Resident Care & Services Flashcards
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A resident with dysphagia is prescribed a pureed diet. Staff observe the resident eating regular foods brought by a family member. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Educate the family on the aspiration risks and reinforce the prescribed diet
Staff must educate the family about dysphagia risks while involving them in supporting the prescribed safe diet.
Which of the following is considered a chemical restraint?
Answer: Medication given to control behavior rather than treat a clinical condition
Medications used primarily to control behavior or restrict movement, rather than for therapeutic purposes, are classified as chemical restraints.
When a resident's condition changes significantly, what is the first required action by staff?
Answer: Assess and document the change and notify the physician promptly
Significant condition changes require immediate assessment, documentation, and physician notification.
A resident reports pain of 7/10 consistently but declines pain medication. What should staff do?
Answer: Document the refusal, notify the physician, and explore non-pharmacological options
Respecting refusal while documenting, notifying the care team, and exploring alternatives honors autonomy and ensures safety.
What is the role of the activities program in an assisted living facility?
Answer: To provide meaningful engagement that supports physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing
A quality activities program promotes holistic wellbeing by engaging residents in meaningful, individualized pursuits.
A resident discloses that another resident has been taking their belongings. This is an example of which type of abuse or mistreatment?
Answer: Financial exploitation
Taking another person's belongings without permission constitutes financial exploitation, even when perpetrated by another resident.
Which of the following best defines a 'service plan' in assisted living?
Answer: A written plan documenting individualized care needs, preferences, and services to be provided
A service plan is a formal, individualized document that outlines the specific care and services each resident will receive.