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According to OBRA 1987, when should the comprehensive assessment be completed?
According to OBRA 1987, when should the comprehensive assessment be completed?
- In accordance with OBRA 1987
- Late
- Within the grace period
- Timely (correct)
Who has the ultimate legal responsibility for the operation of a nursing facility?
Who has the ultimate legal responsibility for the operation of a nursing facility?
- Nursing home Administrator
- Medical Director
- Long term care ombudsman
- Governing body (correct)
Where should air temperature be measured according to OBRA 1987?
Where should air temperature be measured according to OBRA 1987?
- At ceiling level
- 18 inches below the ceiling
- Just above the floor (correct)
- At level with the thermostat control box
Which law requires employers to give workers time off for illness or to care for a sick family member?
Which law requires employers to give workers time off for illness or to care for a sick family member?
Who hires, supervises, and can fire the administrator of a nursing facility?
Who hires, supervises, and can fire the administrator of a nursing facility?
According to OBRA 1987, what is the responsibility of the facility with respect to timely physician visits?
According to OBRA 1987, what is the responsibility of the facility with respect to timely physician visits?
Who has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies?
Who has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies?
In the given scenario, what would be the facility's status with regards to required physician visits?
In the given scenario, what would be the facility's status with regards to required physician visits?
As per OBRA 1987, what should the facility do regarding informing residents about their right to choose a physician?
As per OBRA 1987, what should the facility do regarding informing residents about their right to choose a physician?
What should the housekeeper do when finding a resident asleep in the room she needs to clean?
What should the housekeeper do when finding a resident asleep in the room she needs to clean?
Which of the following is not an element of a Total Quality Management (TQM) program?
Which of the following is not an element of a Total Quality Management (TQM) program?
Who is responsible to prepare and serve nutritious meals under sanitary conditions?
Who is responsible to prepare and serve nutritious meals under sanitary conditions?
How many inches should all furniture, equipment, boxes, and supplies be elevated above the floor to allow cleaning underneath?
How many inches should all furniture, equipment, boxes, and supplies be elevated above the floor to allow cleaning underneath?
Which is considered the most comprehensive and effective improvement model?
Which is considered the most comprehensive and effective improvement model?
Who coordinates all work activities in the facility and resolves conflict between departments?
Who coordinates all work activities in the facility and resolves conflict between departments?
What is the minimum length that telephone cords must be?
What is the minimum length that telephone cords must be?
What action should the governing body take after the administrator reduces the dietary service manager's hours to 20 per week?
What action should the governing body take after the administrator reduces the dietary service manager's hours to 20 per week?
How does adding baking soda to food primarily affect its characteristics?
How does adding baking soda to food primarily affect its characteristics?
What is the focus of resident's quality of life and physical condition?
What is the focus of resident's quality of life and physical condition?
Which of the following is not typical of a Total Quality Management (TQM) program?
Which of the following is not typical of a Total Quality Management (TQM) program?
If a resident is tearful, depressed, and worried about paying for her stay, who should the administrator ask for help?
If a resident is tearful, depressed, and worried about paying for her stay, who should the administrator ask for help?
At what minimum height above the floor should electrical switches be located?
At what minimum height above the floor should electrical switches be located?
What is the minimum and maximum decibels above normal that hearing aid compatible phones with volume control should adjust?
What is the minimum and maximum decibels above normal that hearing aid compatible phones with volume control should adjust?
What is the minimum weight that grab bars and railings must support?
What is the minimum weight that grab bars and railings must support?
According to OBRA 1987, how many hours must an employee work to be eligible for Family Medical Leave (FMLA)?
According to OBRA 1987, how many hours must an employee work to be eligible for Family Medical Leave (FMLA)?
Who is responsible for the day-to-day management of a skilled nursing home?
Who is responsible for the day-to-day management of a skilled nursing home?
What does CMS stand for in the context of healthcare?
What does CMS stand for in the context of healthcare?
What is the role of the DON in a nursing home?
What is the role of the DON in a nursing home?
Who has the ultimate responsibility for resident care and managing the facility in a skilled nursing home?
Who has the ultimate responsibility for resident care and managing the facility in a skilled nursing home?
What rights does OBRA 1987 give to a resident regarding reviewing their records?
What rights does OBRA 1987 give to a resident regarding reviewing their records?
When must the comprehensive assessment and care plan be completed according to OBRA 1987?
When must the comprehensive assessment and care plan be completed according to OBRA 1987?
What is HHS an acronym for in the context of healthcare?
What is HHS an acronym for in the context of healthcare?
According to OBRA 1987, how often must the Quality Assurance Committee meet?
According to OBRA 1987, how often must the Quality Assurance Committee meet?
How many resident rights were violated as per OBRA 1987 if a resident was only given lunch, given the wrong medication, had her room changed without notification, and was not given a bath as requested?
How many resident rights were violated as per OBRA 1987 if a resident was only given lunch, given the wrong medication, had her room changed without notification, and was not given a bath as requested?
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