PCHA Exam Study Guide: Medication and Care
Procedures|Verified|100% Correct
Communication Issues - ANSWER-Behavior expresses frustration or inability to communicate.
Learning Issues - ANSWER-Challenges in processing sensory information.
Interpersonal Accommodations - ANSWER-Adjustments made for sensory input and personal
space.
Quality Activities - ANSWER-Engaging tasks to prevent problematic behaviors.
Understanding Histories - ANSWER-Recognizing past experiences to inform care strategies.
Meaningful Activities - ANSWER-Activities that engage dementia patients to reduce behavioral
issues.
Natural Supports - ANSWER-Unpaid community assistance for daily needs.
Paid Support - ANSWER-Services funded through developmental programs.
Person-Centered Planning - ANSWER-Tailoring goals to individual needs and abilities.
Resident identification methods - ANSWER-Use date of birth, picture, or wrist band.
,Adverse reactions timeline - ANSWER-Possible anytime, not limited to first 6 days.
Medication expiration - ANSWER-Not valid; medications expire after the date.
Medication instructions - ANSWER-Some must be taken alone; read carefully.
HIPAA and medication records - ANSWER-Medication records are protected under HIPAA
regulations.
Medical evaluations frequency - ANSWER-Conducted yearly, not every two years.
Medication administration course - ANSWER-Encouraged but not mandatory for personal care
homes.
Crushing medications - ANSWER-Not all can be crushed; check instructions.
Resident interviews during inspections - ANSWER-Residents may be questioned about
medications and facility.
Cleaning supplies storage - ANSWER-Can be stored in kitchen, away from food.
Pre-admission screening - ANSWER-Conducted 30 days before admission to facility.
Initial assessment timeline - ANSWER-Must occur within 15 days of admission.
Assessment re-evaluation frequency - ANSWER-Every 90 days or with significant health
changes.
, Assessment tips - ANSWER-Be conversational, respect resident, minimize distractions.
Body language observation - ANSWER-Assess nervous ticks, hygiene, focus, and memory.
Mobility assessment - ANSWER-Determine physical ability to evacuate during emergencies.
Ambulatory definition - ANSWER-Ability to walk and move independently.
Physical assistance - ANSWER-Support needed for mobility devices and movement.
Oral assistance - ANSWER-Understanding and following evacuation instructions.
Ambulation Device - ANSWER-Equipment aiding movement for individuals.
Mobility Needs - ANSWER-Difficulty moving or understanding without assistance.
ADL - ANSWER-Activities of Daily Living, essential self-care tasks.
Instrumental ADL - ANSWER-Complex daily tasks like managing finances.
Pre-Admission Screen - ANSWER-Assessment before resident admission to a facility.
Sensory Needs - ANSWER-Requirements related to hearing and vision impairments.
Assistive Devices - ANSWER-Tools aiding individuals with disabilities in daily tasks.
Procedures|Verified|100% Correct
Communication Issues - ANSWER-Behavior expresses frustration or inability to communicate.
Learning Issues - ANSWER-Challenges in processing sensory information.
Interpersonal Accommodations - ANSWER-Adjustments made for sensory input and personal
space.
Quality Activities - ANSWER-Engaging tasks to prevent problematic behaviors.
Understanding Histories - ANSWER-Recognizing past experiences to inform care strategies.
Meaningful Activities - ANSWER-Activities that engage dementia patients to reduce behavioral
issues.
Natural Supports - ANSWER-Unpaid community assistance for daily needs.
Paid Support - ANSWER-Services funded through developmental programs.
Person-Centered Planning - ANSWER-Tailoring goals to individual needs and abilities.
Resident identification methods - ANSWER-Use date of birth, picture, or wrist band.
,Adverse reactions timeline - ANSWER-Possible anytime, not limited to first 6 days.
Medication expiration - ANSWER-Not valid; medications expire after the date.
Medication instructions - ANSWER-Some must be taken alone; read carefully.
HIPAA and medication records - ANSWER-Medication records are protected under HIPAA
regulations.
Medical evaluations frequency - ANSWER-Conducted yearly, not every two years.
Medication administration course - ANSWER-Encouraged but not mandatory for personal care
homes.
Crushing medications - ANSWER-Not all can be crushed; check instructions.
Resident interviews during inspections - ANSWER-Residents may be questioned about
medications and facility.
Cleaning supplies storage - ANSWER-Can be stored in kitchen, away from food.
Pre-admission screening - ANSWER-Conducted 30 days before admission to facility.
Initial assessment timeline - ANSWER-Must occur within 15 days of admission.
Assessment re-evaluation frequency - ANSWER-Every 90 days or with significant health
changes.
, Assessment tips - ANSWER-Be conversational, respect resident, minimize distractions.
Body language observation - ANSWER-Assess nervous ticks, hygiene, focus, and memory.
Mobility assessment - ANSWER-Determine physical ability to evacuate during emergencies.
Ambulatory definition - ANSWER-Ability to walk and move independently.
Physical assistance - ANSWER-Support needed for mobility devices and movement.
Oral assistance - ANSWER-Understanding and following evacuation instructions.
Ambulation Device - ANSWER-Equipment aiding movement for individuals.
Mobility Needs - ANSWER-Difficulty moving or understanding without assistance.
ADL - ANSWER-Activities of Daily Living, essential self-care tasks.
Instrumental ADL - ANSWER-Complex daily tasks like managing finances.
Pre-Admission Screen - ANSWER-Assessment before resident admission to a facility.
Sensory Needs - ANSWER-Requirements related to hearing and vision impairments.
Assistive Devices - ANSWER-Tools aiding individuals with disabilities in daily tasks.
