MUI Test

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Question 1 of 20

There are three categories of MUIs. These categories determine how an MUI is investigated and who can investigate the MUI.

True

False

Question 1 of 20

Question 2 of 20

A program implementation incident means an unusual incident involving the failure to carry out a person centered plan when such a failure causes minimal risk or no risk.

True

False

Question 2 of 20

Question 3 of 20

Which of the following are examples of appropriate immediate actions that should be taken by staff at the time an incident occurs?

An individual being taken to an E.R.

A Provider obtaining additional staffing.

A DSP completing an incident report.

Both A & B

Question 3 of 20

Question 4 of 20

An individual states that he/she is thinking about committing suicide. Staff/providers should:

Call their supervisor or the SSA office and stay with the individual until something can be worked out.

Nothing, they made the threat but have not done anything yet.

Tell the individual that they should not hurt themselves and carry on with their shift.

Try to counsel the individual about suicide and tell they why they shouldn't commit suicide.

Question 4 of 20

Question 5 of 20

An MUI is defined as any alleged, suspected or actual occurrence of an incident that adversely affects the health and safety of an individual receiving services from the County Board.

True

False

Question 5 of 20

Question 6 of 20

An individual goes to the hospital and is kept 24 hours or longer for observation. This is considered an MUI for unanticipated hospitalization.

True

False

Question 6 of 20

Question 7 of 20

Nate is a 12 year old that has an aid at the school due to his behaviors. Nate is non-verbal and does not communicate easily. The aid working with Nate on a day when he is agitated is relieved by another staff member. The two staff have a conversation about Nate in front of him about how hard it is to work with him and laugh about his "tantrums". This would be a verbal abuse MUI.

True

False

Question 7 of 20

Question 8 of 20

Joe's staff tells him that he is having a hard time making ends meet and his family needs groceries. Joe feels bad for staff but replies that he does not have any money to help right now. Staff suggests that since he is in a wheelchair, Joe could stand in front of Kroger with a cup and ask for money and give it to staff and he would buy Joe lunch for helping him. This would be an example of:

alleged abuse.

misappropriation.

exploitation.

nothing if Joe wanted to do it.

Question 8 of 20

Question 9 of 20

A peer knows that his roommate always says "yes" whenever he asked him a question. So the peer asked if he could buy his handheld electronic game for a quarter and the roommate agrees. This is considered peer to peer exploitation.

True

False

Question 9 of 20

Question 10 of 20

10.

An individual sustains a laceration to the head requiring five staples for closure that resulted from a fall observed by staff. This is considered an MUI for a significant injury.

True

False

Question 10 of 20

Question 11 of 20

11.

Misappropriation is filed for missing money and property but not medications.

True

False

Question 11 of 20

Question 12 of 20

12.

Members of an individual's team shall ensure that risks associated with unusual incidents are addressed in which of the following ways?

In the individual service plan for the individual.

In the cause and contributing section of the incident report.

Inform the team during the next team meeting so everyone that works with the individual knows of the trend.

In a phone call with DODD staff.

Question 12 of 20

Question 13 of 20

13.

An agency staff member was involved in a minor car accident while transporting two individuals. Staff was cited for failing to assure clear distance. No one was harmed in the accident. This would be an example of:

A neglect MUI.

A law enforcement MUI.

Nothing, since no one was hurt.

A program implementation Incident.

Question 13 of 20

Question 14 of 20

14.

An Individual has been telling peers that he plans to beat up a male peer because who was seen talking to his girlfriend. The individual has a known history of being aggressive towards others. A few days later the peer is found in the bathroom with a black eye and claims that a peer did this to him. This is an example of what type of MUI?

Alleged physical abuse

Peer to peer physical act

Neglect

All of the above

Question 14 of 20

Question 15 of 20

15.

After being trained initially, when should independent and agency providers as well as county board staff complete additional training?

When an MUI occurs and staff does not follow the MUI rule for reporting.

Every 3 years.

No retraining is necessary.

Annually.

Question 15 of 20

Question 16 of 20

16.

An individual is dropped off at home after day program, but the transportation driver does not ensure that staff is home before leaving. The individual requires supervision due to being on probation and is a registered sex offender. This is considered an MUI for neglect.

True

False

Question 16 of 20

Question 17 of 20

17.

Police tase an individual during a visit to their home. The police never charge, incarcerate or arrest the individual and then leave afterward. What should staff do in regards to reporting this incident?

Nothing, since law enforcement has already handled the situation.

They need to call their supervisor, complete an incident report and make notification for a law enforcement MUI.

They should complete an incident report and drop it off to their supervisor the next time they are in the office.

Case note the incident so future staff know it occurred. They should remind the person that they will call law enforcement if the person acts up again.

Question 17 of 20

Question 18 of 20

18.

Unanticipated hospitalization should be filed when an individual is scheduled for surgery that requires hospital admission.

True

False

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Question 19 of 20

19.

A provider is required to identify causes and contributing factors for unusual incidents but they are not required to keep these in their incident logs.

True

False

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Question 20 of 20

20.

An unapproved behavioral support would be filed if the individual responds to verbal redirection and walks to another room on their own to calm down.

True

False

Question 20 of 20