Exam 9 Flashcards
What treatment has not proven to be effective in dementia care? 1-Remotivation 2-reality Orientation 3-Validation Theropy 4-Sensitivity Training
4-Sensitivity training
Which of the following is not INCLUDED in the measurable objectives and timetables of the comprehensive care plan? 1-Setting Residents length of STAY 2-Meeting Residents Medical needs 3-Meeting residents nursing needs 4-Meeting needs
3-Meeting the nursing needs
** Tricky question in how it is worded, but NURSING needs are a part of OBRA, and NOT part of the CARE plan PROCESS. LVN hours [1 LVN on EACH SHIFT] RN Hours [8 hrs a Day 7 Days a Week] DON Hours [40 hours a week] .......and exceptions
Which staff Member is responsible for nothing whether or not Social support, physical care, and the environment are all focused on meeting a residents needs?
1-Social Worker
** Key is they don’t control any one of the criteria, or Help implementation any policy that would lead to. In Addition they are about HELPING the residents HELP themselves.
In order to prevent a deficiency in dietary, which of the following statements is true?
1-Potentially hazardous foods should be kept at 42F and frozen foods at 32F or below
2-Haz foods should be kept at 32F or above and frozen at 0F or below
3-Potential haz foods should be stored at 41F or below and frozen foods at 0F or below
4-Haz. foods should be stored between 41F and 45F and frozen foods at 0F or below.
3-Potential haz foods should be stored at 41F or below and frozen foods at 0F or below
Although Freezing is 32F the key is POTENTIAL HAZ and HAZ foods. therefore 3 is best CHOICE.
What is the essential difference between the EMERGENCY DRUG KIT, and the CRASH CART?
The Emergency DRUG KIT contents are those used by the nurse, the CRASH cart contents are used by the nurse and physician.
Mrs. Jones COMPLAINS that her physician will not listen or answer her questions. What should the nursing staff do?
1-Coach Mrs. Jones on how to relate to her physician
2-Report the situation to the medical director so he can talk to Mrs. Jones Physician
3-Report the situation to the administrator so he can take appropriate action
4-Discuss the situation with the family seeking their help with the physician.
1-Coach Mrs. Jones on how to relate to her physician
** You need to ask .. is this situation abuse? If not then use conflict resolution.
An easy way to promote real change in a social atmosphere is to:
1-Teach every Staff member to make eye contact, smile and speak every time they meet a person in the home.
2-Train staff to speak and touch each resident they pass in the hallways
3-Set up a program to reward the staff member that residents feel is the friendliest
4-Have the administrator practice MBWA and speak to every employee daily.
1-Teach every Staff member to make eye contact, smile and speak every time they meet a person in the home.
What is one of the best ways to promote relationships among DEPARTMENTS?
1-Regular DEPT Head Meetings
2-Focus on department goals
3-Having DEPT heads dine together
4-Allowing no change in any dept until all other dept know about the change.
4-Allowing no change in any dept until all other dept know about the change.
Why should an administrator carefully watch the informal organizations in the nursing home?
1-They often become competitive and cause trouble
2-They are clannish and usually have as little contact as possible with other employees
3- They often have undue influence on decision making in the facility
4-They spend to much time drinking coffee and eating together.
3-The often have undue influence on decision making in the facility.-
