600s

Question 1

601 Which document outlines job duties.

Answer 1

A Job description outlines job duties

Question 2

602 A law passed by a town or city is called a _____.

Answer 2

An ordinance

Question 3

604 Which therapy uses the social environment?

Answer 3

Milieu therapy uses the social environment

Question 4

605 Which document or documents would include revenues; expenses; assets; liabilities and capital?

Answer 4

The financial statements collectively would include revenues; expenses; assets; liabilities and capital (the profit and loss statement and balance sheet both would have this information).

Question 5

606 Which federal law recognized workers’ rights to bargain collectively?

Answer 5

Wagner Act recognized workers right to bargain collectively

Question 6

607 A law passed by the state legislature is called a ______.

Answer 6

A statute

Question 7

608 A legal document that spells out a person’s preferences concerning life sustaining treatment is a _____.

Answer 7

A legal document that spells out a person’s preferences concerning life sustaining treatment is a living will.

Question 8

609 A federal law that provides union members a bill of rights is called ______.

Answer 8

Landrum Griffin Act provides union members a bill of rights

Question 9

610 Which federal law recognized workers right to strike?

Answer 9

Norris LaGuardia Act recognized workers right to strike

Question 10

611 Must provide residents___ days advance notice of any changes in charges or policies.

Answer 10

Must provide resident 14 days advance notice of any changes in charges or policies

Question 11

612 An _____ provides training in adaptive feeding devices.

Answer 11

An OT provides training in adaptive feeding devices

Question 12

613 _____is where fluid in the eye builds up pressure in the optic nerve causing intense pain and blindness.

Answer 12

Glaucoma is where fluid in the eye builds up pressure in the optic nerve causing intense pain and blindness.

Question 13

614 Federal regulations are published in the ______.

Answer 13

Federal regulations are published in the Federal Register

Question 14

615 What is the primary reason you would invite the fire department to provide staff training in fire emergency measures at your facility?

Answer 14

Have them get familiar with your building and its layout

Question 15

616 Intentionally not providing a prescribed dose to the lower concentration of a drug in body is called a _______.

Answer 15

Drug holiday is intentionally not providing a prescribed dose to lower concentration of drug in body.

Question 16

617 Where a facility has an outside provider provide in-house dialysis; the facility must a ______ to protect resident rights?

Answer 16

Must have a transfer agreement with each dialysis center to allow for sharing of medical information. Surveyors will demand to see that contract during survey.

Question 17

618 To determine the capability of a facility to meet short term cash needs; you would look at the ______.

Answer 17

The cash flow statement

Question 18

619 I have 120 residents and need 2 hours of nursing care for that day. My nurses work 8 hour shifts. How many nurses do I need to staff that day?

Answer 18

30 nurses - 120 x 2 hours each = 240 hours divided by 8 = 30 nurses (30 x 8 hours – 240 hours)

Question 19

620 I spent $15;000 on food in June. I had an average of 100 residents each day that month. How much did I spend on per resident per day in June?

Answer 19

$5 per resident per day. 100 x 30 days (30 days in June) = 3000 resident days in June. 15000 divided by 3000 = $5 per resident per day.

Question 20

621 I spend $7100 in June on maintenance supplies. I have 100 beds with 90% occupied on average each day. Approximately how much did I spend per per day?

Answer 20

$3 per day - 100 x .90 = 90 residents on average per day. 90 x 30 days = 2700 resident Days $7100 / 2700 = $3 per day per resident

Question 21

622 Which federal laws require a poster?

Answer 21

OSHA; ADA; FSLA; HIPAA; Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and benefits; and EEOA require a poster.

Question 22

623 Cash flow is the cash receipts minus ______.

Answer 22

Cash disbursements

Question 23

624 Ramps and corridors must be a minimum of __ feet wide.

Answer 23

Ramps and corridors must be a minimum of 8 feet wide

Question 24

625 What is the procedure to wash hands?

Answer 24

Apply soap fingertips to forearms; scrub under fingernails; wash under hot running water for a minimum of 20 seconds.

Question 25

626 Labor costs total between ___.

Answer 25

Labor costs total between 50 to 60%

Question 26

627 Social security is a ___ tax.

Answer 26

Social security is a payroll tax

Question 27

628 Name 2 inventory valuing methods.

Answer 27

FIFO and LIFO refer to inventory valuing methods

Question 28

629 True or False - Filling a bowl with standing warm water to wash hands is an acceptable practice.

Answer 28

False – This not acceptable

Question 29

630 Mirrors and towel racks are mounted no more than ___ inches from floor.

Answer 29

Mirrors and towel racks mounted no more than 40 inches from floor

Question 30

631 A debt to equity ratio should be less than _______.

Answer 30

Less than 1.0 to 1.0

Question 31

632 Which federal law requires employers to notify a job applicant if a consumer credit check is required?

Answer 31

The Federal Fair Credit Act

Question 32

633 Which federal law limits how much creditors can garnish from your paycheck?

Answer 32

The Consumer Credit Protection Act

Question 33

634 The life safety code sets fire rating of buildings and was developed and published by _________.

Answer 33

Life safety code sets fire rating of buildings and was developed and published by the NFPA

Question 34

635 Which law requires an employer to pay for injuries to third parties caused by employees is called _____.

Answer 34

Respondent Superior requires the employer to pay for injuries to third parties caused by employees.

Question 35

636 Which federal law requires the employer to pay for worker on the job injuries.

Answer 35

Federal Employer Liability Act requires the employer to pay for worker on the job injuries

Question 36

637 A facility that has no deficiencies would have a _____ license.

Answer 36

A Standard license

Question 37

638 A facility with outstanding deficiencies would have a _____ license.

Answer 37

A conditional license

Question 38

639 Long term goals are for ____or more years.

Answer 38

Long term goals are for three or more years

Question 39

640 A change in ownership; DON or management could trigger a _____ survey.

Answer 39

A change in ownership; DON or management could trigger a Abbreviated standard survey

Question 40

641 A facility that takes only private pay residents would be subject to a ____ survey.

Answer 40

A state survey (N tags)

Question 41

642 A stage 4 pressure sore that developed from a stage 1 or stage 2 while in your facility would warrant ________.

Answer 41

A stage 4 pressure sore that developed from a stage 1 or stage 2 while in your facility would warrant immediate jeopardy or a level 4 citation.

Question 42

643 It is best to use ______ questions in eliciting info during a job interview.

Answer 42

Open ended questions is best in eliciting info during a job interview

Question 43

644 The number of required fire drills is determined by ________.

Answer 43

The Life Safety Code

Question 44

645 Which federal law requires a Director of Nursing; Medical director; Registered Dietician and Consultant Pharmacist?

Answer 44

OBRA 1987

Question 45

646 Which law requires a Quality Assurance Committee?

Answer 45

OBRA 1987

Question 46

647 A resident must have a medical evaluation must be done within __ days unless examined within ___ days prior to admission (at the hospital).

Answer 46

Admission medical evaluation must be done within 2 days unless examined within 5 days prior to admission.

Question 47

648 Which federal law regulates the federal minimum wage?

Answer 47

The Fair Labor Standards Act

Question 48

649 Which federal law requires overtime?

Answer 48

The Fair Labor Standards Act

Question 49

650 The formula to determine body weight loss ______.

Answer 49

The formula to determine body weight loss is divide the usual weight – actual weight by the usual weight times 100.

Question 50

651 How many days do have to report non-fatal accidents to OSHA?

Answer 50

6 days

Question 51

652 How many employees do you need to be subject to the EEOA.

Answer 51

50

Question 52

653 Which federal law specifies the requirements for handicap access to public buildings.

Answer 52

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 53

654 True or False - Must provide and pay for emergency dental care for Medicaid residents if they cannot afford such care.

Answer 53

Must provide residents emergency dental care

Question 54

655 Who is the corporate compliance officer in the nursing home?

Answer 54

The nursing home administrator

Question 55

656 What is the RAI and what is it comprised of?

Answer 55

The RAI is the Resident Assessment Instrument and is consists of the MDS; RAPS and instructions how to use the RAI.

Question 56

657 Employees must be trained in safety procedures (Lock out; Tag out; Universal Precautions; Hazard Communication Policy) within what time frame?

Answer 56

Immediately after hire and before they actually start working

Question 57

658 Which federal law requires employers to provide health insurance?

Answer 57

None

Question 58

659 Which Federal law requires employers to provide vacation and sick time?

Answer 58

None

Question 59

660 Which federal law requires overtime be paid to employees?

Answer 59

Fair Labor Standards Act

Question 60

661 Which federal law requires employers to provide terminated employees a certificate of coverage upon termination or separation?

Answer 60

COBRA

Question 61

662 Which federal law prohibits paying for Medicare referrals?

Answer 61

Ethics in Patient Referrals Act (cannot pay or give providers gifts; of free pens or pads as inducement for referrals).

Question 62

663 COBRA provides workers the right to keep their insurance for ___ months after termination.

Answer 62

COBRA provides workers the right to keep their insurance for 18 months after termination

Question 63

664 A ___ corporation can choose any 12 month period as its fiscal year.

Answer 63

A “c” corporation can choose any 12 month period as its fiscal year (“c” for calendar year)

Question 64

665 Schedule 1 drugs are ____.

Answer 64

Schedule 1 drugs are illegal narcotics and not allowed in facility

Question 65

666 A group of symptoms which occur together is called a ______.

Answer 65

A syndrome is a group of symptoms which occur together

Question 66

667 A Levin tube is a _____.

Answer 66

A Levin tube is a naso-gastric tube

Question 67

668 Which staff members have the least training?

Answer 67

Housekeepers have the least training

Question 68

669 Salary increases should be based on ______?

Answer 68

Salary increases should be based on performance/merit

Question 69

670 True or False – Money is the number one reason for employee longevity.

Answer 69

False - Employee relationships with residents and co-workers is the main reason for retention. MONEY is not the primary motivator.

Question 70

671 The budget should be reviewed every ___ and prepared _____.

Answer 70

The budget should be reviewed every 30 days and prepared annually

Question 71

672 Shareholders of a _____ corporation are taxed as a partnership or as salary.

Answer 71

“S’ corporation

Question 72

673 All doors in a facility except for bathroom and toilet must be ___ inches wide.

Answer 72

All doors in a facility except for bathroom and toilet must be 44 inches wide

Question 73

674 Toilet seat for disabled must be between ___ and ___ inches high.

Answer 73

Toilet seat for disabled must be between 17 and 19 inches high

Question 74

675 Per resident per day standard to launder sheets; blankets etc is ___ pounds.

Answer 74

Per resident per day standard to launder sheets; blankets etc is 8-10 pounds

Question 75

676 The maximum corridor length allowed without a smoke stop is ___ feet.

Answer 75

The maximum corridor length allowed without a smoke stop is 150 feet

Question 76

678 Must have one fire extinguisher every ____ square feet.

Answer 76

Must have one fire extinguisher every 2;500 square feet

Question 77

679 Which federal law prohibits providers from entering into agreements with other providers to set Medicare rates or to self refer to their own facilities.

Answer 77

The Robinson Patman Act

Question 78

680 True or False – A non-profit can issue stock.

Answer 78

False – they are tax exempt and do not issue stock

Question 79

681 Must provide residents with vision problems a copy of their resident rights in ______.

Answer 79

Large print version of resident rights

Question 80

682 If resident does not speak predominate language; then the facility must provide _______.

Answer 80

If resident does not speak predominate language; must provide an interpreter or a written translation in their language.

Question 81

683 Blind residents must be provided a copy of their resident rights in _____________.

Answer 81

In Braille

Question 82

684 True or False – If a resident has been provided a written copy of their resident rights then the facility has met their legal obligation.

Answer 82

Must inform residents of their rights both verbally and in writing

Question 83

685 Which manager should do an employee’s performance appraisal?

Answer 83

The employees immediate supervisor

Question 84

686 What is Maslow’s most basic need in the hierarchy of needs?

Answer 84

The most basic order of needs is physical security

Question 85

687 What is Maslow’s highest need in the hierarchy of needs?

Answer 85

Per Maslow the highest order of need is self realization

Question 86

688 A resident with audiological problems would be referred to a __________________?

Answer 86

An Otologist

Question 87

689 If a resident suffered a myocardial infarction; which therapy would be best for them?

Answer 87

A cardiac recovery program

Question 88

690 When all nursing staff report directly to the director of nursing; this is called _____.

Answer 88

when all nursing staff report directly to the director of nursing; this is unity of command

Question 89

691 Residents that are both _____ and ____ are most at risk for injuries because they are able to move around but exercise poor risk awareness.

Answer 89

Ambulatory and incompetent residents are most at risk for injuries because they are able to move around but exercise poor risk awareness.

Question 90

692 E-coli comes from _____.

Answer 90

Beef

Question 91

693 A dark area under the skin containing fluid is called a _____.

Answer 91

Hematoma is a dark area under the skin containing fluid

Question 92

694 Salmonella comes from ______.

Answer 92

Chicken

Question 93

695 Persons over 65 use an average of __ drugs.

Answer 93

Persons over 65 use an average of 7.2 drugs

Question 94

696 What are two major reasons for the increased stress nurses are experiencing in long term care.

Answer 94

Increased acuity and shorter resident stays

Question 95

697 A loss of appetite is called ______.

Answer 95

Anorexia is the loss of appetite

Question 96

698 The best source of new hires is ______.

Answer 96

Current employee referrals

Question 97

699 The number of accounts outstanding for more than 50 days should not exceed ____%.

Answer 97

Should not exceed 5%

Question 98

700 Overtime is an ____ expense.

Answer 98

Overtime is an operating expense