NHA Line of Service Exam 162 Questions with Verified Answers
A facility which takes care of patients who do not require skilled nursing:
1.Continuing
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2.Skilled Nursing Facility
3.Intermediate Care Facilities
4.Assisted Living Facilities - CORRECT ANSWER 3.Intermediate Care Facilities
A medication that is used to treat pain:
1.Analgesic
2.Antiseptic
3.Anticoagulant
4.Antibiotic - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Analgesic
Which of the following is not an appropriate method to control wandering:
1.Restricting the wanderer to bed with physical restraints
2.Locked Alzheimer wards with a door requiring a passcode to exit
3.Bracelet work by the resident that triggers a door lock as the resident approaches
4.Mesh Velcro barriers on other residents' doors - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Restricting the wanderer to bed with physical restraints
Turning up for work on time is an indication of a good:
1.Work Attitude
2.Organizational Reward
3.Social Reward
4.Job Reward - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Work Attitude
In a well-run facility, the balance between nursing care staff and support staff is:
1.60%Nursing care/40% support staff
2.70%Nursing care/30% support staff
3.40%Nursing care/60% support staff
4.50%Nursing care/50% support staff - CORRECT ANSWER 1.60%Nursing care/40% support staff
A chronic nervous disease:
1.Parkinson's
2.Sun-downing
3.Aphasia
4.Senile Dementia - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Parkinson's
Determining the task and skills required to fulfill a position:
1.Job Classification
2.Job Analysis
3.Job Description
4.Job - CORRECT ANSWER 2.Job Analysis
An employee permanently leaving a position:
1.Exit Interview
2.Performance Evaluation
3.Employee Turnover
4.Promotion Policy - CORRECT ANSWER 3.Employee Turnover
Instructions phrased as a suggestion:
1.General
2.Formal
3.Specific
4.Informal - CORRECT ANSWER 4.Informal
How long much a resident wait before re-qualifying for medicare reimbursement after their original stay in a SNF has ended?
1.60 days
2.30 days
3.90 days
4.120 days - CORRECT ANSWER 1.60 days
A corporation that pays no corporate tax: *
1.Sole Proprietorship
2.Limited Partnership
3.Partnership
4.Corporation - CORRECT ANSWER 4.Corporation
Accounting principles in common use: *
1.FUTA
2.FICA
3.FASB
4.GAAP - CORRECT ANSWER 4.GAAP
An uncluttered environment:
1.Comfortable
2.Orderly
3.Safe
4.Homelike - CORRECT ANSWER 2.Orderly
Which of the following is not a part of being orderly:
1.Proper handling of spills
2.Equipment and supplies properly stored and not in corridors
3.No peeling paint, visible water leaks, and plumbing problems
4.Quiet, peaceful public rooms - CORRECT ANSWER 4.Quiet, peaceful public rooms
A barrier to good communication where an employee worries about what might happen if they communicate unwelcome information:
1.Fear of Consequences
2. Premature Evaluation
3.Distrust of the Sender
4.Poor Retention - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Fear of Consequences
A long term care facility may order up to a _____ day supply of medications from a contract pharmacy when a selected pharmacy is not able to supply the ordered meds.
1.5
2.7
3.4
4.6 - CORRECT ANSWER 7
A medical director of a long term care facility can be employed as which of the following: *
1.A medical director must be employed as a full time
2.A medical director must be employees part-time
3.A medical director may be employed as either part-time or full time
4.Medical directors are neither part-time or full time but designated as contract only - CORRECT ANSWER 3.A medical director may be employed as either part time or full time
A nurse has taken a telephone order which must be counter signed with the original signature of the physician within ______ days of receipt of the order.*
1.7 days
2.5 days
3.3 days
4.48 hours - CORRECT ANSWER 4.48 hours
Physical restraints must be removed for at least ______ minutes every ____ during normal waking hours.*
1.20 minutes every 2 hours
2.10 minutes every 1 hours
3.20 minutes every 1 hours
4.10 minutes every 2 hours - CORRECT ANSWER 4.10 minutes every 2 hours
Which of the following services cannot be located in the basement area without prior approval from the division of nursing care facilities:
1.Kitchen Services
2.Central supply
3.Storage
4.Laundry Services - CORRECT ANSWER 2. Central Supply
A facility shall assure that dentures are ______ by the resident.
1. Cleaned
2.Sanitized
3.Retained
4. Safeguarded - CORRECT ANSWER 3. Retained
There must be at least 1 nursing staff on duty per ____ residents. *
1.28
2.26
3.24
4.20 - CORRECT ANSWER 4.20
All electrical systems at your skilled facility have been upgraded and must comply with which of the following NFPA standards? *
1.NFPA 70
2.NFPA 101
3.NFPA 2000
4.NFPA 48 - CORRECT ANSWER 1.NFPA 70
According to the propper NFPA standards what is the minimum lighting level for toilets and bathing facilities?
1.20 lumens
2.20 foot candles
3. 30 Lumens
4. 30 food candles - CORRECT ANSWER 2.20 foot candles
An exposed hot water pipe must be covered or protected to prevent injury or burns when it reaches temps above ____F.
1.120F
2.125F
3.130F
4.135F - CORRECT ANSWER 2.125F
Each floor in a facility must have at least one centralized bathtub with ____ feet of clearance on 3 sides.
1.6 feet
2.5 feet
3.4 feet
4.3 feet - CORRECT ANSWER 4.3 feet
A resident has requested that she and her husband share a room. Is this allowed?
1.Yes, married couples can room together upon the request of one spouse
2.No, a married couple cannot room together unless ordered by the physician
3.Yes a married couple may room together if they both consent
4.No a married couple may never room together under any circumstances - CORRECT ANSWER 3. Yes a married couple may room together if they both consent
Plans have been submitted to the DOH for approval of an addition to the facility. The plans must be resubmitted if the construction does not begin within _____ months. *
1.24 months
2.18 months
3.12 months
4.6 months - CORRECT ANSWER 1. 24 months
Reasonable notice to a resident about an impending discharge is ___ days in advance.
1.45 days
2.30 days
3.21 days
4.14 days - CORRECT ANSWER 2. 30 days
A facility that violates a limitation or suspension of admissions may be subjected to a civil penalty not to exceed $_______ a day.
1.500
2.400
3.300
4.200 - CORRECT ANSWER 1.500
A facility must provide evidence of nondiscriminatory practices at least ______. *
1.Every 6 months
2.Once a year
3.Every 2 years
4.Every 3 years - CORRECT ANSWER 4.Every 3 years
When must a facility notify DOH about a new health care service?*
1.At least 120 days prior
2.At least 90 days prior
3.At least 60 days prior
4.At least 30 days prior - CORRECT ANSWER 3. At least 60 days prior
A resident enjoys his new room and the window view. His bed may not be in?*
1.Direct view of the public
2.Direct natural light
3.Direct path of the door
4.Directly next to a wall - CORRECT ANSWER 2.Direct natural light
In the event of an emergency, the door to a toilet room that swings into the toilet area shall be equipped with special hardware which will permit the door to ____. *
1.Open from the outside
2.Remove from the outside
3.Locked from the inside for security reasons
4.Opened from the outside and swing-out - CORRECT ANSWER 2.Removed from the outside
A facility is closing and has notified all residents 30 days in advance. If a resident cannot be safely transferred to a new facility by the time the 30 days are up, the DOH may require a facility to:
1.Remain open an additional 30 days
2.Remain open an additional 14 days
3.Remain open until a safe transfer can be accomplished
4.No changes - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Remain open a additional 30 days
Storage for furniture, equipment, and resident possessions may not be less than ____ per bed. *
1.6 sq feet
2.8 sq feet
3.10 sq feet
4.12 sq feet - CORRECT ANSWER 3.10 sq feet
Ventilation specifications for a resident room must have pressure in relationship to adjacent areas that are which of the following:*
1.Positive
2.Equal
3.Negative
4.Not applicable - CORRECT ANSWER Equal
When using PAs' and NPs' there must be a list maintained of the supervising physicians and whom they supervise. Where must this list be posted?
1.In full view at the front of the building/facility
2.At each nursing station
3.In the office of the Director of Nursing
4.In the administrators office - CORRECT ANSWER 2.At each nursing station
Your facility is planning on doing renovations to the dining room. After submitting the plans of the proposed renovations to the DOH, the DOH shall respond within ____ days issuing an approval or disapproval.*
1.90
2.60
3.45
4.30 - CORRECT ANSWER 3. 45
Except during sleeping hours, a resident that is in restraints must have their position adjusted at least every ____ hours.
1.2
2.3
3.4
4.5 - CORRECT ANSWER 1.2
Before allowing an individual to work as a Nurse Aide, he/she must receive verification from who or what?*
1.The state investigative services
2.The Registry
3.The Department of Health
4.CMS - CORRECT ANSWER 2.The Registry
The DOH must be notified at least 30 days in advance prior to a transfer involving ____% or more of the stock or equity of the health care facility.
1.Any %
2.2%
3.5%
4.10% - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5%
There are 15 members on the Board of Examiners. What is the length of each term in office. *
1.1 year term of office
2.2 year term of office
3. 3 year term of office
4.4 year term of office - CORRECT ANSWER 4.4 year term of office
What minimum percentage of AIT training must occur Monday-Friday between 7am and 7pm?
1.80%
2.50%
3.100%
4.There is no minimum requirement - CORRECT ANSWER 1.80%
A Nursing Care Facility will be closing at the end of the fiscal year. How much notice must be given to the appropriate Division of Nursing Care Facilities field office of the intended closure?
1.120 days
2.30 days before Dec. 31st
3.90 days
4.60 days - CORRECT ANSWER 3. 90 days
If the first of two TB tests are negative a second test should be administered in what length of time?*
1. 7-10 days
2.1-3 weeks
3.1 month
4.3-5 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER 2.1-3 weeks
Single bedrooms in a facilities licensed prior to January 1975 are required to provide _____ square feet as a minimum room area clearance in addition to the area of closets, vestibules, wardrobes, and toilet rooms.
1.90
2.120
3.100
4.80 - CORRECT ANSWER 4.80 square feet (100 square feet with new building after 1975)
The new resident wing has just been completed and is ready to accept residents. Upon final inspection of the new wing you notice a problem with the handrails. According to section 205.9 handrails must be what?
1.On both sides of the corridor with a return to the wall as end rail ending
2.Made of polished wood with brass brackets 3.5 feet apart
3.On the right side of each corridor
4.At least one return to wall on one end of the rail - CORRECT ANSWER 1.On both sides of the corridor with a return to the wall as end rail ending
The owner of the facility has renewed his provisional license twice while waiting for the regular license be issued. How many times can a provisional license be renewed?
1.As many times as the Department of Health would like to
2.Up to two times
3.Up to three times
4.Up to five times - CORRECT ANSWER 3. Up to three times
A facility is going to raise rates for the price of resident meals. In order to do this properly, they must first notify each resident "reasonably in advance", which is interpreted as ___ days.
1.45
2.30
3.21
4.14 - CORRECT ANSWER 2.30 Days
According to OBRA, what is the maximum amount of time allowed between the substantial evening meal and the morning meal?
1.No more than 10 hours
2.No more than 12 hours
3.No more than 14 hours
4.No more than 16 hours - CORRECT ANSWER 3.No more than 14 hours
In what year did it become law that all nursing homes must be administered by a duly licensed and registered Nursing Home Administrator?*
1.1970
2.1974
3.1979
4.1981 - CORRECT ANSWER 1.1970
Of the ten members on the Nursing Home Administrator Advisory Council, which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about the members?*
1.At least 6 of the 10 members shall be nursing home administrators
2.One of the members shall be a member of the clergy with a demonstrated interest in LTC
3.One of the members shall be an owner of one or more nursing homes
4.At lease one shall be a physician - CORRECT ANSWER 3.One of the members shall be an owner of one or more nursing homes
An individual just had his/her nursing home administrators license revoked. How soon after this revocation can it be reinstated?
1.After a period of at least 5 years
2.After a period of at least 4 years
3.After a period of at least 3 years
4.After a period of at least 2 years - CORRECT ANSWER 1.After a period of at least 5 years
An individual has a temporary permit to act as an HNA. How long can this person serve as the NHA?
1.6 months
2.1 year
3.18 months
4.24 months - CORRECT ANSWER 2.1 year
Nursing aid in service education must be sufficient to ensure the continuing competence of the nurse can not be less than ___ hours per year.
1.No less than 12 hours per year
2.No less than 14 hours per year
3.No less than 16 hours per year
4.No less than 18 hours per year - CORRECT ANSWER 1.No less than 12 hours per year
Your facilities new pharmacist has been on the job less than 2 months and is not sure how often she must provide the facility with a med profile. As the administrator...
1.You remind the pharmacist that the resident profile must be supplied monthly
2.You remind the pharmacist that the resident profile must be supplied quarterly
3.You remind the pharmacist that the resident profile must be supplied every 6 months
4.You remind the pharmacist that the resident profile must be supplied per physician request - CORRECT ANSWER 1. You remind the pharmacist that the resident profile must be supplied monthly
Once an individual holds a valid license as an NHA how often is he/she required to apply to the board for a new certificate of registration?*
1.Annually
2.Semi-annually
3.Bi-annually
4.Never - CORRECT ANSWER 3.Bi-annually
According to the DOH, how often should in service training occur for accident prevention?
1.Once every 6 months
2.At least annually
3.Only at the request of the department
4.Never - CORRECT ANSWER 2.At least annually
Elevators service must be provided to all residents when a resident area is located above or below first floor level entrance in the building. What exception is in place if it was set in use prior to what year and has not been converted or constructed since?
1.prior to 1979
2.prior to 1977
3.prior to 1976
4.prior to 1975 - CORRECT ANSWER 4.Prior to 1975
Each facility must install and test battery-operated single station smoke alarms in each resident bedroom unless they have a system based smoke detector that is installed and maintained in accordance with which NFPA standard? *
1.NFPA 13
2.NFPA 2001
3.NFPA 72
4.NFPA 101 - CORRECT ANSWER 3.NFPA 72
For treating and managing persons which confirmed tb infection, recommendations from which two organizations must be followed?
1.The US Health and Human Services (HHS) and Center for Disease Control (CDC)
2.The CDC and National Health and Safety Board
3.The US Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS)
4.CMS and the CDC - CORRECT ANSWER 3.The US Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS)
The DON may also serve as a charge nurse when the average daily occupancy is ____ or fewer residents?*
1.40
2.49
3.60
4.75 - CORRECT ANSWER 3.60
A female resident was admitted to your facility nice months ago; her quarterly assessment is due today. How many more quarterly assessments do you need to keep in her active record?
1.This new one and least one
2.no more, only the most current one should be kept in her active records
3.2 more;the facility must always keep the last 5 quarterly assessments
4.Whatever the state asks for;OBRA has no guidelines for quarterly assessments - CORRECT ANSWER 3.2 more;the facility must always keep the last 5 quarterly assessments
A facility is expanding their main building for additional resident rooms. A pre occupancy survey has granted early approval. When can a formal authorization from the DOH be expected?
1.30 days
2.45 days
3.60 days
4.90 days - CORRECT ANSWER 1.30 days
The current therapeutic diet manual must be jointly approved by which two people?
1.The Medical director and DON
2.The Administrator and the dietitian
3.The administrator and the DON
4.The medical director and the dietitian - CORRECT ANSWER 4. The medical director and the dietitian
When a facility uses outside resources and services they must insure that they meet all necessary license and certification requirements including those required by which government office?
1.Department of Health and Human Services
2.Department of Labor-wage and hour divisions
3.The Bureau of Professional and Occupancy Affairs
4.CMS - CORRECT ANSWER 3.The Bureau of Professional and Occupancy Affairs
A resident just admitted to your facility wants to know how high the ceilings are. As the administrator what would your answer be?
1.7 feet 3 inches
2.7 feet 6 inches
3.8 feet
4.8 feet 4 inches - CORRECT ANSWER 2.7 feet 6 inches
How long after completing the Resident Assessment does the facility need to be capable of transmitting the MDS to CMS
1.Within 7 days after completing the resident assessment
2.Within 10 days after completing the resident assessment
3.Within 14 days after completing the resident assessment
4.Within 21 days after completing the resident assessment - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Within 7 days after completing the resident assessment
Which type of abuse is a written threat of violence?
1.Physical abuse
2.Mental abuse
3.Verbal abuse
4.It would not be considered abuse - CORRECT ANSWER 3.Verbal abuse
A resident which a long history of smoking has recently undergone back surgery and is unable to get out of bed. He would like to have a cigarette after his morning meal. Can he smoke a cigarette in his bed?
1.No
2.Yes as long as he is under observation and the facility permits smoking
3.Yes he can smoke in bed any time he wishes
4.No smoking in bed is only permitted if his roommate is a smoker too - CORRECT ANSWER 3. Yes as long as he is under observation and the facility permits smoking
Your facility has just added a new resident wing. How wide does the bathroom doors need to be?
1.At least 46 inches
2.At least 44 inches
3.At least 40 inches
4.At least 36 inches - CORRECT ANSWER 4. At least 36 inches
A facility has been neglecting mandatory fire drills. How many fire drills per year should be conducted?
1.4 fire drills per year
2.4 fire drills per year per shift
3.2 fire drills per shift per year
4.2 fire drills per year - CORRECT ANSWER 2. 4 fire drills per year per shift
How long after admission should the residents initial medical assessments be completed?
1.14 days after admission
2.21 days after admission
3.10 days after admission
4.7 days after admission - CORRECT ANSWER 1.14 days after admission
Along with the pharmacist, who develops written policies and procedures for drug therapy, distribution, administration, control, accountability and use?
1.The administrator
2.The Inventory Control Board
3.The Quality Assurance Committee
4.The DON - CORRECT ANSWER 3. The Quality Assurance Committee
As part of the AIT program, 80% of the training must occur from M-F between ____ am and ___pm.
1.8am-8pm
2.8am-7pm
3.6am-6pm
4.7am-7pm - CORRECT ANSWER 4.7am-7pm
A resident at your facility needs to have surgery on his knee.Surgeries must only be performed in an acute hospital or in a _____,______, or ____ ambulatory surgical facility.
1.Class A, Class B, or Class C
2.5 Star, 4 Star, or 3 Star
3. Government paid, non-profit, or Volunteer - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Class A, Class B, or Class C
Physician orders for restraints must be reviewed at-least ____.
1.Quarterly
2.Bi-weekly
3.Monthly
4.Every 45 Days - CORRECT ANSWER 3. Monthly
A dietitian can be someone who is registered by:
1.The Commission on
Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association
2.The Dietetic and Food Service Association of America
3.The National Food and Nutritional Dietary Association - CORRECT ANSWER 1.The Commission on Dietetic Regulation of the American Dietetic Association
A resident was just admitted to your facility and assigned a private room. How many sq feet of clearance should there be?
1.At least 80 sq feet
2.At least 90 sq feet
3.At least 100 sq feet
4.At least 110 sq feet - CORRECT ANSWER 3.At least 100 sq feet
Hot water used by the residents must not exceed _____ F.
1.105
2.110
3.115
4.120 - CORRECT ANSWER 2. 110
Line and trash chute rooms much have air pressure which is?
1.Negative
2.Positive
3.Equal
4.Adjacent Rooms - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Negative
By August 13, 2013 all LTC facilities must have installed automatic sprinklers in accordance with NFPA ___ Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
1.NFPA 2000
2.NFPA 75
3.NFPA 13
4.NFPA 1999 - CORRECT ANSWER 3.NFPA 13
Your facility has just upgraded all the lights. What minimum lighting requirement for the recreation area?
1.100 footcandles
2.80 footcandles
3.65 footcandles
4.50 footcandles - CORRECT ANSWER 4.50 footcandles
A facility has just opened its doors and must build up their supplies. How much food needs to be in storage?
1.1 extra day of food
2.3 extra days of food
3.5 extra days of food
4.7 extra days of food - CORRECT ANSWER 2.3 extra days of food
How often should outdated or recalled medications be returned to the pharmacy for proper disposal?
1.Immediately
2.Annually
3.Quarterly
4.Monthly - CORRECT ANSWER 3.Quarterly
Resident care policies including facility policies on admissions, transfer, and discharge planning shall be reviewed at least ______.
1. Annually
2.Twice a year
3.Quarterly
4.Monthly - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Annually
A facility uses a LPM as a nurse in charge during the night shift; as Rn must be available within how many minutes from the facility?
1.90 minutes
2.60 minutes
3.40 minutes
4.20 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER 4. 20 minutes
There must be a minimum of how many sq feet per bed in the in the dining room for the first 100 beds?
1.At least 20 sq feet
2.At least 15 sq feet
3. At least 10 sq feet
4. At least 6 sq feet - CORRECT ANSWER 2.At least 15 sq feet
A facility is having some remodeling done to the bathrooms. For a shower designed for wheelchair use they must be no less than ____ sq feet.
1.4 sq feet
2.3 sq feet
3.5 sq feet
4.4 1/2 sq feet - CORRECT ANSWER 1.4 sq feet
Residents toilets can service up to ___ bedrooms.
1.1 bedroom
2.2 bedrooms
3.3 bedrooms
4.4 bedrooms - CORRECT ANSWER 2.2 bedrooms
A physician has phoned in several orders for medication. How soon does he/she need to sign these verbal orders?
1.Within 2 weeks
2.Within 72 hours
3.Within 48 hours
4.Within 24 hours - CORRECT ANSWER 3.Within 48 hours
Two residents are sharing a room. what is the minimum sq feet of clearance per bed in this multi-resident bedroom?
1.At least 115 sq feet
2.At least 110 Sq feet
3. At least 80 sq feet - CORRECT ANSWER At least 80 sq feet
A facility wants to add a new addition to their current office building. Once construction plans have been approved, how long do they have to begin construction or to resubmit the plans for re-approval?
1.Within 12 months
2.Within 24 months
3.Within 16 months
4.Within 6 months - CORRECT ANSWER 2.Within 24 Months
A former resident passed away five years ago; how long does the facility need to keep the resident's clinical record?
1.2 more years
2.1 more year
3.No additional time
4.The clinical records should already be destroyed - CORRECT ANSWER 1.2 more years
What is the minimum number of nursing hours for direct patient care in a 24 hour period?
1.3.5 hours
2.3.2 hours
3.3 hours
4.2.7 hours - CORRECT ANSWER 4 2.7 hours
Outdoor air intakes can be no less than ____ feet from waste air.
1.50 feet
2.35 feet
3.25 feet
4.15 feet - CORRECT ANSWER 3.25 feet
Records of menus must be kept for how long?
1.2 weeks
2.30 days
3.45 days
4.60 days - CORRECT ANSWER 2.30 days
The nurses station must be equipped to receive calls from all the following except?
1.The dining area
2.The resident toilets
3.The resident bedrooms
4.The resident bathing facilities - CORRECT ANSWER 1.The dining area
Each facility must publish to the community their Civil Rights policy as evidence of non-discriminatory practices. How often must a facility do this?
1.Only once
2.Once every 5 years
3.Once every 4 years
4.Once every 3 years - CORRECT ANSWER 4. Once every 3 years
A report is required if the DOH finds deficiencies due to the practices of a licensed nursing home administrator. Within how many days is the report due?
1.Within 120 days
2.Within 60 days
3. Within 45 days
4.Within 30 days - CORRECT ANSWER 2.Within 60 days
A minimum size of a resident bathroom that only has a toilet is ____ by ____.
1.3 feet by 5 feet
2.3 feet by 6 feet
3.4 feet by 5 feet
4.4 feet by 6 feet - CORRECT ANSWER 2.3 feet by 6 feet
Floors or units in a nursing facility with more than eight residents shall be provided with separate toilet fixtures in that ratio?
1.1:4
2.2:1
3.:1
4.2:8 - CORRECT ANSWER 1.1:4
The State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators consists of how many members?
1.10
2.12
3.13
4.15 - CORRECT ANSWER 4.15
The clinical records of discharged resident must be completed within how many days?
1.45 days
2.30 days
3.21 days
4.14 days - CORRECT ANSWER 2.30 days
A facility must comply with which edition of the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association?
1.2000 Edition
2.2010 Edition
3.2001 Edition
4.2011 Edition - CORRECT ANSWER 1. 2000 Edition
A facility must employ a full time social worker if it has more than _____ residents.
1.85
2.100
3.110
4.120 - CORRECT ANSWER 4.120 residents
How long is the term of office for a member of the Board of Examiners?
1.5 years
2.4 years
3.3 years
4.2 years - CORRECT ANSWER 2. 4years
Handrails in the bathroom must support up to a weight of ____ pounds.
1. 300
2. 280
3. 250
4. 225 - CORRECT ANSWER 3. 250 pounds
A Physicians Assistant has given orders for a new treatment plan. How soon must the attending physician countersign the order?
1.7 days
2.14 days
3.21 days
4.30 days - CORRECT ANSWER 1. 7 days
Menus must be prepared how far in advance?
1. The same day
2. 1 month
3. 21 days
4. 2 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER 4. 2 weeks
A practical nurse shall be designated by the facility as a charge nurse only on the ___ tour of duty in facilities with a census of ____ or less.
1. day, 100
2.day, 59
3.night, 100
4.night, 59 - CORRECT ANSWER 4. Night, 59
To be considered to be a full time employee you must work a minimum of ___ hours a week.
1.40
2.35
3.25
4.30 - CORRECT ANSWER 2.35 hours
NFPA means - CORRECT ANSWER National Fire Protection Agency
RRA means - CORRECT ANSWER Registered Records Administrator
Proprietary drug means - CORRECT ANSWER A drug which does not contain a quality of controlled substance, can be purchased without a prescription, and can be purchased from sources other than a pharmacy and is usually cold under a patented or trade name
Nonproprietary drug - CORRECT ANSWER A drug containing biologicals or substances of glandular origin (except intestinal enzymes and liver products) and drugs which are administered parenterally
A _____ license is issued for a specific period, not more 6 months and may be renewed at the discretion of the DOH no more than ___ times - CORRECT ANSWER provisional, 3 times
The ______ is not required to name a responsible person if the resident is _____ of managing the residents own affairs - CORRECT ANSWER Resident,Capable
A facility may not obtain from or act on behalf of residents a ________ ______ ______ or duties imposed by law or the subpart except as a part of a formal settlement in litigation - CORRECT ANSWER release from liabilities
POA may not be assumed for a resident by the licensee, owner/operator, members of the governing body an employee or anyone having a financial interest in the facility unless ordered by a _____ of ____ ____. - CORRECT ANSWER Court of Common Jurisdiction
A facility Shall ____ the applicable edition of the National Fire Protection Association Association 101 ____ ______ _______. - CORRECT ANSWER meet, Life Safety Code
Basements and cellars may be used for storage, laundry, kitchen, heat, electric and water equipment. ____ shall be secured before areas may be used for purposes such as ____ therapy, _____supply, _____ therapy etc. - CORRECT ANSWER Approval, physical, central, occupational
Ceiling heights may be 7 feet 6 inches except in the _____ room where a minimum of ____ inches shall be provided above the main boiler heater and connecting piping - CORRECT ANSWER boiler room, 30 inches
Resident ______ shall have a _____ on both sides with a return to the wall at each rail ending and bracket may not _____ the continuous progress of hads along the raining - CORRECT ANSWER corridors, handrail, impede
Doors into bathrooms and toilet rooms used by residents shall be at least ____ inches wide, except for an existing facility where the minimum width for each toilet room doors in ___ inches. - CORRECT ANSWER 36 inches, 32 inches
A door into the resident room shall swing ____ the room - CORRECT ANSWER into
A door to a toilet room which swings into the toilet area shall be equipped with _______ ________ with permits the door to be opened from the _____ and swing out in case of emergency - CORRECT ANSWER special hardware, outside
Resident and visitor toilet stalls shall swing ____ and curtains or equivalent shall be considered as meeting this requirement - CORRECT ANSWER out
A door to the basement or cellar may not be located in a _____ room - CORRECT ANSWER Resident
The cab platform of an elevator shall measure no less than ___ feet by ____ - CORRECT ANSWER 5 feet by 7 feet 6 inches
the elevators cab and shaft doors may have no less than a ____ inch opening and shall be ______ _______. - CORRECT ANSWER 44 inch, power operated
Personnel must handle, store, process, and transport linen in a manner that prevents:
1.Supply storages
2.theft
3.missing laundry
4. the spread of infection - CORRECT ANSWER The spread of infection
The travel distance to reach a resident room door to another section of the facility is:
1.50 feet
2.100 feet
3.120 feet
4. 200 feet - CORRECT ANSWER 50 feet
Skilled health care nursing facilities must provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment that allows residents to use their personal belongings:
1.To the extent possible after considerations of safety, cleanliness and comfort
2.Regardless of administrator objection stemming out of facility logistical challenges
3.If a roommates preferences and autonomy are considered and respected
4. As long as the personal belongings are made of non-combustible material - CORRECT ANSWER 1. To the extent possible after consideration of safety, cleanliness and comfort
An administrator is evaluating an old building for a possible renovation as a nursing facility. To meet ANSI standards, the building should be adapted by.
1.Providing wheelchair passage width
2.Installing commercial-grade carpeting
3.Upgrading lighting
4.Installing a new fire alarm system - CORRECT ANSWER 4. Installing a new fire alarm system
Which of the following maintenance programs is a proactive approach to extending the life of equipment and systems?
1.General
2.Comprehensive
3.Preventative
4.Operational - CORRECT ANSWER 3. Preventative
All of the following are factors in determining whether nursing facility dining and activity rooms are well-ventilated except:
1.Odors
2.Humidity
3.Temperature
4.Room Square Footage - CORRECT ANSWER 2.Humidity
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires form 300A to be displayed in which of the following months?
1.January, February, and March
2.February, March, and April
3.March, April, and May
4.April, August, And December - CORRECT ANSWER 2.February, March, and April
A nursing facility must have a full-time director or nursing services. full time is defined as working how many hours per week?
1.It depends on the size of the facility
2.No less than 40
3.No more than 35
4.It depends on the case mix of residents - CORRECT ANSWER 3.No more than 35 hours
According to current labor laws, during union solicitation in a nursing facility, the facility's administrator:
1.Cannot conduct employee meetings to discuss disadvantages of unions
2.Cannot prohibit or interfere with union solicitation during lunch breaks or off-duty time
3.Should begin immediate bargaining with labor leaders
4.Must allow on-duty time for employees to talk with union organizers. - CORRECT ANSWER 2. Cannot conduct or interfere with union solicitation during lunch breaks or off-duty time
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records Standard requires that long-term care employers ensure the preservation and retention of medical records of employees with exposure to blood-borne pathogens for at least:
1.Six months from date of severance from employment
2.The duration of employment plus 30 years
3.The duration of employment plus seven years
4.Seven years from the date of employment - CORRECT ANSWER 2.The duration of employment plus 30 years
What is the cost per resident if this resident is admitted and stays for 15 days?
-Routine Nursing Care:$900
-Therapy:$1,500
-Attending physician visit:$300
-Room:$3,000
-Medications:$600
1.300
2.360
3.400
4.420 - CORRECT ANSWER 4.420
The public policy that was initially responsible for the protection of resident funds is the:
1.Safe Harbor Act
2.Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
3.Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Ave (HIPPA)
4.Consumer Protection Act - CORRECT ANSWER 2.Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (Obra)
Facility X has the following information on its balance sheet:
-Total current assets: $405,000
-Total fixed assets: $7,500,000
-Total assets: $7,905,000
-Total current liabilities: $375,000
-Total non-current liabilities: $4,135,000
-Total Liabilities: $4,510,000
-Total retained earnings: $370,000
The total working capital of this facility is:
1.$30,000
2.$35,000
3.$3,365,000
4.3,765,000 - CORRECT ANSWER 4.$3,765,000
A facility is required to maintain assessment data in the residents' active record for how many months?
1.12 months
2.15 months
3.18 months
4.24 months - CORRECT ANSWER 2.15 months
A CASPER report contains a summary of a nursing facility's:
1.Turnover data
2.Occupancy history
3.Compliance history
4.Demographic data - CORRECT ANSWER 3. Compliance history
Enforcement of the Federal Requirements of Participation is based on which of the following?
1.Substantial compliance
2.Standard of practice
3.Substantial care
4.Best practices - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Substantial Compliance
Two residents of a facility are known to have dementia and have been assessed as combative. One afternoon, they are placed at the same table for lunch, and one resident hits the other, causing a serious head injury. Surveyors investigating the incident cute immediate jeopardy for lack of supervision. Which federal regulation tag does this situation fall under?
1.Dignity
2.Quality of care
3.Abuse and neglect
4.Accident hazards - CORRECT ANSWER 3.Abuse and Neglect
A situation in which a provider's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation has caused or is likely to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident is known as:
1.Immediate jeopardy
2.Widespread hard
3.Confirmed occurrence
4.Standard quality of care - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Immediate jeopardy
If a resident of the nursing facility requests a photocopy of his/her medical record, the facility must:
1.Provide it within 72 hours at no charge
2.Deny the request because inpatient records are not reviewable by residents
3.Inform the resident that the request cannot be granted until the physician approves it
4.provide it within two working days at a reasonable rate - CORRECT ANSWER 4.Provide it within two working days at a reasonable rate
When scheduling and making a dental appointment for a resident,a nursing facility is obligated to:
1.Schedule an employee to accompany the resident to the dental office
2.Assist in scheduling transportation to/from the dental office
3.Receive a physician order to allow the resident to visit the dental office
4.Inquire whether the dentist is able to perform services at the care center versus dental office - CORRECT ANSWER 2.Assist in scheduling transportation to/from the dental office
The drug regimen of each resident must be reviewed at least once a month by:
1.The medical director
2.A registered nurse
3.The director of nursing
4.A licensed pharmacist - CORRECT ANSWER 4.A licensed pharmacist
A window and widower are mentally alert residents of a nursing facility. it has been evident to staff that the to have developed a close relationship. One evening, a certified nurse aide notices the widow going into the widower's room and closing the door. What is the most appropriate why for staff to handle this situation?
1.Report the situation to the ombudsman
2.Respect their privacy and monitor the situation
3.Knock on the widower's door to check on him
4.Request advice from their families - CORRECT ANSWER 3.Knock on the widower's door to check on him
Each resident in a nursing facility must:
1.Have an acute or chronic medical condition
2.Be under the care of a licensed physician
3.Be in need of assistance with ADL's
4.Have at least one payer source - CORRECT ANSWER 2.Be under the care of a licensed physician
If a nourishing snack in served at bedtime, what is the maximum number of hours that may elapse between a substantial evening meal and breakfast?
1.12
2.13
3.15
4.16 - CORRECT ANSWER 4.16 hours
An activity program must be directed by a qualified professional who has:
1.Completed a training course approved by the state
2.Completed eligibility for recreational therapy certification
3.1 Year of experience in a recreational program within the last 5 years
4.2 years of experience in a recreational program within the last 10 years - CORRECT ANSWER 2.Completed eligibility for recreational therapy certification
Which of the following must be made available to a nursing facility at the time of a resident's admission?
1.Orders containing medications and care
2.Copies of the resident's insurance cards
3.Summary of treatment in a previous healthcare facility
4.Rehabilitation potential from a physician or therapist - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Orders containing medications and care
The plan of care for each resident must include:
1.a complete list of medications
2.timeframes for achieving resident goals
3.Resident of responsible party's signature
4.Documentation of method of payment - CORRECT ANSWER 1.A complete list of medication
How often should the attending physician visit his/her patients during the first 90 days?
1.Every 10 days
2.Every 14 days
3.Every 30 days
4.Every 60 days - CORRECT ANSWER 3. Every 30 days
A resident wishes to have his/her child visit after the child gets off from work at 11pm. The administrator should allow the child to visit:
1.At the time requested only if they are supervised by staff
2.Only during posted visiting hours in accordance with nursing facility policy
3.At the time requested by the resident
4.Only if the child agrees to visit in the lobby - CORRECT ANSWER 2. Only during posted visiting hours in accordance with nursing facility policy
When updating the residents rights poster, a nursing facility is required to post the name and the telephone number of each of the following except the:
1.State Survey Agency
2.Medicaid fraud control unit
3.State Ombudsman
4.Medicare Hotline - CORRECT ANSWER 2.Medicaid fraud control unit [Show Less]