CFG Legal & Regulatory Issues in Elder Care

Question 1

What federal law protects residents' rights in nursing homes?

Accepted Answer

Nursing Home Reform Act

Answer

Affordable Care Act

Answer

Medicare Act

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Social Security Act

Question 2

Which agency oversees elder abuse investigations?

Accepted Answer

Adult Protective Services

Answer

FDA

Answer

EPA

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OSHA

Question 3

What is a durable power of attorney for healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare decision authorization

Answer

A financial loan

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Insurance policy

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Prescription form

Question 4

Which law regulates privacy of health information?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

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ADA

Answer

FMLA

Answer

OSHA

Question 5

What is guardianship in elder care?

Accepted Answer

Court-appointed decision maker

Answer

A family member by default

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Medical doctor

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Financial advisor

Question 6

Which act provides long-term care benefits for seniors?

Accepted Answer

Medicaid

Answer

Medicare

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Social Security

Answer

Affordable Care Act

Question 7

What rights do elder care residents have?

Accepted Answer

Dignity, privacy, protection

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No rights

Answer

Limited rights

Answer

No privacy

Question 8

How are elder care facilities regulated?

Accepted Answer

State licensing and federal certification

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No regulation

Answer

Voluntary standards only

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No oversight

Question 9

What is mandatory reporting in elder care?

Accepted Answer

Required reporting of abuse

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Optional reporting

Answer

Ignoring abuse

Answer

Delaying reports