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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 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.
TEST VALIDITY 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.
APPLICATION
FOR CANDIDACY 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.
MISSING AN
EXAMINATION There are no "make-up" examinations. You may re-register for the next scheduled
examination date.
WHAT TO BRING
TO THE EXAM Each candidate should bring two (2) sharpened Number 2 black lead pencils and a non-
programmable, 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.
SCORING THE
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.
RE-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.
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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 17% of examination
Subpart A General Provisions Sections 300.110 through 300.340
Subpart B Administration Section 300.510
Subpart C Medical Staffing Section 300.1230
Subpart K Maintenance, Housekeeping and Laundry Sections 300.2210 through 300.2230
Subpart L Furnishings, Equipment and Supplies Sections 300.2410 through 300.2430
Subpart M Water Supply/Sewage Disposal Sections 300.2610 through 300.2640
Subparts N/O Design/Construction Standards Sections 300.2810 through 300.3140
Subpart R Daycare Programs Section 300.3710
POLICY AND PERSONNEL 15% of examination
Subpart C Policies Sections 300.610 through 300.690
Subpart D Personnel Sections 300.810 through 300.840
MEDICAL SERVICES 35% of examination
Subpart E Medical/Dental Care Sections 300.1010 through 300.1050
Subpart F Nursing/Personal Care Sections 300.1210 through 300.1240
Subpart H Medications Sections 300.1610 through 300.1650
RESIDENT SERVICES 33% of examination
Subpart G Resident Care Services Sections 300.1410 through 300.1430
Subpart I Records Sections 300.1810 through 300.1880
Subpart J Food Service Sections 300.2010 through 300.2110
Food Service Sanitation Rules/Regulations Sections 750.100 through 750.1700
Subpart P Residents' Rights Sections 300.3210 through 300.3330
Subpart S Persons with Serious Mental Illness Sections 300.4000 through 300.4090
Subpart U Alzheimer’s Special Care Units 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.
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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. own the building in which the facility is to be operated.
B. provide the Department of Public Health with a copy of the lease agreement if the
building is not owned by the licensee.
C. employ no staff who are under 18 years of age.
D. provide the Department of Public Health with a permit from the Illinois Health
Facilities Board.
2. A facility must make all of the following available for public inspection EXCEPT
A. a copy of all inspection reports within the past ten years.
B. a description of services and rates charged to residents.
C. a copy of the statement of ownership of the facility.
D. 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.
3. 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. At least 58.4 hours of licensed nurse time per day
B. At least 23.4 hours of registered nurse time per day
C. At least 64.6 hours of licensed nurse time per day
D. At least 20.9 hours of registered nurse time per day
4. How often must resident care policies be reviewed?
A. At least quarterly
B. At least semi-annually
C. At least annually
D. At least every two years
5. Each resident shall have at least
A. one complete bath and hair wash weekly.
B. one complete bath and hair wash every 14 days.
C. two complete baths and one hair wash weekly.
D. two complete baths and two hair washes weekly.
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6. A planned volunteer program
A. is required by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
B. is required by the Illinois Department of Public Aid.
C. should be provided by the Illinois Department on Aging.
D. is encouraged by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
7. How often must nursing personnel and other resident care staff enter notations in each resident's
records?
A. At least quarterly
B. At least monthly
C. As appropriate, but at least every three months
D. As appropriate, but at least every two months
8. How often must a nursing facility provide a written record of all financial transactions involving a
resident's funds?
A. At least quarterly
B. At least monthly
C. At least semi-annually
D. At least annually
Answer and References to Sample Questions
Question Answer Reference
1 B Section 300.130b
2 A Section 300.230b
3 C Section 300.1230
4 C Section 300.610a
5 A Section 300.1210c5
6 D Section 300.1410f
7 B Section 300.1820c4
8 A Section 300.3260e
