National Nursing Home Administrator Exam
Review UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Minimum qualification for a social worker in a 120 bed facility - CORRECT ANSWER -
Associates degree with 5 years of resident care
MDS transmission method - CORRECT ANSWER - Computer or Modem
Proper procedure for mopping the stairwell and corridor - CORRECT ANSWER - Block off
the stairwell and or corridor with a still wet sign so nobody can pass or use
Court appointment for a resident incapable of making their own decisions - CORRECT
ANSWER - Guardian
Circumstances under which a resident's medical or financial information may be given without
consent - CORRECT ANSWER - A third party payor pursuant to a contract
Lighted display board indicating the zone or location of a fire - CORRECT ANSWER -
Enunciator panel
Lighting requirement for means of egress - CORRECT ANSWER - Lighting of the means of
egress must be continuous with exit floor surfaces illuminated at the level of 1 foot candle light
from the floor.
Primary purpose of closing doors in case of a fire - CORRECT ANSWER - Contain the fire
Most effective method to increase occupancy - CORRECT ANSWER - Word of mouth
,Word of mouth - CORRECT ANSWER - is most effective to increase occupancy.
Planned activities for residents - CORRECT ANSWER - A facility must provide planned
activities for residents.
Participation in planned activities - CORRECT ANSWER - Residents are required to
participate in the planned activities that the majority of residents request.
Staff member speaking native language - CORRECT ANSWER - The administrator should
tell the staff member she is violating resident rights.
Liability coverage for dropped resident - CORRECT ANSWER - If an employee accidentally
drops a resident, the facility is covered under General Liability insurance.
Reporting deaths related to medical devices - CORRECT ANSWER - All deaths related to a
medical device must be reported to the Food and Drug Administration.
Nurse's action during clergyman visit - CORRECT ANSWER - The nurse should ask the
resident if she wants her to leave.
Calculating medication error - CORRECT ANSWER - The number of errors observed
divided by the opportunities for error times 100.
Fatal medication error - CORRECT ANSWER - Giving the wrong amount of Insulin to a
resident is considered a fatal error.
Administrator's response to psychotropic drug suggestion - CORRECT ANSWER - The
administrator should request the medical director make it a facility policy.
Rehab department's focus after stroke - CORRECT ANSWER - The rehab department should
work to get the resident back to highest functional ability.
, Handicapped parking space width - CORRECT ANSWER - The designated parking space for
the handicapped must be at least 10 feet wide.
Resident room requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - A resident room is required to have
direct access to an exit corridor.
Communication loss - CORRECT ANSWER - Communication would get lost along the way
if it were upward.
Respondent superior applicability - CORRECT ANSWER - Respondent superior would not
apply to a private duty nurse.
Effective maintenance program - CORRECT ANSWER - An organized and effective
maintenance program emphasizes efficiency.
Adequate inventory - CORRECT ANSWER - A sufficient amount of supplies and materials
necessary for the operation of a facility.
Maintenance Contracts - CORRECT ANSWER - Agreements for regular upkeep and repair of
facility equipment and infrastructure.
Preventative maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER - Routine actions taken to prevent
equipment failures and prolong lifespan.
Employing competent personnel - CORRECT ANSWER - Hiring qualified staff with the
necessary skills and training for their roles.
General liability insurance - CORRECT ANSWER - Insurance that provides protection
against claims for injuries to residents, employees, and visitors.
Review UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Minimum qualification for a social worker in a 120 bed facility - CORRECT ANSWER -
Associates degree with 5 years of resident care
MDS transmission method - CORRECT ANSWER - Computer or Modem
Proper procedure for mopping the stairwell and corridor - CORRECT ANSWER - Block off
the stairwell and or corridor with a still wet sign so nobody can pass or use
Court appointment for a resident incapable of making their own decisions - CORRECT
ANSWER - Guardian
Circumstances under which a resident's medical or financial information may be given without
consent - CORRECT ANSWER - A third party payor pursuant to a contract
Lighted display board indicating the zone or location of a fire - CORRECT ANSWER -
Enunciator panel
Lighting requirement for means of egress - CORRECT ANSWER - Lighting of the means of
egress must be continuous with exit floor surfaces illuminated at the level of 1 foot candle light
from the floor.
Primary purpose of closing doors in case of a fire - CORRECT ANSWER - Contain the fire
Most effective method to increase occupancy - CORRECT ANSWER - Word of mouth
,Word of mouth - CORRECT ANSWER - is most effective to increase occupancy.
Planned activities for residents - CORRECT ANSWER - A facility must provide planned
activities for residents.
Participation in planned activities - CORRECT ANSWER - Residents are required to
participate in the planned activities that the majority of residents request.
Staff member speaking native language - CORRECT ANSWER - The administrator should
tell the staff member she is violating resident rights.
Liability coverage for dropped resident - CORRECT ANSWER - If an employee accidentally
drops a resident, the facility is covered under General Liability insurance.
Reporting deaths related to medical devices - CORRECT ANSWER - All deaths related to a
medical device must be reported to the Food and Drug Administration.
Nurse's action during clergyman visit - CORRECT ANSWER - The nurse should ask the
resident if she wants her to leave.
Calculating medication error - CORRECT ANSWER - The number of errors observed
divided by the opportunities for error times 100.
Fatal medication error - CORRECT ANSWER - Giving the wrong amount of Insulin to a
resident is considered a fatal error.
Administrator's response to psychotropic drug suggestion - CORRECT ANSWER - The
administrator should request the medical director make it a facility policy.
Rehab department's focus after stroke - CORRECT ANSWER - The rehab department should
work to get the resident back to highest functional ability.
, Handicapped parking space width - CORRECT ANSWER - The designated parking space for
the handicapped must be at least 10 feet wide.
Resident room requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - A resident room is required to have
direct access to an exit corridor.
Communication loss - CORRECT ANSWER - Communication would get lost along the way
if it were upward.
Respondent superior applicability - CORRECT ANSWER - Respondent superior would not
apply to a private duty nurse.
Effective maintenance program - CORRECT ANSWER - An organized and effective
maintenance program emphasizes efficiency.
Adequate inventory - CORRECT ANSWER - A sufficient amount of supplies and materials
necessary for the operation of a facility.
Maintenance Contracts - CORRECT ANSWER - Agreements for regular upkeep and repair of
facility equipment and infrastructure.
Preventative maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER - Routine actions taken to prevent
equipment failures and prolong lifespan.
Employing competent personnel - CORRECT ANSWER - Hiring qualified staff with the
necessary skills and training for their roles.
General liability insurance - CORRECT ANSWER - Insurance that provides protection
against claims for injuries to residents, employees, and visitors.
