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Question 1

A resident wishes to leave the facility to attend a family event. Under resident rights, the facility administrator should:

Accepted Answer

Honor the resident's right to leave while ensuring safety needs are communicated

Answer

Residents have the right to leave the facility; staff should support this choice while educating the resident and family about any safety considerations.

Question 2

Which scenario constitutes resident abuse under federal regulations?

Accepted Answer

A CNA raises her voice at a resident repeatedly and calls the resident 'stupid'

Answer

Verbal abuse, including yelling and demeaning language, is defined as abuse under OBRA and must be reported and investigated immediately.

Question 3

A resident requests that their roommate be moved because of a personality conflict. How should the administrator respond?

Accepted Answer

Explore the conflict, attempt mediation, and consider room transfer options while respecting both residents' rights

Answer

Administrators must balance both residents' rights to a dignified environment by exploring resolution and transfer options through a fair process.

Question 4

Under the Nursing Home Reform Act, a resident has the right to manage their own financial affairs. When a facility manages a resident's personal funds, it must:

Accepted Answer

Keep funds in a separate, interest-bearing account and provide quarterly statements

Answer

Facilities that manage resident funds must keep them in a separate account, credit interest to residents, and provide at least quarterly accounting statements.

Question 5

Which action by a nursing facility would violate a resident's right to choose their own physician?

Accepted Answer

Requiring all residents to use the facility's medical director

Answer

Residents have the right to choose their own physician; requiring use of the facility's medical director removes this fundamental right.

(RCA) Relativity Certified Administrator Practice Test

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