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RCAL - NAB ADMINISTRATOR EXAM
(FEDERAL) QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS
If contracted laundry services are provided off site: Ans: The use of
commercial laundry services is required by the contractor based on
Department of Health.
For residents with dementia, optimal food choices are best achieved by:
Ans: Good screening, proper nutrition and hydration, and pleasant meal
times.
Information should be added to an ICP: Ans: At a minimum when the
resident has a significant change of condition.
A resident has the right to participate in social, religious, and community
activities provided these do not: Ans: Conflict with orders of the
physician
One of the fundamental element of demenia Care is: Ans: Creating a
specialized, secure, and quiet location for patients with dementia.
Mrs. J suffers from dementia. No matter how many times staff explain
something to her she doesn't seem to be able to accomplish the task.
Which of the following is the best solution? Ans: Task Breakdown
The best way for the administrator to get feedback regarding dining
services is through: Ans: Resident council
A major consideration in creating a comprehensive activities program is
that the activities director understands the Ans: Nature and extent of
care recipients' disabilities
Criteria for move out in an RC/AL community should be disclosed Ans:
As part of move-in
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The primary function of an initial care recipient assessment is to
determine Ans: Overall functional status
ECP Ans: exposure control plan
BBPs Ans: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
OPIMs Ans: any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood, vaginal
secretions, semen... EXCLUDES TEARS AND SWEAT
BBPs are: Ans: Infectious microorganisms present in blood that can
cause disease in humans. (HBV, HCV, HIV)
HBV Ans: hepatitis B virus
HCV Ans: hepatitis C virus
HIV Ans: human immunodeficiency virus
Exposure Control Plan (ECP) Ans: A written game plan this is designed
to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure.
Universal Precautions (UP) or Standard Precautions (SP) Ans: A set of
guidelines published by OSHA that require the employer and the
employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are infectious
for bloodborne pathogens.
work practice controls Ans: controls that reduce or eliminate the
likelihood of exposure to potentially infectious material by altering the
manner in which a task is performed
Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act Ans: identify and use effective
and safer medical devices, incorporate changes in annual update of
exposure control plan, solicit input from nonmanagerial employees who
are responsible for direct patient care, maintain a sharps injury log
Personal Protective Equipment Ans: Protective equipment that blocks
exposure to a pathogen or a hazardous material.
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Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Ans: An OSHA standard
intended to increase health care practitioners' awareness of risks, to
improve work practices and appropriate use of personal protective
equipment, and to reduce injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Labels
and contaminated equipment bags
post exposure evaluation Ans: a set of procedures required by OSHA as
a follow-up to exposure incidents. At no cost to the employee.
Safe work practices Ans: Includes the maintenance of Sanitation and
decontamination standards and the application of safety precautions in
the workplace environment
You've just taking on a new role at your organization that includes
occupational health and safety and the management of BBPs and OPIMs.
Your employer asks you when your organization's ECP should be updated.
Identify the most accurate response. Ans: At least every 12 months or
after a revision to positions descriptions involving BBPs.
HIV infected individuals may experience flu-like symptoms while some
remain asymptotic. Those who develop symptoms do so: Ans: 2 to 4
weeks after exposure
Identify the most appropriate location for disposal of contaminated
sharps: Ans: Only a hard cased repositories marked as a biohazard.
When cleaning up a work area you feel a sharp burning sensation in your
hand and find that you have been lacerated by a contaminated sharp.
What should you do? Ans: Wash the laceration with soap and water and
report the incident as an exposure immediately.
What is the incidence rate of HIV in the US? Ans: 50,000
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Ans: Provides communication to
workers regarding chemicals used in the office
Class A fire Ans: Common Combustibles such as paper, wood, furniture,
clothing - Water, Foam
RCAL - NAB ADMINISTRATOR EXAM
(FEDERAL) QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS
If contracted laundry services are provided off site: Ans: The use of
commercial laundry services is required by the contractor based on
Department of Health.
For residents with dementia, optimal food choices are best achieved by:
Ans: Good screening, proper nutrition and hydration, and pleasant meal
times.
Information should be added to an ICP: Ans: At a minimum when the
resident has a significant change of condition.
A resident has the right to participate in social, religious, and community
activities provided these do not: Ans: Conflict with orders of the
physician
One of the fundamental element of demenia Care is: Ans: Creating a
specialized, secure, and quiet location for patients with dementia.
Mrs. J suffers from dementia. No matter how many times staff explain
something to her she doesn't seem to be able to accomplish the task.
Which of the following is the best solution? Ans: Task Breakdown
The best way for the administrator to get feedback regarding dining
services is through: Ans: Resident council
A major consideration in creating a comprehensive activities program is
that the activities director understands the Ans: Nature and extent of
care recipients' disabilities
Criteria for move out in an RC/AL community should be disclosed Ans:
As part of move-in
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The primary function of an initial care recipient assessment is to
determine Ans: Overall functional status
ECP Ans: exposure control plan
BBPs Ans: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
OPIMs Ans: any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood, vaginal
secretions, semen... EXCLUDES TEARS AND SWEAT
BBPs are: Ans: Infectious microorganisms present in blood that can
cause disease in humans. (HBV, HCV, HIV)
HBV Ans: hepatitis B virus
HCV Ans: hepatitis C virus
HIV Ans: human immunodeficiency virus
Exposure Control Plan (ECP) Ans: A written game plan this is designed
to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure.
Universal Precautions (UP) or Standard Precautions (SP) Ans: A set of
guidelines published by OSHA that require the employer and the
employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are infectious
for bloodborne pathogens.
work practice controls Ans: controls that reduce or eliminate the
likelihood of exposure to potentially infectious material by altering the
manner in which a task is performed
Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act Ans: identify and use effective
and safer medical devices, incorporate changes in annual update of
exposure control plan, solicit input from nonmanagerial employees who
are responsible for direct patient care, maintain a sharps injury log
Personal Protective Equipment Ans: Protective equipment that blocks
exposure to a pathogen or a hazardous material.
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Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Ans: An OSHA standard
intended to increase health care practitioners' awareness of risks, to
improve work practices and appropriate use of personal protective
equipment, and to reduce injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Labels
and contaminated equipment bags
post exposure evaluation Ans: a set of procedures required by OSHA as
a follow-up to exposure incidents. At no cost to the employee.
Safe work practices Ans: Includes the maintenance of Sanitation and
decontamination standards and the application of safety precautions in
the workplace environment
You've just taking on a new role at your organization that includes
occupational health and safety and the management of BBPs and OPIMs.
Your employer asks you when your organization's ECP should be updated.
Identify the most accurate response. Ans: At least every 12 months or
after a revision to positions descriptions involving BBPs.
HIV infected individuals may experience flu-like symptoms while some
remain asymptotic. Those who develop symptoms do so: Ans: 2 to 4
weeks after exposure
Identify the most appropriate location for disposal of contaminated
sharps: Ans: Only a hard cased repositories marked as a biohazard.
When cleaning up a work area you feel a sharp burning sensation in your
hand and find that you have been lacerated by a contaminated sharp.
What should you do? Ans: Wash the laceration with soap and water and
report the incident as an exposure immediately.
What is the incidence rate of HIV in the US? Ans: 50,000
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Ans: Provides communication to
workers regarding chemicals used in the office
Class A fire Ans: Common Combustibles such as paper, wood, furniture,
clothing - Water, Foam
