Which of the following is listed as a benefit of activities?

• A. Reduce cardiovascular and respiratory risks
• B. Maintain or improve ROM
• C. Promote confidence and independence
• D. Relieves skin breakdown

Answer: (C)

Engaging in activities primarily builds a resident’s sense of capability and self-reliance. When people participate, they practice skills, contribute to goals, and experience success, which boosts confidence and supports independence in daily tasks. This psychosocial benefit is often highlighted as a key outcome of activity programs because it helps residents feel valued, connected, and able to participate more fully in the community.

While staying active can contribute to physical health in other ways, such as maintaining mobility or cardiovascular fitness, the option about reducing cardiovascular and respiratory risks describes a broader medical outcome that isn’t the focus of this specific benefit. Similarly, maintaining or improving range of motion is a specific physical goal that may result from certain activities but isn’t the listed overarching benefit. Relieving skin breakdown is more about proper positioning, pressure care, and skin management than about the primary benefits of activities themselves.