OHIO NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
In areas generally accessible to residents what must be kept in locked areas
separate for medications and food - ANSWER Chemicals (pesticides,
disinfectants, and poisons)
Before admission, the nursing home shall obtain from the prospective resident's
physician, other licensed health professional or transferring entity what -
ANSWER H&P, diagnosis, admission orders for immediate care, physical and
mental functional status, and sufficient additional information to ensure care
needs of and preparation for the prospective resident can be met
How many hrs per resident per day for RN - ANSWER 0.2 hours per resident
A DON must be staff___ - ANSWER A DON must be a full-time RN who
works 5 days a week and is staffed between 6 am-6 pm
How many hrs per resident per day for CNAs - ANSWER 2.0 hours per
resident
Total direct care hours per day per resident - ANSWER 2.75 hours per resident
day
Direct care staff ratio for CNA's - ANSWER 1:15
What is not to be designated as resident smoking areas - ANSWER Dining and
recreation rooms, resident rooms, and any area/room where O2 is stored
If the plan of care is to be reviewed when - ANSWER Significant change and at
least quarterly
Regarding controlled substances the NH must contain records of - ANSWER
Purchase, delivery, dispensing and administering of controlled substances
, Following the initial comprehensive assessment a comprehensive assessment
shall be performed how often - ANSWER Annually
Mattresses shall be protected with - ANSWER waterproof material
The NH must provide what in rooms - ANSWER Bedside table, lamp
(sufficient for reading and staff rendering bedside care), bureau, wast basket
with liner, chair, closet or wardrobe
If orders are given by telephone they shall be recorded with what - ANSWER
Health professionals name, date, specific orders, signed by person taking the
order
After the 90 day period how often is each resident of a nursing home to be
evaluated by a physician - ANSWER At least every 60 days
A physician or licensed health professional visit is considered timely if it occurs
- ANSWER No later than 10 days after the date the visit was required
Maximum licensed capacity is based upon - ANSWER Physical facilities,
personnel, and services and care
The administrator shall ensure residents outgoing mail is delivered - ANSWER
Unopened and unread to the regular postal channels promptly upon receipt
Application fee is identified in what section of the revised code - ANSWER
3721.02
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
In areas generally accessible to residents what must be kept in locked areas
separate for medications and food - ANSWER Chemicals (pesticides,
disinfectants, and poisons)
Before admission, the nursing home shall obtain from the prospective resident's
physician, other licensed health professional or transferring entity what -
ANSWER H&P, diagnosis, admission orders for immediate care, physical and
mental functional status, and sufficient additional information to ensure care
needs of and preparation for the prospective resident can be met
How many hrs per resident per day for RN - ANSWER 0.2 hours per resident
A DON must be staff___ - ANSWER A DON must be a full-time RN who
works 5 days a week and is staffed between 6 am-6 pm
How many hrs per resident per day for CNAs - ANSWER 2.0 hours per
resident
Total direct care hours per day per resident - ANSWER 2.75 hours per resident
day
Direct care staff ratio for CNA's - ANSWER 1:15
What is not to be designated as resident smoking areas - ANSWER Dining and
recreation rooms, resident rooms, and any area/room where O2 is stored
If the plan of care is to be reviewed when - ANSWER Significant change and at
least quarterly
Regarding controlled substances the NH must contain records of - ANSWER
Purchase, delivery, dispensing and administering of controlled substances
, Following the initial comprehensive assessment a comprehensive assessment
shall be performed how often - ANSWER Annually
Mattresses shall be protected with - ANSWER waterproof material
The NH must provide what in rooms - ANSWER Bedside table, lamp
(sufficient for reading and staff rendering bedside care), bureau, wast basket
with liner, chair, closet or wardrobe
If orders are given by telephone they shall be recorded with what - ANSWER
Health professionals name, date, specific orders, signed by person taking the
order
After the 90 day period how often is each resident of a nursing home to be
evaluated by a physician - ANSWER At least every 60 days
A physician or licensed health professional visit is considered timely if it occurs
- ANSWER No later than 10 days after the date the visit was required
Maximum licensed capacity is based upon - ANSWER Physical facilities,
personnel, and services and care
The administrator shall ensure residents outgoing mail is delivered - ANSWER
Unopened and unread to the regular postal channels promptly upon receipt
Application fee is identified in what section of the revised code - ANSWER
3721.02
