CALA Study Guide
Aging in Place - correct answer-process which allows individuals to remain in their living
environment despite cognitive or physical decline occurred in aging
AL census must be Medicaid - correct answer-10%
AL census must be Long Term Care (LTC) - correct answer-20%. 3 years after opening
Assisted Living Principles - correct answer-Promotes maximum independence
Promotes dignity
Promotes self-direction & participation
Allows aging in place
AL Values - correct answer-DIPCI
Dignity
Individuality
Privacy
Choice
Indepence
Resident's Rights - correct answer-1. The right to receive personalized services and care in
accordance with
the resident's individualized general service and/or health service plan;
2. The right to receive a level of care and services that addresses the
resident's changing physical and psychosocial status;
3. The right to have his or her independence and individuality;
4. The right to be treated with respect, courtesy, consideration and dignity;
5. The right to make choices with respect to services and lifestyle;
6. The right to privacy;
7. The right to have or not to have families' and friends' participation in
resident service planning and implementation;
8. The right to receive pain management as needed, in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 8:43E-6;
9. The right to choose a physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician
assistant;
10. The right to appeal an involuntary discharge as specified at N.J.A.C.
, 8:36-5.14(b);
11. The right to receive written documentation that fee increases based on
a higher level of care are based on reassessment of the resident and in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:36-6.2;
12. The right to receive a written explanation of fee increases that are not
related to increased services, upon request by the resident;
13. The right to participate, to the fullest extent that the resident is able, in
planning his or her own medical treatment and care;
14. The right to refuse medication and treatment after the resident has
been informed, in language that the resident understands, of the possible
consequences of this decision;
15. The right to refuse to participate in experimental research, including
the investigations of new drugs and medical devices. The resident shall be
included in experimental research only when he or she gives informed, written
consent to such participation;
16. The right to be free from physical and mental
High Blood pressure - correct answer-Result of Hypertension
Cellular Theory - correct answer-Senescent changes are result of genetic program. leads to
diminished function and result in death of organ
Stress & Viral Theory - correct answer-Organs have fixed amount of energy available and
they wear out. Residual damage resulting from stress, body no longer is able to resist stress
& dies off
Activity Theory - correct answer-Stay active, body will last at optimal age
Human Needs Theory - correct answer-Hierarchy of physiologic needs, safety and security,
love and belonging, self-esteem, self-actualization. Meaning fulfilled in self-creativity
relationships w/ friends, family, and society
Skin Changes in aging - correct answer-Decrease in subcutaneous tissue
Loss of insulation
Increase chance of hypothermia
Genito-urinary Changes in aging - correct answer-Decrease bladder capacity
Frequent bathroom trips
Nocturia - peeing at night, increase in falls
Decrease fluid intake to compensate
Dehydration, infection (UTI)
Aging in Place - correct answer-process which allows individuals to remain in their living
environment despite cognitive or physical decline occurred in aging
AL census must be Medicaid - correct answer-10%
AL census must be Long Term Care (LTC) - correct answer-20%. 3 years after opening
Assisted Living Principles - correct answer-Promotes maximum independence
Promotes dignity
Promotes self-direction & participation
Allows aging in place
AL Values - correct answer-DIPCI
Dignity
Individuality
Privacy
Choice
Indepence
Resident's Rights - correct answer-1. The right to receive personalized services and care in
accordance with
the resident's individualized general service and/or health service plan;
2. The right to receive a level of care and services that addresses the
resident's changing physical and psychosocial status;
3. The right to have his or her independence and individuality;
4. The right to be treated with respect, courtesy, consideration and dignity;
5. The right to make choices with respect to services and lifestyle;
6. The right to privacy;
7. The right to have or not to have families' and friends' participation in
resident service planning and implementation;
8. The right to receive pain management as needed, in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 8:43E-6;
9. The right to choose a physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician
assistant;
10. The right to appeal an involuntary discharge as specified at N.J.A.C.
, 8:36-5.14(b);
11. The right to receive written documentation that fee increases based on
a higher level of care are based on reassessment of the resident and in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:36-6.2;
12. The right to receive a written explanation of fee increases that are not
related to increased services, upon request by the resident;
13. The right to participate, to the fullest extent that the resident is able, in
planning his or her own medical treatment and care;
14. The right to refuse medication and treatment after the resident has
been informed, in language that the resident understands, of the possible
consequences of this decision;
15. The right to refuse to participate in experimental research, including
the investigations of new drugs and medical devices. The resident shall be
included in experimental research only when he or she gives informed, written
consent to such participation;
16. The right to be free from physical and mental
High Blood pressure - correct answer-Result of Hypertension
Cellular Theory - correct answer-Senescent changes are result of genetic program. leads to
diminished function and result in death of organ
Stress & Viral Theory - correct answer-Organs have fixed amount of energy available and
they wear out. Residual damage resulting from stress, body no longer is able to resist stress
& dies off
Activity Theory - correct answer-Stay active, body will last at optimal age
Human Needs Theory - correct answer-Hierarchy of physiologic needs, safety and security,
love and belonging, self-esteem, self-actualization. Meaning fulfilled in self-creativity
relationships w/ friends, family, and society
Skin Changes in aging - correct answer-Decrease in subcutaneous tissue
Loss of insulation
Increase chance of hypothermia
Genito-urinary Changes in aging - correct answer-Decrease bladder capacity
Frequent bathroom trips
Nocturia - peeing at night, increase in falls
Decrease fluid intake to compensate
Dehydration, infection (UTI)
