ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 38 Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the time limit for the legal administration of medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In long-term care, there is a 2-hour window for legal administration of medications, 1 hour before and 1 hour after the official administration time.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse suggests to a family caring for a member with early Alzheimer's disease in their home that they investigate the services of an adult day care center. What is a major benefit of adult day care centers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adult day care centers are open a large part of the day and offer several modalities to enhance social interaction and also give the family respite.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse is assisting a family to select a long-term care facility for an 80-year-old widow in good health who no longer drives, loves to play cards, can ambulate with a walker, and is oriented. Which facility would be the best selection for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The assisted living center provides meals, transportation, social interaction, and a homelike quality without the intrusion of the medical model. The patient's age does not make her a reasonable candidate for a CCRC. The patient does not require acute skilled nursing care.
Question 4 of 5
What differentiates the services of a long-term care facility from that of an assisted living facility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisted living is a type of residential care setting where the resident receives personal care services.
Question 5 of 5
What impact will the Affordable Care Act have on nursing homes and long-term care centers when fully implemented?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: The Affordable Care Act will result in a stronger consumer complaint system, better training for state inspectors, a program to support national criminal background checks, public disclosure of nursing home owners and operators, and training for unlicensed assistive personnel in the care of people with dementia.