Mock National Exam 20 Flashcards
1
Q
What are 2 examples of private organizations
- ANSI and NFPA
- life safety code and ANSI
- OSHA and NFPA
- OIG and NLRB
A
ANSI and NFPA
2
Q
What does ANSI consider the amount necessary for a wheelchair clearance
A
36
3
Q
If a residents care plan conference took place on June 18 what is the latest acceptable date for the next one
A
Sep 13
4
Q
What is the function of an Ophthalmologist
A
to diagnose and treat eye conditions
5
Q
When does discharge planning begin
A
upon admission
6
Q
The main purpose of a preventative maintenance program is to
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Extend the useful life of equipmetnt
7
Q
What is a tort
A
a civil wrong
8
Q
Which of the following would be considered an example of a tort-facility double billed medicare
- a nursing aide charged with abuse
- a violation of state and federal regulations
- facility administered the wrong treatment
A
facility administer the wrong treatment
9
Q
Who licenses nursing homes
A
the state
10
Q
If an item costs $8000 to purchase plus $500 in taxes plus $500 shipping and has a salvage value of $1000 what would be the historical value or cost
A
$9000
11
Q
Which of the following would. not be considered a capital expenditure
- maintenance of the facility
- a new washing machine
- renovations of the lobby
- overtime
A
overtime
12
Q
Constant thirst and need to urinate are symptoms of
A
diabetes mellitus
13
Q
what does a physiatrist specialize in
A
rehab
14
Q
if a resident thinks a large white wastebasket in the bathroom is the toilet wheat should staff do before assessing dementia as the cause
A
give the resident a vision exam and corrective glasses based on the exam
15
Q
what is not example of a staff authority
- DON
- housekeeping director
- business office accountant
- charge nurse
A
A business office accountant
16
Q
Which of the following has advisory authority
- when a supervisor is exercising supervision on his direct subordinate
- the administrator giving directions to the DON
- the maintenance director giving direction to a maintenance assistant
- an occupational therapy assistant having a conversation with a housekeeper
A
an occupational therapy assistant having a conversation with a housekeeper
17
Q
Who owns a residents records
A
the facility
18
Q
How long do you need to keep assessments in the residents medical record
A
15 months
19
Q
Resident medical records are kept for __ years
A
5
20
Q
If the resident is a minor how. many years must you keep their medical records
A
3 years past the age of majority
21
Q
A blister filled with pus and the loss of skin and dermis is a stage ___ decubitus sore
A
Stage 2
22
Q
A current liability is a liability that will be paid within
A
less than 1 year
23
Q
If a court requests a residents records from a facility the facility
A
does not need the residents consent to release the records
24
Q
Define working capital
A
Current assets-current liabilities
25
Which of the following would show the liquidity of a facility
- the income statement
- the balance sheet
- the general ledger
- look at the chart of accounts
the balance sheet
26
What is not permissible to ask pre wash offer
- can you do this job with or without reasonable accommodations
- what is your workers comp history
- are you a us citizen
- have you been treated for mental illness in the past year
what is your workers comp history
27
which budget forecasts cash receipts and disbursements for each month during the budget year
cash budget
28
Which of the following has staff authority
- a supervisor exercising supervision on his direct subordinate
- an administrator giving directions to the DON
- the maintenance director giving direction to a maintenance assistant
- an occupational therapy assistant having a conversation with a housekeeper
-an occupational therapy assistant having a conversation with a housekeeper
29
The primary difference between title XVIII and Title XIX of the social security act is
Title XVIII (18)is an insurance program and Title XIX (19)is an assistance program based on need
30
What would the best way to prevent future cash flow problems
collect ar
31
what is an integrated budget
A combination of an operating budget, capital budget and cash budget
32
A current ratio of over 1 indicates taht
The facility is able to pay its obligations
33
In the cash basis of accounting expenses are recorded when
When case is received or paid out
34
Who is responsible to ensure a facility is in compliance with privacy regulations for HIPAP
administrator
35
The primary function of the safety committee is
Worker safety
36
The quality assurance committee must be composed of
DON, a physician, and at least 3 staff members
37
What would be considered a fixed cost
- the electric bill
- labor costs
- nursing supplies
- depreciation
depreciation
38
Which organization is in charge of issuing a waiver for under age workers
Department of Labor
39
If a family member is concerned about how the facility did on its survey they have a right to see the CMS form
2567
40
Internal and external meds must be kept where
in separate areas
41
Two employees working 1040 hours each per year and share a position are considered which of the following
1FTE
42
An employee on an 8/80 schedule would accrue overtime after
80 hours
43
The main function of risk management is to
Reduce money losses
44
If a resident is given extra medication resulting in an injury which insurance would cover the facility
professional
45
What is considered a serious medication error
- giving stool softener to the wrong resident
- giving one does of ibuprofen to the wrong resident
- giving wrong dose of insulin
- giving wrong dose of colase
giving the wrong dose of insulin
46
What condition results in frequent urination and excessive thirst
diabetes mellitus
47
which of the following is an anti psychotic side effect
- drowsiness
- hallucination
- confusion
- blurred vision
Hallucination
48
The responsibility to provide services that respect an individuals dignity and uniqueness relate most directly to the ethical principle of
Autonomy
49
Hallways must be at least ___ feet wide
8 feet or more
50
Correct place to test temperature is
just above the ground
51
What is the minimum square footage of a private room
100sqft
52
Amount of space required per bed in a shared room is ___ sqft per person
80
53
Maximum amount of beds per room
4
54
Which of the following statements is correct
ANSI is mandatory law
55
If SSI is $840 the facility must inform residents when their account reaches
$640
56
Whose responsibility is it to make arrangements for an emergency dental work
The facility
57
A facility could not request a waiver for the electrical generator to not power which of the following
- exit lighting
- nursing stations
- fire alarm system
- refrigerators and freezers
Exit lighting
58
A physician visit is timely if it occurs within ___ days of a required visit
10
59
The primary purpose of medical record is
continuity of care
60
who must conduct a comprehensive assesment
a registered nurse
61
A resident has the right to copies of their medical records with what time frame
48 hours excluding weekends and holidays
62
A request to inspect resident records or to get copies of resident records must be submitted by the resident
either orally or in writing
63
How many days does the facility have to inform the state of the outcome of an abuse investigation
5 working days
64
The main function of the HR manager is to
maintain personnel policies
65
If an attending physician is not performing up to facility and state and federal standards, who should address these compliance issues with the physician
have the medical director address the matter with the attending phayician
66
A policy prohibiting soliciting no facility premises would be found in the
personnel handbook
67
if an employee or a resident comes to the governing body instead of the administrator with a problem. what should the governing body do
refer the matter to the administrator and let the administrator handle it
68
A resident has a right to
- know about a new roommate
- furninsh his room however he wants
- a bedside phone
- a television
know about a new roommate
69
How many months can you retain an unlicensed nursing aide
4 months
70
How many hours of inservice does a nursing aide need each year
12 hours
71
How many fire drills are required annually
12 drills, one per shift per quarter
72
End of life care that focuses on making a patient comfortable is called what kind of care
palliative care
73
The advantage of doing moderate exercise for aging adults would not include which of the following
- remove extra body fat and build muscle
- improving longevity
- improving blood flow
- preventing the likelihood of heart attack and strokees
preventing the likelihood of heart attack and strokes
74
With respect to the care of an incontinent resident which of the following statements would be correct
- incontinence is irreversible
- incontinence can be reversed with a proper program and increased exercise
- incontinence can be reversed with a proper program and decreased exercise
- incontinence can best be treated with briefs and pads
Incontinence can be reversed with a proper program and increased exercise
75
The resident drug regimen must be reviewed by which of the following
- a pharmacist monthly
- an attending physician monthly
- a pharmacist and attending physician quarterly
- a pharmacist quarterly
a pharmacist monthly
76
which of the following must sign the comprehensive assessment
- licensed nurse
- physician
- MDS coordinator
- RN
RN
77
Which of the following cannot take oral orders from a doctor
- licensed nurse
- physician
- pharmacist
- ward clerk
ward clerk
78
If a family has a complaint when is the best time to address it
at a care plan conference
79
If a resident complains that a roommate has regular visitors past 9pm which is keeping up the resident, what should the administrator do
give the roommate and his visitors an alternate place to meet for the late hour visits
80
Who decides HOW to alter food to conform to a mechanically altered diet
dietician
81
A colostomy bag is attached to the
stomach wall
82
a patch of skin that has redness and is warm to the touch is a stage ___ decubitus sore
State 1
83
What is not a nosocomial disease
- AIDS/HIV
- influenza
- UTI
- Pneumonia
- Scabies
AIDS/HIV
84
The purpose of closing doors in a fire is to
contain the smoke
85
clocks and calendars are used in what kind of therapy
reality orientation
86
the mission statement is the
the purpose of the corporation
87
Individuals and organizations that have a financial interest in the nursing home are called
stockholders
88
where should drugs for external used be stored
in a separate compartment
89
with an automatic stop order, which of the following statements is correct
- must notify the physician before the last does is given
- must notify the physician after the last dose is given
- must notify the physician 24 hours before the last dose is scheduled to be given
- must notify the physician 48 hours before the last dose is scheduled to be given
must notify the physician before the last dose is given
90
who decides if the resident can self administer drugs
- the attending physician
- the DON
- Interdisciplinary team
- medical director
the interdisciplinary team
91
a railing in a stairway must e between ___ and ___ inches
34-38
92
Which of the following indicates if a resident did not want to be resuscitated
- a living will
- a durable POA
- a DNR
- a POA
DNR
93
How long after a survey would the next one be
9-15 months
94
Main reason employees try to unionize is
poor communication between management and workers
95
Best method of communication is
Face to face
96
True or false
the growing concern in the nursing industry is that residents are staying longer and that residents have higher acuity and shorter stays
True
97
Restorative nursing is performed by
nursing aides
98
an employer cannot ask a potential employee which of the following
-if they can work easter or Christmas
-if they are US citizen
0if the applicant can perform the tasks of the job
-if the applicant uses illegal drugs
if they can work eater or christmas
99
Which of the following would be considered an acceptable employment ad by the EEOC
- 4ft female needed to model children dresses
- strong man needed for heavy lifting
- young college student to work late at night
- female nurses for hospice assignments
four foot female needed to model children's dresses
100
Best way for the administrator to audit the maintenance in the facility is
MBWA
101
The purpose of closing doors in a fire is to
contain the smoke
102
which fire extinguisher will put out a fire from a gas range
ABC
103
Disaster plans vary based primarily on which of the following
The specific region and disasters common to the area
104
Strategic planning takes how many years
3-5
105
Who at a minimum would be invited to a care conference
the resident and family
106
A 67 year old has been a resident for 3 years in a nursing home. His stay was most likely paid fo rby
state medicaid
107
A resident has the right to see their medical records within what frame
24 hours (excluding weekends and holdiays)
108
What is considered too long between meals form the dinner meal to breakfast
16 hours
