UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
National Exam - CORRECT ANSWER - This is a timed exam. You have exactly 3 hours to
complete the exam.
National Nursing Home Administration Licensing Course - CORRECT ANSWER -
Individuals enrolled are purchasing the professional knowledge of the instructor to assist the
student to prepare for the National Nursing Home Administrator's exam.
5-week intensive self-study test preparation program - CORRECT ANSWER - Designed to
provide the student a unique personalized and structured learning environment where progress is
monitored by the instructor through email.
OBRA 1987 - CORRECT ANSWER - The comprehensive assessment must be completed in a
timely manner as per regulations.
Comprehensive assessment completion date - CORRECT ANSWER - A resident was
admitted to a facility on November 10. The comprehensive assessment was completed on
November 27th.
Legal responsibility for nursing facility operation - CORRECT ANSWER - The Nursing
home Administrator has ultimate legal responsibility.
Air temperature measurement per OBRA 1987 - CORRECT ANSWER - Air temperature is
measured at ceiling level.
Family Medical Leave Act - CORRECT ANSWER - Requires employers to give workers time
off for illness or to care for a sick family member.
,Authority to hire and fire the administrator - CORRECT ANSWER - The Governing body
hires, supervises and can fire the administrator.
Director of Nursing certification requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - The administrator
should reprimand the DON for giving nursing aides 6 months to complete their state certification
requirements.
Rights of an incompetent individual - CORRECT ANSWER - Would be exercised by a person
appointed by a court or court guardian.
Family leave request eligibility - CORRECT ANSWER - The administrator should inform the
maintenance director he must have worked 12 months to be eligible for FMLA.
Resident's right to review records - CORRECT ANSWER - A resident has the right to review
all their records within 24 hours of an oral or written request (excluding weekends and holidays).
Care plan completion date - CORRECT ANSWER - The care plan was completed on June
6th, which was timely after the comprehensive assessment completed on June 1.
Comprehensive assessment signature requirement - CORRECT ANSWER - The
comprehensive assessment must be signed by the Registered Nurse.
Governing body - CORRECT ANSWER - The entity that has legal responsibility for the day
to day operation of a skilled nursing home.
Medical Director - CORRECT ANSWER - A role responsible for overseeing the medical
aspects of a healthcare facility.
Director of Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER - The individual responsible for the day-to-day
management of the facility's nursing program.
, Administrator - CORRECT ANSWER - The person who has legal responsibility to adopt and
implement facility policies.
CMS - CORRECT ANSWER - Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
HHS - CORRECT ANSWER - Health and Human Services.
Quality Assurance Committee - CORRECT ANSWER - A committee that meets to review and
ensure quality standards in a facility.
OBRA 1987 - CORRECT ANSWER - Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, which
includes regulations for nursing home care.
Resident rights violations - CORRECT ANSWER - Instances where a resident's rights are not
upheld, such as being given incorrect medication.
Physician visits compliance - CORRECT ANSWER - The requirement for timely physician
visits as per OBRA 1987.
State surveyor - CORRECT ANSWER - An official who assesses compliance with healthcare
regulations.
Total Quality Management (TQM) - CORRECT ANSWER - A management approach focused
on continuous improvement in quality and customer satisfaction.
Dietary Department - CORRECT ANSWER - The department responsible for preparing and
serving nutritious meals under sanitary conditions.
Nursing Department - CORRECT ANSWER - The department responsible for providing
nursing care to residents.