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  1. 1A competent resident declines a housekeeping service after the consequences are explained. What response best reflects the required person-centered model?

    1. A. Ask the resident council to make the service decision for the resident
    2. B. Begin an involuntary discharge without assessing any regulatory discharge ground
    3. C. Honor the refusal and document the resident's acceptance of the consequences
    4. D. Provide the declined service and charge the resident under the admission agreement

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The policies must recognize the resident's freedom "to select or refuse a service and to accept responsibility for the consequences."

    Reference: Assisted Living Regulations — K.A.R. 26-41-101(d)(2)

  2. 2Which set of principles must an assisted living facility's resident-rights policies incorporate?

    1. A. Protection from loss, destruction, fire, theft, and unauthorized record use
    2. B. Fresh water, an evacuation site, and transportation to that site
    3. C. Planning, organizing, directing, and implementing operational policies
    4. D. Individuality, autonomy, dignity, choice, privacy, and a home environment

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Kansas requires policies incorporating "individuality, autonomy, dignity, choice, privacy, and a home environment." These principles define the person-centered housing-with-services model.

    Reference: Assisted Living Regulations — K.A.R. 26-41-101(d)

  3. 3Which officials are authorized by statute to make and report adult care home inspections?

    1. A. Only private accreditation firms
    2. B. Only federal tax auditors
    3. C. Only the facility's governing board
    4. D. Licensing-agency and state-fire-marshal representatives and specified local health departments

    Answer: D

    Explanation: The statute assigns inspections to "authorized agents and representatives of the licensing agency and state fire marshal."

    Reference: 39-935 — K.S.A. 39-935(a)

  4. 4How long must an adult resident's clinical record be kept after discharge?

    1. A. Two years
    2. B. Five years
    3. C. Seven years
    4. D. Ten years

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Designated staff must retain the clinical record of a discharged adult resident for at least five years after discharge. The controlling text states, "for at least five years after."

    Reference: Assisted Living Regulations — K.A.R. 26-41-105(a)(1)

  5. 5May a facility retain a resident with incontinence?

    1. A. No, because every listed resident condition is an unconditional discharge ground
    2. B. Only while a licensed nurse provides continuous skilled-nursing intervention each day
    3. C. Yes, when the condition can be managed with sufficient services described in the negotiated service agreement
    4. D. Yes, after the admission agreement waives the facility's health-and-safety responsibility

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The condition is not an absolute exclusion. When a resident cannot or will not participate in managing incontinence, the negotiated service agreement must include services sufficient to meet the resident's needs. The controlling text states, "includes services sufficient to meet the needs of the resident."

    Reference: Assisted Living Regulations — K.A.R. 26-41-200(a)(1)

  6. 6Which negotiated-service-agreement design best supports person-centered care for a Kansas assisted living resident?

    1. A. A document limited to disclosed rates, charges, services, and refund policy
    2. B. A document limited to fire, flood, utility loss, and evacuation procedures
    3. C. A plan promoting dignity, privacy, choice, individuality, and autonomy
    4. D. A plan limited to medication orders, administration records, and pharmacy labels

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The agreement must promote "dignity, privacy, choice, individuality, and autonomy."

    Reference: Assisted Living Regulations — K.A.R. 26-41-202(b)

  7. 7When staff learn of a significant change in a resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status, which family-related recipient must be notified if known?

    1. A. The state long-term care ombudsman
    2. B. The resident's legal representative or designated family member
    3. C. The dietetic services supervisor
    4. D. The state fire marshal

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The notification rule requires staff to notify "the resident’s legal representative or designated family member, if known" when a listed change occurs.

    Reference: Assisted Living Regulations — K.A.R. 26-39-103(h)(1)

  8. 8How must dietary services be organized for residents in a Kansas assisted living facility?

    1. A. According to each resident's negotiated service agreement
    2. B. According only to the resident's health care service plan
    3. C. According only to the facility's advance weekly menu
    4. D. According only to the resident's signed admission agreement

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The facility must provide or arrange dietetic services in accordance with each resident's negotiated service agreement. The controlling text states, "dietary services to residents as identified in each resident’s negotiated service agreement."

    Reference: Assisted Living Regulations — K.A.R. 26-41-206(a)

  9. 9Which required infection-control approach specifically addresses the spread of blood-borne pathogens?

    1. A. Universal precautions
    2. B. Professional-standard hand hygiene
    3. C. Professional-standard handling of soiled and clean linens
    4. D. Sanitary conditions for food service

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The infection-control program must include universal precautions for exposure to blood and body fluids. The controlling text states, "Using universal precautions to prevent the spread of blood-borne pathogens."

    Reference: Assisted Living Regulations — K.A.R. 26-41-207(b)(1)

  10. 10Which required emergency-plan scenario specifically concerns a resident whose whereabouts are unknown?

    1. A. A missing resident
    2. B. A natural-gas leak
    3. C. A loss of electrical or water service
    4. D. A fire, flood, or tornado

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Kansas expressly requires the emergency plan to cover a "missing resident" along with fire, flood, severe weather, utility loss, and other emergencies.

    Reference: Assisted Living Regulations — K.A.R. 26-41-104(b)

Topics in this practice bank

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  • I Discuss a conceptual, person-centered model for housing with services for older adults in licensed only facilities such as assisted living, home plus or adult day care.
  • II Demonstrate a basic knowledge of needs which may develop as a result of the aging process and common chronic diseases found in older adults.
  • III Demonstrate a knowledge of Kansas laws and regulations which govern the operation of licensed only adult care homes, including the Operator's ongoing responsibility for the facility's compliance.
  • IV Show knowledge and demonstrate understanding of the rights of individuals who reside in long-term care facilities.
  • V Show understanding of the role of the surveyor.
  • VI Identify other state regulatory entities to which the Operator may be responsible.
  • VII Discuss the Operator's responsibility for documentation, including charting and resident records.
  • VIII Demonstrate the Operator's responsibility for basic principles of management, including support personnel, staff and record keeping.
  • IX Show knowledge of the procedures involved in admission, transfer and discharge of residents, and understanding of Advance Directives.
  • X Show understanding of the role of the Operator in performing a Functional Assessment Screen and developing a Negotiated Service Agreement.
  • XI Show understanding of issues involved in abuse/neglect and exploitation, including prevention and reporting requirements.
  • XII Identify strategies for communicating effectively with family members.
  • XIII Discuss strategies for helping residents deal with behavioral symptoms, including those of dementia.
  • XIV Identify basic principles in providing for the nutritional needs of older adults and safe food service management.
  • XV Demonstrate a knowledge of infection control practices.
  • XVI Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Operator's responsibility in medication management.
  • XVII Demonstrate a basic understanding of fire safety and emergency procedures.

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