Occupancy of Facility A has been a steady 70% since the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) was introduced. Two weeks ago, a new 120-bed, equally equipped facility opened several blocks away. The Facility A administrator tells the admissions counselor to continue the usual recruitment approach. The chain owners ought to _____. A. Rest comfortably B. Seek a new administrator C. Appoint a new admissions counselor D. Take no action B. Seek a new administrator. The administrator fails to ant...

NAB NHA Exam Compiled Cards

_________ therapy tends to work best with severely demented residents. Validation Therapy Hot food must leave the kitchen at a temperature of at least _______ degrees Fahrenheit. 140 degrees Fahrenheit A resident with hearing loss should be referred to an __________? Otologist The primary purpose of medical records is to provide ___________. For continuity of care In a healthcare facility, an important aspect of communication that is often overlooked is __________...

Residency Agreement Written, legally enforceable agreement between a facility and an individual (or their legal representative) who is receiving services in a care residential setting Service Plan Written, individualized plan for services developed by a service planning team and the care recipient or the care recipient's legal representative, that reflects the care recipient capabilities, choices, and if necessary, applicable, measurable goals, and managed risk issues Risk Agree...

Management focused on daily operations and often defined as "accomplishing organizational objectives through others" Leadership focused on the future and takes the definition of management a step beyond simply getting others to do something (accomplishing organizational objectives) and involves getting others to "want to do something" An unbalanced focus on ___________ processes may discourage innovation and risk-taking while producing a bureaucracy without clear purpose. A....

Written policies and procedures are used by a health care organization for the of the following except: -to communicate what management expects in any situation -to prepare staff for dealing with emergency situations -to establish the management style for operating the health care organization -to set guidelines for staff to follow in delivery of care -to establish the management style for operating the health care organization Which of the following does not support care recipient...

Which psychological factor is normally not a problem with the aging? Which psychological factors is normally a problem with the aging? Self-actualization. Paranoia, Depression, Feelings of worthlessness. Which statements concerning the needs of the elderly is true? Relationships are need to combat loneliness. The need for closeness is never lost by most of the elderly. Independence to do their "own thing" is very important To assure that the residents assessment is accura...

What does an INCOME STATEMENT or PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT tell an investor? It details operating income and expenses and how efficiently the NHA is managing the facility What is the purpose of an Anticoagulant medication? It is a blood thinner used to prevent blood clots and to reduce clots. What is the main medical condition that would be treated with anti-coagulants? CVA, TIA and strokes What is a Union Shop Steward? An employee who works for the company and is a unio...

Education and training programs. To obtain more accurate cost estimates and more control over costs (participatory budget making process - others are more likely to consider the budget legitimate). A change in which one of the following is not likely to be the cause of a budget variance? The personal needs allowance. "Assets are always equal to the sum of liabilities plus owners' equity" is the basic concept in the organization of the: Balance Sheet. The financial succ...

Who is responsible for the national licensure examination for nursing home administrators? A. NHAP B. CAHF C. NAB D. PES C. NAB What is the crucial element for doing well on the examination? A. Sound knowledge of federal regs. B. Sound understanding of state and fed regs. C. Memorizing the pertinent study material. D. Sound understanding of task required of an administrator and knowledge and skills needed to perform that task. D. Sound understanding of task required of an ad...