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A resident who enter the facility without an indwelling catheter...
......ANSWER.....is not catheterized unless the resident's clinical
condition demonstrates that catheterization was necessary
A resident who enters the facility with an indwelling catheter or
subsequently receives one is assessed for the removal of the
catheter... ......ANSWER.....as soon as possible unless the resident's
clinical condition demonstrates the catheterization is necessary
For a resident with fecal incontinence, based on the resident's
comprehensive assessment, the facility must ensure that...
......ANSWER.....a resident who is incontinent of bowel receives
appropriate treatment and services to restore as much normal
bowel function as possible
When is prompted-voiding used? ......ANSWER.....When
dependent or more cognitively impaired residents need assistance
with toileting
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A resident is given the appropriate treatment and services to
maintain or improve their ability to carry out activities of daily
living, which include: ......ANSWER.....hygiene, mobility,
elimination, dining, speech, language, gesture, and behavior
What must a facility ensure about a resident's pain management?
......ANSWER.....That it is provided to residents who require such
services consistent with professional standards of practice and that
the resident's goals and preferences are outlined in the
comprehensive person-centered care plan
Why is it important to follow a systematic approach regarding
resident pain management? ......ANSWER.....to ensure the right
medication and dosage is selected based on the resident's
condition
Physician's must make __________ contact with the resident and at
the ___________ __________. ......ANSWER.....face-to face, same
location
Physician's must meet with resident every _______ days for the first
_______ days of admission, and once every _____ days thereafter.
......ANSWER.....30, 90, 60
Guidelines for determining if a resident is appropriate for
medication self-administration: ......ANSWER.....The medication is
appropriate and safe for self-administration.
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The resident's physical capacity to swallow without difficulty and
to open medication bottles.
The resident's cognitive status, including their ability to correctly
name their medications and know what conditions they are for.
The resident's capability to follow directions and tell time to know
when medications need to be taken.
The resident's comprehension of instructions for the medications
they are taking, including the dose, timing, and signs of side effects
and when to report to facility staff.
The resident's ability to understand what refusal of medication.
The resident's ability to ensure that medication is stored safely and
securely.
Medication error means... ......ANSWER.....the observed or
identified preparation or administration of medications or
biologicals.
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Medication errors go against... ......ANSWER.....the prescriber's
orders, manufacturer's specifications, accepted professional
standers and principles
What does a significant medication error means?
......ANSWER.....AN error which causes the resident's discomfort or
jeopardizes their safety and health
What does the pharmacy do? ......ANSWER.....Collaborates with
facility and Medical Director on aspects of pharmaceutical services
The drug regimen of each resident must be...
......ANSWER.....reviewed at least once a month by a pharmacist
Pharmacist must report any irregularities to... ......ANSWER.....the
attending physician, Medical Director, and Director of Nursing
Guidelines for Controlled Medications: ......ANSWER.....Records of
receipt of all controlled medications
Records of personnel access, usage, and disposition of all
controlled medications, including destruction, wastage, return, or
disposal