Medications Regs
How do narcotics need to be locked?
What is double locked
True or False, Residents are able to have portable space heaters as long as they are plugged directly into the outlet and not into an extension cord.
Freezer temp must be below ___ and refrigerator temperature below ___.
0F and 40F
What time frame does an allegation of abuse need to be reported?
Immediately
What time frame can a medication be given to a resident?
What is one hour before and one hour after medication time
True or False, Rugs are recommended to help pad the floor in case of a fall and to create traction on and otherwise slippery floor
What is False (Rugs are not recommended as they can be a trip hazard)
You cannot have more than ___ hrs between breakfast/lunch and lunch/dinner, and ___hrs between dinner/breakfast.
6hrs and 15hrs.
Who needs to know the resident rights?
Everyone
True or False, A resident is able to have Tylenol or Tums in their apartment
What is False (not unless they have a physician order to self-administer)
In which 2 areas of the building do trashcans need to be covered?
Where is kitchen and bathrooms
What should you do after opening any food product before returning to storage?
Label and date
What 2 types of injuries that are considered a reportable?
Serious bodily injury, i.e. fxs, dislocations, head injuries, lacerations requiring stitches/staples, unresponsiveness
What must a resident know to self-administer?
1. Recognize and distinguish the med
2. Know how much is to be taken
3. Know when to take the medication
How often should lint be removed?
What is after each use
What are the main types of diets speech therapy can order for a resident?
Regular, Mechanical, Chopped, Pureed
How many residents need to have a communicable disease to be considered reportable?
2 or more
Name 5 items that need to be in the first aid kit?
Scissors, tape, band-aids, guaze pads, tweezers, breathing shield, gloves, thermometer, eye coverings, antiseptic
What furniture must be in an apartment?
What is Bed, bedside table, lamp within reach, chair, dresser, mirror
If a resident is on a special diet what 3 places should that be documented?
DME, RASP, Diet List
List the 5 types of abuse.
Physical, Emotional, Financial, Sexual, Neglect