Chapter 32: Long-Term Care Touhy: Ebersole & Hess' Toward Healthy Aging, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which intervention addresses a right guaranteed a long-term care facility resident? a. Ethnic foods are made available to culturally diverse residents who would like
them. b. Each resident has access to a telephone in his or her room. c. Family members are welcome at any time. d. A professional hairdresser is available 3 days a week. ANS: C
The Bill of Rights for Long-Term Care Residents includes the right to immediate visitation and access at any time for family, health care providers, and legal advisors and the right to reasonable visitation and access for others. While generally provided, the remaining interventions are not directly related to the guaranteed rights. DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 437, Box 32-12 TOP: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 2. Which statement made by the resident of a long-term care facility is evidence that the facility
is providing care in accordance with the Bill of Rights for Long-Term Care Residents? “It’s so nice to have my hometown newspaper available here.” “Going out to the theater with the other residents is a nice social activity.” “I was told that if I didn’t want to change rooms, I didn’t have to.” “The whole place was decorated so beautifully for the holidays.”
a. b. c. d.
ANS: C
The Bill of Rights for Long-Term Care Residents assures the individual the right to be transferred only for appropriate reasons as indicated by the correct option. While positive in nature, the remaining statements are not directly related to any of the guaranteed rights. DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 437, Box 32-12 TOP: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 3. Which statement made by a nurse regarding a resident of a long-term care facility requires
followup by the nurse manager? a. “If he doesn’t take his medication, he’ll get no dessert tonight.” b. “She can’t take a walk outdoors today; it’s much too cold and snowy.” c. “The grandchildren have colds so they should not visit this week.” d. “I don’t understand why, but she wants a different doctor to see her.” ANS: A
