Federal Nursing Home Administrator Practice Exam

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• Which term refers to the things that a facility owns?
• Who is an aggrieved party?
• What does stewardship involve within a nursing home?
• What are the primary fire-defense tools utilized by nursing home staff?
• Which of the following is a common communication barrier?
• Which function does an administrator emphasize when ensuring the quality of care?
• At what maximum temperature should cold food be maintained on the tray line?
• What does the term "market segment" refer to?
• How are Congress and the Federal rule makers often misconceived regarding the operation of facilities?
• What is the minimum distance required for exit signs from a building entrance?
• What is the objective behind management in healthcare organizations?
• What is likely to continue in the nursing sector regarding available nursing staff?
• What does a department head's realization about employees hearing only positive comments imply about his communication?
• What does a general ledger summarize?
• What must be included in every resident room in a nursing home?
• What is the time frame in which a nursing home must provide a final accounting of a resident's personal funds after their passing?
• Which of the following is not a psychological change related to aging?
• What is the chart of accounts?
• What characteristic of bankruptcy among larger nursing home chains prior to 2000?
• How frequently must physical restraints be removed from a resident?
• What is the role of management in terms of delegation of authority?
• What aspect primarily characterizes a superb nursing facility?
• In the context of advisory roles within nursing homes, how are recommendations characterized?
• What type of statement is commonly known as a declaration of financial performance?
• Which statement accurately reflects the concept of stewardship?
• How might excess disability affect patient outcomes?
• In an emergency with no attending physician available, who makes decisions regarding the resident's care?
• Which of the following is NOT a required aspect of residents' accounts?
• The role responsible for significant interaction with lower-level managers while reporting to upper management is which of the following?
• Which of the following best defines revenues?
• To be eligible for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), how many hours must an employee have worked in the last 12 months?
• Administrators are responsible for ensuring that what type of employees perform tasks at an acceptable quality level?
• Which of the following best describes the nature of hazardous communications in the workplace?
• What does the term "scope of employment" refer to in a nursing home context?
• What factors contribute to the formulation of menus in nursing homes?
• In cash accounting, when are expenses recorded?
• What should room temperature storage refer to in a nursing home setting?
• What is the focus of Class C fire classification?
• A ledger is best described as:
• The term 'Employee's Right to Know' refers to which of the following?
• In a bargaining unit, what percentage of employees must sign a card to initiate a union election?
• Which management level is primarily responsible for implementing day-to-day operations?
• Which of the following options would NOT be a valid reason for an employee to take leave under FMLA?
• What is the administrator's likely response to a DON who restricts communication to formal channels only?
• Which statement best describes the nurse supervisor's stance on communication within the nursing department?
• What does the delegation of authority imply about the administrator's role in decision-making?
• What is a likely result of directing staff to focus more on resident care rather than charting?
• Under the Prospective Payment System, how were nursing facilities reimbursed?
• What does the term "labor market" refer to in the context of recruitment?
• Nursing home administrators should prepare for which type of changes in the industry?
• How did the newly hired administrator feel about focusing on effectiveness over efficiency after retiring the mortgage?
• What role does line authority play in nursing home management during crises?
• How often must a nursing home conduct a comprehensive assessment according to federal guidelines?
• How long after admission must a comprehensive assessment be completed according to regulations?
• Which maintenance strategy is most effective at saving both time and money?
• The role of the administrator in ensuring quality care falls under which key responsibility?
• What does malice refer to in a legal context?
• What is essential for achieving superior performance in a nursing facility?
• What type of account typically refers to funds exceeding $50 in a nursing home?
• What can be inferred about an administrator who makes corrections on the spot during MBWA?
• What is a key aspect of the planning and monitoring process in nursing homes?
• The role of the administrator in ensuring organizational success can be summarized as what?
• What is a general ledger?
• What misunderstanding does the medical supplies provider have regarding bankruptcy?
• Which of the following is an OBRA requirement?
• Which of the following professionals are considered physician extenders?
• How is the average percent of occupancy in a facility calculated?
• How does one typically categorize residents within "case mix"?
• What managerial function is the administrator engaged in when conducting a national search for a director of nursing?
• How is the accounting period defined in the concept of time period?
• What is the primary goal of drug audits in nursing homes?
• What conditions are encompassed by the abbreviation COPD?
• What is a critical expectation for nursing home administrators in the changing landscape of healthcare?
• The concept that nursing homes should be reimbursed for their actual costs is part of what amendment?
• What function does Line Management primarily perform?
• How many hours of in-service training are required per year for Certified Nursing Assistants (CENA)?
• What is the maximum required opening force for windows?
• What is the basis of the management-by-walking-around (MBWA) approach?
• What is the primary purpose of a balance sheet in accounting?
• What does worker compensation refer to?
• What is the definition of a cost center?
• What does In-Out migration refer to in workforce management?
• How frequently should a generator for emergency power be checked?
• What should nursing home administrators focus on to ensure success in their facilities?
• Which definition is associated with a line position authority?
• What mindset is generally held by successful managers?
• What does capital signify in terms of financial statements?
• What unique challenge does handling cash in nursing homes present?
• Why is Job Description important for both employees and employers?
• What is the purpose of Skill Analysis in a nursing home?
• If a candidate consistently chooses the charismatic style of leadership, what should the interviewer do?
• What is the primary purpose of the Quality Assurance meetings?
• What does excess disability refer to?
• What is a significant barrier to communication in health facilities?
• How does continuous in-service training benefit nursing assistants?
• What role does a licensed nurse typically fill within a nursing home facility?
• In what way does superior performance manifest in a nursing facility?
• What is the maximum duration a nursing assistant can work before becoming certified?
• What is the purpose of strategic planning in an organization?
• McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y primarily discuss which of the following aspects?
• Fire safety regulations primarily derive from which source?
• What does an MSDS provide information about?
• Effective communication in nursing management typically flows in which direction?
• What is a vital aspect of conducting risk management?
• Answering the phones and resident call bells with common courtesy is an example of what type of behavior?
• According to regulations, what is the minimum space requirement per resident in a multi-bed room?
• A licensed individual responsible for enforcing policies across an entire facility is referred to as what?
• What does CVA stand for in medical terms?
• The Director of Nursing is primarily responsible for what within the nursing facility?
• In what instance would a nursing assistant be required to stop working immediately?
• What are journals in accounting?
• When an administrator conducts a national search for a director of nursing, what managerial function is being exercised?
• What is the likely result of the administrator directing nurses to focus more on resident care rather than charting?
• Which of the following is not required for effective decision making?
• Which sector of long-term care is receiving increased funding and attention from the federal government?
• In the context of nursing facility management, what is meant by staffing?
• What is the primary purpose of the Life Safety Code?
• How does exceptional service positively affect resident care?
• Which document is essential for tracking all incoming and outgoing financial transactions in a nursing home?
• What is the relationship between debits and credits in double entry accounting?
• What is the primary purpose of procedures in an organization?
• What characterizes functional authority in an organization?
• What is the maximum recommended time interval between the supper and breakfast meals?
• What is the primary role of staff in a position that lacks empowerment to make decisions?
• How often must generators be checked to ensure proper functionality?
• What is the typical expectation of a nursing administrator regarding management tasks?
• What does an administrator require when reports are generated within the facility?
• Which term describes the ability of a corporation to meet its long-term financial commitments?
• To ensure successful management task completion, administrators typically divide management into how many layers?
• What managerial function involves finding the right person for each well-defined job?
• If the Director of Nursing makes an effective policy decision without consulting the administrator, how should the administrator respond?
• What is the primary function of monthly drug reviews/audits conducted by pharmacists?
• How can policies best be described?
• If an applicant for the administrator position disregards Medicare reimbursement policies affecting case mix, how would this be viewed?
• What is the result of an administrator ignoring insufficiently filled incident reports?
• In treatment areas, what is the required occupant load per square foot?
• How does the Employee Handbook affect workplace policies?
• In strategic planning, objectives are typically based on:
• What is the recommended RN coverage in a nursing facility?
• Who in a nursing facility requires both upward and downward communication skills?
• How many days’ notice must be given for an involuntary transfer?
• Which type of entries does the general journal typically include?
• Which term describes funds that are currently available for use in the nursing home?
• What does effective benchmarking help achieve?
• What is the frequency of doctor visits for residents in the first 90 days of care?
• The expression "giving employees space to innovate" in management refers to fostering what?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective policies?
• Which entity typically conducts elections for unionization?
• What does COLA stand for in employment contexts?
• What is the primary focus of a capital budget in a nursing home?
• What is the definition of slander?
• Which level of management is required to report to upper-level management?
• Which source typically provides the least revenue for a nursing home?
• What is the primary focus of rehabilitation services according to standard practices?
• How should an interviewer respond to a candidate claiming exclusive use of democratic leadership?
• What amendment addressed the reimbursement of nursing homes by states for their actual costs?
• Which of the following best describes the term "continuous balance"?
• In a nursing home, which of the following is most likely classified as a long-term debt?
• What type of planning focuses on setting specific, short-term goals?
• What action should be taken if a resident with a living will requests CPR, but a family member asks to withhold it?