Ohio Nursing Home Administrator Exam
Graded A+
A DON must be staff___ - ANSWER-A DON must be a full-time RN who works 5 days a
week and is staffed between 6am-6pm
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
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
An application must be submitted to the Director - ANSWER-Not less than 60 days
before proposed opening of NH
Application fee is specified in what section of the revised code - ANSWER-3721.02
Application must include - ANSWER-Zoning ordinances, statement of financial
solvency,statement of ownership,contact info of LNHA, contact of the business
employed to manage NH,copies of certificate of occupancy,
Beginning July 1, 2015, each nursing home shall participate in advance care planning
with each resident or residents family how often - ANSWER-Advance care planning
shall be provided on admission to the nursing home and quarterly there after
Can two RNs who share the DON position as co- directors full fill the DON requirement -
ANSWER-Yes- two RNs can share the position
Dietician must consult at a minimum - ANSWER-monthly
Direct care staff ratio for CNA's - ANSWER-1:15
Director may grant variance to RN rule - NH must submit in writing - ANSWER-N.H.
Makes effort to recruit RN (NH offering prevailing wage and satisfactory work
conditions), RN requirement causes undue hardship on NH
Disposable gloves are to be worn for - ANSWER-1) Contact with any residents body
substances, 2) Non-intact skin or mucous membranes
3) Shall be changed before and after contact with another resident and disposed of
Each NH shall provide pharmacy services by employing - ANSWER-A pharmacist on
either full time, part time, or consultant basis or by contracting with a pharmacy
, Each nursing home shall establish an infection control program to - ANSWER-Monitor
compliance with homes infection control policies and procedures, to investigate, control
and prevent infections in the home, and to institute appropriate interventions
Every container of medicine and drugs prescribed for a resident shall be properly and
clearly labeled in accordance with applicable state regulations as to the following: -
ANSWER-(1) Date dispensed.
(2) Name of resident.
(3) Directions for use.
(4) Name of the prescriber.
(5) Name of the drug, strength, and prescription number if there is one.
How many hours of direct care for STNAs - ANSWER-two hours
How many hours per resident per day for CNA's - ANSWER-2.0 hours per resident
How many hours per resident per day for RN - ANSWER-0.2 hours per resident
How often does the medical director need to observe residents and facilities -
ANSWER-At least quarterly or more frequently as needed
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
If the renewal fee is not paid in January the cost for a late fee is? - ANSWER-$100 for
each week- must be paid by February 15
If the resident is a patient of a hospice care program the notification shall be the
responsibility of who - ANSWER-The Hospice
In anticipation of a discharge, the nursing home shall prepare the following information
to be shared with appropriate persons and agencies upon consent of the resident -
ANSWER-1) An updated assessment that accurately identifies condition and continuing
care needs
2) A plan developed with resident outlining what services supplies and equipment
needed and how to access them
3) Also any accommodations needed to the physical environment to meet needs
In areas generally accessible to residents what must be kept in locked area separate for
medications and food - ANSWER-Chemicals (pesticide, disinfectants, and poisons)
In regards to controlled substances the NH must contain records of - ANSWER-
Purchase,delivery,dispensing,and administering of controlled substances
Indoor resident smoking shall only be permitted in - ANSWER-Separately enclosed and
separately ventilated designated areas
Graded A+
A DON must be staff___ - ANSWER-A DON must be a full-time RN who works 5 days a
week and is staffed between 6am-6pm
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
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
An application must be submitted to the Director - ANSWER-Not less than 60 days
before proposed opening of NH
Application fee is specified in what section of the revised code - ANSWER-3721.02
Application must include - ANSWER-Zoning ordinances, statement of financial
solvency,statement of ownership,contact info of LNHA, contact of the business
employed to manage NH,copies of certificate of occupancy,
Beginning July 1, 2015, each nursing home shall participate in advance care planning
with each resident or residents family how often - ANSWER-Advance care planning
shall be provided on admission to the nursing home and quarterly there after
Can two RNs who share the DON position as co- directors full fill the DON requirement -
ANSWER-Yes- two RNs can share the position
Dietician must consult at a minimum - ANSWER-monthly
Direct care staff ratio for CNA's - ANSWER-1:15
Director may grant variance to RN rule - NH must submit in writing - ANSWER-N.H.
Makes effort to recruit RN (NH offering prevailing wage and satisfactory work
conditions), RN requirement causes undue hardship on NH
Disposable gloves are to be worn for - ANSWER-1) Contact with any residents body
substances, 2) Non-intact skin or mucous membranes
3) Shall be changed before and after contact with another resident and disposed of
Each NH shall provide pharmacy services by employing - ANSWER-A pharmacist on
either full time, part time, or consultant basis or by contracting with a pharmacy
, Each nursing home shall establish an infection control program to - ANSWER-Monitor
compliance with homes infection control policies and procedures, to investigate, control
and prevent infections in the home, and to institute appropriate interventions
Every container of medicine and drugs prescribed for a resident shall be properly and
clearly labeled in accordance with applicable state regulations as to the following: -
ANSWER-(1) Date dispensed.
(2) Name of resident.
(3) Directions for use.
(4) Name of the prescriber.
(5) Name of the drug, strength, and prescription number if there is one.
How many hours of direct care for STNAs - ANSWER-two hours
How many hours per resident per day for CNA's - ANSWER-2.0 hours per resident
How many hours per resident per day for RN - ANSWER-0.2 hours per resident
How often does the medical director need to observe residents and facilities -
ANSWER-At least quarterly or more frequently as needed
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
If the renewal fee is not paid in January the cost for a late fee is? - ANSWER-$100 for
each week- must be paid by February 15
If the resident is a patient of a hospice care program the notification shall be the
responsibility of who - ANSWER-The Hospice
In anticipation of a discharge, the nursing home shall prepare the following information
to be shared with appropriate persons and agencies upon consent of the resident -
ANSWER-1) An updated assessment that accurately identifies condition and continuing
care needs
2) A plan developed with resident outlining what services supplies and equipment
needed and how to access them
3) Also any accommodations needed to the physical environment to meet needs
In areas generally accessible to residents what must be kept in locked area separate for
medications and food - ANSWER-Chemicals (pesticide, disinfectants, and poisons)
In regards to controlled substances the NH must contain records of - ANSWER-
Purchase,delivery,dispensing,and administering of controlled substances
Indoor resident smoking shall only be permitted in - ANSWER-Separately enclosed and
separately ventilated designated areas
