Ohio Nursing Home Administrator
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
In areas generally accessible to residents what must be kept in locked area separate for
medications and food - CORRECT ANSWER - Chemicals (pesticide, disinfectants, and
poisons)
Prior to admission, the nursing home shall obtain from the prospective residents physician, other
licensed health professional, or transferring entity what - CORRECT 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 perspective
resident can be met
How many hours per resident per day for RN - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.2 hours per resident
A DON must be staff___ - CORRECT ANSWER - A DON must be a full-time RN who works
5 days a week and is staffed between 6am-6pm
How many hours per resident per day for CNA's - CORRECT ANSWER - 2.0 hours per
resident
Total direct care hours per day per resident - CORRECT ANSWER - 2.75 hours per resident
day
Direct care staff ratio for CNA's - CORRECT ANSWER - 1:15
What is not to be designated as resident smoking areas - CORRECT ANSWER - Dining and
recreation rooms, resident rooms, and any area/room where O2 is stored
, The plan of care shall be reviewed when - CORRECT ANSWER - Significant change and at
least quarterly
In regards to controlled substances the NH must contain records of - CORRECT ANSWER -
Purchase,delivery,dispensing,and administering of controlled substances
Subsequent to the initial comprehensive assessment a comprehensive assessment shall be
performed how often - CORRECT ANSWER - Annually
Mattresses shall be protected with - CORRECT ANSWER - waterproof material
The NH must provide what in rooms - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - At least every 60 days
A physician or licensed health professional visit is considered timely if it occurs - CORRECT
ANSWER - No later than 10 days after the date the visit was required
Maximum licensed capacity is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER - Physical facilities,
personnel, and services and care
The administrator shall ensure residents outgoing mail is delivered - CORRECT ANSWER -
Unopened and unread to the regular postal channels promptly upon receipt
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
In areas generally accessible to residents what must be kept in locked area separate for
medications and food - CORRECT ANSWER - Chemicals (pesticide, disinfectants, and
poisons)
Prior to admission, the nursing home shall obtain from the prospective residents physician, other
licensed health professional, or transferring entity what - CORRECT 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 perspective
resident can be met
How many hours per resident per day for RN - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.2 hours per resident
A DON must be staff___ - CORRECT ANSWER - A DON must be a full-time RN who works
5 days a week and is staffed between 6am-6pm
How many hours per resident per day for CNA's - CORRECT ANSWER - 2.0 hours per
resident
Total direct care hours per day per resident - CORRECT ANSWER - 2.75 hours per resident
day
Direct care staff ratio for CNA's - CORRECT ANSWER - 1:15
What is not to be designated as resident smoking areas - CORRECT ANSWER - Dining and
recreation rooms, resident rooms, and any area/room where O2 is stored
, The plan of care shall be reviewed when - CORRECT ANSWER - Significant change and at
least quarterly
In regards to controlled substances the NH must contain records of - CORRECT ANSWER -
Purchase,delivery,dispensing,and administering of controlled substances
Subsequent to the initial comprehensive assessment a comprehensive assessment shall be
performed how often - CORRECT ANSWER - Annually
Mattresses shall be protected with - CORRECT ANSWER - waterproof material
The NH must provide what in rooms - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - At least every 60 days
A physician or licensed health professional visit is considered timely if it occurs - CORRECT
ANSWER - No later than 10 days after the date the visit was required
Maximum licensed capacity is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER - Physical facilities,
personnel, and services and care
The administrator shall ensure residents outgoing mail is delivered - CORRECT ANSWER -
Unopened and unread to the regular postal channels promptly upon receipt
