CA NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR LICENSE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Bowel and bladder management program is to begin - ans-
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2 weeks after admission (weekly notes, review every 30 days)
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ICF - ans-intermediate care facility; long term custodial care
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Facility characteristics (demographic) - ans-info about resident populations
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
% compared to others in the state
xz xz xz xz xz xz
Facility quality indicator profile - ans-shows each QI (24), the facility
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
% and how facility compares to the state %
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Resident level summary - ans- xz xz xz xz
lists each resident by name, assessment date an reason for assessment; each of the 24 QI'
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
s are listed with
xz xz xz
Written maintenance manual required for - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz
heating, a/c and ventilation systems (HVAC) xz xz xz xz xz
Information NOT required to be posted - ans-HCFA Regional Office xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Must be posted per OBRA - ans-Medicaid Fraud Unit
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
What happens if facility is not in substantial compliance in 6 months? - ans-23-
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day fast track to termination
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What happens if not in compliance after 3 months? - ans-Stop payment of new admissions
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If a B Citation of $200 is received and facility chooses not to contest? - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Pay $50 in 4 business days
xz xz xz xz xz
If A Citation and facility chooses not to contest? - ans-$1000 pay in 4 business days
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Temperature of pipes - ans-105-120 xz xz xz xz
Which equipment requires hospital grade 3- prong plug? - ans-oxygen equipment
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
What survey follows a standard survey? - ans-extended survey - within 14 days of standard
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Who approves administrative policies and procedures? - ans-governing body or licensee
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
,Medical director - ans-only reviews and evaluate P&P
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Who authorizes conversion of utility room to office? - ans-dept of health
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
How long are records kept relating to drugs return to pharmacy in an ICF? - ans-3 years -
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Pharmacist and RN signatures required
xz xz xz xz xz
Storage of non legend drugs at bedside must meet all requirements - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
prevent access by other patients, record in patient health record, quantity stored shall be re
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corded
Non legend drugs - ans-does not have to be ordered
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Medical director acts as a liaison b/n - ans-Administrator and attending physician
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Consultant to DON; review and evaluate administrative and PCP P&P's; reviews employee
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
's pre-employment and annual health exams - ans-Medical director
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Isolation bed ration in ICF? - ans-1:35 (same as SNF)
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
PCP committee includes - ans-
xz xz xz xz
DON, activity leader, pharmacist plus Administrator and at least 1 physician
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How many secs. emergency generator required to come on after power failure? - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
10 seconds xz
Emergency generator must last how long? - ans- xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
6 hours; be tested every 14 days for 30 mins
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Upon change of attending physician - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz
patient evaluation review of orders for care and treatment
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
For what size facility is an RN required at all times + DON - ans-100+ beds
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
59 or less - ans-RN or LVN (now may be charge nurse)
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
60-99 - ans-RN or LVN + DON xz xz xz xz xz xz
Who holds final responsibility for the care of patients in an ICF? - ans-Physician
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Physician visits - ans-at least every 60 day xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Who should screen patients for admission? - ans-Administrator or designee
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
, Unusual occurrences needs to be reported - ans-in 24 hours -
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Confirm in writing by phone or telegraphy
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Unusual occurrence reports shall be retained for - ans-1 year
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Unusual occurrence reports within how many days? - ans-5 days
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3 committees required - ans-
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PCP committee, Infection control (quarterly meetings), Pharmaceutical (PIP)
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Patients' rights in ICF do not include? - ans-setting visiting hours
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Patients' rights in ICF do not include? - ans-setting visiting hours
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Can patient funds be mingled between facilities? - ans-no
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
After d/c advance rent paid must be returned within - ans-2 weeks (not 14 days)
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An Administrator can act as a patient's representative or manage the estate if - ans-
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blood relative (2nd degree of consanguinity)
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Records of patients are maintained for how long? - ans-7 years Title years OBRA
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Records of minors maintained for how long? - ans-at least 1 year after turning 18 years old
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Minimum info required on name band - ans-resident's name and name of facility
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Telephone does not need to be required when there are - ans- xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
6 or less beds for ambulatory patients
xz xz xz xz xz xz
Telephone required in SNF - ans-yes xz xz xz xz xz
Non movable containers does not need to be - ans-be labeled
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Non movable containers should have - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz
tight fitting covers in good repair, extended handles, leak proof and rodent proof
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Water for human consumption checked at least - ans-every 3 months
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Work (reading) areas in rooms shall have minimum light - ans-30 foot candles
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Rest of the areas shall have minimum - ans-20 foot candles
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Minimum light in Title 22 for stairways, corridors, ramps, exits, entrances - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
20 foot candles
xz xz
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Bowel and bladder management program is to begin - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
2 weeks after admission (weekly notes, review every 30 days)
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ICF - ans-intermediate care facility; long term custodial care
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Facility characteristics (demographic) - ans-info about resident populations
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
% compared to others in the state
xz xz xz xz xz xz
Facility quality indicator profile - ans-shows each QI (24), the facility
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
% and how facility compares to the state %
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Resident level summary - ans- xz xz xz xz
lists each resident by name, assessment date an reason for assessment; each of the 24 QI'
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
s are listed with
xz xz xz
Written maintenance manual required for - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz
heating, a/c and ventilation systems (HVAC) xz xz xz xz xz
Information NOT required to be posted - ans-HCFA Regional Office xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Must be posted per OBRA - ans-Medicaid Fraud Unit
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
What happens if facility is not in substantial compliance in 6 months? - ans-23-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
day fast track to termination
xz xz xz xz xz
What happens if not in compliance after 3 months? - ans-Stop payment of new admissions
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
If a B Citation of $200 is received and facility chooses not to contest? - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Pay $50 in 4 business days
xz xz xz xz xz
If A Citation and facility chooses not to contest? - ans-$1000 pay in 4 business days
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Temperature of pipes - ans-105-120 xz xz xz xz
Which equipment requires hospital grade 3- prong plug? - ans-oxygen equipment
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
What survey follows a standard survey? - ans-extended survey - within 14 days of standard
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Who approves administrative policies and procedures? - ans-governing body or licensee
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
,Medical director - ans-only reviews and evaluate P&P
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Who authorizes conversion of utility room to office? - ans-dept of health
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
How long are records kept relating to drugs return to pharmacy in an ICF? - ans-3 years -
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Pharmacist and RN signatures required
xz xz xz xz xz
Storage of non legend drugs at bedside must meet all requirements - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
prevent access by other patients, record in patient health record, quantity stored shall be re
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
corded
Non legend drugs - ans-does not have to be ordered
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Medical director acts as a liaison b/n - ans-Administrator and attending physician
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Consultant to DON; review and evaluate administrative and PCP P&P's; reviews employee
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
's pre-employment and annual health exams - ans-Medical director
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Isolation bed ration in ICF? - ans-1:35 (same as SNF)
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
PCP committee includes - ans-
xz xz xz xz
DON, activity leader, pharmacist plus Administrator and at least 1 physician
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
How many secs. emergency generator required to come on after power failure? - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
10 seconds xz
Emergency generator must last how long? - ans- xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
6 hours; be tested every 14 days for 30 mins
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Upon change of attending physician - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz
patient evaluation review of orders for care and treatment
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
For what size facility is an RN required at all times + DON - ans-100+ beds
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
59 or less - ans-RN or LVN (now may be charge nurse)
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
60-99 - ans-RN or LVN + DON xz xz xz xz xz xz
Who holds final responsibility for the care of patients in an ICF? - ans-Physician
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Physician visits - ans-at least every 60 day xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Who should screen patients for admission? - ans-Administrator or designee
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
, Unusual occurrences needs to be reported - ans-in 24 hours -
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Confirm in writing by phone or telegraphy
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Unusual occurrence reports shall be retained for - ans-1 year
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Unusual occurrence reports within how many days? - ans-5 days
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
3 committees required - ans-
xz xz xz xz
PCP committee, Infection control (quarterly meetings), Pharmaceutical (PIP)
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Patients' rights in ICF do not include? - ans-setting visiting hours
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Patients' rights in ICF do not include? - ans-setting visiting hours
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Can patient funds be mingled between facilities? - ans-no
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
After d/c advance rent paid must be returned within - ans-2 weeks (not 14 days)
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
An Administrator can act as a patient's representative or manage the estate if - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
blood relative (2nd degree of consanguinity)
xz xz xz xz xz
Records of patients are maintained for how long? - ans-7 years Title years OBRA
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Records of minors maintained for how long? - ans-at least 1 year after turning 18 years old
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Minimum info required on name band - ans-resident's name and name of facility
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Telephone does not need to be required when there are - ans- xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
6 or less beds for ambulatory patients
xz xz xz xz xz xz
Telephone required in SNF - ans-yes xz xz xz xz xz
Non movable containers does not need to be - ans-be labeled
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Non movable containers should have - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz
tight fitting covers in good repair, extended handles, leak proof and rodent proof
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Water for human consumption checked at least - ans-every 3 months
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Work (reading) areas in rooms shall have minimum light - ans-30 foot candles
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Rest of the areas shall have minimum - ans-20 foot candles
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Minimum light in Title 22 for stairways, corridors, ramps, exits, entrances - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
20 foot candles
xz xz
