Answers 2025/2026
Psychological aging: - ANSWERSslowed memory retrieval, difficulty with change, depression
Physiological aging: - ANSWERSloss in visual acuity, skin loses elasticity, decline in sense of taste,
depressed immune system
The ultimate goal of CMS in nursing home use of restraints is: - ANSWERSa restraint free facility
What an incontinent resident is admitted, what is the nursing home initially required to do: -
ANSWERScomplete and assessment to determine if the resident is appropriate for a
incontinence training program
Disorder likely to go unnoticed: - ANSWERSvery light strokes
What is a facility's primary duty in terms of a resident with hearing and vision problems? -
ANSWERSEnsure that residents receive proper treatment and assistive devices
What procedures have been found to be more effective for residents with depression? -
ANSWERScounseling, activities, and medications
Symptoms of depression: - ANSWERSsleep disturbance, social isolation, impaired verbal
communication
What treatment procedures for dementia have been proven effective: - ANSWERSremotivation,
reality orientation, validation therapy
, The primary duty of the social worker is to: - ANSWERSmaintain a file of all community
resources
Setting up a wanderer program: - ANSWERSdetermine at or before admission if the resident
tends to wander.
advantage of PEG tube over the nasogastric tube: - ANSWERSpeg tubes are better tolerated
A level 2 pre-admission screening: - ANSWERShas a MI or MR diagnoses
When must a resident assessment be done in Medicaid residents? - ANSWERSBy the 14th day
after admission, quarterly, annually and upon Sig Changes
What must be done with MDS forms when completed? - ANSWERSBoth Medicaid and Medicare
forms must be sent to the state Medicaid agency, and the completed MDS is kept in the
resident's clinical chart for 15 months.
What is the maximum number of days after admission for completing a resident's care plan? -
ANSWERS21
Responsible for noting whether or not social support, physical care, and the environment are all
focused on meeting a resident's needs: - ANSWERSSocial Worker
Which two classes of food are most likely to cause allergic reactions in residents? -
ANSWERSdairy products and seafood
What 3 things should be included in weekly report from dietary manager: - ANSWERSnumber
and type of meals served, total raw food cost, raw food cost per resident day