A resident of a long-term care facility is assessed by a nurse upon admission to the facility. The assessment includes a comprehensive health, social, and functional profile. The tool that the nurse utilizes is:
a. Outcomes and Assessment Information Set (OASIS).
b. Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI).
c. Older Americans Resources and Services (OARS).
d. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGS).
e. Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE).
ANS: B
The OASIS is used in the homecare setting. The RAI is used in the long-term care setting. OARS is a functional status instrument. Comprehensive geriatric assessment is not a specific tool but rather an approach to assessment. The MMSE is a mental status assessment tool.
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