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What is the first step that should be taken in a risk management program?
What is the first step that should be taken in a risk management program?
Which professionals are authorized to dispense medications?
Which professionals are authorized to dispense medications?
What medical condition frequently leads to the occurrence of aphasia?
What medical condition frequently leads to the occurrence of aphasia?
A check should be issued only when what is properly signed and available?
A check should be issued only when what is properly signed and available?
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Which class of fire extinguishers is suitable for grease fires?
Which class of fire extinguishers is suitable for grease fires?
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What is the term for age-related clouding of the lens of the eye?
What is the term for age-related clouding of the lens of the eye?
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Which quality is not typically associated with effective leadership?
Which quality is not typically associated with effective leadership?
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What is the primary purpose of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment?
What is the primary purpose of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment?
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Which of the following is not a principle of person-centered care?
Which of the following is not a principle of person-centered care?
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What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
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Which of the following is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities?
Which of the following is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities?
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Which of the following is an example of a financial statement?
Which of the following is an example of a financial statement?
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Which of the following is a common cause of pressure ulcers?
Which of the following is a common cause of pressure ulcers?
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Which of the following is not a type of communication?
Which of the following is not a type of communication?
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Which of the following is an example of skilled nursing service?
Which of the following is an example of skilled nursing service?
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Which of the following is not a part of the nursing process?
Which of the following is not a part of the nursing process?
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Which of the following is not a type of abuse?
Which of the following is not a type of abuse?
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Which of the following is a principle of the Residents' Bill of Rights?
Which of the following is a principle of the Residents' Bill of Rights?
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Study Notes
Risk Management and Safety
- First step in risk management: Identifying hazards and risks is essential prior to any other actions to manage safety.
- Medication dispensing: Only licensed nurse, physician, and, in some states, medication aides are authorized to dispense medications.
- Aphasia: This condition frequently occurs as a result of a stroke.
Financial and Purchasing Protocols
- Check issuance requirement: A check should be issued only when a properly signed purchase order is available.
- Class B fire extinguishers: Appropriate for use on grease fires.
Eye Health and Aging
- Cataracts: Age-related clouding of the lens of the eye is known as cataracts.
Leadership and Organizational Management
- Leader characteristics: Risk-averse is not typically characterized as a trait of effective leaders, who are often visionary, decisive, and empathetic.
- OSHA requirements: Employers must train employees on workplace hazards to ensure safety.
Quality of Care and Regulations
- Minimum Data Set (MDS): The assessment determines the level of care needed by residents in nursing homes.
- Types of long-term care insurance: Auto insurance is not considered a type of long-term care insurance policy.
Cost Assessment in Care
- Direct costs: Cost of resident meals is an example of direct costs incurred in providing care.
- Resident council meetings: Executive meetings are not a standard type of resident council meeting.
Principles of Care and Rights
- Person-centered care principles: Residents have the right to be restrained when necessary is not a principle of person-centered care.
- HIPAA purpose: The law protects the privacy of resident health information, ensuring confidentiality.
Anti-Discrimination Laws
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): This federal law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Financial Documentation
- Example of a financial statement: A balance sheet represents financial status and health.
Pressure Ulcer Causes
- Common causes: Inadequate nutrition, hydration, and staffing all contribute to the development of pressure ulcers.
Quality Assurance Programs
- QAPI objective: The program ensures residents receive quality care and monitors compliance with regulations.
Communication Types
- Types of communication: Financial communication is not typically acknowledged as a standard communication type in healthcare.
Skilled Nursing Services
- Examples of skilled nursing services: Physical therapy is classified as a skilled nursing service.
Nursing Process Components
- Nursing process: Billing is not a component of the nursing process which includes assessment, diagnosis, and planning.
Types of Abuse
- Types of abuse: Educational is not recognized as a type of abuse in healthcare contexts.
Federal Health Programs
- Medicare: This federal program provides health insurance for individuals aged 65 and older.
Residents' Bill of Rights
- Rights of residents: Residents have the right to refuse treatment; restraint is not a right provided.
Types of Healthcare Facilities
- Healthcare facilities: Community centers are not classified as healthcare facilities; this includes skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
Nursing Home Administrator Responsibilities
- Administrator duties: Maintaining resident financial records is a key responsibility of a nursing home administrator.
Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Purpose
- RAI goal: Assessing the needs of residents forms the primary purpose of the Residential Assessment Instrument.
Healthcare Providers
- Types of providers: Marketing specialists are not categorized as healthcare providers in a clinical sense.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts in risk management and medication dispensing. This quiz covers critical steps in risk management programs and identifies which professionals are authorized to dispense medications. Ideal for healthcare workers and safety officers.
