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Nursing homes are licensed by________. - ANSWERSThe state
Professionals who study aging and are normally not physicians are called_______. -
ANSWERSGerontologists
Physicians who specialize in treating older adults are______. - ANSWERSGeriatricians
A physician specializing in the treatment of the lungs is known as a __________. -
ANSWERSPulmonologist
Knowing the OSHA standards applicable to a facility is the responsibility of the
________. - ANSWERSEmployer (administrator)
OSHA inspections examine the records of illnesses and injuries related to the _______.
- ANSWERSEmployees
Accidents and illnesses requiring first aid and not resulting in work less _______
entered on the log that OSHA is to monitor. - ANSWERSDo not have to be
HIPAA is a Federal Act that mandates - ANSWERSEach resident has the right to
privacy, security, and confidentiality of their records
Which of the following is most likely used to determine the possible negative
implications of a Resident swallowing some of the paint used in an activities project? -
ANSWERSSDS binder
In healthcare, STAT means - ANSWERSimmediately
URI is the medical abbreviation for..... - ANSWERSUpper respiratory infection
A for-profit company's Balance Sheet is a financial statement that summarizes what? -
ANSWERSAssets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity at a point in time
The best way to reduce maintenance on equipment is to: - ANSWERSHave a
preventive maintenance program in place
Paid Feeding Assistants are allowed to serve as dining assistants during mealtime as
long as they meet certain requirements. They can only assist residents who have no
difficulty____________. - ANSWERSswallowing
, Which of the following is not considered a Liquid asset? - ANSWERSInventory
The ombudsman cannot: - ANSWERSIssue citations against a facility
Fires that involve energized electrical equipment are classified as - ANSWERSClass C
fires
Incontinence means: - ANSWERSInvoluntary passaged of urine and/or feces
Who determines if it is unsafe for a Resident to self-administer medications? -
ANSWERSInterdisciplinary Team
The Age Discrimination Act passed in 1987 protects employees _______ and older. -
ANSWERS40
A nursing facility that practices "universal precautions" with Residents who have
infectious diseases, from an infection control standpoint, would be: - ANSWERSFully
prepared to accept AIDS residents
If a resident refuses prescribed treatment, the nursing facility should:
1. Deny other services, to bring about compliance
2. Follow the prescribed treatment because of the resident's weakness and risk.
3. Discharge the resident from refusing treatment
4. Clarify to the resident the consequences of the refusal - ANSWERSClarify to the
resident the consequences of the refusal
The financial success or failure of a nursing facility is usually measured by its: -
ANSWERSReturn on Equity
The Mission of the Organization is developed and adopted by which of the following: -
ANSWERSGoverning Body
The practice of giving verbal warnings followed by written warnings is known as -
ANSWERSProgressive discipline
In the case of a resident legally adjudicated, the individual's rights will be protected by
the: - ANSWERSPerson appointed by the court
The Civil Rights Act prohibited employers from discriminating on the basis of
1. Race
2. Color
3. Sex
4. All - ANSWERSAll
According to CMS, a facility must be capable of providing a comfortable indoor
temperature within the range of _________. - ANSWERS71-81 Farenheit