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Page 2 CANDIDATE'S GUIDE TO THE ILLINOIS NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATION The following information is intended to help you prepare for the Illinois Nursing Home Administrator Supplemental Examination. Part I of this Study Guide contains general information about the profession and testing procedures. Part II provides a content outline and lists the competencies covered in the examination. Part III includes sample questions and references to help you prepare for this test. Part I General Information PURPOSE OF THE EXAMINATION TEST VALIDITY APPLICATION FOR CANDIDACY MISSING AN EXAMINATION WHAT TO BRING TO THE EXAM SCORING THE EXAMINATION RE-EXAMINATION This examination is required for professional licensure by the Illinois Nursing Home Licensing Act to certify that each newly licensed administrator is familiar with the Illinois Department of Public Health rules and regulations for nursing homes. Copies of the Act are available from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). The rules and regulations for nursing homes are available from the Illinois Department of Public Health. The time limit for this examination is 90 minutes. This examination has been developed in consultation with the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing and Disciplinary Board under the jurisdiction of the IDFPR. Test items reflect standards and practices documented in a survey of licensed nursing home administrators in Illinois. Obtain the proper application packet from the IDFPR. Complete the packet as instructed. Return the packet and registration fee to the examination agency. You will be notified of your candidacy status. If accepted, you will be informed of the date, time and place of the next test. There are no "make-up" examinations. examination date. You may re-register for the next scheduled Each candidate should bring two (2) sharpened Number 2 black lead pencils and a nonprogrammable, non-printing, solar- or battery-powered portable or pocket calculator. No power source will be available for calculators at the test site. No other types of calculators, markers or writing tools will be permitted at any time during this examination. Candidates who pass the test will receive a PASS notice and information for licensure. Candidates who fail the test will receive a failure notice and an application to retake the examination. Information regarding re-examination will be indicated in your FAIL/ABSENT letter from Continental Testing Services, Inc. (c) 2014, Employment Research & Development Institute Continental Testing Services, Inc. Page 3 Part II Content of the Test This examination is based on the Illinois Department of Public Health Rules and Regulations for Skilled Nursing and Intermediate Care Facilities. The rules and regulations for nursing homes are available on the Illinois Department of Public Health website at http://www.idph.state.il.us/rulesregs/rules-index.htm . The test has been divided into four sections. References from the Department of Public Health rules and regulations for each section are identified below. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION Subpart A Subpart B Subpart C Subpart K Subpart L Subpart M Subparts N/O Subpart R General Provisions Administration Medical Staffing Maintenance, Housekeeping and Laundry Furnishings, Equipment and Supplies Water Supply/Sewage Disposal Design/Construction Standards Daycare Programs POLICY AND PERSONNEL Subpart C Subpart D Policies Personnel MEDICAL SERVICES Subpart E Subpart F Subpart H Subpart P Subpart S Subpart U Sections 300.110 through 300.340 Section 300.510 Section 300.1230 Sections 300.2210 through 300.2230 Sections 300.2410 through 300.2430 Sections 300.2610 through 300.2640 Sections 300.2810 through 300.3140 Section 300.3710 15% of examination Sections 300.610 through 300.690 Sections 300.810 through 300.840 35% of examination Medical/Dental Care Nursing/Personal Care Medications RESIDENT SERVICES Subpart G Subpart I Subpart J 17% of examination Sections 300.1010 through 300.1050 Sections 300.1210 through 300.1240 Sections 300.1610 through 300.1650 33% of examination Resident Care Services Records Food Service Food Service Sanitation Rules/Regulations Residents' Rights Persons with Serious Mental Illness Alzheimer’s Special Care Units Sections 300.1410 through 300.1430 Sections 300.1810 through 300.1880 Sections 300.2010 through 300.2110 Sections 750.100 through 750.1700 Sections 300.3210 through 300.3330 Sections 300.4000 through 300.4090 Sections 300.7000 through 300.7080 In addition to these references, information from sections 300.330, Definitions, and 300.340, Incorporated and Referenced Materials, and from the Appendices and Tables in the Public Health regulations are used throughout the examination. The Department of Public Health changes the rules and regulations for nursing homes periodically. Under policies approved by the Illinois Nursing Home Administrators Licensing and Disciplinary Board, all 2014 examinations will refer to the rules and regulations in effect on January 1, 2014. Page 4 Part III Sample Questions All questions on the Illinois Nursing Home Administrator Supplemental Examination are multiple-choice, with one correct answer. Choose the best answer for each question. The answer key and references for this sample test appear after these questions. These are provided for information purposes only to illustrate the types of questions that will appear on each test. 1. The applicant for renewal of a license for a facility must A. B. C. D. 2. A facility must make all of the following available for public inspection EXCEPT A. B. C. D. 3. At least 58.4 hours of licensed nurse time per day At least 23.4 hours of registered nurse time per day At least 64.6 hours of licensed nurse time per day At least 20.9 hours of registered nurse time per day How often must resident care policies be reviewed? A. B. C. D. 5. a copy of all inspection reports within the past ten years. a description of services and rates charged to residents. a copy of the statement of ownership of the facility. a record of all personnel employed or retained by the facility who are licensed, certified or registered by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Whichof these is the best estimate of the minimum daily staffing level for a 90-bed facility that has 45 skilled and 35 intermediate care residents during calendar year 2014? A. B. C. D. 4. own the building in which the facility is to be operated. provide the Department of Public Health with a copy of the lease agreement if the building is not owned by the licensee. employ no staff who are under 18 years of age. provide the Department of Public Health with a permit from the Illinois Health Facilities Board. At least quarterly At least semi-annually At least annually At least every two years Each resident shall have at least A. B. C. D. one complete bath and hair wash weekly. one complete bath and hair wash every 14 days. two complete baths and one hair wash weekly. two complete baths and two hair washes weekly. Page 5 6. A planned volunteer program A. B. C. D. 7. How often must nursing personnel and other resident care staff enter notations in each resident's records? A. B. C. D. 8. is required by the Illinois Department of Public Health. is required by the Illinois Department of Public Aid. should be provided by the Illinois Department on Aging. is encouraged by the Illinois Department of Public Health. At least quarterly At least monthly As appropriate, but at least every three months As appropriate, but at least every two months How often must a nursing facility provide a written record of all financial transactions involving a resident's funds? A. B. C. D. At least quarterly At least monthly At least semi-annually At least annually Answer and References to Sample Questions Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Answer B A C C A D B A Reference Section 300.130b Section 300.230b Section 300.1230 Section 300.610a Section 300.1210c5 Section 300.1410f Section 300.1820c4 Section 300.3260e
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