O&A Exam 2

Question 1

Bowling and Yoga would fall under what category of activities?

Answer 1

Physical activities

Question 2

Dancing and birthday party would fall under which category of activities?

Answer 2

Social Activities

Question 3

Crafts and music would fall under which category of activities?

Answer 3

Creative Activities

Question 4

Crafts for profit or donations and bake sales would fall under which category of activities?

Answer 4

Productive Activities

Question 5

Trivia & book club would fall under which category of activities?

Answer 5

Educational Activities

Question 6

Gardening, movies, games, or reading would fall under which category of activities?

Answer 6

Leisure Activities

Question 7

Bible Study & Church, yoga, kneeling on carpets toward Mecca fall under which category of activities?

Answer 7

spiritual activities

Question 8

Potluck committees, fundraising committees, social justice groups fall under which category of activities?

Answer 8

democratic community activities

Question 9

a particular way of living : the way a person lives or a group of people live

Answer 9

lifestyle

Question 10

the scientific study of old age and of the process of becoming old

Answer 10

gerontology

Question 11

a subfield of gerontology that focuses on the social aspect of growing old. Professionals in this field strive to improve the interactions between older adults and the rest of the world, including family members, peers, and healthcare professionals.

Answer 11

social gerontology

Question 12

an applied science that refers to the body of knowledge applicable in the practice of clinical health care and population health

Answer 12

health science

Question 13

of or relating to old people, especially with regard to their health care.
an old person, especially one receiving special care

Answer 13

geriatric

Question 14

the state or fact of being impaired, especially in a specified faculty.

Answer 14

impairment

Question 15

severe and sudden in onset. This could describe anything from a broken bone to an asthma attack

Answer 15

acute illness

Question 16

a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, a high blood sugar level, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels — that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes

Answer 16

metabolic disease/syndrome

Question 17

A task or act that allows one to meet the demands of the environment and daily life

Answer 17

functional activities

Question 18

a long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured.

Answer 18

chronic disease/illness

Question 19

Who is approves the activity budget?

Answer 19

administration of facility

Question 20

Should you make someone participate in activities?

Answer 20

No, you should encourage, but never force

Question 21

Who manages the activity budget?

Answer 21

Activity director

Question 22

What are the main requirements of the activity director?

Answer 22

tabulate data collected
balance activities offered
balance the person and abilities with activities
staffing, volunteers, space, supplies, resources, budget
monitoring group sizes

Question 23

What are some different ways to collect data?

Answer 23

structured questionnaire, interest inventory

Question 24

Is MDS mandatory in Nursing Homes?

Answer 24

Yes; in order to be a certified nursing home, minimum data set must be collected on each resident.

Question 25

What are the steps to activity programming?

Answer 25

1: Assessment
2: Identify goals
3: Analyze activities
4: Select activities
5: Develop a plan
6: Implement the plan
7: Evaluate the outcome
8: Revise the plan
9: documentation

Question 26

What are key elements to consider when planning an activity?

Answer 26

Space
Time
Volunteers
Supplies
Safety