Maine PSS Certification Exam – Questions With
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Is a PSS part of the Clinical Team? No, they are part of the Administrative Team.
If a PSS is part of the Administrative The PSS report to and work under the Administrator
Team, who do they report to and work of their facility or agency.
under?
You are legally obligated to remain Scope of Training.
within your _____ __ ________.
Define "Scope of Training" The professional activities you are allowed to
perform as defined under the state PSS Curriculum.
What does it mean to stay within your Only to preform the skills and procedures which are
Scope of Training? in your job description and which you have been
taught.
Are you liable to litigation if you Yes. It is your responsibility to make sure that your
perform work which is outside of your work is within your Scope of Practice.
Scope of Practice?
Service Plan (Care Plan, Plan of Care) A written document evolving from a meeting of the
Consumer's Treatment Team and reviewed by State
Inspectors and Surveyors. They are the blueprint for
the services provided to the Consumer.
Define "Consumer" An individual receiving services.
, What are some other terms for Clients, Patients, and Residents. These terms are used
Consumer? interchangeably in different settings by health care
providers.
Explain examples of Activities of Daily Mobility, transfers in position among sitting, standing
Living (ADLs). and prone positions, dressing, eating, toileting,
bathing, and personal hygiene assistance.
Define "Activities of Daily Living Tasks routinely performed by an individual to
(ADLs)" maintain bodily functions.
Describe some of the different kinds
of health care organizations available
in Maine.
Define "Patient Centered Care" An individual's specific health needs and desired
health outcomes are the driving force behind all
health care decisions.
Describe the Department of Health
and Human Services (DHHS)
healthcare facilities' Inspection and
Complaint Process.
Define "Occupational Safety and With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970,
Health Administration (OSHA)" Congress created the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and
healthful working conditions for workers by setting
and enforcing standards and by providing training,
outreach, education and assistance.
Describe how healthcare is regulated
in Maine.
Define "Instrumental Activities of Daily Activities that allow an individual to live
Living (IADLs)" independently in a community.
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Terms in this set (69)
Is a PSS part of the Clinical Team? No, they are part of the Administrative Team.
If a PSS is part of the Administrative The PSS report to and work under the Administrator
Team, who do they report to and work of their facility or agency.
under?
You are legally obligated to remain Scope of Training.
within your _____ __ ________.
Define "Scope of Training" The professional activities you are allowed to
perform as defined under the state PSS Curriculum.
What does it mean to stay within your Only to preform the skills and procedures which are
Scope of Training? in your job description and which you have been
taught.
Are you liable to litigation if you Yes. It is your responsibility to make sure that your
perform work which is outside of your work is within your Scope of Practice.
Scope of Practice?
Service Plan (Care Plan, Plan of Care) A written document evolving from a meeting of the
Consumer's Treatment Team and reviewed by State
Inspectors and Surveyors. They are the blueprint for
the services provided to the Consumer.
Define "Consumer" An individual receiving services.
, What are some other terms for Clients, Patients, and Residents. These terms are used
Consumer? interchangeably in different settings by health care
providers.
Explain examples of Activities of Daily Mobility, transfers in position among sitting, standing
Living (ADLs). and prone positions, dressing, eating, toileting,
bathing, and personal hygiene assistance.
Define "Activities of Daily Living Tasks routinely performed by an individual to
(ADLs)" maintain bodily functions.
Describe some of the different kinds
of health care organizations available
in Maine.
Define "Patient Centered Care" An individual's specific health needs and desired
health outcomes are the driving force behind all
health care decisions.
Describe the Department of Health
and Human Services (DHHS)
healthcare facilities' Inspection and
Complaint Process.
Define "Occupational Safety and With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970,
Health Administration (OSHA)" Congress created the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and
healthful working conditions for workers by setting
and enforcing standards and by providing training,
outreach, education and assistance.
Describe how healthcare is regulated
in Maine.
Define "Instrumental Activities of Daily Activities that allow an individual to live
Living (IADLs)" independently in a community.
