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RCAL NABS Exam Questions And Answers
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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
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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
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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
insufficient and unqualified untrained staff
Poor medication management
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RCAL NABS Exam Questions And Answers
(Guaranteed 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
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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
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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
insufficient and unqualified untrained staff
Poor medication management
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