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

An initial appraisal must be completed within 7 days of a resident's admission to an RCFE.

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

The ISP documents the resident's specific care needs and outlines how the facility will meet them in an individualized, person-centered manner.

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

RCFEs are not licensed to provide continuous skilled nursing care; residents requiring this level of care must be transferred to a skilled nursing facility.

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

Answer

The ISP must involve the resident and/or their authorized representative to ensure the plan reflects the resident's preferences and needs.

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

A significant change in condition requires an immediate reassessment and ISP update — not waiting for the annual review cycle.

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE Resident Assessment and Care 2