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  1. 1How often must a Mississippi nursing facility provide in-service education on resident rights to all personnel?

    1. A. At least monthly
    2. B. At least quarterly
    3. C. At least semiannually
    4. D. At least annually

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Mississippi requires annual instruction; the rule says the in-service "shall be conducted annually."

    Reference: Msdh Nursing Home Minimum Standards (2023) — Rule 45.17.1, Residents' Rights—General

  2. 2What is the minimum weekly hour requirement for a full-time Mississippi nursing-home administrator?

    1. A. 20 hours per week
    2. B. 30 hours per week
    3. C. 40 hours per week
    4. D. 60 hours per week

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The Board defines full-time as "forty (40) hours per week or more."

    Reference: Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators — Part 2701, Chapter 1, Rule 1.2(A)(2), general administration

  3. 3A Mississippi facility acts as representative payee for a resident. How often must it give the resident or representative an accounting of financial transactions?

    1. A. Monthly
    2. B. Quarterly
    3. C. Semiannually
    4. D. Annually

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The resident-rights rule calls for "a quarterly accounting of financial transactions."

    Reference: Msdh Nursing Home Minimum Standards (2023) — Rule 45.17.1

  4. 4How much combined living, day, or recreational room space per licensed bed must a Mississippi nursing facility provide at minimum?

    1. A. 12 square feet
    2. B. 15 square feet
    3. C. 18 square feet
    4. D. 25 square feet

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The resident-activities standard requires "a minimum of eighteen (18) square feet per bed."

    Reference: Msdh Nursing Home Minimum Standards (2023) — Rule 45.27.3

  5. 5Under Mississippi's nursing-facility standards, which entity is the facility's supreme authority?

    1. A. The resident council
    2. B. The governing authority
    3. C. The pharmacy provider
    4. D. The county tax assessor

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The standards identify the "governing authority" as the facility's supreme authority.

    Reference: Msdh Nursing Home Minimum Standards (2023) — Rule 45.10.1, governing authority

  6. 6What advance written notice must a Mississippi nursing facility give before transferring or discharging a resident under the resident-rights standard?

    1. A. 48 hours
    2. B. One week
    3. C. Two weeks
    4. D. Thirty days

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The Mississippi standard requires "a two week advance notice in writing."

    Reference: Msdh Nursing Home Minimum Standards (2023) — Rule 45.17.1

  7. 7How must a Mississippi nursing-home administrator generally distribute the required full-time hours?

    1. A. Across three days, 12 hours per day
    2. B. Across four days, 10 hours per day
    3. C. Across five days, eight hours per day
    4. D. Across seven days, six hours per day

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Mississippi specifies "at least five (5) days a week, eight (8) hours per day" on the premises.

    Reference: Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators — Part 2701, Chapter 1, Rule 1.2(A)(2), onsite schedule

  8. 8When a Mississippi facility handles resident funds, what kind of record must it maintain for each resident?

    1. A. An up-to-date individual accounting available for inspection
    2. B. A single annual estimate for all residents combined
    3. C. Only bank statements belonging to the facility
    4. D. A verbal summary with no supporting documents

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The record of sums received from each resident must remain "available for inspection."

    Reference: Msdh Nursing Home Minimum Standards (2023) — Rule 45.13.5, records of resident funds

  9. 9For what share of its maximum capacity must a Mississippi nursing facility's dining area provide seating?

    1. A. One-half
    2. B. Two-thirds
    3. C. Three-fourths
    4. D. All residents

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The dining area must be adequate to seat "at least three-fourths of the maximum capacity."

    Reference: Msdh Nursing Home Minimum Standards (2023) — Rule 45.27.3

  10. 10What documents must Mississippi's governing authority ensure are provided to each facility employee?

    1. A. Written personnel policies and the employee's job description
    2. B. The facility owner's tax return and mortgage
    3. C. Every resident's clinical record
    4. D. The medical director's credentialing file

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The rule requires "written personnel policies and job descriptions" to be prepared and given to each employee.

    Reference: Msdh Nursing Home Minimum Standards (2023) — Rule 45.10.2, organization

Topics in this practice bank

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  • Customer Care, Support, and Services
    • Resident Rights, Privacy, Grievances, and Restraints
    • Admission, Transfer, Discharge, and Resident Records
    • Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dietary, Social, and Activity Services
  • Human Resources
    • Administrator Licensure, Presence, and Scope of Responsibility
    • Staffing Levels, Coverage, and Personnel Qualifications
    • Screening, Background Checks, Orientation, and Training Records
  • Finance
    • Resident Funds, Property, and Fiduciary Safeguards
    • Admission Agreements, Charges, Receipts, and Financial Records
  • Environment
    • Physical Plant, Resident Spaces, and Safety Systems
    • Emergency Operations, Fire Preparedness, and Disaster Reporting
    • Food Safety, Sanitation, Laundry, Medical Waste, and Infection Control
  • Management and Leadership
    • Governing Authority, Administrator Duties, and Organizational Accountability
    • Facility Licensure, Reporting, Inspection, and Construction Approval
    • Surveys, Deficiency Remedies, Informal Dispute Resolution, and Professional Discipline

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