RCFE Operations and Management 5

Question 1

An RCFE must maintain a current, written list of all medications being taken by each resident. Who is responsible for ensuring this medication record is accurate?

Accepted Answer

The RCFE administrator and designated staff

Answer

The resident's personal physician

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The local pharmacy that dispenses the medications

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The CDSS licensing analyst

Question 2

What is the maximum number of residents an RCFE is permitted to house in a single bedroom under California regulations?

Accepted Answer

2 residents

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1 resident

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3 residents

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4 residents

Question 3

When a resident or the resident's representative requests a copy of the resident's own records, the RCFE must provide them within how many business days?

Accepted Answer

5 business days

Answer

2 business days

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10 business days

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15 business days

Question 4

An RCFE that wishes to use physical restraints on a resident must first obtain which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A written physician's order and the resident's or conservator's informed consent

Answer

Approval from CDSS

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Approval from the State Ombudsman

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A court order in all circumstances

Question 5

Under RCFE regulations, the facility's kitchen and food preparation areas must be inspected by the local health department at minimum how often?

Accepted Answer

Annually

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Every two years

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Every three years

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Only upon initial licensing

Question 6

A family member of a current resident requests an unannounced visit at 9:00 PM on a weeknight. What is the correct action by the RCFE?

Accepted Answer

Allow the visit; residents have the right to visitors at any reasonable hour

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Deny entry because it is outside posted visiting hours

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Require the family member to schedule a daytime appointment

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Permit entry only if the resident is awake and consents in front of staff

Question 7

Which of the following actions by an RCFE administrator would constitute a reportable violation to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman?

Accepted Answer

Retaliating against a resident who filed a complaint about the facility

Answer

Updating the facility's emergency contact list

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Conducting an annual staff performance review

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Updating the resident's ISP after a care-plan meeting