45 Questions Always Asked Flashcards

1
Q

What is the Maximum distance of the fire hydrant from the nursing facility?

A

19.311.c

300 Feet

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2
Q

How often is a gas pressure test required?

A

19.326.i
Once a Year BY a
person licensed with the State Board of Plumbing Examiners

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3
Q

How many fire drills must be conducted annually?

A

19.326
12
1 per shift every quarter.
** 3 Shifts * 4 Quarters a year = 12

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4
Q

What is the minimum sq footage per patient residing in a SEMI-Private room?

A

19.305
80 sq feet

100 sq feet per Pt. in a PRIVATE room

So if two people in a room, room must be 160 sq feet
80*2 = 160

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5
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What is the MAX Temp for STAPLE food storage in a pantry at the 5 foot level?

A

19.318-k-

85 degrees

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6
Q

Sewerage treatment must be approved by two state entities. what are these TWO ENTITIES?

A

19.322-b/c
1-DADS
2-Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.

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7
Q

How often must the SNF’s quality assurance committee meet?

A

19.1917

Quarterly

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8
Q

What is the MAXimum RECOMMENDED temp for patient use water?

A

19.322
Max:110

Range: 100-110 degrees

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9
Q

The accounting of the residents trust fund petty cash must be done how often?

A

19.405

Quarterly

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10
Q

How is Blood pressure measured?

A

S/D
Systolic = measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats. ** HIGH
over
Diastolic = measures the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats ** LOW

NORMAL 120/80
PRE-Hypertension 120-139 /  80-89
Hypertention1 140-159 / 90-99
Hypertention2  160+/100+
Hypertensive Crisis 180+/110+
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11
Q

What is the travel distance allowed from the residents bedroom to the nurses station? Recommended? Max?

A

Recommended: 85 ft
Max: 150 ft
** Can go up to 165 ft if– Built before 8-10-1983

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12
Q

What is the Max Number of bed in a WARD?

A

19.305
4
*Both New and Old Facilities

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13
Q

In an existing facility, how many inches of Clothes hanging space MUST be available per Resident?

A

19.305
16 Inch

**22 Inch for new Construction, An extra 6 inches!!!

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14
Q

In a NEW facility, how many inches of Clothes hanging space MUST be available per Resident?

A

19.334
22 Inch

** 16 Inch for OLD facilities. 6 Inches LESS

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15
Q

How many SQ FEET of RECREATION space PER resident is REQUIRED?

A

19.308 / 19.334-f- / 19.331-d-
An area used for 2 purposes (Living/Dinning Areas) should not be less than 19 Sq Feet

** For any one particular ONE room it should not be any less than 10 Sq Feet per Bed
EX: DINNING ROOM byself should not be less than 100 sq feet if you have 10 beds

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16
Q

What is the SIZE of a hydrant Service line?

A

19.311-c-
6 inches

** Fire Hydrant must be no less than 300 ft from facility

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17
Q

What is the REQUIRED Width of a Fire lane ON the property?

A

OLD: Adequate Width
New: 10 Feet Wide (Road) with 2 feet clearance on each side (14 feet)
** Must have 2 Sides of the building with Fire lanes.

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18
Q

What is the REQUIRED Width of a Fire lane OFF the property?

A

14 feet wide - 10 roadbed - 2 feet on each side

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19
Q

What is the MAX length of dead end corridors?

A

30 feet

20
Q

What are the two criteria which determine window size?

A

19.305
Area of ROOM and Window Sections

**Window must be 8% of the room area (or 16sq feet NEW) AND; Operable window sections may be restricted to not more than 6 nor less than 4 inches

21
Q

What is the MAX height of a bedroom window still?

A

19.305

36 inches

22
Q

How many parking spaces must a facility provide with persons with disabilities?

A

19.319
1

** Must have one parking space regardless of the amount of parking spaces. However, the ratio is 1:25/20 handicap to regular spaces.

  • *New Construction 1:4 parking spaces total
  • *
23
Q

What is the minimum LETTER height for EXIT signs?

A

6 Inches

24
Q

What is the minimum illumination of exit signs?

A

5 ft candle / 1 ft candle under Aux power

25
Q

What is the MAX distance between smoke doors?

A

LSC 18.3.7.1

200 ft Smoke Barriers

26
Q

What is NORMAL swing direction of bathroom doors?

A

OUT

All door swing into residents room.
Exit door must swing out.

27
Q

What is the MAX height of handrails?

A

19.309

36 inches

28
Q

What is the Minimum height of handrails?

A

19.309

33 inches

29
Q

What is the SIZE of the operable SECTION of the window?

A

19.305

Operable window sections may be restricted to not more than 6 nor less than 4 inches

30
Q

What is the clearance of the handrail from the wall?

A
  1. 333-f- / 19.342-a-8/9

1. 5 inches - 3.5 Inches

31
Q

What is the minimum load bearing capacity of handrails?

A

19.342

250 lbs

32
Q

What is the minimum height of GUARDRAILS?

What is the minimum height of GrabBars?

A

WIKI
GUARD RAILS = 42 inches

Grab Bars = ADA standard of: 33-36 inches
**and SIDE GRAB BARS must be 42 inches long.

33
Q

Grab Bars are required in 3 areas. What are they?

A
19.319
Toilet / Shower / Tub or SIT Bath
***
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 Thickness
1 1/2 away from wall (clearance)
250 lbs
34
Q

What is the MAX height of fire extinguishers?

A

40+ lbs
TOP 3.5 feet above floor
Bottom NOT LESS than 4 inches from floor.

Below 40 lbs
TOP 5 feet above floor

35
Q

How often must fire extinguishers be inspected?

A
19.315
Keep in mind checked vs inspected.
Staff=checked
Porfire=inspected 
STAFF: Once a Month - Check Pin not pulled out ect... General Checks

Licensed Agent (Pro Fire): Once a Year . Repairs/ Replacement / Charge / ect.

36
Q

What is the type of handheld fire extinguisher used in the kitchen?

A

B & C

Hood Range in kitchen are fixed and automatic and inspected every 6 months

A=Combustible (Wood Types)
B=Liquids / (Grease)
C=Metal Fire

37
Q

What is the TIME DURATION for EMERGENCY LIGHTS?

A

1 1/2 hours BAT Power

** More of a generator question
4 Hours for FUEL POWER

38
Q

What is the RATIO of TOILETS to BEDS?

A
  1. 3061-8

1: 8

39
Q

What is the RATIO of BATH tubs to residents?

A
  1. 3061

1: 20

40
Q

What is the RATE of SHOWERS to RESIDENTS?

A
  1. 3061

1: 20

41
Q

What is the RECOMMENDED LAUNDRY and KITCHEN use WASHING temp?

A

140 degrees

180 Final Rinse for Kitchen

42
Q

What is the required dish sanitizing water temperature?

A

180 degrees

** SANITIZING same as final RINSE

43
Q

Where are MANUAL fire pull stations located in the facility?

A

19.314-9-
ALL:
EXITS / Living Rooms / Dinning Rooms / Nurse Station OR Close to Nurse Station.

44
Q

Emergency power/lighting shall be automatically in operation with ____ after interruption of normal power.

A

19.303

10 Sec

45
Q

Emergency electrical service must be provide illumination for 11 areas. What are these areas?

A

7) ALARM systems,
1) Means of egress,
6) Exit signs,

4) Dining and living areas,

8) Nurse CALL systems,
2) Nurse stations,
3) Medication rooms,

5) group BATHING areas,

9) TELEPHONE equipment,
10) PAGING or speaker systems, AND

11) ELEVATOR systems if applicable.

46
Q

What is Normal BLOOD PRESSURE?

A
NORMAL 120/80
PRE-Hypertension 120-139 /  80-89
Hypertention1 140-159 / 90-99
Hypertention2  160+/100+
Hypertensive Crisis 180+/110+
  • *Systolic +20 each level
    • Dystolic +10 each level