Nursing Home Administration and Regulations Quiz

Explore key topics in Long-Term Care Administration. Test your knowledge on regulations, roles, and challenges in nursing home administration.

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What is the primary role of a nursing home administrator?

Direct patient care

Financial management

Marketing and advertising

Facility maintenance

Which federal agency oversees nursing home regulations in the United States?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of a nursing home administrator?

Hiring and firing staff

Developing care plans for residents

Ensuring compliance with regulations

Managing facility finances

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Nursing Home Administrator?

Performing medical procedures on residents

Scheduling staff shifts

Developing treatment plans for residents

Maintaining facility grounds

What is the purpose of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in nursing homes?

To manage staffing schedules

To track patients' medical history

To assess residents' needs and develop care plans

To monitor facility finances

Which of the following is a key component of the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987?

Mandatory background checks for all staff

Establishment of Resident Councils

Requirement for private rooms in all nursing homes

Mandatory annual inspections

What is the purpose of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) in nursing home care?

To evaluate staff performance

To assess residents' social activities

To identify residents' needs and preferences

To enforce facility rules and regulations

In the United States, which organization is responsible for accrediting nursing homes?

American Medical Association (AMA)

The Joint Commission

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

What is the purpose of the Nursing Home Compare website?

To provide a platform for residents to review nursing homes

To compare the cost of nursing home care across facilities

To compare quality ratings of nursing homes

To facilitate online nursing education programs

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What is an ombudsman in the context of nursing home administration?

A legal advisor specialized in elder law

An advocate for residents' rights and quality care

A medical specialist overseeing palliative care

A financial advisor managing facility budgets

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Which federal law requires nursing homes to provide written information on residents' rights and services?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

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Which of the following factors is NOT considered when determining a nursing home's quality rating?

Staffing levels

Facility's location

Health inspections

Quality measures

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What is the role of the Medical Director in a nursing home?

Overseeing facility finances

Providing direct patient care

Implementing marketing strategies

Coordinating medical care for residents

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What is the purpose of the Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs) in nursing homes?

To ensure staff competency

To assess resident care needs and preferences

To enforce facility safety regulations

To manage resident medications