L1MA Missouri Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions

L1MA Missouri Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Residential care facility I - Ans:-Provides shelter and board and may include storage and distribution of medications Residential care facility II - Ans:-Provides shelter and board, and includes storage and distribution of medications, supervision of diet, and assistance with personal care; may also include care during short- term illness and recuperation Community residential facility - Ans:-any premises where residential prevention, evaluation, care, treatment, or habilitation are provided Administration - Ans:-the act of actually giving a dose of internal (prescription) medication to a resident unless the resident is in self-control of the medication according to the facility's policy Resident - Ans:-This term usually refers to individuals receiving health care in a long-term care facility Client - Ans:-Someone who pays a professional for services; "client" is frequently used interchangeably with "resident" depending on the facility ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/13 Resident's rights - Ans:-to protect the rights of individuals in residential care facilities I and II, intermediate care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities approved by the Missouri Division of Aging Client's rights and privileges - Ans:-to protect the rights of individuals in facilities approved by the Missouri Department of Mental Health Politeness - Ans:-A social courtesy. Be gentle in manner and tone. Always address both employee and resident by title or name. Tactfulness - Ans:-Skillful thoughtfulness in handling a situation. Think carefully before you speak, so you do not offend others. Learn how to answer residents' questions to their satisfaction by referring to the proper person. Friendliness - Ans:-warmth and good will between people and includes courtesy, confidence, and hospitality. Patience - Ans:-The ability to accept the resident's behavior in a supporting manner and to give them the feeling that you are in sympathy with them and are interested in their welfare. Truthfulness - Ans:-An earnest and sincere manner. All residents need to trust the people who care for them, so that they can learn to rely on people ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/13 Poise - Ans:-To be composed in the face of difficult situations requires thoughtful control. Recognize that the resident's difficult behavior is part of their illness. Never touch a resident with rising emotional upset unless absolutely necessary. Confidence - Ans:-Your goal is to help residents regain self-confidence and faith in others. Help residents to look and feel better, live according to good health and behavior standards, and again feel successful in work and play projects in the treatment program. Receptiveness - Ans:-To listen to another person's interest politely, unselfishly, and tactfully is a compliment to that person; and, wisely used, it creates a pleasant bond between two people List 4 competencies of a level I Medication Aide - Ans:-Vital signs, oral medications, inhaled medications, oxygen administration "Think before you speak" is an example of which attitude? - Ans:-Tactfulness