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Question 1

An administrator is preparing for a CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System review. Which of the following domains is NOT part of the Five-Star rating calculation?

Accepted Answer

Financial performance

Answer

The CMS Five-Star system rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — financial performance is not a component.

Question 2

A nursing home must submit a Plan of Correction (POC) after receiving survey deficiencies. Who is ultimately responsible for submitting and implementing the POC?

Accepted Answer

The Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Answer

The administrator is legally and professionally responsible for submitting the Plan of Correction and ensuring its timely implementation.

Question 3

What is the administrator's responsibility regarding the facility's emergency preparedness plan?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the plan is developed, tested annually, and coordinated with local emergency management

Answer

CMS requires facilities to maintain a comprehensive emergency preparedness program with annual testing and community coordination under administrator oversight.

Question 4

A family member requests access to their relative's medical records. The resident lacks decision-making capacity and has no legal guardian. What should the administrator ensure?

Accepted Answer

Provide access to the person identified as the resident's legal representative per HIPAA

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure to a legally authorized personal representative, and the administrator must ensure policies correctly identify and document this representative.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'person-centered care' that administrators are responsible for promoting?

Accepted Answer

Tailoring care and services to each resident's individual preferences, values, and goals

Answer

Person-centered care requires administrators to create a culture where services are individualized to each resident's unique needs, values, and life history.

(CNHA) Certified Nursing Home Administrator Practice Test

(CNHA) Certified Nursing Home Administrator Practice Test

CNHA Roles and Responsibilities 4