Resident Rights, Dignity, Quality of Life
True or False?
Facility rules and regulations, including a written copy of resident rights should be given to each patient upon admission?
True
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, includes the diagnosis of which lung diseases?
A. Chronic Bronchitis
B. Emphysema
C. Both
D. Neither
C. Both
Who do you report suspicion of a crime (abuse, neglect, theft etc.) to?
The Administrator
When assessing a patient's risk for elopement, the health care team member should consider which finding significant?
A. Developmental crisis
B. History of elopement
C. Problems with housing
D. Family history of mental illness
b. History of elopement
Which bone of the Turkey is often broken for good luck?
The Wishbone
The laws requires nursing homes to treat each patient with _______ and _________.
Dignity and Respect
COPD makes it harder to breathe because
A. The walls of the airways in the lungs become thick and inflamed
B. The airways are clogged with excess mucus
C. The lungs lose their elasticity
D. All of the above
D. All of the Above
What does the Elder Justice Act address?
The abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults.
What is the first thing you should do when you realize a resident/patient is missing?
Let a supervisor know the resident is potentially missing. (DNS and Administrator first if in the building)
What type of silverware was missing at the first Thanksgiving?
Forks
An advocate who protects the rights of people in long-term facilities, such as assisted living facilities or nursing homes. They are responsible for investigating complaints, advocating for residents rights and providing consultations.
A clinician is developing the plan of care for a patient with a history of asthma. Which of the following is the priority problem for this patient during an acute exacerbation?
a. risk for ineffective airway clearance
b. ineffective breathing pattern
c. activity intolerance
d. altered coping
b. ineffective breathing pattern
Compliance and Ethics Programs must include which of the following?
a) all of these
b) Required training upon hire and annually thereafter
c) Method of reporting potential violations without fear of retribution
d) Contain policy and procedure to reduce the prospect of criminal, civil, and administrative violations
a. all of these
What is the first step in the prevention of elopement?
Identifying high-risk residents.
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green Bean Casserole
How many categories of residents rights are there?
EIGHT
1. The right to be fully informed
2. Right to participate in one's own care
3.Right to complain
4. Right to privacy and confidentiality
5. Rights during transfers and discharges
6. Right to make independent Choices
7. Right to Dignity, Respect, and Freedom
8. Right to Visits
A safe target oxygen level for people with COPD is?
Between 88% and 92%
How soon must any suspicion of a crime be reported to the state agency?
No later than 24 hours after forming suspicion.
45% of elopements happen within the first ____ hours of a new resident's admission.
48 hours
How many pounds of glitter are sprinkled on Macy's Thanksgiving Parade floats and costumes?
300 pounds
Name at least two reasons why patients don't always exercise their rights?
1. They are unaware they have specified rights
2. They feel uncomfortable asking for help
3. They think they have no choice in their plan of care schedules or activities
4. they have difficulty voicing concerns due to physical, emotional, or psychological disabilities
5. They are concerned that speaking up would label them as "troublemakers"
What is one of the most important causes of asthma exacerbation?
Viral Infections
How soon must a serious bodily injury be reported?
No later than 2 hours after forming the suspicion
What timeframe is Elopement least likely to happen between?
12am and 7am
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
3,000 to 4,500