CNHA Resident Care and Services

Question 1

Which federal regulation requires nursing facilities to develop a comprehensive care plan for each resident within 21 days of admission?

Accepted Answer

OBRA 1987

Answer

ADA 1990

Answer

HIPAA 1996

Answer

EMTALA 1986

Question 2

A resident repeatedly refuses to attend scheduled group activities. What is the CNHA's most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and respect the resident's right to self-determination

Answer

Require participation since activities are part of the care plan

Answer

Notify the state ombudsman immediately

Answer

Discharge the resident for non-compliance

Question 3

Which assessment tool is federally required for all nursing facility residents and forms the basis of the care planning process?

Accepted Answer

Minimum Data Set (MDS)

Answer

Braden Scale

Answer

Barthel Index

Answer

MMSE

Question 4

A nursing home resident complains that staff enter her room without knocking. This violates which resident right?

Accepted Answer

Right to privacy and dignity

Answer

Right to refuse treatment

Answer

Right to receive visitors

Answer

Right to manage personal finances

Question 5

Which professional discipline is required to be part of the interdisciplinary care planning team in a certified nursing facility?

Accepted Answer

Registered Nurse (RN)

Answer

Psychiatrist

Answer

Pharmacist

Answer

Social Worker only

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) in nursing facility care?

Accepted Answer

To identify resident needs and guide individualized care planning

Answer

To determine Medicare reimbursement rates only

Answer

To document staffing ratios

Answer

To track employee performance metrics