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1 The decibel range for a hearing aide compatible telephone is between ___ and ___ decibels
Per the ADA the range for a hearing compatible phone is 12 – 18 decibels
2 What are the main symptoms of Tardives dyskinesia?
Lip Smacking and uncontrolled facial gestures
3 What do the initials COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
4 What do the initials CHF stand for?
Congestive Heart Failure
5 What is blockage of the arteries called?
A blockage of the arteries is arteriosclerosis
6 What is hardening of the artery walls called?
Hardening of the artery walls is called atherosclerosis
7 What do the initials TIA stand for?
Trans Ischemic Attack
8 What is a TIA? (i.e.; heart attack; end stage renal failure or a stroke)
A TIA is a stroke
9 What do the initials EKG stand for?
Electro Kardio (cardio) Gram (measures heart activity)
10 What do the initials CVA stand for?
Cerebral Vascular Accident
11 What is a CVA? (i.e.; heart attack; end stage renal failure or a stroke)
A CVA is a stroke
12 What is a physiatrist?
A physiatrist is a physician who works with the musculoskeletal system and works closely with the physical therapist.
13 Per OBRA 1987; does a resident have the right to a bath?
OBRA 1987 does not specify any requirement that a resident must have a bath
14 Per OBRA 1987; does a resident have the right to a shower?
OBRA 1987 does not specify any requirement that a resident must have a shower – it is assumed that you will keep the residence clean.
15 What is gerontology?
Gerontology is the study of the aging process
16 What is a gerontologist?
A gerontologist is a person who studies the aging process
17 Describe the 4 stages of a decubitis sore?
The 4 stages of a decubitis sore: 1. Redness/warm to touch 2. A blister that opens with possible pus 3. Tissue loss of the upper and lower layers of the epidermis 4. Tissue loss down to the bone potential
18 Explain what a severity of Level 1; Class 2; Class 3 and Class 4 deficiency is per OBRA 1987?
Class 1 deficiency – no harm; no potential for harm Class 2 deficiency – no harm but possible (They could not identify any residents actually harmed) Class 3 deficiency – Harm but not immediate jeopardy Class 4 deficiency is Harm and immediate jeopardy
19 Which of the letters between A-L would indicate the existence of substandard care?
Substandard care would begin with the letter G Class 1 – A – isolated B- patterned C – Widespread Class 2 - D – isolated E- pattered F- Widespread Class 3 - G – isolated H – patterned I- widespread Class 4 - J - isolated K – Pattered L – Widespread
20 What is a myocardial infarct?
A myocardial infarct is a heart attack
21 What is the first stage of the annual survey?
The first stage of the annual survey is OFFSITE PREPARATION where the surveyors review the facility’s prior surveys; incident report; ombudsman reports; quality indicatorys and other information from OSCAR.
22 Which stage is where the survey team sits down with staff and discloses the results of the annual survey?
In the EXIT CONFERENCE the survey team sits down with staff and discloses the results of the annual survey.
23 Which stage of the annual survey involves the team leader sitting down with the facility staff and discuss the survey about to take place and what records they will need to see?
In the ENTRANCE CONFERENCE the team leader sits down with the facility staff and discusses the survey about to take place and what records they will need to see.
24 Which stage of the survey involves the survey team walking around the facility and identifying the layout of the facility?
The FACILITY TOUR involves the survey team walking around the facility and identifying the layout of the facility.
25 Which phase of the survey involves the survey team identifying which people they want to talk to and records they want to review?
SAMPLE SELECTION involves the survey team identifying which people they want to talk to and records they want to review.
26 Which phase of the survey involves identifying which deficiencies; if any; the facility will cited for?
INFORMATION ANALYSIS involves identifying which deficiencies; if any; the facility will cited for.
27 Which phase of the survey involves the survey team observing residents and staff; taking notes; interviewing the resident council and other residents?
INFORMATION GATHERING involves the survey team observing residents and staff; taking notes; interviewing the resident council and other residents.
28 What is the correct order of the steps of an annual survey?
What is the correct order of the steps of an annual survey: 1. Offsite Preparation 2. Enterance Conference 3. Sample Selection 4. Information Gathering 5. Information Analysis 6. Exit Interview
29 Within how many days of the survey team exiting a facility and completing a survey must the facility receive a report of the results of compliance survey?
The facility must receive a report of the results of a compliance survey within 10 days of the exit interview.
30 Within how many days must a facility submits a plan of correction in response to any alleged deficiencies?
A facility must submit a plan of correction for any alleged deficiencies within 10 days from receipt of the report of deficiencies.
31 When is your date certain for re-survey ( the earliest the survey team can return to verify the facility corrected all cited deficiencies)?
Your date certain for re-survey ( the earliest the survey team can return to verify the facility corrected all cited deficiencies) is 30 days from the date the survey team exited the facility.
32 What is the number of the form that you will receive detailing any deficiencies found during an annual or complaint survey?
You will receive a form 2567 that will detail any deficiencies found during an annual or complaint survey.
33 You have how many days to file a request for administrative hearing to dispute a citation?
You have 20 days from the date you receive the 2567 to file a request for administrative hearing to dispute a citation.
34 What is an IDR?
An IDR is an informal dispute resolution (i.e. sending a letter to the survey team leader or requesting a face to face meeting with the local licensing office to dispute a citation)
35 What is a FDR?
An FDR is a formal dispute resolution which involves requesting a hearing before an administrative law judge within 20 days of receipt of the 2567.
36 What does OSCAR stand for?
OSCAR stands for Online Survey and Certification Reporting
37 Which entity created OSCAR and what is the purpose of this database?
The CMS created OSCAR and it is a national base that collects all of the information collected from the MDS data entered into the system from each of the 17;000 nursing homes in the nation.
38 Which 3 reports does a survey team pull off OSCAR before entering a facility to do an annual survey or complaint survey?
The survey team will print off: 1) the facility profile report 2) the facility characteristics report 3) resident level summary – from OSCAR before they enter your facility
39 Which survey type is the annual survey?
A standard survey is an annual survey
40 Which survey type a complaint survey?
An abbreviated standard survey is a complaint survey