the care plan to avoid harm, including diet restrictions and cognitive/physical deficits?
• Self-care activities such as eating, dressing, bathing, and using a toilet are collectively known as what?
• Which term means to act, speak, or write in support of an issue?
• Which term defines why the organization exists and the services provided?
• Minimum Data Set is a federal assessment form used in nursing homes. Activities does section F. Which section of the MDS contains Activities?
• Tasks such as shopping, cooking, and cleaning the home are referred to as which type of activities?
• Which term describes two or more people working together to achieve a common goal?
• What concept describes how jobs are grouped into departments to form the organizational structure?
• What model is characterized by continuous care over longer time?
• Which concept states diseases have physical causes that can be diagnosed, treated, and, in most cases, cured?
• What term describes a duty that is assigned to an individual or a duty one accepts?
• Which term describes how the program is organized, focusing on the needs, interests, abilities and desires of the population?
• Which term is defined as the ability to make decisions?
• According to Maslow's hierarchy, which need is the highest or ultimate need?
• Exempt employees are exempt from which requirement?
• Which approach to aging focuses on quality of life and symptom management for chronic illness?
• Which term describes systematic plans of actions that coordinate with policies and identify the who, what, when, and where of how policies should be implemented?
• A process where managers instruct, guide, and oversee performance to achieve predetermined goals is known as?
• Which term refers to the model that restores function through ADL-based assessment and focused rehabilitation?
• A written document which defines problems/needs and defines resident goals and staff interventions.
• Which term describes a disagreement that arises when values, needs, or goals clash?
• Which term describes activities that provide comfort and support, such as sensory programs and 1-on-1 visits?
• Which term defines the planned view of what the organization aspires to become in the future?
• Which term means a rule or directive established by an authority for care facilities?
• Which federal agency oversees skilled nursing facilities?
• Which term describes having an alternate plan when things do not go as planned?
• Which term best describes the degree of adherence to standards of good practice and how closely the outcome of a service meets the established standard?
• Which term refers to the formal meeting between candidate and employer to assess whether the candidate has the needed qualities and skills for the position?
• Which term describes activities that enable independent living, such as meal planning and finances management?
• The elder's right to choose activities, schedules and health care consistent with their interests is called what?
• Who developed the concept of locus of control?
• Which term describes the practice of pursuing political or other goals through vigorous action, including protests and demonstrations?
• Which term is a statement of beliefs and values which direct the service?
• Which practice focuses on continuously evaluating and improving rather than reaching a plateau of quality or acceptance?
• Which concept emphasizes personal leadership style and communication patterns within an organization?
• Which psychologist proposed the hierarchy of needs, with self-actualization as the top level?
• Which approach, founded by Naomi Feil, centers on accepting the resident and joining their world?
• Which term describes staff who are paid a predetermined salary and are not based on hours worked?
• Which ongoing transformation within long term care communities is based on person-directed values and aims to restore control to the elder; models include the Eden Alternative and the Greenhouse Model?
• Which statement describes the two broad categories used to categorize aging theories?
• Which concept describes the extent to which individuals believe they can influence events that affect them?
• In bioethics, which principle is the obligation to act for the benefit of others?
• Within the initial assessment, the listing of resident interests is often represented by a checklist of interests. What term describes this listing?
• Which term defines the process to judge if the program meets the needs of the population?
• Which term describes the program concept that includes resident Council and leadership opportunities?
• What term refers to the overall quality of life, including attitudes and values that affect happiness and satisfaction?
• Which term covers practical skills and qualities enabling an individual to guide/influence the team or department?
• What type of care is provided to those suffering from chronic and serious illness, with no fixed time frame?
• What term describes a nonprofit organization that works to improve image and conditions in occupations?
• Which term defines the basic self-care tasks a person must perform daily?
• Which term denotes the formal and informal expectations used to judge performance against predefined criteria?
• Which term refers to the formal framework showing lines of communication and reporting relationships, often displayed as a diagram?
• MDS stands for?
• The five parts of the communication process include sender, receiver, the message, the medium, and what else?
• To be responsible for something and to have to answer to an authority describes which concept?
• Care that is based on individualized assessments and interdisciplinary input aims to provide which type of care?
• Which term means to recognize volunteers for their time dedicated to the facility?
• Which term is a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority, with state and federal examples?
• Which term means the methodology that the state/federal surveyors practice when inspecting care facilities?
• Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay if they exceed their assigned hours. Which term describes these employees?
• Which term describes the knowledge and verbal abilities that tend to improve with age?
• Which term refers to a group of people who work together in a motivated fashion?
• What term refers to the underlying message of what is being said?
• Which term describes activities that exercise day-to-day skills, including discussion groups, games, life skill programs, and physical activities?
• Which field concentrates on the social dimensions of aging rather than biological aspects?
• Which term describes activities that provide comfort and support, including sensory programs, spiritual programs, and one-on-one visits?
• Which term describes methods to seek out volunteers, including general recruitment and targeted recruitment?
• RAI stands for what?
• What term describes using sensory cues to stimulate the senses and elicit an emotional response?
• In LTC, this is something the state surveyors find during a survey that means the facility has not met the state or federal standards of care?
• Which therapy focuses on accepting the resident where they are and joining their world?
• The formal process of reviewing and evaluating the employee's work performance is called what?
• What term describes the qualities or traits that mark a person working in a particular profession?
• CAA's stand for?
• Which concept focuses on the individual aspects of the organization such as leadership, organizational structure and communication?
• Which therapy uses a five-step group process designed for individuals in a depressed state or in early stages of dementia, utilizing real objects and stimulating senses to motivate life?
• Which term describes an activity that refreshes the body or mind and is structured and organized?
• Which document outlines the duties and responsibilities of a specific position?
• Which term describes adapting the environment to the needs of participants, enabling them to feel comfortable and safe within the environment?
• The ability to perform basic tasks needed to get through the day is called what?
• Which term best captures the idea of the specific standards or definitions used when performing a QA evaluation?
• How many stages are there in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory?
• What term describes a document a care facility prepares outlining corrective actions for a deficiency issued by oversight authorities?
• What is the visual picture of an organization that identifies lines of communication and authority?
• Which term consists of specific budgets defined to allow each area of the operation to run effectively and defines the day-to-day operation of the service?
• Which theorist is associated with eight stages of life that shape personality?
• What describes informal standards defining appropriate age and behavior for certain life events?
• Which term refers to the initial action or interview to review basic qualifications and abilities of a candidate?
• Which term refers to step-by-step directions used to coordinate with procedures or protocols?
• Which term describes one's accumulated knowledge and verbal skills that tend to increase with age?
• Care Plan Meetings: who is sometimes invited?
• Which term denotes the capacity to learn new ways of solving problems, including reasoning and problem-solving skills?
• Which term describes the activity conducted between two people—the resident and the activity leader or volunteer?
• Which model of care encourages the elder to make decisions about services and care, and requires staff to honor the elder's wishes?
• Which concept denotes the actual competence and performance of an older adult, independent of their chronological age?
• What is the term for something you hold in high regard or an enduring belief?
• What term describes the act of seeking out and inviting potential staff to work in the community?
• Which term describes the act of collecting data to determine whether standards have been met in a QA study?
• Which term describes levels of care starting with care at home and including community and institutional facilities, forming a continuum of care?
• Which term refers to a written plan established to address areas of concern or substandard practice identified in an evaluative study or audit?
• Which term describes a note written on a quarterly basis to review progress toward a defined goal?
• What term describes permanent age categories in society that people pass through during the course of life?
• Which term describes the day-to-day operation of the service, defined by budgets for each area?
• Who proposed the five stages of grief, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance?
• Which term defines the future state of the organization?
• Which term involves thoughtfully assigning responsibilities and giving authority to complete the task?
• What concept describes the idea that patterns of inequality in wealth, status, and opportunities accumulate over the life span?
• The concept of how life events unfold across the lifespan and how society views individual life choices is called what?
• Which term describes an order written by the physician that outlines the parameters of care and may include activity participation?
• What term means being held responsible for the outcome of the duty assigned?
• Which term refers to collecting data related to characteristics or expectations to determine if the standard was met in a QA study?
• Which term describes the process of continuous evaluation and improvement rather than plateauing?
• Which term refers to a nonprofit organization that works to improve the image, working conditions, and skill levels of people in particular occupations?
• What term describes the consequences of being born in a given year and growing up during its unique pressures and opportunities?
• Which term refers to the expectations established by regulatory agencies, facility policy, professional organizations, certifying bodies, and personal experience?
• Taking into account an elder's needs to maintain independent functioning, with caregivers adapting to the elder rather than forcing adaptation describes which concept?
• Which term is used for guiding statements that tell staff how to act and operate within the organization?
• Which term describes the action of working together to create something new?
• Coaching is a form of employee training and development used when there is a need to change the work situation or improve performance. What term is used to describe this practice?
• Which term refers to publication to help nursing facilities follow the law and aid surveyors to enforce the law?
• Which chart or diagram shows how people report within an organization and emphasizes lines of authority?
• Which term refers to the act of giving others the authority to act on behalf of the organization?
• Which term describes the specific standards or definitions of what is to be found when conducting an evaluation or QA?
• Which term describes the formal recognition given to volunteers for their time and service?
• QAPI stands for which term?
• Which term best fits the act of determining whether a service area complies with predefined requirements?
• Which stage of candidate assessment is typically the formal meeting to determine if the candidate possesses required skills and qualities?
• Which document defines the organization's future and plan to move forward?
• A group of people who work together in a motivated fashion is called what?
• Permanent age categories in a society through which people pass during a lifetime are called?
• What is the ongoing, systematic process of managing human resources and ensuring staffing needs are met?
• Which term describes the act of appraising something for its completeness or meeting expectations?
• Care Area Triggers (CATs) are used to identify residents who have or are at risk for developing what?
• Which program is defined as being focused on the needs and wants of the resident population?
• Which term describes specialized activity program examples such as sensory-based programming, late afternoon relaxation groups and the 1-1 visit program?
• What term describes being assigned a duty to complete?
• Which term is awarded to indicate completion of specific training in a career specialty and is recognized in regulations?
• Which term describes someone in charge of the department or business?
• Which term refers to proper, acceptable and specific guidelines to complete certain tasks?
• Which term describes statements that guide a department, where goals tend to be less exact and objectives more exact and quantitative?
• The desire to do things is defined as which concept?
• Which term describes the set of defined criteria or expectations used during evaluation or QA?
• Which term refers to an overall state of well-being or total health?
• Which term denotes a formal review of an area of service, most commonly used with Chart Audit to thoroughly review the medical record for completeness and content?
• In the Kübler-Ross model, which stage follows denial?
• Which term refers to actions taken to support an issue through public statements or actions?
• Which term means two or more people with a shared purpose?
• What term refers to the force within the body that gives life energy and power?
• Exempt employees are exempt from overtime requirements and are often considered 'white collar' professionals. Which term describes these employees?
• Which term describes the culturally preferred timing of life events such as marriage and retirement?
• Which staff type is paid a predetermined salary not based on hours worked?
• Which term refers to changing materials or rules to increase success and independence?
• Which term refers to guidelines for practice in care services?
• What is the term for a belief statement that guides the department and defines the values and attitudes of the service?
• Which phrase correctly represents the components of SMART goals as defined?
• What is the moral standard of conduct and behavior?
• Which process involves filling vacancies by attracting and engaging potential candidates?
• Which term best describes the degree to which outcomes align with established standards, reflecting overall quality of service?
• Which term describes the emphasis on what a person can actually do rather than their chronological age?
• Which term describes the structured process of forecasting and planning for future staffing requirements?
• Which model identifies six domains of well-being including physical, intellectual, social, emotional, vocational, and spiritual?
• Which term describes an activity conducted between two people—the activity leader or volunteer and the resident?
• Which term is a plan that projects how the business will allocate and spend money over a period of time to maintain its operation?
• Which term means Independent use of free time?
• QAPI stands for which term?
• Which term is a broad written statement defining a course of action and stating what should be done?
• Which term describes activities that give residents control and decision-making ability, such as Resident Council and leadership opportunities?
• Which term means two or more people with a shared purpose and includes characteristics of group process?
• What term describes the process of breaking down and examining an activity to identify characteristics that contribute to program objectives?
• Which term describes staff who are 'on call' and work as needed?
• Which concept emphasizes adapting care to meet the elder's needs rather than forcing adaptation?
• Which term means making a decision or drawing a conclusion from data collected?
• Which term describes a formal written plan to address gaps identified in an evaluation or audit?
• Which term describes formal training provided to staff to strengthen skills?
• What term describes the process of introducing a new employee to facility practices, their job description, and day-to-day responsibilities?
• Which term is described as a plan that projects how the business will allocate and spend money over a period of time?
• Which five-step group activity approach uses real objects and sensory stimulation to rekindle motivation in individuals with dementia?