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What is the time window for a critical medication? - CORRECT-ANSWERS minutes Medication Routes - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Oral

2. Topical
3. Sublingual
4. Transdermal
5. Inhalation 3 Types of Budgets - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Operational Budget
6. Capital Budget
7. Cash Budget How do you calculate Assets - CORRECT-ANSWERSAssets= Liabilities + Equity 3 Financial Statements - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Balance Sheets-summary of assets, liabilities and equities
8. Income statements-reports expenses and revenue
9. Cash Flow Statements- Trial Balance - CORRECT-ANSWERSSummary of the organization's accounts Surety Bond - CORRECT-ANSWERSState will request a copy. The bond acts as a promise to be responsible for debts, failures and defaults. Professional Liability Insure - CORRECT-ANSWERSPays for professional staff malpractice. General Liability - CORRECT-ANSWERSPays for injured visitors. Business Interruption Insurance - CORRECT-ANSWERSPays for the Pays for loss of revenue during closed operations over a time period. Intangible Assets - CORRECT-ANSWERSGoodwill or Donations Special Medications Wait Rule - CORRECT-ANSWERSEye Drops/Puffs- 1 min between drop/puff of same med.

5 mins between different drop/puff When must the General Service Plan be developed? - CORRECT- ANSWERSWithin 14 days If resident has a temporary service plan less than ________ a health service plan is not needed to be developed. - CORRECT-ANSWERS14 days and must have tracking sysytem Who can pronounce a resident deceased? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRN or police Who is able to destroy medication? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAdministrator, RN or Pharmacist Storage cannot be kept_______________ from ceiling. - CORRECT-ANSWERS inches Exterminator Visits - CORRECT-ANSWERSMust post a log stating when coming and what treating. Non carpeted floors in common area must... - CORRECT-ANSWERSbe coated with slip-resistant finish and less than 20% glare Water temperature range is .... - CORRECT-ANSWERSBetween 105 and 120 degrees Emergency Food Supply must last - CORRECT-ANSWERS4 days per resident Wellness Room Size - CORRECT-ANSWERS100 square feet, bathroom and must accommodate an overnight stay Factors that would lead to discharging an ALF resident - CORRECT- ANSWERSRequiring 24 hour care Bedridden more than 14 days Requires assistance with 4 or more ADLs Resident is a danger to themselves and/or others Has a medically unstable condition Stage 3 or 4 pressure ulcers OR multiple Stage 2s Train the Trainer Program - CORRECT-ANSWERSOnly RN or Pharmacist can participate, offered through/ approved by Department of Health. CMA/ MED TECH - CORRECT-ANSWERSLicense renewal every 3 years/ 30 CEUs CHHA/PCA - CORRECT-ANSWERSLicense renewal every 2 years/ 20 CEUs

What is the maximum amount of time between dinner and breakfast? - CORRECT-ANSWERS14 hours First meal of the day cannot be earlier than? - CORRECT-ANSWERS7 am Recreation staff member must spend ____________per resident per week - CORRECT-ANSWERS45 minutes Fridgirator Temp - CORRECT-ANSWERS40 degrees Dishwasher temp/ Clothing Dryer - CORRECT-ANSWERS180 degrees Menus must be planed how far in advance? - CORRECT-ANSWERS14 days How long do menus have to be kept after being served? - CORRECT- ANSWERS30 days Dietician must spend on average______________minutes per resident each month. - CORRECT-ANSWERS15 minutes Resident should not wait more than __________minutes for food delivery? - CORRECT-ANSWERS15 minutes A Managed Risk Agreement should include the following three things. - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Identify the problem

2. List desired outcome
3. State the consequence Department of Health Tool Kit - CORRECT-ANSWERSTraining on Alzheimer's Disease, with a pre-test and 2 weeks later a post-test. ALF Staffing Plan - CORRECT-ANSWERS1 CNA: Every 8. Resident (day) 1 CNA/Nurse : 10 Residents (evening) 1CNA/Nurse: 14 Residents (night) ALF Room Square Feet -for one resident - CORRECT-ANSWERS150 square feet, excluding closet, vestibule and bathroom ALF Room Square Feet- for roommate - CORRECT-ANSWERS150 square feet PLUS 80 square feet Assisted Living Program (ALP)-Room Square Feet - CORRECT-ANSWERS square feet

Assisted Living Program (ALP) -Room Square Feet for two - CORRECT- ANSWERS80 square feet PLUS 50 square feet for roommate Bounded Choice - CORRECT-ANSWERSA resident is given a choice with boundaries/limits. This can seen within a Managed Risk Agreement How often does an employee have to get a Mantoux Test? - CORRECT- ANSWERSOnce at the beginning of employment. Then a yearly questionnaire can be completed. What are the requirements to be a Med Tech? - CORRECT-ANSWERSCNA, 30 hour class, and pass an exam When is a new Self Medication Assessment required? - CORRECT- ANSWERSWhen it is noticed that a resident skipped a medication. Staff Education Plan - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn outline of topics that will be covered related to your job. How often do you renew the ALF's building license? - CORRECT- ANSWERSYearly, can be done online, Can take up to 30 days. CALA's license renewal? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRenewed every 3 years, with 30 CEUs How long do you have to hold onto resident records? - CORRECT- ANSWERS10 years How long do you have to hold onto employee records? - CORRECT- ANSWERS30 years (OSHA) ALF must have which transfer agreements? - CORRECT-ANSWERSHospital, nursing home and psychiatric hospital NFPA - CORRECT-ANSWERSNational Fire Prevention Agency Heating in the Cold Months - CORRECT-ANSWERSDay- min 72 degrees Night- min 68 degrees Temperature in Hot Months - CORRECT-ANSWERSCannot exceed 82 degrees Conditions of using a restraint - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Require a doctor's order 2.Complete an assessment

3. Create a care plan
4. Open restraint every 2 hours/ resident must be able to self release

CPCH - CORRECT-ANSWERSComprehensive Personal Care Homes CPCH required corridor widths? - CORRECT-ANSWERS36 inches In CPCH, if mechanical ventilation is used, how many air exchanges per hour

• CORRECT-ANSWERS CPCH residential units must have how many square feet of clear usable area? - CORRECT-ANSWERS80 square feet, with roommate an additional 50 square feet Criteria for Disclosing PHI - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. written in specific terms

2. include which exact information would be disclosed
3. Receiving and disclosing parties
4. Expiration date
5. Right to revoke 4 Types of Activities - CORRECT-ANSWERS1.Productive
6. Self-Care
7. Leasure
8. Insightful A,B, C Fire Extinguishers - CORRECT-ANSWERSA- for paper and wood B-liquids, flammables C-electrical (K-kitchen) 2- minimum in basement, 1 on each floor, 1 in kitchen Frequency of Fire Drill - CORRECT-ANSWERSMonthly, with rotation on each shift Local fire department must attend once a year How often must ALF have a disaster drill? - CORRECT-ANSWERSyearly and invite fire department and OEM OSHEA - CORRECT-ANSWERSOccupational Safety and Health Administration SDS - CORRECT-ANSWERSSafety Data Sheet Are all employees required to take a Hepititus B shot? - CORRECT- ANSWERSNo. You must offer the 3 series shot. and employees must. sign waiver if they decline. When is a risk management agreement reviewed? - CORRECT- ANSWERSAfter first week of completion and then revisit in a month.

The 5 "Rights" of Medication Administration - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Right Person

2. Right Right Time
3. Right Medication 4.Right Dose
4. The Right Route