OHIO NURSING HOME
ADMINISTRATOR EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In areas generally accessible to residents what must be kept in locked area separate for
medications and food - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 0.2 hours per resident
A DON must be staff___ - ANS 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 - ANS 2.0 hours per resident
Total direct care hours per day per resident - ANS 2.75 hours per resident day
Direct care staff ratio for CNA's - ANS 1:15
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, What is not to be designated as resident smoking areas - ANS Dining and recreation rooms,
resident rooms, and any area/room where O2 is stored
The plan of care shall be reviewed when - ANS Significant change and at least quarterly
In regards to controlled substances the NH must contain records of -
ANS Purchase,delivery,dispensing,and administering of controlled substances
Subsequent to the initial comprehensive assessment a comprehensive assessment shall be
performed how often - ANS Annually
Mattresses shall be protected with - ANS waterproof material
The NH must provide what in rooms - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS At least every 60 days
A physician or licensed health professional visit is considered timely if it occurs - ANS No later
than 10 days after the date the visit was required
Maximum licensed capacity is determined by - ANS Physical facilities, personnel, and services
and care
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ADMINISTRATOR EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In areas generally accessible to residents what must be kept in locked area separate for
medications and food - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 0.2 hours per resident
A DON must be staff___ - ANS 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 - ANS 2.0 hours per resident
Total direct care hours per day per resident - ANS 2.75 hours per resident day
Direct care staff ratio for CNA's - ANS 1:15
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, What is not to be designated as resident smoking areas - ANS Dining and recreation rooms,
resident rooms, and any area/room where O2 is stored
The plan of care shall be reviewed when - ANS Significant change and at least quarterly
In regards to controlled substances the NH must contain records of -
ANS Purchase,delivery,dispensing,and administering of controlled substances
Subsequent to the initial comprehensive assessment a comprehensive assessment shall be
performed how often - ANS Annually
Mattresses shall be protected with - ANS waterproof material
The NH must provide what in rooms - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS At least every 60 days
A physician or licensed health professional visit is considered timely if it occurs - ANS No later
than 10 days after the date the visit was required
Maximum licensed capacity is determined by - ANS Physical facilities, personnel, and services
and care
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