100s Flashcards
101 What is “Plegia”?
Plegia means paralysis.
102 What is Paraplegia?
Paraplegia is paralyzed from the waist down.
103 What is quadriplegia?
Quadriplegia means paralyzed from the neck down.
104 What is Hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia means paralyzed on one side of the body.
105 What does FMLA stand for?
FMLA stands for family medical leave act.
106 How long do you have to work for an employer to be eligible for FMLA?
Must work 12 months or 1250 hours to be eligible for FMLA
107 How many compensatory hours can you accrue each year?
Cannot accrue more than 240 compensatory hours each year (this is time off to compensate overtime exempt employees for hours they work and are not paid time and a half).
108 True or False – the employer must provide an employee paid leave while on FMLA?
False the employer is not required to provide paid leave while on FMLA. You can be required to use up any vacation and sick leave before you go to unpaid status.
109 True or False – the employer is not required to pay for health insurance premiums while an employee is on FMLA?
False – the employer is required to pay for health insurance premiums while an employee is on FMLA. You must pay it back if you do not return to work.
110 True or False – If an employee worked 11 months and 1300 hours they would not be entitled to FMLA because they need to work 12 months to qualify?
False – they worked more than 1250 hours and that qualifies them for FMLA.
111 The administrator of a facility is considered ________ and may not be entitled to paid overtime pay?
The administrator of a facility is considered overtime exempt or salaried. Salaried employees do not punch a clock.
112 An exempt employee would or would not be entitled to over time pay?
An exempt employee is not entitled to over time pay.
113 An employee who punches in on a time clock is considered _______ for purposes of over time pay?
An employee who punches in on a time clock is considered hourly or non-exempt.
114 A salaried employee would or would not be entitled to overtime pay?
A salaried employee is not entitled to overtime pay
115 An hourly employee is or is not an overtime exempt employee?
An hourly employee is not an overtime exempt employee. They must be paid overtime
116 What is Respondeat Superior?
MUST KNOW THIS - Respondent Superior means the superior must respond for the inferior or servant. The employer must pay for injury or damage to third persons caused by employees.
117 What is the federal employer liability Act?
The federal employer liability Act says the employer must pay for the medical bills and lost time for a worker injured on the job.
118 Which entity licenses nursing homes?
The state licenses each nursing home
119 Which entity certifies nursing homes for Medicaid and Medicare?
The CMS certifies nursing homes to be a provider for Medicaid and Medicare
120 If a facility is subject to a federal survey; which type of tag would they receive? (F or or N or K tag)
A facility subject to a federal survey would receive an F tag or Federal Tag
121 If a facility is subject only to a state survey which type of tag would they receive? (F or N or K tag)
A facility subject only to a state survey would receive an N tag or Non-Federal tag)
122 If a facility had any life safety violations; which type of tag would they receive? (F or N or K tag)
A facility with life safety violations would receive a K tag
123 Which federal agency administers Medicare and Medicaid contracts?
The CMS administers Medicare and Medicaid contracts
124 What do we mean by substandard care?
Substandard care means a resident was harmed and is a class 3 or 4 violation
125 How often do business file business taxes?
Businesses file business taxes quarterly while individuals file annually
126 Which tax form do businesses use to file FICA and workers compensation taxes?
Businesses use form 941 file FICA and workers compensation taxes
127 Which tax form do employers provide employees at the end of year that is a statement of their wages and taxes paid?
Employees are provided a W-2 that is a statement of their wages and taxes paid
128 Which tax form do you fill out to declare your tax individual exemptions?
Each employee fills out a Form W-4 to declare number of exemptions
129 Which law requires workers to complete an I-9?
The Immigration law requires workers to complete an I-9
130 How many days does the I-9 need to be completed from the date of hire?
Must complete the I-9 within 3 days of hire
131 Which federal law requires employers to pay their employees a minimum federal wage?
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay their employees a minimum federal wage.
132 What does SMDA stand for?
SMDA means Safe Medical Devices Act
133 How many days do you have to report any injuries from a medical device?
You have 10 days to report any injuries from a medical device
134 Who do you report injuries to related to any medical device?
Must report injuries from medical devices to the manufacturer and the FDA
135 What is the difference between a power of attorney and a durable power of attorney?
A power of attorney is for financial matters only and a durable power of attorney can be for both financial and health care decisions as well.
136 If a person were declared not competent to make their own decisions by a court; who would make decisions for that individual?
A guardian would make decisions for a person declared not competent by a court
137 What is a living will?
A living will specifies whether an individuals wants artificial life prolonging measures if they cannot sustain bodily functions on their own.
138 What does the PSDA stand for?
PSDA stands for the Patient Self Determination Act
139 What does the PSDA require a facility to do?
The PSDA requires a facility to inform a resident they have the right to make an advanced directive but cannot require them to do so.
