RCAL - NAB Administrator Exam (Federal) Questions And Answers

RCAL - NAB Administrator Exam (Federal) Questions And Answers If contracted laundry services are provided off site: - ANS The use of commercial laundry services is required by the contractor based on the 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 elements of dementia 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 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. 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 Class B Fire - ANS Burnable fuels such as gasoline, oil, or alcohol - Inert Gas, CO2 Class C Fire - ANS Electrical fires such as computers and electronics - Inert Gas, CO2 - Turn off electricity first Class D Fire - ANS Flammable metals