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Assisted living residence - (ANSWERS)Facility licenced by the department of health & senior
servics to provide apartment style housing & congregate dining & to assure that assisted living
servicea are abailable when needed for 4 or more adult persons unrelated to the proprietor.
Apartments offer at a minimum, 1 unfurnished room, a private bathroom, a kitchenette & a
lockable door on the unit entrance.
Assisted living values - (ANSWERS)Promotes dignity, independence, privacy, choice,
individuality in a home like environment.
Bounded choice - (ANSWERS)Limits places on a resident's choice as a result of an assessment,
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:36-5.18, which indicates that such resident's choices or
preference place the resident or others at a risk of harm or lead to consequences which violate
the norms of the facility or program or the rights of others.
Customized Resident Medication Package - (ANSWERS)A unit-of-use package prepared by a
pharmacist for a specific resident comprising a series of containers and containing two or more
prescribed sold oral dosage forms, and so designed or labeled as to indicate the day and time,
or period of time, that the contents within each container are to be taken.
drug regimen review - (ANSWERS)Individual resident record review conducted by the
consultant or provider pharmacist including but not limited to laboratory tests, dietary
requirements, medication administration records, physicians APN's or PA orders and progress
notes in order to monitor for potentially significant adverse drug reactions, drug-to-drug and
drug-to-food interactions, allergies, contractions rationality of therapy, drug use evaluations &
lab test results.
Managed Risk - (ANSWERS)The process of balancing resident choice and independence with
the health and safety of the resident and other persons in the facility or program. If a resident's
preference or decision places the resident or others at risk and is likely to lead to adverse
consequences, such risks or consequences are discussed with the resident, and, if the
resident agrees, a resident representative, and a formal plan to avoid or reduce negative or
adverse outcomes is negotiated, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 8:36-5.18.
Managed Risk Agreement - (ANSWERS)A written formal plan developed in consideration of
shared responsibility, bounded choice and AL values, negotiated between the resident & the
facility to avoid or reduce risk he risk of adverse outcomes which may occur in an AL
environment.
activities of daily living (ADLs) - (ANSWERS)basic self-care tasks such as eating, bathing,
toileting, walking, and dressing, bed mobility & transferring.
aging in place - (ANSWERS)Individuals remain in their living environment despite their physical
and/or mental decline and growing needs for supportive services that may occur in the course
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of aging. For aging in place to occur services are added, increased or adjusted to compensate
for the individuals physical and/or mental decline.
assisted living - (ANSWERS)Supportive personal and health services available 24/7 to residents
who have w been assessed to need these services including persons who require nursing home
level of care. AL promotes self direction & participation in decisions that emphasize
independence, dignity, privacy, choice, and individuality in home like surroundings.
unit dose drug distribution system - (ANSWERS)a system for distributing medication in which
the medication is delivered in single unit packaging and:
Is individually wrapped & labeled with the generic or brand name & strength of the medication,
lot number or reference code, expiration date & manufacturer name & shall be ready for
administration to the resident.
Cautionary instructions will be on residents MAR & will allow provisions for noting additional
info (special times or routes of administration, storage conditions, etc)
Commercial repackages shall comply with 21 CFR 201.1 as amended and supplemented &
NJAC8:39
Unit of use - (ANSWERS)System of medications for resident that are delivered in either single
dose packs, bingo, or punch cards, blister or strip packs or other systems where each
medication is physically separate. Individually labels unit dose medications may be combined
in a "bingo or punch card" to create a unit of use drug distribution system.
labeled with the generic or brand name & strength of the medication, lot number or reference
code, expiration date & manufacturer name & shall be ready for administration to the resident.
Cautionary instructions will be on residents MAR & will allow provisions for noting additional
info (special times or routes of administration, storage conditions, etc)
September 2001 - (ANSWERS)Within 3 years the faculty has to have 10% Medicaid eligible and
20% LTC residents
AL required services - (ANSWERS)Staffing, environmental, nursing, dining, community life
How often are AL values required to be taught to staff? - (ANSWERS)Upon hire & annually
Dignity - (ANSWERS)the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect. The enhanced feeling of
self respect and self worth
Individuality - (ANSWERS)Relating to a single human being; the quality of being unique and
distinctive from others.
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Privacy - (ANSWERS)The maintenance of an individual's separateness, personal space,
solitude, or seclusion; secluded or removal from public view.
Choice - (ANSWERS)To select or pick out; the opportunity, right or power to choose.
Independence - (ANSWERS)the quality or state of being free of the control of others; the quality
of autonomy; not relying on others.
How long is Dementia training? - (ANSWERS)6 hours at hire & annually
What are the 6 key points to Dementia compliance? - (ANSWERS)1. Program policy's &
procedures
2. Required staffing postings daily
3. Assessment tools, specific to diagnosis of memory care issues
4. Staff training programs 6 hours at hire & annually
5. Services for residents
6. Elopement & Saftey protocols
What % of people live in nursing homes? - (ANSWERS)Less than 5%
What age does intelligence peak - (ANSWERS)65 & remains stable or continues to grow
gradually until the mid 90's
What are the theories of aging? - (ANSWERS)Autoimmunity Theory
Activity Theory
Continuity Theory
Human needs theory
Autoimmunity theory - (ANSWERS)The ability of immunologic system to produce antibodies
diminishes
Activity theory - (ANSWERS)Those who stay active & can substitute activities in their life
accordingly to changes in life circumstances will obtain optimal age
Continuity theory - (ANSWERS)Aging is dependent on a persons personality type, how they
adapt to stress & if they are able to remain socially stable over their lifespan. People become
more individual as they age. Therefore the persons lifestyle and personality will be reflected in
old age as it is in younger years
Human Needs Theory (Maslow) - (ANSWERS)hierarchy of five needs motivates human
behavior: physiological, safety and security, love and belonging, self esteem, and self
actualization. The old person should eventually become fully self actualized. Meaning fulfilled
in self creativity relationships with friends family & society.
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Aging - (ANSWERS)The decline in physiological capabilities of functions that occurs in an
organism with the passage of time that would eventually lead to death
Disease - (ANSWERS)A pathological or abnormal state found in any cell organ or organ system
in a unit of time or extending over many units of time. Resulting in a disturbance in function or
structure of any part, organ, or system of the body.
CVA - (ANSWERS)cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
Parkinson's disease - (ANSWERS)Progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement
pill, rolling, shuffling, mask like face
TIA - (ANSWERS)transient ischemic attack (mini stroke), recent episode of neurological
dysfunction, caused by loss of blood fell in the brain, spinal cord or retina without tissue. Death
can cause paralysis on one side of the body, difficulty with speech, difficulty, swallowing and
change and level of awareness
COPD - (ANSWERS)Chronic obstructive, pulmonary disease, shortness of breath, wheezing
high blood pressure - (ANSWERS)hypertension
orthostatic hypotension - (ANSWERS)Decrease in blood pressure related to positional or
postural changes from lying to sitting or standing positions
CHF - (ANSWERS)Congestive heart failure, shortness of breath, swelling of the legs and feet or
stomach cough
CAD - (ANSWERS)coronary artery disease angina pain
PVD - (ANSWERS)peripheral vascular disease cramping of lags during activity
Diabetes - (ANSWERS)Thirsty, sweating, lightheadedness, increased, urination, high blood
sugars
UTI - (ANSWERS)Urinary track infection burning altered mental status
What is the top mental health issue for elders? - (ANSWERS)Depression is anger, turned inward
Alzheimer's disease - (ANSWERS)Abnormal loss of brain cells accounts for 50 to 60% of
dementia and aged early onset as early as 40s and 50s progressive ends in death loss of
memory, mental functions, ability to do activities of daily living mood swings loss of recognition
of people, places, and things
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Assisted living residence - (ANSWERS)Facility licenced by the department of health & senior
servics to provide apartment style housing & congregate dining & to assure that assisted living
servicea are abailable when needed for 4 or more adult persons unrelated to the proprietor.
Apartments offer at a minimum, 1 unfurnished room, a private bathroom, a kitchenette & a
lockable door on the unit entrance.
Assisted living values - (ANSWERS)Promotes dignity, independence, privacy, choice,
individuality in a home like environment.
Bounded choice - (ANSWERS)Limits places on a resident's choice as a result of an assessment,
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:36-5.18, which indicates that such resident's choices or
preference place the resident or others at a risk of harm or lead to consequences which violate
the norms of the facility or program or the rights of others.
Customized Resident Medication Package - (ANSWERS)A unit-of-use package prepared by a
pharmacist for a specific resident comprising a series of containers and containing two or more
prescribed sold oral dosage forms, and so designed or labeled as to indicate the day and time,
or period of time, that the contents within each container are to be taken.
drug regimen review - (ANSWERS)Individual resident record review conducted by the
consultant or provider pharmacist including but not limited to laboratory tests, dietary
requirements, medication administration records, physicians APN's or PA orders and progress
notes in order to monitor for potentially significant adverse drug reactions, drug-to-drug and
drug-to-food interactions, allergies, contractions rationality of therapy, drug use evaluations &
lab test results.
Managed Risk - (ANSWERS)The process of balancing resident choice and independence with
the health and safety of the resident and other persons in the facility or program. If a resident's
preference or decision places the resident or others at risk and is likely to lead to adverse
consequences, such risks or consequences are discussed with the resident, and, if the
resident agrees, a resident representative, and a formal plan to avoid or reduce negative or
adverse outcomes is negotiated, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 8:36-5.18.
Managed Risk Agreement - (ANSWERS)A written formal plan developed in consideration of
shared responsibility, bounded choice and AL values, negotiated between the resident & the
facility to avoid or reduce risk he risk of adverse outcomes which may occur in an AL
environment.
activities of daily living (ADLs) - (ANSWERS)basic self-care tasks such as eating, bathing,
toileting, walking, and dressing, bed mobility & transferring.
aging in place - (ANSWERS)Individuals remain in their living environment despite their physical
and/or mental decline and growing needs for supportive services that may occur in the course
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of aging. For aging in place to occur services are added, increased or adjusted to compensate
for the individuals physical and/or mental decline.
assisted living - (ANSWERS)Supportive personal and health services available 24/7 to residents
who have w been assessed to need these services including persons who require nursing home
level of care. AL promotes self direction & participation in decisions that emphasize
independence, dignity, privacy, choice, and individuality in home like surroundings.
unit dose drug distribution system - (ANSWERS)a system for distributing medication in which
the medication is delivered in single unit packaging and:
Is individually wrapped & labeled with the generic or brand name & strength of the medication,
lot number or reference code, expiration date & manufacturer name & shall be ready for
administration to the resident.
Cautionary instructions will be on residents MAR & will allow provisions for noting additional
info (special times or routes of administration, storage conditions, etc)
Commercial repackages shall comply with 21 CFR 201.1 as amended and supplemented &
NJAC8:39
Unit of use - (ANSWERS)System of medications for resident that are delivered in either single
dose packs, bingo, or punch cards, blister or strip packs or other systems where each
medication is physically separate. Individually labels unit dose medications may be combined
in a "bingo or punch card" to create a unit of use drug distribution system.
labeled with the generic or brand name & strength of the medication, lot number or reference
code, expiration date & manufacturer name & shall be ready for administration to the resident.
Cautionary instructions will be on residents MAR & will allow provisions for noting additional
info (special times or routes of administration, storage conditions, etc)
September 2001 - (ANSWERS)Within 3 years the faculty has to have 10% Medicaid eligible and
20% LTC residents
AL required services - (ANSWERS)Staffing, environmental, nursing, dining, community life
How often are AL values required to be taught to staff? - (ANSWERS)Upon hire & annually
Dignity - (ANSWERS)the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect. The enhanced feeling of
self respect and self worth
Individuality - (ANSWERS)Relating to a single human being; the quality of being unique and
distinctive from others.
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Privacy - (ANSWERS)The maintenance of an individual's separateness, personal space,
solitude, or seclusion; secluded or removal from public view.
Choice - (ANSWERS)To select or pick out; the opportunity, right or power to choose.
Independence - (ANSWERS)the quality or state of being free of the control of others; the quality
of autonomy; not relying on others.
How long is Dementia training? - (ANSWERS)6 hours at hire & annually
What are the 6 key points to Dementia compliance? - (ANSWERS)1. Program policy's &
procedures
2. Required staffing postings daily
3. Assessment tools, specific to diagnosis of memory care issues
4. Staff training programs 6 hours at hire & annually
5. Services for residents
6. Elopement & Saftey protocols
What % of people live in nursing homes? - (ANSWERS)Less than 5%
What age does intelligence peak - (ANSWERS)65 & remains stable or continues to grow
gradually until the mid 90's
What are the theories of aging? - (ANSWERS)Autoimmunity Theory
Activity Theory
Continuity Theory
Human needs theory
Autoimmunity theory - (ANSWERS)The ability of immunologic system to produce antibodies
diminishes
Activity theory - (ANSWERS)Those who stay active & can substitute activities in their life
accordingly to changes in life circumstances will obtain optimal age
Continuity theory - (ANSWERS)Aging is dependent on a persons personality type, how they
adapt to stress & if they are able to remain socially stable over their lifespan. People become
more individual as they age. Therefore the persons lifestyle and personality will be reflected in
old age as it is in younger years
Human Needs Theory (Maslow) - (ANSWERS)hierarchy of five needs motivates human
behavior: physiological, safety and security, love and belonging, self esteem, and self
actualization. The old person should eventually become fully self actualized. Meaning fulfilled
in self creativity relationships with friends family & society.
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Aging - (ANSWERS)The decline in physiological capabilities of functions that occurs in an
organism with the passage of time that would eventually lead to death
Disease - (ANSWERS)A pathological or abnormal state found in any cell organ or organ system
in a unit of time or extending over many units of time. Resulting in a disturbance in function or
structure of any part, organ, or system of the body.
CVA - (ANSWERS)cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
Parkinson's disease - (ANSWERS)Progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement
pill, rolling, shuffling, mask like face
TIA - (ANSWERS)transient ischemic attack (mini stroke), recent episode of neurological
dysfunction, caused by loss of blood fell in the brain, spinal cord or retina without tissue. Death
can cause paralysis on one side of the body, difficulty with speech, difficulty, swallowing and
change and level of awareness
COPD - (ANSWERS)Chronic obstructive, pulmonary disease, shortness of breath, wheezing
high blood pressure - (ANSWERS)hypertension
orthostatic hypotension - (ANSWERS)Decrease in blood pressure related to positional or
postural changes from lying to sitting or standing positions
CHF - (ANSWERS)Congestive heart failure, shortness of breath, swelling of the legs and feet or
stomach cough
CAD - (ANSWERS)coronary artery disease angina pain
PVD - (ANSWERS)peripheral vascular disease cramping of lags during activity
Diabetes - (ANSWERS)Thirsty, sweating, lightheadedness, increased, urination, high blood
sugars
UTI - (ANSWERS)Urinary track infection burning altered mental status
What is the top mental health issue for elders? - (ANSWERS)Depression is anger, turned inward
Alzheimer's disease - (ANSWERS)Abnormal loss of brain cells accounts for 50 to 60% of
dementia and aged early onset as early as 40s and 50s progressive ends in death loss of
memory, mental functions, ability to do activities of daily living mood swings loss of recognition
of people, places, and things
