RCFE Resident Assessment and Care 2

Question 1

Under Title 22, within how many days of admission must a new RCFE resident's initial appraisal be completed?

Accepted Answer

Within 7 days

Answer

Within 24 hours

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Within 30 days

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Before the admission agreement is signed

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) in an RCFE?

Accepted Answer

To document and guide the delivery of personalized care to meet each resident's identified needs

Answer

To satisfy insurance billing requirements

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To establish facility policies for all residents collectively

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To provide a record for CDSS inspectors only

Question 3

Which of the following would indicate that an RCFE resident's needs may have exceeded the facility's ability to care for them?

Accepted Answer

The resident requires continuous skilled nursing care

Answer

The resident occasionally needs reminders for medication

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The resident participates in group activities

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The resident needs help with dressing in the morning

Question 4

Who must be involved in the development of a resident's Individualized Service Plan (ISP)?

Accepted Answer

The resident and/or their authorized representative, plus facility staff

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Only the facility administrator and direct care staff

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The licensing agency and the resident's physician only

Answer

Only licensed healthcare professionals

Question 5

An RCFE resident's physical and cognitive condition has noticeably declined over the past month. What action is required?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a reassessment and update the ISP to reflect the resident's current needs

Answer

Wait for the annual ISP review to address the changes

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Transfer the resident immediately without assessment

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Notify the resident's family but take no formal action

Question 6

What must an RCFE do when a resident's physician recommends a specific therapeutic diet?

Accepted Answer

Follow the physician's dietary recommendations and document them in the resident's service plan

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Implement the diet only if the resident agrees to it

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Refer the resident to an outside nutritionist without facility follow-up

Answer

Provide the diet only during facility-observed meal times