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1. 1When must a non-emergency admittee receive information about patient rights and responsibilities?

   1. A. Orally and in writing before or at admission
   2. B. In writing within 14 days after admission
   3. C. Orally at the first care conference
   4. D. Only after requesting the information

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RSA 151:21(II) states, "This information must be provided orally and in writing before or at admission, except for emergency admissions."

   Reference: Chapter 151 RESIDENTIAL CARE AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSING — RSA 151:21(II)

2. 2A New Hampshire nursing home wants to operate while its administrator's registration has expired. What does RSA 151-A require?

   1. A. The home may operate for 30 days if renewal is pending
   2. B. The home may operate if a licensed nurse supervises it
   3. C. The home may operate only under an administrator holding a currently valid license and registration
   4. D. The home may operate if the owner assumes administrative duties

   Answer: C

   Explanation: RSA 151-A:2 states, "No nursing home in the state may operate unless it is under the supervision of an administrator who holds a currently valid nursing home administrator's license and registration issued pursuant to this chapter." An expired registration does not meet that requirement.

   Reference: Chapter 151-A NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS — RSA 151-A:2

3. 3What must occur before a facility proceeds with destruction after making an itemized written request to destroy controlled drugs?

   1. A. The requestor must receive authorization
   2. B. The drugs must be held for exactly 30 days
   3. C. A resident representative must approve
   4. D. The drugs must be transferred to a hospital

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Ph 705.02(a) states, "the destruction process shall not proceed until the authorization is received by the person who made the request."

   Reference: Ph 100-700 — § 705.02(a) (Ph)

4. 4For an existing building, how recent must the local health, building, zoning, and fire approvals be when an initial nursing-home application is submitted?

   1. A. No more than 30 days old
   2. B. No more than 60 days old
   3. C. No more than 90 days old
   4. D. No more than 120 days old

   Answer: C

   Explanation: He-P 803.04(a)(8)a requires the written local approvals to be "obtained no more than 90 days prior to submission of the application."

   Reference: CHAPTER He-P 800 RESIDENTIAL CARE AND HEALTH FACILITY RULES — § 803.04(a)(8)a (He-P)

5. 5What minimum score does the New Hampshire board accept on the specific state part of the examination?

   1. A. 70 percent
   2. B. 75 percent
   3. C. 80 percent
   4. D. 85 percent

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Nuh 303.01(c) states, "A score of 75 percent correct answers on the specific state part of the examination shall be the minimum passing score accepted by the board."

   Reference: Nuh 100-500 — § 303.01(c) (Nuh)

6. 6For how long must a New Hampshire administrator retain certificates or other evidence of approved continuing education?

   1. A. 1 year
   2. B. 2 years
   3. C. 3 years
   4. D. 5 years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Nuh 403.01 requires retention of the evidence "for a period of at least 3 years."

   Reference: Nuh 100-500 — § 403.01 (Nuh)

7. 7How may a nursing-home patient voice grievances and recommend policy changes?

   1. A. Only through a legal guardian
   2. B. Only during an annual survey
   3. C. Free from restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal
   4. D. Only after completing the facility's internal appeal

   Answer: C

   Explanation: RSA 151:21(VI) provides, "The patient may voice grievances and recommend changes in policies and services to facility staff or outside representatives free from restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal."

   Reference: Chapter 151 RESIDENTIAL CARE AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSING — RSA 151:21(VI)

8. 8Who may use the abbreviation “N.H.A.” after a name in New Hampshire?

   1. A. Any facility executive with five years of experience
   2. B. Only an individual with a valid current nursing-home-administrator registration certificate
   3. C. Any person who has passed the national examination
   4. D. Any owner of a licensed nursing home

   Answer: B

   Explanation: RSA 151-A:8(VI) limits this privilege to an individual who is licensed, registered, and current: "Only an individual who has qualified as a licensed and registered nursing home administrator under the provisions of this chapter, and who holds a valid current registration certificate pursuant to the provisions of this section for the current biennial registration period" may use the protected abbreviation.

   Reference: Chapter 151-A NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS — RSA 151-A:8(VI)

9. 9Who is specifically authorized to sign a controlled-drug destruction request for a health care institution?

   1. A. Any resident-care employee
   2. B. Only the facility's medical director
   3. C. The institution's administrator or designated agent
   4. D. Only the local police chief

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Ph 705.02(b)(2) includes among authorized signers, "Administrators of health care institutions or their designated agent or agents."

   Reference: Ph 100-700 — § 705.02(b)(2) (Ph)

10. 10Which initial-application document specifically identifies the nursing home administrator's qualifications?

    1. A. A resume identifying the administrator's qualifications
    2. B. A floor plan of the prospective nursing home
    3. C. A list of affiliated or related parties
    4. D. Documentation of the facility's water supply

    Answer: A

    Explanation: He-P 803.04(a)(6) requires "A resume identifying the qualifications of the nursing home administrator." The other choices are genuine application items, but they document different requirements.

    Reference: CHAPTER He-P 800 RESIDENTIAL CARE AND HEALTH FACILITY RULES — § 803.04(a)(6) (He-P)