ALF Resident Care and Services 3

Question 1

A resident on a physician-ordered mechanical soft diet is served regular-texture food and chokes. This event is best classified as what?

Accepted Answer

A reportable incident requiring investigation and corrective action

Answer

A normal dining variance

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A matter to note only in the kitchen log

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A dietary preference issue

Question 2

Which strategy is most effective for reducing fall risk among residents?

Accepted Answer

Individualized fall risk assessments with tailored interventions

Answer

Using bed rails on every resident bed

Answer

Restricting all residents to wheelchairs

Answer

Locking residents in their rooms at night

Question 3

Self-administration of medication with staff assistance typically allows staff to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Remind the resident and open the container upon request

Answer

Adjust the dose based on symptoms

Answer

Inject medications without an order

Answer

Choose which medications the resident should skip

Question 4

A family demands that staff use a lap belt to keep their mother from getting up. The administrator should explain that this is what?

Accepted Answer

A physical restraint that generally requires assessment, consent, and often is prohibited

Answer

Allowed if the family signs a waiver

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A standard courtesy the facility can provide

Answer

Acceptable if used only during meals

Question 5

Which change in a resident most clearly triggers the need for an updated assessment and service plan?

Accepted Answer

A hospitalization followed by new mobility limitations

Answer

A change in favorite dessert

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A request for a different television channel

Answer

A new hairstyle preference

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of an activities program in assisted living?

Accepted Answer

Supporting residents' physical, social, and cognitive well-being

Answer

Generating additional resident fees

Answer

Keeping residents occupied so staff can do paperwork

Answer

Meeting marketing photo requirements

Question 7

A resident with diabetes shows confusion, sweating, and shakiness before lunch. Staff should suspect what condition?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia

Answer

Constipation

Answer

Seasonal allergies

Answer

Hyperthermia