SNF - NURSING SERVICES - GENERAL

Question 1

Nursing service shall include planning of pt care. Identification of care needs based on an initial written and continuing assessment of the pts. needs with input from health professionals involved in the care of the pt. Initial asst shall commence on admission and be completed with ___ days.

1. Three
2. Seven
3. Fourteen
4. Non-applicable

Answer 1

2. Seven

Question 2

Planning of pt care,is not limited to implementing of ea. pts care plan according to the methods indicated. Ea. pts care shall be based on this plan. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

The nursing department shall notify the physician promptly of any sudden and/or marked adverse change in signs, symptoms or behavior exhibited by a pt. As well as an unusual ___ involving a pt.

1. Change
2. Occurrence
3. Disorder
4. None of the above

Answer 3

2. Occurrence

Question 4

The physician shall be notified of a change in weight of ___ pounds or more within a 30 day period unless a different stipulation has been stated in writing by the pts physician.

1. Three
2. Five
3. Ten
4. Twelve

Answer 4

2. Five

Question 5

All attempts to notify physicians shall be noted in the pts health record including the time and method of communication and the name of the person acknowledging contact, if any. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Licensed personnel shall ensure that pts are served the diets as prescribed by attending physicians. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 6

TRUE