Maryland Nursing Home Administrator
Practice Exam
1. The primary federal law regulating nursing homes
in the United States is:
A. HIPAA
B. OBRA 1987
C. Affordable Care Act
D. Social Security Act
Answer: B. OBRA 1987
Rationale: OBRA 1987 sets minimum standards for
nursing home care and residents’ rights.
2. Who is ultimately responsible for the operation of a
nursing home?
, A. Nursing staff
B. Administrator
C. Medical director
D. Board of directors
Answer: B. Administrator
Rationale: The administrator is legally responsible for
overall facility operations and regulatory compliance.
3. A nursing home must have a designated infection
control officer. This is required by:
A. State law only
B. Federal regulations only
C. Both federal and state regulations
D. Optional
Answer: C. Both federal and state regulations
Rationale: Infection control programs are mandated
under federal CMS rules and Maryland state
regulations.
4. Minimum staffing requirements in a Maryland
nursing home include:
A. 1 nurse per 50 residents
B. Sufficient staff to meet residents’ needs
Practice Exam
1. The primary federal law regulating nursing homes
in the United States is:
A. HIPAA
B. OBRA 1987
C. Affordable Care Act
D. Social Security Act
Answer: B. OBRA 1987
Rationale: OBRA 1987 sets minimum standards for
nursing home care and residents’ rights.
2. Who is ultimately responsible for the operation of a
nursing home?
, A. Nursing staff
B. Administrator
C. Medical director
D. Board of directors
Answer: B. Administrator
Rationale: The administrator is legally responsible for
overall facility operations and regulatory compliance.
3. A nursing home must have a designated infection
control officer. This is required by:
A. State law only
B. Federal regulations only
C. Both federal and state regulations
D. Optional
Answer: C. Both federal and state regulations
Rationale: Infection control programs are mandated
under federal CMS rules and Maryland state
regulations.
4. Minimum staffing requirements in a Maryland
nursing home include:
A. 1 nurse per 50 residents
B. Sufficient staff to meet residents’ needs
