Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined?
65 to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined?
75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined?
Over 85 + years old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous m...
Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined?
65 to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined?
75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined?
Over 85 + years old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the
previous meal?
14 Hours, if the required evening snack is substantial and the
resident approves 16 hours may elapse
A full time social worker is required if the facility has more than
how many beds?
120 Beds
What qualifications are required of a full time social worker?
BS (Bachelors of Science) in Social work, psychology or
rehabilitation counseling. Also, 1 year of supervised social work
experience in a health-care setting
When can the DON act as charge nurse?
When ADC (Average Daily Census) is 60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain?
5% gain/loss in one month or a 10% gain/loss in a 6 month period
How often are physicians required to visit their patients?
Once every 30 days for the first 90 day period, then at least every
60 days thereafter
A comprehensive care plan must be developed with how many days of MDS
completion?
7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
If marked PRN a medication is administered?
As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered?
Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered?
Three Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered?
Four Times a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered?
Every Day
If marked QOD a medication is administered?
,Every Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered?
At Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered?
Before Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered?
After Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which route?
Orally (by mouth)
If marked R a medication should be given by which route?
Rectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route?
Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route?
Intramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which route?
Right Eye
If marked OS a medication should be given by which route?
Left Eye
If marked OU a medication should be given by which route?
Both Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route?
Right Ear
If marked AS a medication should be given by which route?
Left Ear
If marked AU a medication should be given by which route?
Both Ears
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11?
Prevalence of Fecal Impaction
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15?
Prevalence of Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24?
Prevalence of Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage?
90% Percentile (the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas)
Ambulation/Locomotion, Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal
Hygiene/Bathing, and Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated?
On a Schedule from 1 to 5. The higher the # the more controlled the
substance.
What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance?
Must have Separate Locked Storage. Must be Accounted for Each Shift.
, If an applicant isn't hired how long must their application be kept
in file?
1 Year
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each year?
12 hours
How long can aides work before they become certified?
4 Months (i.e.. They are going through classes or waiting to take a
test for certification)
A facility must give how many days notice to a Union for a desired
contract change?
90 Days
A Union must give how many days notice before a strike?
10 Days
An I-9 must be retained for how long?
3 years from the date of hire or until 1 year after termination
(whichever is later)
Employees returning from Military leave must apply to return to work
within how many days of discharge?
90 Days
What does FMLA stand for?
Family and Medical Leave Act
What benefits does FMLA provide?
12 Weeks unpaid leave
How many days notice must an employee give to go out on FMLA?
30 Days Notice
An accidental death must be reported to OSHA within what time frame?
Within 8 hours
Type of leadership known as Top down leadership?
Autocratic
Balance sheet is made up off which three items?
Assets, Liabilities, and Owners Equity (all on a particular date)
An Income Statement shows?
Revenues and Expenses
Liabilities that may or may not be incurred by a facility depending
on the outcome of a future event?
Contingent Liabilities (ex. Court Case)
A fixed daily payment?
Per Diem
Residents funds in excess of what amount must be kept in an interest
bearing account?
Medicaid- $50; Medicare-$100
(Cash + Current Receivables) / Current Liabilities =
Acid Test Ratio
Current Assets / Current Liabilities
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