RCFE Resident Care 2

Question 1

An RCFE resident refuses to take their prescribed medication. What is the staff's first responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the resident's physician

Answer

Staff must document any medication refusal and notify the physician so appropriate follow-up care can be arranged.

Question 2

Which action best protects a resident's right to privacy during personal care tasks like bathing?

Accepted Answer

Close the door and use a curtain or screen to minimize exposure

Answer

Closing the door and using a curtain minimizes unnecessary exposure and upholds the resident's dignity and privacy rights.

Question 3

A resident with a care plan specifying a low-sodium diet repeatedly requests salty snacks. How should staff respond?

Accepted Answer

Redirect the resident to approved snacks and explain dietary restrictions

Answer

Staff should redirect the resident to care-plan-approved alternatives and explain the reason for the dietary restriction.

Question 4

What is the correct action when a resident develops a new skin tear during routine care?

Accepted Answer

Clean and cover the wound, document it, and notify the supervisor and physician

Answer

A new skin tear requires immediate first aid, documentation in the resident's record, and notification of the supervisor and physician.

Question 5

Under California regulations, how often must an RCFE conduct a face-to-face review of each resident's individualized service plan (ISP)?

Accepted Answer

At least annually or when there is a significant change in condition

Answer

California Title 22 requires an ISP review at least annually and whenever a significant change in the resident's condition occurs.

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test