California Nursing Home Administrator License Exam
How must washbasins be sanitized? 30 minutes in boiling water, autoclave, or gas sterilization (not to be cleaned with
chemicals)
How much food should be kept on hand? Non perishable food 1 weeks worth, Staples 2 days worth
At what temperature should readily perishable foods be Below 45 degrees or over 140 degrees
stored?
At what specifications should an autoclave function? 15 pounds pressure, 250F, 20 minutes
How long should utensils be disinfected (after washing 2 Minutes at 170F; 30 seconds at 180F; or in water containing bactericidal
with soap) by immersion in clean water? chemical (at least 110F)
What is the minimum dishwashing water temperature? 110F
When must the initial assessment be completed? Within 7 days of admission
Drugs that are to be stored at room temperature should 59F to 86F
be stored at what temperature?
When must drugs be destroyed? 90 Days
The food service supervisor must complete a what type 90 Hour
of course?
How often must care plans be completed? Quarterly
How often must the dentist provide in-service for the Annually
staff?
How often must humidifier bottles be changed or Q24 Hours (Every 24 hours)
sterilized?
With what may a humidifier be filled? Water that is sterile distilled, deionized or demineralized.
When should resident call lights be answered? Promptly
All patients are to be assisted and encouraged to The highest level of self-care and independence
maintain?
, California Nursing Home Administrator License Exam
All of the following are considered restraints (unless used Soft Ties, Seat Belts, Spring Release Trays, and Cloth Vests
for postural support)?
How long may treatment restraints be used? ONLY for the time required to complete the treatment.
The planned menu may repeat less than what time Every 3 weeks
frame?
How often must the menu be revised? Q90 Days (every 3 months)
A doctor must be notified for what weight gain in a 30 5lbs.
period?
The Dietary Manual must be review how often? Annually
The Dietary Manual must be revised how often? Every 5 Years
Drugs ordered Stat in 1 hours must be given how soon? 2 Hours Maximum
How must Glass Thermometers be cleaned? With 70% alcohol for minimum of 10 minutes
How long must Drug Order records be kept? 1 Year
How long must Drug Destruction records be kept? 3 Years
How long is 1 hour of learning experience? 50 Minutes
How many hours of orientation must a C.N.A. have prior 8 Hours
to providing care?
How many hours of orientation must a C.N.A. have 16 Hours
during their first 40 hours worked?
What is the annual renewal fee for the C.N.A.'s 20
certificate?
How long must Employee health records be kept? 3 years
, California Nursing Home Administrator License Exam
How long must patient records be kept? 7 years (title 22); 5 years OBRA
How often must the Patient Care Policy committee Annually
meet?
How long must the unusual occurrence reports (24 hour One Year
reports) be kept?
When must a patients money be returned if they expire? 30 days after death.
When must prepaid room and board be returned upon Within 2 weeks
discharge?
Are nurses progress notes necessary? Yes
How long must a bed be held should a patient go to an 7 Days
acute care facility?
What is the minimum amount of light required for reading 30 ft candles
in a patient room?
What is the minimum amount of light required in 20 ft. candles
nonreading areas of patient room?
How often must drinking water be tested? Every 3 Months
How often must Ice be tested? Every Month
What is the minimum width of handicap parking spaces? 13 Feet
What is the acceptable height range for hand rails? 34 Inches to 38 inches high
What is the maximum height of the bottom of the window 36 Inches
in a patient room?
Curtains must be how many inches below fire sprinklers? 18 Inches
How often must the autoclave be tested? Monthly
How must washbasins be sanitized? 30 minutes in boiling water, autoclave, or gas sterilization (not to be cleaned with
chemicals)
How much food should be kept on hand? Non perishable food 1 weeks worth, Staples 2 days worth
At what temperature should readily perishable foods be Below 45 degrees or over 140 degrees
stored?
At what specifications should an autoclave function? 15 pounds pressure, 250F, 20 minutes
How long should utensils be disinfected (after washing 2 Minutes at 170F; 30 seconds at 180F; or in water containing bactericidal
with soap) by immersion in clean water? chemical (at least 110F)
What is the minimum dishwashing water temperature? 110F
When must the initial assessment be completed? Within 7 days of admission
Drugs that are to be stored at room temperature should 59F to 86F
be stored at what temperature?
When must drugs be destroyed? 90 Days
The food service supervisor must complete a what type 90 Hour
of course?
How often must care plans be completed? Quarterly
How often must the dentist provide in-service for the Annually
staff?
How often must humidifier bottles be changed or Q24 Hours (Every 24 hours)
sterilized?
With what may a humidifier be filled? Water that is sterile distilled, deionized or demineralized.
When should resident call lights be answered? Promptly
All patients are to be assisted and encouraged to The highest level of self-care and independence
maintain?
, California Nursing Home Administrator License Exam
All of the following are considered restraints (unless used Soft Ties, Seat Belts, Spring Release Trays, and Cloth Vests
for postural support)?
How long may treatment restraints be used? ONLY for the time required to complete the treatment.
The planned menu may repeat less than what time Every 3 weeks
frame?
How often must the menu be revised? Q90 Days (every 3 months)
A doctor must be notified for what weight gain in a 30 5lbs.
period?
The Dietary Manual must be review how often? Annually
The Dietary Manual must be revised how often? Every 5 Years
Drugs ordered Stat in 1 hours must be given how soon? 2 Hours Maximum
How must Glass Thermometers be cleaned? With 70% alcohol for minimum of 10 minutes
How long must Drug Order records be kept? 1 Year
How long must Drug Destruction records be kept? 3 Years
How long is 1 hour of learning experience? 50 Minutes
How many hours of orientation must a C.N.A. have prior 8 Hours
to providing care?
How many hours of orientation must a C.N.A. have 16 Hours
during their first 40 hours worked?
What is the annual renewal fee for the C.N.A.'s 20
certificate?
How long must Employee health records be kept? 3 years
, California Nursing Home Administrator License Exam
How long must patient records be kept? 7 years (title 22); 5 years OBRA
How often must the Patient Care Policy committee Annually
meet?
How long must the unusual occurrence reports (24 hour One Year
reports) be kept?
When must a patients money be returned if they expire? 30 days after death.
When must prepaid room and board be returned upon Within 2 weeks
discharge?
Are nurses progress notes necessary? Yes
How long must a bed be held should a patient go to an 7 Days
acute care facility?
What is the minimum amount of light required for reading 30 ft candles
in a patient room?
What is the minimum amount of light required in 20 ft. candles
nonreading areas of patient room?
How often must drinking water be tested? Every 3 Months
How often must Ice be tested? Every Month
What is the minimum width of handicap parking spaces? 13 Feet
What is the acceptable height range for hand rails? 34 Inches to 38 inches high
What is the maximum height of the bottom of the window 36 Inches
in a patient room?
Curtains must be how many inches below fire sprinklers? 18 Inches
How often must the autoclave be tested? Monthly
