PRACTICE QUESTIONS EXAM COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A
Which of the following helps to control community risk by evaluating current
incidents** - ANSWER: A. shared risk agreement Safety committee programs
Which department is responsible for oversight of resources activities - ANSWER:
Administration
What does a good cultural fit refers to - ANSWER: Values and beliefs of the facility
which of the following are hiring requirements of caregivers (NAC 449.196) ? -
ANSWER: ability to read and write English
OBRA is known as - ANSWER: Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 87. Also known
as the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act. This was enacted to protect the rights of
patients in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities,
and assisted living homes. (1987) it is a federal law that establishes regulations for
nursing facilities and nurse aide training facilities. The Intent of OBRA: is to improve
the quality of life for residents in nursing facilities.
Restrictions of Admission - ANSWER: A facility shall not admit or allow to remain in
the facility any person that is bedfast, requires restraint, requires confinement in
locked quarters, or require skill nursing or other medical
Two competent residents are involved in a sexual relationship. The families of both
residents are angry and demand that the administrator force the residents to ends
the relationship. What is the best course of action? - ANSWER: And:
Respect the residents' wishes and ensure their privacy
-refer the The situation to social services and adjust the service plan
-involved in woodsman in the situation
-Refer to the ethics committee for discussion
The document best used to set realistic expectations between the RCAL community
and the resident is the - ANSWER: Service plan agreement
One goal of assisted living is to help seniors remain as independent as possible by
providing - ANSWER: Daily structure and fixed schedules for meals and activities
When a resident is not competent to make a medical decision the court may appoint
a - ANSWER: Legal Guardian
,An example of insurance that is generally required by federal state law is - ANSWER:
Workers compensation. All business are required by Federal/State law to cover any
employees who may be injure while working on the job
In regard to managing a residents personal funds, the healthcare organization -
ANSWER: Should have a written authorization to manage the residents personal
funds
A RCAL community has yard service performed in May for $500. But does not pay
the vendor until June. The $500 expenses is an example of - ANSWER: Accrual-based
accounting
Which insurance policy protects against claims alleging that negligence or
inappropriate action resulted in bodily harm or property damage - ANSWER:
Property and Casualty Insurance
A resident has the right to participate in social, religious and community activities
provided these do not - ANSWER: Conflict with the orders of the physician
A resident with dementia at a healthcare organization likes to help fold clothes and
set tables, asking this resident to help - ANSWER: Is a way to engage the resident in
something enjoyable and enhances person centered care
The primary purpose of an initial care recipient assessment is to determine -
ANSWER: Overall Functional Status
The best way for the administrator to get feedback about dining services is -
ANSWER: Through the resident council
If contracted laundry services for the residents personal clothing are provided off site
- ANSWER: The use of commercial laundry equipment by the contractor is required
by the health department
Mary J suffers from dementia. No matter how many times the staff explains
something to her she doesn't seem able to accomplish the task. Which of the
following is the best solution - ANSWER: Task breakdown
The best way to manage urinary incontinence is - ANSWER: Regularly schedule
toileting
Criteria for move out from the RC/AL community should be disclosed at: - ANSWER:
Part of the move in
A major consideration in creating a comprehensive activities program is that the
activity director understands the - ANSWER: Nature and extent of care recipient's
disabilities
, For residents with dementia, optimal food consumption is best achieved by: -
ANSWER: Good screening, proper nutrition and hydration, and pleasant meal times
A prearranged contract with local agencies is part of an RCAL community's disasters
plan because this will ensure - ANSWER: That the community will have whatever is
needed to keep residents safe and relatively comfortable during and emergency
One of the fundamental elements of effective dementia care is: - ANSWER: Creating
a specialized, secure and quiet environment for patients with dementia
Information should be added to an individual service plan: - ANSWER: At a minimum
when the resident has a significant change of condition
A small fire has started in a resident bedroom. The life safety code (LSC) directs the
staff to first: - ANSWER: Remove the resident and any other persons from the room
In Life safety Code (LSC), fire extinguishers are listed by which of the following
classifications - ANSWER: A, B and C
An example of creating a dementia living environment that integrates residential
features with clinical and social aspects is: - ANSWER: Incorporating natural elements
such as animals and plants
An employee working overtime sees a supervisor and a coworker kissing in the
unoccupied room an hour after their shift has ended. The next day, the supervisor
tells the employee you do not need to mention what you saw yesterday. We are all
adults here, and what we do after hours is our own business. The employee feels
threatened. Is an example of sexual harassment?
No. because it did not happen to the witnessing employee
No. because the incident happened after the supervisor coworkers shift had ended
Yes. because it is morally reprehensible and ethically unacceptable
Yes. because the conduct only need to be offensive to the witnessing employee -
ANSWER: Yes, because it is morally reprehensible and ethically unacceptable
Two simple techniques for minimizing the spread of microorganisms along floors
when wet mopping are: - ANSWER: Utilizing a double bucket mopping technique and
frequent changing mop water
Whether or not the state sets a minimum number of staff or staffing hours,
communities should staff based on the - ANSWER: Resident care needs
The occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
a. Provides rights and protection for participants in group health plans - ANSWER:
Requires employers to maintain a log of certain injuries and illnesses
What are the top 4 additionally cited quality of care deficiencies in AL between 1996-
1997 - ANSWER: Providing poor care