Question 1

Which health team members assess,make nursing diagnoses,plan,implement,and evaluate nursing care?&#10;A)Physicians&#10;B)RNs&#10;C)LPNs&#10;D)Nursing assistants

Accepted Answer

RNs (Registered Nurses) are responsible for assessing patients, making nursing diagnoses, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. Other members of the healthcare team, such as physicians, LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses), and nursing assistants, may also contribute to patient care but do not have the same scope of practice as RNs when it comes to nursing assessments and diagnoses.

Question 2

Medicaid is a&#10;A)Preferred provider organization&#10;B)Private insurance plan purchased by individuals&#10;C)Federal health insurance program for persons with disabilities&#10;D)Health care payment program sponsored by the federal government and operated by the states

Accepted Answer

Medicaid is a health care payment program sponsored by the federal government and operated by the states. It provides health coverage to low-income individuals, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and people with disabilities. It is not a preferred provider organization or a private insurance plan purchased by individuals. While it covers individuals with disabilities, it is not exclusively for that population.

Question 3

Not relying on or requiring care from others is&#10;A)Deconditioning&#10;B)Independence&#10;C)Self-care&#10;D)Hospice

Accepted Answer

Independence means being self-sufficient and not needing care or assistance from others. Deconditioning refers to a decrease in physical fitness or ability due to lack of activity. Self-care refers to activities and practices that promote physical and mental well-being. Hospice is a type of care for people who are terminally ill and focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life.

Question 4

A hospice is a&#10;A)Skilled nursing facility&#10;B)Home health care agency&#10;C)Health care program for persons who present dangers to themselves or others&#10;D)Health care agency or program for persons who are dying

Accepted Answer

A hospice is a health care agency or program for persons who are dying. It provides medical, emotional, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice focuses on alleviating symptoms, managing pain, and improving the quality of life for patients during their final days.

Question 5

Which health team member helps residents and families with social,emotional,and environmental issues affecting illness and recovery?&#10;A)Speech-language pathologist&#10;B)Podiatrist&#10;C)Activities director&#10;D)Social worker

Accepted Answer

A social worker is specifically trained to assist residents and families with social, emotional, and environmental issues affecting illness and recovery. Other health team members, such as a speech-language pathologist or podiatrist, may address different areas of health and wellness. An activities director may provide recreational and social engagement opportunities, but is not trained to address the complex issues that a social worker is equipped to handle.

Question 6

Who has the most authority in a nursing service department?&#10;A)Nurse manager&#10;B)Charge nurse&#10;C)Staff nurse&#10;D)Director of nursing

Accepted Answer

The director of nursing has overall authority and responsibility for the nursing service department. The nurse manager is typically the second in command and has delegated authority from the director. Charge nurses and staff nurses have limited authority and are responsible for carrying out the orders and policies of the nurse manager and director of nursing.

Question 7

Persons receiving care on subacute or rehabilitation units are called&#10;A)Patients or clients&#10;B)Clients or customers&#10;C)Residents&#10;D)Individuals

Accepted Answer

"Patients" is the most common term used to refer to individuals receiving care on subacute or rehabilitation units. "Clients" and "customers" are more commonly used in a business or service context, while "residents" typically refers to individuals living in long-term care facilities. "Individuals" is a more generic term that could refer to anyone in any context.

Question 8

An on-going illness that is slow or gradual in onset and for which there is no known cure is a(n)_____ illness.&#10;A)Acute&#10;B)Chronic&#10;C)Terminal&#10;D)Physical

Accepted Answer

A chronic illness is one that is ongoing, with symptoms that may gradually worsen over time. It may have no known cure but can often be managed with treatment and lifestyle changes. Acute illnesses are sudden and severe, while terminal illnesses are those that are expected to result in death. Physical illness refers specifically to a condition that affects the body, rather than mental or emotional health.

Question 9

Functional nursing is&#10;A)A nursing care pattern focusing on tasks and jobs&#10;B)A nursing care pattern in which an RN is responsible for the person's total care&#10;C)When a team of nursing staff is led by an RN who decides the amount and kind of care each person needs&#10;D)When services are moved from departments to the bedside

Accepted Answer

Functional nursing is a nursing care pattern focusing on tasks and jobs, where each staff member is assigned specific tasks based on their expertise and skill set. This approach is task-oriented and may not prioritize the holistic care of the patient.

Question 10

Which health team member is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries?&#10;A)Physician&#10;B)Nurse practitioner&#10;C)RN&#10;D)Physician's assistant

Accepted Answer

Physicians are licensed medical professionals with the authority to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. They have completed extensive education and training in medical science and patient care.

Answer: D) Physician's assistant 
 Physician's assistants work under the supervision of physicians and can diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in collaboration with the physician. They have completed a specialized educational program and are licensed and certified to practice medicine.

Note: Nurse practitioners (B) and RNs (C) both play important roles in the healthcare team and can diagnose and treat certain conditions, but they do not have the same scope of authority as physicians or physician's assistants.

Question 11

LPNs/LVNs are supervised by&#10;A)Physicians,dentists,and RNs&#10;B)Physical therapists and occupational therapists&#10;C)Agency administrators&#10;D)Social workers,pharmacists,and RNs

Accepted Answer

The answer of LPNs/LVNs are supervised by&#10;A)Physicians,dentists,and RNs&#10;B)Physical therapists and...

Question 12

A federal health insurance program for persons 65 years of age and older is&#10;A)Private insurance&#10;B)Group insurance&#10;C)An HMO&#10;D)Medicare

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The answer of A federal health insurance program for persons...

Question 13

Which health team member assesses and plans for the nutritional needs of residents?&#10;A)RN&#10;B)Dietitian&#10;C)Pharmacist&#10;D)Physician

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which health team member assesses and plans...

Question 14

Persons living in long-term care centers are called&#10;A)Patients&#10;B)Clients&#10;C)Residents&#10;D)Individuals

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The answer of Persons living in long-term care centers are...

Question 15

An acute illness is a(n)&#10;A)Sudden illness from which a person should recover&#10;B)On-going illness for which there is no known cure&#10;C)Illness that is slow or gradual in onset&#10;D)Illness for which there is no reasonable expectation of recovery

Accepted Answer

The answer of An acute illness is a(n)&#10;A)Sudden illness from...

Question 16

Which of the following health team members is required to complete a residency program?&#10;A)Physicians&#10;B)RNs&#10;C)LPNs&#10;D)Nursing assistants

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The answer of Which of the following health team members...

Question 17

An RN is responsible for the person's total care.This is&#10;A)Team nursing&#10;B)Primary nursing&#10;C)Functional nursing&#10;D)Patient-focused care

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The answer of An RN is responsible for the person's...

Question 18

An assisted living facility&#10;A)Provides three meals a day and housekeeping and laundry services&#10;B)Is for persons with terminal illnesses&#10;C)Provides complex on-going rehabilitation&#10;D)Is for persons with chronic mental illness

Accepted Answer

The answer of An assisted living facility&#10;A)Provides three meals a...

Question 19

Which of the following individuals give basic nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse?&#10;A)Nurse practitioners&#10;B)Social workers&#10;C)Nursing assistants&#10;D)Clinical laboratory technologists

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following individuals give basic...

Question 20

You are part of the&#10;A)Health team and the nursing team&#10;B)Board of trustees&#10;C)Case management team&#10;D)Prospective payment system

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are part of the&#10;A)Health team and...

Question 21

The overall goal of the interdisciplinary health team is to&#10;A)Provide quality care&#10;B)Carry out the physician's orders&#10;C)Develop care plans for residents&#10;D)Follow center policies and procedures

Accepted Answer

The answer of The overall goal of the interdisciplinary health...

Question 22

Who of the following could act as the case manager in the long-term care setting?&#10;A)Registered nurse&#10;B)Nursing assistant&#10;C)Occupational therapy assistant&#10;D)Medical physician

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who of the following could act as...

Question 23

What must a nursing center have to operate and provide care?&#10;A)A certificate&#10;B)Accreditation&#10;C)Policies and procedures&#10;D)A license

Accepted Answer

The answer of What must a nursing center have to...

Question 24

Surveys are done to see if the center meets set standards.Your role in the survey process involves all of the following except&#10;A)Having good work ethics&#10;B)Answering questions honestly and completely&#10;C)Conducting yourself in a professional manner&#10;D)Reviewing the nursing department budget

Accepted Answer

The answer of Surveys are done to see if the...

Question 25

Case managers are allowed to communicate with insurance companies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Case managers are allowed to communicate with...

Question 26

You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process.You must do all of the following except&#10;A)Provide quality care&#10;B)Interview residents and families&#10;C)Help keep the center clean and safe&#10;D)Follow center policies and procedures

Accepted Answer

The answer of You have an important role in meeting...

Question 27

Accreditation for nursing centers is&#10;A)A voluntary process that signals quality and excellence&#10;B)Required to receive Medicare and Medicaid funds&#10;C)A federal requirement for a nursing center to operate&#10;D)A process required by preferred providers

Accepted Answer

The answer of Accreditation for nursing centers is&#10;A)A voluntary process...

Deck 1: Working in Long-Term Care