Resident Assessment

Question 1

Name the 5 major categories for a resident assessment

Answer 1

1. ) Physical
2. ) Psychosocial
3. ) Self-Administration of Meds
4. ) Ability to Function
5. ) Cultural & Religious Preferences

Question 2

When should a resident be assessed?

Answer 2

Upon admission, routinely and immediately after a change in the resident’s condition.

Any change in the resident’s condition or preferences warrants a new assessment and a renewed or modified service agreement.

Question 3

Medication Abbreviations:
PRN: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
GTT: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
P.O.: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
A.C.: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
B.I.D.: \_\_\_\_\_\_
P.C.: \_\_\_\_\_\_
T.I.D.: \_\_\_\_\_\_
H.S.: \_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 3

PRN: As needed
GTT: drop
P.O.: by mouth
A.C.: Before meals
B.I.D.: twice daily
P.C.: after meals
T.I.D.: three times a day
H.S.: hours of sleep or bedtime

Question 4

Coordinate the development and implementation of service based on:

a) resident’s preferences and assesed needs
b) physicans orders
c) families suggestions
d) Nursing staffs availabilty

Answer 4

a) resident’s preferences and assesed needs