Resident Care Flashcards
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An RCFE resident refuses to take their prescribed medication. What is the staff's first responsibility?
Answer: Document the refusal and notify the resident's physician
Staff must document any medication refusal and notify the physician so appropriate follow-up care can be arranged.
Which action best protects a resident's right to privacy during personal care tasks like bathing?
Answer: Close the door and use a curtain or screen to minimize exposure
Closing the door and using a curtain minimizes unnecessary exposure and upholds the resident's dignity and privacy rights.
A resident with a care plan specifying a low-sodium diet repeatedly requests salty snacks. How should staff respond?
Answer: Redirect the resident to approved snacks and explain dietary restrictions
Staff should redirect the resident to care-plan-approved alternatives and explain the reason for the dietary restriction.
What is the correct action when a resident develops a new skin tear during routine care?
Answer: Clean and cover the wound, document it, and notify the supervisor and physician
A new skin tear requires immediate first aid, documentation in the resident's record, and notification of the supervisor and physician.
Under California regulations, how often must an RCFE conduct a face-to-face review of each resident's individualized service plan (ISP)?
Answer: At least annually or when there is a significant change in condition
California Title 22 requires an ISP review at least annually and whenever a significant change in the resident's condition occurs.
A resident who is ambulatory suddenly begins using a wheelchair. Which action is required?
Answer: Update the resident's ISP to reflect the change in mobility status
A significant change in functional status requires immediate updating of the ISP to ensure appropriate care is planned.
Which statement about a resident's personal funds held by an RCFE is correct?
Answer: The facility must keep a written account and provide statements to the resident upon request
RCFEs must maintain separate written accounts of any resident personal funds held and make records available to the resident upon request.