CDP CDP Legal & Regulatory Frameworks 2

Question 1

What does the term 'least restrictive alternative' mean in dementia care regulations?

Accepted Answer

Using the intervention that limits freedom the least while still ensuring safety

Answer

Regulations require that care interventions impose the minimum necessary restriction on a person's freedom while addressing safety needs.

Question 2

Under federal nursing home regulations, chemical restraints are defined as:

Accepted Answer

Medications used to discipline residents or for staff convenience rather than treatment

Answer

Chemical restraints are medications administered not for a medical purpose but to control behavior or convenience care staff, which is prohibited.

Question 3

Which federal agency oversees the certification and inspection of Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing facilities?

Accepted Answer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Answer

CMS sets the Conditions of Participation for nursing facilities and oversees state survey agencies that conduct inspections.

Question 4

What is the role of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman in dementia care?

Accepted Answer

Investigating and resolving complaints on behalf of nursing facility residents

Answer

The LTC Ombudsman Program, established under the Older Americans Act, advocates for resident rights and investigates complaints.

Question 5

A person with mild dementia wants to participate in decisions about their own care plan. How should a CDP support this?

Accepted Answer

Include them in care plan meetings and use plain language to explain options

Answer

Even with mild dementia, individuals retain the right to participate in their care; practitioners must adapt communication to support meaningful involvement.

(CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner Practice Test

(CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner Practice Test

CDP CDP Legal & Regulatory Frameworks 2