IL Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) Exam 2026 | 167
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1. Describe the significance of dental in-service training for nursing home staff.
Dental in-service training is only necessary for dentists.
Dental in-service training is not relevant to resident care.
Dental in-service training helps staff provide better oral care and
understand dental health issues affecting residents.
Dental in-service training focuses solely on administrative procedures.
2. What is the timeframe for filing a plan of correction after receiving an
administrative warning in Illinois nursing homes?
Within 10 days
Immediately
Within 30 days
Within 5 days
3. What document should new residents be informed about regarding their
health care decisions upon admission?
Do-not-resuscitate order
Health care proxy
Living will or Power of Attorney for health care
Advance directive
4. You take a verbal order over the phone. What step should be taken to ensure
the accuracy of the order?
, Read back the order to the physician
Do not administer the medication until the physician signs the order
Ask another nurse to review the order
Ask another nurse to write down the order
5. What is the primary purpose of personal care in a nursing home?
To manage medication.
To conduct staff training.
To provide medical treatment.
To assist residents with daily living activities.
6. What is the required frequency for leaving progress notes on nursing and
personal care in nursing homes?
Daily
As needed
Monthly
Weekly
7. Which of the following requirements is needed to authenticate an entry in a
medical record?
A signature
Court ruling
Verbal consent
Patient signature
,8. If a nursing home in Illinois wants to expand its services to include younger
residents with disabilities, what regulatory consideration must they keep in
mind?
They should focus solely on medication management protocols.
They must ensure compliance with state regulations regarding
resident care and staffing qualifications.
They must only hire staff with experience in geriatric care.
They need to increase the minimum age requirement for residents.
9. Describe the significance of authenticating medical records in a nursing
home setting.
Authenticating medical records prevents medication errors.
Authenticating medical records ensures accuracy and accountability
in resident care.
Authenticating medical records is only necessary for legal purposes.
Authenticating medical records is not required by state regulations.
10. What is the minimum number of special care rooms required per nursing unit
in nursing homes according to Illinois regulations?
No special care rooms required
Three special care rooms
One special care room
Two special care rooms
11. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding autoclaves?
, bottle lids should be fully tightened during sterilization to prevent
leakage
the pressure used in an autoclave allows high temperature steam to
be produced
an explosion can occur if the autoclave door is not properly shut
blood or pus, should be removed prior to autoclaving a critical
instrument
12. If a nursing home facility has been closed for two years and wishes to
reopen, what steps must it take to be surveyed by the department?
The facility must hire a new administrator.
The facility must conduct a self-assessment.
The facility must apply for re-licensure.
The facility must notify the public of its reopening plans.
13. Describe the significance of window size regulations in nursing homes for
resident safety and well-being.
Window size regulations only apply to common areas, not resident
rooms.
Window size regulations ensure adequate natural light and
ventilation, contributing to the residents' comfort and health.
Window size regulations are irrelevant to resident care.
Window size regulations are primarily for aesthetic purposes.
14. The rights of the resident are determined by:
The administrator
Law
Real Q&A | Complete Study Guide | Guaranteed Pass
1. Describe the significance of dental in-service training for nursing home staff.
Dental in-service training is only necessary for dentists.
Dental in-service training is not relevant to resident care.
Dental in-service training helps staff provide better oral care and
understand dental health issues affecting residents.
Dental in-service training focuses solely on administrative procedures.
2. What is the timeframe for filing a plan of correction after receiving an
administrative warning in Illinois nursing homes?
Within 10 days
Immediately
Within 30 days
Within 5 days
3. What document should new residents be informed about regarding their
health care decisions upon admission?
Do-not-resuscitate order
Health care proxy
Living will or Power of Attorney for health care
Advance directive
4. You take a verbal order over the phone. What step should be taken to ensure
the accuracy of the order?
, Read back the order to the physician
Do not administer the medication until the physician signs the order
Ask another nurse to review the order
Ask another nurse to write down the order
5. What is the primary purpose of personal care in a nursing home?
To manage medication.
To conduct staff training.
To provide medical treatment.
To assist residents with daily living activities.
6. What is the required frequency for leaving progress notes on nursing and
personal care in nursing homes?
Daily
As needed
Monthly
Weekly
7. Which of the following requirements is needed to authenticate an entry in a
medical record?
A signature
Court ruling
Verbal consent
Patient signature
,8. If a nursing home in Illinois wants to expand its services to include younger
residents with disabilities, what regulatory consideration must they keep in
mind?
They should focus solely on medication management protocols.
They must ensure compliance with state regulations regarding
resident care and staffing qualifications.
They must only hire staff with experience in geriatric care.
They need to increase the minimum age requirement for residents.
9. Describe the significance of authenticating medical records in a nursing
home setting.
Authenticating medical records prevents medication errors.
Authenticating medical records ensures accuracy and accountability
in resident care.
Authenticating medical records is only necessary for legal purposes.
Authenticating medical records is not required by state regulations.
10. What is the minimum number of special care rooms required per nursing unit
in nursing homes according to Illinois regulations?
No special care rooms required
Three special care rooms
One special care room
Two special care rooms
11. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding autoclaves?
, bottle lids should be fully tightened during sterilization to prevent
leakage
the pressure used in an autoclave allows high temperature steam to
be produced
an explosion can occur if the autoclave door is not properly shut
blood or pus, should be removed prior to autoclaving a critical
instrument
12. If a nursing home facility has been closed for two years and wishes to
reopen, what steps must it take to be surveyed by the department?
The facility must hire a new administrator.
The facility must conduct a self-assessment.
The facility must apply for re-licensure.
The facility must notify the public of its reopening plans.
13. Describe the significance of window size regulations in nursing homes for
resident safety and well-being.
Window size regulations only apply to common areas, not resident
rooms.
Window size regulations ensure adequate natural light and
ventilation, contributing to the residents' comfort and health.
Window size regulations are irrelevant to resident care.
Window size regulations are primarily for aesthetic purposes.
14. The rights of the resident are determined by:
The administrator
Law
