Study Guide 1

Question 1

Electrical switches must be located at a ____ minimum of inches above the floor.
1. 6
2. 12
3. 15
4. 24

Answer 1

15

Question 2

The average short term stay for a Medicare resident is .
1. 15 days
2. 30 days
3. 45 days
4. 90 days

Answer 2

30 days

Question 3

ANSI stands for .
1. American National Standards Institute
2. Association of National Safety Inspectors
3. Architectural National Safety Institute
4. Agency for National Safety Initiatives

Answer 3

American National Standards Institute

Question 4

Non-compliance affecting a limited number of residents and locations
would be assigned a scope of .
1. Isolated
2. Patterned
3. Widespread
4. Saturated

Answer 4

Isolated

Question 5

A violation is where the severity of negative outcomes that compromises a
resident’s ability to maintain the highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
1. Level 1
2. Level 2
3. Level 3
4. Level 4

Answer 5

Level 3

Question 6

Parking spaces must be at least ”____ wide with an accessible handicap aisle at least ” ____ wide.
1. 36”, 48”
2. 96”, 60”
3. 46’, 52”
4. 24”, 38”

Answer 6

96 and 60

Question 7

51 A broad statement of goals is a _ .
1. Plan of action
2. Mission statement
3. Policy
4. Procedure

Answer 7

Policy

Question 8

Long term residents should be surveyed regarding satisfaction with services .
1. Just before state inspection/survey
2. Annually
3. As requested by resident council
4. Shortly after discharge

Answer 8

Annually

Question 9

NFPA stands for .
1. National Fire Protection Agency
2. National Fire Publications Administration
3. National Fire Protection Association
4. Nursing Facilities Protection Act

Answer 9

National Fire Protection association

Question 10

The is responsible to assemble and analyze incident reports, infection rates, safety
issues, medication errors and restraint use.
1. Safety committee
2. Risk management committee
3. Quality assurance committee
4. Social committee

Answer 10

Quality Assurance Committee

Question 11

The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards are enforced by .
1. NFPA
2. ANSI
3. Architecture and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
4. EEOC

Answer 11

Architecture and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board

Question 12

The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards were developed by .
1. NFPA
2. ANSI
3. Architecture and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
4. EEOC

Answer 12

ANSI

Question 13

A mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction and address other concerns is called the _________.
1. Grievance procedure
2. Mediation procedure
3. Arbitration procedure
4. Satisfaction procedure

Answer 13

Grievance procedure

Question 14

When a facility requests a hearing before an administrative law judge to challenge the findings made during a state survey, the facility is using the?
1. Informal dispute resolution process
2. Formal dispute resolution process
3. Civil court mediation
4. By filing an appeal directly to the U.S. Supreme Court

Answer 14

Formal dispute resolution process

Question 15

Quality indicator (QI) reports for nursing homes available through the CMS would not include
which of the following?
1. Facility characteristics
2. Nursing home watch list
3. Facility profile
4. Resident level summary

Answer 15

Nursing Home Watch List

Question 16

When consumers perceive a facility renders poor care because of the performance of one
employee, this is called .
1. Intangibility rule
2. Inconsistency rule
3. Inseparability rule
4. None of the above

Answer 16

Inseparability Rule

Question 17

Upon completion of a survey, the survey team sends the administrator which of the following if
the facility was substantially in compliance, had only isolated or minor problems which caused
no actual harm, and no plan of correction is required?
1. Form 2567
2. Notice of isolated deficiencies
3. Form 2560
4. Form I-9

Answer 17

Notice of iso def

Question 18

Managing risks of negative outcomes is called .
1. Risk management
2. Arbitration
3. Conflict resolution
4. Mediation

Answer 18

Risk Management

Question 19

The key to a successful TQM program is .
1. Leadership
2. Training
3. Processes
4. Commitment to customer service

Answer 19

Training

Question 20

An organizational chart shows the reporting relationship between staff A solid line on the chart denotes .
1. Staff authority
2. Line authority
3. Volunteer status
4. Advisory authority

Answer 20

Line Auth

Question 21

A parking lot with 100 parking spaces would require handicap accessible parking spots.
1. 1
2. 2
3. 4
4. 6

Answer 21

4
1 for every 25 parking spot

Question 22

The nosing on a stair must project no more than .
1. ½”
2. 1”
3. 1 ½”
4. 2”

Answer 22

1.5

Question 23

Smoke detectors must be located no further than ____ feet apart and no more than ____ feet from
any wall.
1. 10, 3
2. 6, 6
3. 30, 15
4. 50, 20

Answer 23

30, 15

Question 24

Minimum wheelchair passing width for two wheelchairs is inches.
1. 30”
2. 34”
3. 60”
4. 72”

Answer 24

60

Question 25

Minimum clear width for a single wheelchair is ___ continuously and ____ at any one point. 1. 24” ,32” 2. 36”, 32” 3. 34”, 29” 4. 32”, 46”

Answer 25

36 and 32

Question 26

There must be a passing space in an accessible route for wheelchairs every feet. 1. 100 feet 2. 150 feet 3. 200 feet 4. 400 feet

Answer 26

200

Question 27

A passenger loading zone must be at least ”____ wide and ”____ long. 1. 30” wide and 15 feet long 2. 36’ wide and 20 feet long 3. 45” wide and 15 feet long 4. 60” wide and 20 feet long

Answer 27

60 and 20

Question 28

Minimum wheelchair turning space is inches. 1. 30” 2. 34” 3. 60” 4. 72”

Answer 28

60

Question 29

The high forward reach from a wheel chair is . 1. 24” 2. 36” 3. 42” 4. 48”

Answer 29

48

Question 30

The side reach from a wheelchair is between ___” and ____” off the floor. 1. 6” – 24” 2. 9” – 54” 3. 12” – 24” 4. 18” – 36”

Answer 30

9 and 54

Question 31

A change in level surface over ½ inch . 1. May be vertical and without edge 2. Requires ramp treatment 3. Requires a beveled edge 4. Requires rubber bumpers

Answer 31

Requires a ramp treatment

Question 32

A change between ¼ and ½ inch in level surface . 1. May be vertical and without edge 2. Requires ramp treatment 3. Requires a beveled edge 4. Requires handrails

Answer 32

Requires a beveled Edge

Question 33

A fire extinguisher is checked and serviced . 1. Monthly, semiannually 2. Quarterly, annually 3. Annually, bi - annually 4. Semi-annually, annually

Answer 33

Quarterly and annually

Question 34

The facility quality assessment and assurance committee must meet at least . 1. Monthly 2. Quarterly 3. Annually 4. Semi-annually

Answer 34

Quarterly

Question 35

Communicating through memos, meetings and follows lines of the organization chart is an example of . 1. Informal communication 2. Formal communication 3. Vertical communication 4. Downward communication

Answer 35

Formal Communication

Question 36

ADA guidelines and standards are developed and approved by . 1. ANSI 2. NFPA 3. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board 4. EEOC

Answer 36

Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board

Question 37

A nursing home must have a(n) ________ operated fire alarm system that is _________ monitored. 1. Automatically, visually 2. Manually, electronically 3. Digitally, continuously 4. Mechanically, periodically

Answer 37

2

Question 38

Landings are required at the bottom and top of each stairway run and must have a minimum width of . 1. 36 square feet 2. 48 square inches 3. 60 square inches 4. 96 square inches

Answer 38

60

Question 39

Doors must have a clear width of ” ____ at openings and must be at a ” ____ angle to an accessible route. 1. 24”, 45 2. 44”, 60 3. 32”, 90 4. 46”, 180

Answer 39

32 and 90

Question 40

An employee who has decision making authority with the same force and effect as if made by the administrator has . 1. Line authority 2. Staff or advisory role 3. Supervisory role 4. Executive authority

Answer 40

Line authority

Question 41

Nursing aides are required to have a minimum ______ of hours of in-service training per year under OBRA 1987. 1. 16 hours 2. 12 hours 3. 18 hours 4. 24 hours

Answer 41

12 hrs

Question 42

The ______ is the foundation that guides an organization. 1. Mission statement 2. Philosophy 3. Bylaws 4. Charter

Answer 42

Philosophy

Question 43

Authority granted to the governing body by state law is called ____. 1. Express authority 2. Implied authority 3. Line authority 4. Staff authority

Answer 43

Express Authority

Question 44

The ______ has ultimate responsibility for management and quality of care in a facility. 1. Administrator 2. Medical Director 3. Governing Body 4. Director of nursing

Answer 44

Governing body

Question 45

Class 1

Answer 45

minor – no harm and no potential for harm

Question 46

Class 2

Answer 46

minimal – no harm but potential for harm

Question 47

Class 3

Answer 47

compromised – actual harm

Question 48

Class 4

Answer 48

immediate jeopardy

Question 49

Class 3 scope 1. G 2. H 3. I

Answer 49

1. isolated 2. Patterned 3. Widespread

Question 50

Class 4 Scope

Answer 50

1. J / Isolated 2. K / Patterned 3. L / Widespread