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ILLINOIS NURSING HOME
ADMINISTRATOR PRACTICE EXAM —
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
AND COMPLETE RATIONALES
## SECTION 1: ILLINOIS NURSING HOME CARE ACT &
RESIDENT RIGHTS
**1. What is the primary purpose of the Illinois Nursing Home
Care Act (210 ILCS 45)?**
A. To establish minimum staffing ratios only
B. To ensure that residents receive safe, respectful, and high-
quality care in a homelike environment
C. To regulate nursing home profitability
D. To standardize architectural design of facilities
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act (210 ILCS
45/1-101) states its purpose is "to ensure that residents of
nursing homes are afforded dignity, respect, and quality care in
a safe and homelike environment." This foundational principle
guides all regulatory provisions .
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**2. Under Illinois law, when must a resident be provided with a
written copy of their rights?**
A. Within 30 days of admission
B. At the time of admission and posted conspicuously in the
facility
C. Only upon request
D. At the time of discharge
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** 210 ILCS 45/2-101 requires that a written
statement of resident rights be provided "at the time of
admission" and posted conspicuously in the facility .
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**3. Physical restraints may be used in an Illinois nursing home
only when:**
A. Staff convenience requires it
B. The family requests it
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C. Less restrictive interventions have failed and there is an
imminent risk of harm to the resident or others
D. The resident is on Medicare
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** 210 ILCS 45/2-110 prohibits the use of physical
or chemical restraints for discipline or convenience. Restraints
are permitted only to treat medical symptoms or prevent
imminent harm after less restrictive measures fail .
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**4. What is the maximum civil monetary penalty per violation
for a Type "AA" violation in Illinois?**
A. $10,000
B. $12,500
C. $25,000
D. $50,000
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** 210 ILCS 45/3-305(1) states that a licensee who
commits a Type "AA" violation (proximate cause of death or
serious mental/physical harm) is automatically issued a
ILLINOIS NURSING HOME
ADMINISTRATOR PRACTICE EXAM —
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
AND COMPLETE RATIONALES
## SECTION 1: ILLINOIS NURSING HOME CARE ACT &
RESIDENT RIGHTS
**1. What is the primary purpose of the Illinois Nursing Home
Care Act (210 ILCS 45)?**
A. To establish minimum staffing ratios only
B. To ensure that residents receive safe, respectful, and high-
quality care in a homelike environment
C. To regulate nursing home profitability
D. To standardize architectural design of facilities
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act (210 ILCS
45/1-101) states its purpose is "to ensure that residents of
nursing homes are afforded dignity, respect, and quality care in
a safe and homelike environment." This foundational principle
guides all regulatory provisions .
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---
**2. Under Illinois law, when must a resident be provided with a
written copy of their rights?**
A. Within 30 days of admission
B. At the time of admission and posted conspicuously in the
facility
C. Only upon request
D. At the time of discharge
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** 210 ILCS 45/2-101 requires that a written
statement of resident rights be provided "at the time of
admission" and posted conspicuously in the facility .
---
**3. Physical restraints may be used in an Illinois nursing home
only when:**
A. Staff convenience requires it
B. The family requests it
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C. Less restrictive interventions have failed and there is an
imminent risk of harm to the resident or others
D. The resident is on Medicare
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** 210 ILCS 45/2-110 prohibits the use of physical
or chemical restraints for discipline or convenience. Restraints
are permitted only to treat medical symptoms or prevent
imminent harm after less restrictive measures fail .
---
**4. What is the maximum civil monetary penalty per violation
for a Type "AA" violation in Illinois?**
A. $10,000
B. $12,500
C. $25,000
D. $50,000
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** 210 ILCS 45/3-305(1) states that a licensee who
commits a Type "AA" violation (proximate cause of death or
serious mental/physical harm) is automatically issued a
