Residential Care Facilities Overview

Questions and Answers

What does a Residential Care Facility I provide?

Shelter, board, and medication management (correct)

Shelter and board (correct)

Supervision of diet

Care during short-term illness

What services does a Residential Care Facility II include?

Shelter and board

Storage and distribution of medications

Supervision of diet

All of the above (correct)

What is a Community Residential Facility?

Any premises where residential prevention, evaluation, care, treatment, or habilitation are provided.

What is the act of giving medication to a resident called?

Administration Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as a Resident?

Individuals receiving health care in a long-term care facility. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Client in a healthcare setting?

Someone who pays a professional for services. Signup and view all the answers

What are Resident's rights?

To protect the rights of individuals in residential care facilities. Signup and view all the answers

What are Client's rights and privileges?

To protect the rights of individuals in facilities approved by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Signup and view all the answers

What is Politeness?

A social courtesy that involves being gentle in manner and tone. Signup and view all the answers

What does Tactfulness refer to?

Skillful thoughtfulness in handling a situation. Signup and view all the answers

What is Friendliness?

Warmth and goodwill between people. Signup and view all the answers

What does Patience involve?

The ability to accept the resident's behavior in a supporting manner. Signup and view all the answers

What is Truthfulness?

An earnest and sincere manner. Signup and view all the answers

What does Poise indicate?

Being composed in the face of difficult situations. Signup and view all the answers

What does Confidence pertain to in caregiving?

Having faith in one's abilities. Signup and view all the answers

What does Receptiveness mean?

Listening to another person's interest politely and unselfishly. Signup and view all the answers

List 4 competencies of a Level I Medication Aide.

Vital signs, oral medications, inhaled medications, oxygen administration. Signup and view all the answers

"Think before you speak" is an example of which attitude?

Tactfulness. Signup and view all the answers

When you are composed in the face of a difficult situation, you are showing which positive attitude?

Poise. Signup and view all the answers

When you have faith in your abilities you will have ____ in yourself.

Confidence. Signup and view all the answers

What is Addiction?

Emotional or physiological dependence upon a drug. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hypersensitivity refer to?

Unusual sensitivity to a drug. Signup and view all the answers

What is Anaphylaxis?

Severe, life-threatening hypersensitivity to a drug. Signup and view all the answers

What does Antagonism mean in pharmacology?

Condition in which two drugs work against each other. Signup and view all the answers

What are Contraindications?

Existing conditions that the resident may have which are incompatible with the drug. Signup and view all the answers

What are Controlled drugs?

Drugs covered by the 1970 Controlled Substance Act. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Cumulative effect of a drug?

Buildup of a drug in the body. Signup and view all the answers

What describes a Disease?

Pathological or abnormal condition of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Drug?

A substance taken into or applied to the body to treat or prevent a disease. Signup and view all the answers

What does Enteric coated mean?

Tablets that dissolve in the small intestines rather than in the stomach. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Generic name of a drug?

A simplified version of the chemical name of a drug. Signup and view all the answers

What does Idiosyncrasy refer to?

Unusual effects from a drug. Signup and view all the answers

What are Indications in pharmacology?

Various conditions for which the drug may be given. Signup and view all the answers

What is a lethal dose of a drug?

The amount of a drug that will cause death. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ophthalmic pertain to?

Pertaining to the eye. Signup and view all the answers

What are symptoms in a medical context?

What the resident tells you or what you observe. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to Observe in healthcare?

Multisensory; what you see, hear, feel, or smell. Signup and view all the answers

What does Parenteral mean?

Not in or through the digestive system. Signup and view all the answers

What are Side effects of a drug?

Any effect of a drug other than the one for which it is given. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Spansule?

Small particles of a drug coated with compounds which require varying amounts of time to dissolve. Signup and view all the answers

What is Synergism in pharmacology?

Two drugs working together to give an effect greater than their individual effect. Signup and view all the answers

What does Tolerance refer to in drug use?

When an increased amount of a drug is necessary to produce the same effect a lesser amount previously produced. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Trade or brand name of a drug?

The name by which a drug is marketed. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Toxic effect?

Symptoms or untoward effect of poisoning due to a large dose of a drug. Signup and view all the answers

What does p.o or PO indicate?

By mouth. Signup and view all the answers

What does O.D. stand for?

Right eye. Signup and view all the answers

What does O.S. stand for?

Left eye. Signup and view all the answers

What does O.U. stand for?

Both eyes. Signup and view all the answers

What does NPO refer to in medical terms?

Nothing by mouth. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of os in medical abbreviations?

Mouth. Signup and view all the answers

What does otic refer to?

Ear. Signup and view all the answers

What does cc stand for?

Cubic centimeter. Signup and view all the answers

What does F stand for in temperature measurement?

Fahrenheit. Signup and view all the answers

What does C stand for in temperature measurement?

Centigrade. Signup and view all the answers

What does g or gm stand for?

Gram. Signup and view all the answers

What does gr. or gr stand for?

Grain. Signup and view all the answers

What does gtt. stand for?

Drops. Signup and view all the answers

What does lb. or lb stand for?

Pound. Signup and view all the answers

What does mg. or mg stand for?

Milligram. Signup and view all the answers

What does no. stand for?

Number. Signup and view all the answers

What does ss stand for?

One half. Signup and view all the answers

What does q.s. stand for?

Sufficient quantity. Signup and view all the answers

What does tab. stand for?

Tablet. Signup and view all the answers

What does cap. stand for?

Capsule. Signup and view all the answers

What does ml. or ml stand for?

Milliliter. Signup and view all the answers

What does lia. stand for?

Liquid. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sol stand for?

Solution. Signup and view all the answers

What does a.c. or ac stand for?

Before meals. Signup and view all the answers

What does p.c. or pc stand for?

After meals. Signup and view all the answers

What does o.d. stand for?

Once daily. Signup and view all the answers

What does qd stand for?

Every day. Signup and view all the answers

What does b.i.d. or bid stand for?

Twice a day. Signup and view all the answers

What does t.i.d. stand for?

Three times daily. Signup and view all the answers

What does qid stand for?

Four times daily. Signup and view all the answers

What does q.o.d. stand for?

Every other day. Signup and view all the answers

What does hs stand for?

Hour of sleep, at bedtime. Signup and view all the answers

What does hr stand for?

Hour. Signup and view all the answers

What does prn stand for?

As needed. Signup and view all the answers

What does stat stand for?

Immediately. Signup and view all the answers

What does ad lib stand for?

As desired. Signup and view all the answers

What does c (with bar) represent?

With. Signup and view all the answers

What does s (with bar) represent?

Without. Signup and view all the answers

What does aa stand for?

Of each. Signup and view all the answers

What does I & O stand for?

Intake and output. Signup and view all the answers

What does H2O represent?

Water. Signup and view all the answers

What does TPR stand for?

Temperature, pulse, respirations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Order of vitals measurement?

BP, temperature, pulse, respirations, O2 saturation. Signup and view all the answers

What does T.L.C. stand for?

Tender loving care. Signup and view all the answers

What does ADL stand for?

Activities of daily living. Signup and view all the answers

What does O.T.C. stand for?

Over the counter drugs. Signup and view all the answers

How many drops are in 1 ml (cc)?

15 drops. Signup and view all the answers

How many drops are in 1 teaspoon?

60 drops. Signup and view all the answers

How many drops are in 1 dessert spoon?

120 drops. Signup and view all the answers

How many drops are in 6 teaspoons?

360 drops. Signup and view all the answers

How many ml (cc) are in 4 oz?

120 ml (cc). Signup and view all the answers

How many ml (cc) are in 16 tablespoons?

240 ml (cc). Signup and view all the answers

How many ml (cc) are in 2 cups?

500 ml. Signup and view all the answers

How many ml (cc) are in 4 cups?

1000 ml. Signup and view all the answers

How many grams are in 1/2 tsp dry?

30 grams. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Residential Care Facilities

Residential Care Facility I: Offers shelter, board, and medication management.
Residential Care Facility II: Extends services with dietary supervision, personal care assistance, and support during short-term illnesses.
Community Residential Facility: Encompasses premises offering prevention, evaluation, care, treatment, or habilitation.

Administration and Residents

Administration: Involves dispensing medication to residents, except when residents manage their medications independently per facility guidelines.
Resident: Individuals receiving health care in long-term care settings, often referred to as clients in some facilities.

Rights and Privileges

Resident's Rights: Protects individuals in various long-term care and skilled nursing facilities as recognized by Missouri's Division of Aging.
Client's Rights: Safeguards rights in facilities approved by Missouri's Department of Mental Health.

Interpersonal Skills

Politeness: Importance of gentility in communication; using appropriate titles enhances interaction.
Tactfulness: Encourages careful consideration before responding to avoid offense; proper referral for resident queries is crucial.
Friendliness: Promotes warmth and goodwill, fostering a cordial environment.
Patience: Emphasizes supportive acceptance of residents' behaviors and concerns.
Truthfulness: Builds trust, essential for effective care.

Professional Competencies

Competencies of Level I Medication Aide: Proficiency in vital signs, oral and inhaled medications, and oxygen administration.
Positive Attitudes:
- Poise: Maintaining composure in challenging scenarios.
- Confidence: Supporting residents in rebuilding their self-esteem and capability.

Communication and Understanding

Receptiveness: Active listening to residents fosters a positive bond and acknowledges their interests.

Medication and Drug Terminology

Addiction: Dependency on a drug that surpasses voluntary control.
Hypersensitivity and Anaphylaxis: Ranges from unusual reaction to severe, life-threatening responses to drugs.
Antagonism: Occurs when two drugs counteract each other’s effectiveness.
Contraindications: Conditions that prevent the safe use of certain drugs.

Drug Properties and Use

Controlled Drugs: Subject to regulations under the 1970 Controlled Substance Act.
Cumulative Effect: Refers to the accumulation of a drug within the body leading to potential side effects.
Generic and Trade Names: Generic names are simplified chemical names, while trade names are market-recognized labels.
Side Effects: Any unwanted reactions to a medication beyond its intended therapeutic effect.

Pharmaceutical Measurements

Common Abbreviations:
- p.o. (by mouth), prn (as needed), stat (immediately).
- Measurements: 1 drop = 0.060 ml, 1 teaspoon = 5 ml.
Liquid and Dosage Terms: Understanding terms like tab (tablet), cap (capsule), ml (milliliter), and cc (cubic centimeter) is crucial for medication administration.

Vital Signs and Care Practices

Order of Vitals: Recorded as BP, temperature, pulse, respirations, followed by oxygen saturation.
ADL (Activities of Daily Living): Refers to essential daily tasks that residents may need assistance with.

General Notes

Maintain an understanding of all medications and their implications for safe administration.
Always be attentive and responsive to residents' needs, ensuring their health and emotional well-being.
Foster an environment rooted in respect, courtesy, and understanding to support optimal care practices.

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This quiz covers various types of residential care facilities, their administration, and the rights of residents and clients. Explore the distinctions between different facilities, their services, and understand the regulations governing resident care in Missouri. Perfect for those interested in healthcare and residential support systems.