Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? - ANSWER 65 to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? - ANSWER 75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Define
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Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? - ANSWER 65 to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? - ANSWER 75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? - ANSWER Over 85 + years old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous meal? - ANSWER 14 Hours, if the required evening snack is substantial and the resident approves 16 hours may elapse
A full-time social worker is required if the facility has more than how many beds? - ANSWER 120 Beds
What qualifications are required of a full-time social worker? - ANSWER BS (Bachelors of Science) in Social work, psychology or rehabilitation counseling. Also, 1 year of supervised social work experience in a health-care setting
When can the DON act as charge nurse? - ANSWER When ADC (Average Daily Census) is 60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? - ANSWER 5% gain/loss in one month or a 10% gain/loss in a 6 month period
How often are physicians required to visit their patients? - ANSWER Once every 30 days for the first 90 day period, then at least every 60 days thereafter
A comprehensive care plan must be developed with how many days of MDS completion? - ANSWER 7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
If marked PRN a medication is administered? - ANSWER As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? - ANSWER Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? - ANSWER Three Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? - ANSWER Four Times a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered? - ANSWER Every Day
If marked QOD a medication is administered? - ANSWER Every Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? - ANSWER At Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered? - ANSWER Before Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered? - ANSWER After Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Orally (by mouth)
If marked R a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Rectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Intramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Right Eye
If marked OS a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Left Eye
If marked OU a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Both Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Right Ear
If marked AS a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Left Ear
If marked AU a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Both Ears
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? - ANSWER Prevalence of Fecal Impaction
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? - ANSWER Prevalence of Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? - ANSWER Prevalence of Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? - ANSWER 90% Percentile (the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) - ANSWER Ambulation/Locomotion, Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal Hygiene/Bathing, and Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? - ANSWER On a Schedule from 1 to 5. The higher the # the more controlled the substance.
What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? - ANSWER Must have Separate Locked Storage. Must be Accounted for Each Shift.
If an applicant isn't hired how long must their application be kept in file? - ANSWER 1 Year
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each year? - ANSWER 12 hours
How long can aides work before they become certified? - ANSWER 4 Months (i.e.. They are going through classes or waiting to take a test for certification)
A facility must give how many days notice to a Union for a desired contract change? - ANSWER 90 Days
A Union must give how many days notice before a strike? - ANSWER 10 Days
An I-9 must be retained for how long? - ANSWER 3 years from the date of hire or until 1 year after termination (whichever is later)
Employees returning from Military leave must apply to return to work within how many days of discharge? - ANSWER 90 Days
What does FMLA stand for? - ANSWER Family and Medical Leave Act
What benefits does FMLA provide? - ANSWER 12 Weeks unpaid leave
How many days notice must an employee give to go out on FMLA? - ANSWER 30 Days Notice
An accidental death must be reported to OSHA within what time frame? - ANSWER Within 8 hours
Type of leadership known as Top down leadership? - ANSWER Autocratic
Balance sheet is made up off which three items? - ANSWER Assets, Liabilities, and Owners Equity (all on a particular date)
An Income Statement shows? - ANSWER Revenues and Expenses
Liabilities that may or may not be incurred by a facility depending on the outcome of a future event? - ANSWER Contingent Liabilities (ex. Court Case)
A fixed daily payment? - ANSWER Per Diem
Residents funds in excess of what amount must be kept in an interest bearing account? - ANSWER Medicaid- $50; Medicare-$100
(Cash + Current Receivables) / Current Liabilities = - ANSWER Acid Test Ratio
Current Assets / Current Liabilities - ANSWER Current Ratio
Under double entry rules increases in assets and expenses are recorded as? - ANSWER Debits
Under double entry rules decreases in assets and expenses are recorded as? - ANSWER Credits
Under double entry rules increases in Liability, Revenue and Capital accounts are recorded as? - ANSWER Credits
Under double entry rules decreases in Liability, Revenue and Capital accounts are recorded as? - ANSWER Debits
Services which are not generally provided to most residents and which may be separately billable? - ANSWER Ancillary Services (ex. Labs, Radiology, Pharmacy Services, and Rehab Therapies)
Thresholds may not rise over? - ANSWER 1/4 Inch
What is the acceptable air temperature range in a facility? - ANSWER 71 - 81 Degrees Fahrenheit
Soiled Linen carts should be decontaminated how often? - ANSWER Weekly (minimum) or ASAP when visibly contaminated.
A Hazard posed by medications is a? - ANSWER Health Hazard (Chemical)
A Hazard posed by surroundings is a? - ANSWER Physical Hazard
How often must fire drills be performed? - ANSWER Quarterly (4 times a year for each shift)
What is the minimum width of egress doors? - ANSWER 32 Inches
How often must the QA Committee meet? - ANSWER Quarterly
The QA Committee meeting must include whom? - ANSWER DON, a Physician, and Three other Staff Members
A resident's room must have at least how much useable space? - ANSWER 80 sq.ft..
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