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100

Which of the following is considered a fixed cost in a nursing home?

A) Medical supplies
B) Salaries of administrative staff
C) Utility bills
D) Food services  

B) Salaries of administrative staff

100
  1. What is the primary goal of life safety regulations in nursing homes?
    A) To reduce operational costs
    B) To protect residents and staff from hazards C) To enhance resident satisfaction
    D) To streamline administrative processes

B) To protect residents and staff from hazards

100
  1. What is the primary responsibility of a nursing service director in a nursing home?
    A) Managing finances
    B) Overseeing resident care and nursing staff
    C) Conducting marketing initiatives
    D) Organizing recreational activities

B) Overseeing resident care and nursing staff

100
  1. What is the primary responsibility of the dietary services department in a nursing home?
    A) Managing resident activities
    B) Ensuring the provision of nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs
    C) Handling financial reports
    D) Conducting resident assessments

B) Ensuring the provision of nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs

100
  1. What is the primary purpose of maintaining medical records in a nursing home?
    A) To satisfy legal requirements
    B) To ensure accurate and continuous resident care
    C) To monitor staff performance
    D) To track financial transactions

B) To ensure accurate and continuous resident care

200

What is the primary purpose of a nursing home’s operating budget?

A) To forecast revenue and expenses 

B) To calculate employee bonuses
C) To set marketing strategies
D) To determine resident care quality

A) To forecast revenue and expenses

200
  1. Which of the following is a required feature of fire alarms in nursing homes?
    A) Must be silent
    B) Must be connected to a central monitoring system
    C) Must only notify staff
    D) Must only be tested annually

B) Must be connected to a central monitoring system

200
  1. Which of the following is essential for developing an individualized care plan for residents?
    A) Input from the resident and family members
    B) Only the nurse’s observations
    C) Standardized templates without customization
    D) Previous care plans from other facilities

A) Input from the resident and family members

200
  1. Which of the following factors is essential when planning menus for residents?
    A) Staff preferences
    B) Resident dietary restrictions and preferences
    C) Seasonal food trends
    D) Cost of ingredients only

B) Resident dietary restrictions and preferences

200
  1. Which of the following information is typically included in a resident’s medical record?
    A) Personal hobbies
    B) Medical history and treatment plans
    C) Staff schedules
    D) Marketing strategies

B) Medical history and treatment plans

300
  1. What does the term 'cash flow' refer to in a nursing home setting?
    A) The amount of cash available for investments
    B) The difference between cash inflows and outflows
    C) The total revenue generated from patient fees
    D) The number of residents in the facility

B) The difference between cash inflows and outflows

300
  1. What type of emergency exit signage is required in a nursing home?
    A) Decorative signs
    B) Illuminated and clearly visible signs
    C) Handwritten signs
    D) No signs are necessary

B) Illuminated and clearly visible signs

300
  1. What is the purpose of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in nursing homes?
    A) To document staffing levels
    B) To assess resident health and functional status
    C) To track financial performance
    D) To manage facility maintenance

B) To assess resident health and functional status

300
  1. Which of the following is a critical component of food safety in dietary services?
    A) Allowing staff to eat while preparing food
    B) Proper storage and handling of food to prevent contamination
    C) Cooking food at any temperature
    D) Ignoring expiration dates

B) Proper storage and handling of food to prevent contamination

300
  1. What is the legal importance of accurate documentation in medical records?
    A) It simplifies billing processes
    B) It serves as a legal document in case of disputes or audits
    C) It helps with staff training
    D) It improves marketing efforts

B) It serves as a legal document in case of disputes or audits

400
  1. Which financial statement provides a snapshot of a facility’s assets, liabilities, and equity?
    A) Income statement
    B) Cash flow statement
    C) Balance sheet
    D) Budget report

C) Balance sheet

400
  1. How often must fire drills be conducted in nursing homes according to life safety regulations?
    A) Monthly
    B) Quarterly
    C) Biannually
    D) Annually

A) Monthly

400
  1. What is a key component of infection control practices in nursing services?
    A) Encouraging staff to work while ill
    B) Regular hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
    C) Limiting contact with residents
    D) Providing staff with minimal training

B) Regular hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

400
  1. Which dietary service practice is essential for residents with swallowing difficulties?
    A) Offering regular food textures
    B) Providing thickened liquids and modified textures as needed
    C) Encouraging residents to eat quickly
    D) Ignoring dietary recommendations

B) Providing thickened liquids and modified textures as needed

400
  1. What is the significance of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in relation to medical records?
    A) It tracks staff training requirements
    B) It collects data for resident assessment and care planning
    C) It manages financial records
    D) It serves as a marketing tool

B) It collects data for resident assessment and care planning

500
  1. When budgeting for a new fiscal year, which of the following should be considered?
    A) Historical spending patterns
    B) Current resident satisfaction surveys
    C) Local government regulations
    D) All of the above

A) Historical spending patterns

500
  1. In the event of a fire, which of the following actions should staff prioritize?
    A) Notify residents of the situation
    B) Evacuate all residents immediately
    C) Activate the fire alarm and alert emergency services
    D) Attempt to extinguish the fire first

C) Activate the fire alarm and alert emergency services

500
  1. What is the primary purpose of staff training in nursing services?
    A) To fulfill regulatory requirements
    B) To improve the quality of care provided to residents
    C) To reduce staffing costs
    D) To prepare for audits only

B) To improve the quality of care provided to residents

500
  1. How should dietary services respond to a resident's cultural food preferences?
    A) Only provide standard menu items
    B) Incorporate culturally appropriate foods into the menu
    C) Ignore requests for cultural foods
    D) Discuss food preferences with staff only

B) Incorporate culturally appropriate foods into the menu

500
  1. Which of the following is a common violation of medical record confidentiality?
    A) Discussing resident information only with authorized staff
    B) Leaving medical records unattended in public areas
    C) Securing records in locked cabinets
    D) Using secure passwords for electronic records

B) Leaving medical records unattended in public areas