CSG Care Planning for Older Adults 2

Question 1

Under federal long-term care regulations, within what timeframe must a baseline care plan be developed after a resident's admission to a nursing facility?

Accepted Answer

48 hours

Answer

CMS requires a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission to address immediate needs, including dietary orders.

Question 2

After the MDS comprehensive assessment is completed, the comprehensive care plan must be finalized within how many days?

Accepted Answer

7 days

Answer

The comprehensive care plan must be completed within 7 days after the comprehensive assessment is completed.

Question 3

Which MDS 3.0 section captures swallowing disorders, height, weight, and nutritional approaches such as mechanically altered diets?

Accepted Answer

Section K

Answer

Section K records swallowing/nutritional status, including weight change and nutritional approaches.

Question 4

A resident's weight drops from 150 lb to 138 lb over 3 months. Using CMS F692 guidance, how should this weight change be classified?

Accepted Answer

Significant; exceeds 7.5% loss in 3 months

Answer

An 8% loss in 3 months exceeds the CMS significant threshold of 7.5%, warranting care plan reassessment.

Question 5

Which component of a PES statement describes the cause or contributing risk factor of a nutrition diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Etiology

Answer

Etiology, linked by 'related to,' identifies the cause of the nutrition problem.

CSG - Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition Practice Test

CSG - Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition Practice Test

CSG Care Planning for Older Adults 2