March 2011 CE Pre-Test

How to Use the ACHCA Continuing Education Test

• Taking the Pre-Test below is strongly encouraged

• Check your answers with the answer key

• Click here to register, pay, and take the post-test online. You will receive your certificate of completion immediately.

• Each Post-Test is approved for 2 CE Credits for nursing home administrators and 2 contact hours for nurses. Any questions concerning the online portion of the test should be directed to michelle@achca.org.

• The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) is certified sponsor of professional continuing education with the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB). This course has been approved for 2 clock hours and 2 participant hours. State licensure boards have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses.

• ACHCA is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Virginia Nurses Association, an accredited approver of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

PRE-TEST

1. Klusch (“Embrace the Operational Approach to MDS 3.0”) says it is important that the person managing MDS processes is allowed to communicate directly with:

a. facility administration

b. CNAs

c. families

d. ancillary services

2. In regards to effective MDS 3.0 training, Klusch says:

a. Web-based training is impractical

b. live training is commonly available

c. employees should receive specific guidance on their responsibilities

d. training on the MDS 2.0 process is sufficient

3. Since implementing the Behavior-Based Ergonomics Therapy (BBET) program (Thompson, “Engaged and Transformed”), St. Leonard Franciscan Living Community has realized a 70% decrease in:

a. falls

b. anti-anxiety medication usage

c. agitated behavior

d. caregiver turnover

4. The BBET program at St. Leonard works by preventing which two main causes of behavioral problems in residents with Alzheimer's and dementia?

a. incontinence and pressure ulcers

b. falls and injuries

c. boredom and disengagement

d. hunger and thirst

5. According to Joyce Miller-Evans (“The Road to Recovery”), a disaster recovery plan serves what main function?

a. It explains which family members should be contacted.

b. It provides guidance on bringing applications back online.

c. It lists what resources a provider should refer to in rebuilding.

d. It advises providers how to receive state aid after a disaster.

6. Sheehan (Focus On: Transportation) describes the importance of what key element of a facility's transportation program?

a. bus design

b. wheelchair lift

c. driver competence

d. fuel efficiency

7. Gatty (View on Washington) reports that a multiple procedure payment reduction policy for therapy services will reduce payment for therapy services by what percent?

a. 15%

b. 20%

c. 25%

d. 30%

8. According to Ronch (Field Studies), professional development and problem solving when a client, resident, or staff member is dissatisfied is most effective when the focus is on:

a. pointing out deficiencies by implying lack of skill or motivation

b. reaffirming the positive intentions and viewpoints of both the organization and staff

c. creating a performance improvement plan (PIP)

d. suggestions for behavioral modification

9. Riddle (Clinically Speaking) suggests that facilities have which of the following devices on site?

a. spirometer

b. portable MRI

c. centrifuge

d. electrocardiogram

10. According to Maher (MDS Monitor), how many requirements on the Short-Stay Assessment must a resident meet to obtain a Rehab RUG?

a. six

b. seven

c. eight

d. nine

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PRE-TEST ANSWERS:

1. a-facility administration

2. c-employees should receive specific guidance on their responsibilities

3. b-anti-anxiety medication usage

4. c-boredom and disengagement

5. b-It provides guidance on bringing applications back online

6. c-driver competence

7. c-25%

8. b-reaffirming the positive intentions and viewpoints of both the organization and staff

9. a-spirometer

10. c-eight

Long-Term Living 2011 March;60(3):60