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1. 1Who bears ultimate licensure responsibility for the overall operation of a Tennessee nursing home after assuming the administrator's duties?

   1. A. The licensed administrator, independently of the owner's facility-licensure responsibility
   2. B. The owner alone, because the owner controls capital
   3. C. The director of nursing whenever clinical care is involved
   4. D. The governing body and administrator only as equal co-licensees

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule says licensure confers on the licensee "the ultimate responsibility for the overall operation" and that this responsibility is independent of the owner's facility-licensure responsibility. Therefore the licensed administrator bears it.

   Reference: Tn Rules 1020 01 20220315 — Rule 1020-01-.16(1)

2. 2What weekly work threshold makes a Tennessee nursing home administrator full-time under the facility rules?

   1. A. At least 32 hours per week
   2. B. At least 20 hours per week
   3. C. At least 36 hours per week
   4. D. At least 40 hours per week

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The facility must have a "full-time (working at least 32 hours per week) administrator licensed in Tennessee."

   Reference: Tn Hfc Rulemaking Hearing (2022) — Rule 1200-08-06-.04(1)

3. 3A corporate policy assigns survey paperwork to an unlicensed regional employee. Who must still review and sign an authorized governmental survey document for the facility?

   1. A. The regional employee designated by corporate policy
   2. B. The administrator employed at the facility
   3. C. The facility owner
   4. D. The director of nursing

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 1020-01-.16(2)(a) states that survey documents requiring an authorized signature "must be reviewed and signed by the administrator employed at the facility regardless of corporate or other ownership procedures or policies."

   Reference: Tn Rules 1020 01 20220315 — Rule 1020-01-.16(2)(a)

4. 4May the licensed full-time administrator of a Tennessee nursing home also function as its director of nursing?

   1. A. Yes, if the facility has fewer than 25 beds
   2. B. No
   3. C. Yes, during every absence of the DON
   4. D. Yes, with owner approval

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 1200-08-06-.04(1) requires an administrator "who shall not function as the director of nursing."

   Reference: Tn Hfc Rulemaking Hearing (2022) — Rule 1200-08-06-.04(1)

5. 5When does a Tennessee administrator satisfy the licensure responsibility to secure items needed to prevent or correct survey deficiencies?

   1. A. After notifying the owner once
   2. B. After submitting the first plan of correction
   3. C. Only after exhausting all avenues available to secure the necessary items
   4. D. Whenever the facility disputes the deficiency

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule provides: "It is only after exhaustion of all avenues available to an administrator to secure those items" that the administrator is deemed to have met the responsibility.

   Reference: Tn Rules 1020 01 20220315 — Rule 1020-01-.16(1)(b)

6. 6Within what period must a Tennessee nursing home report an administrator change in writing to the Department?

   1. A. Seven days
   2. B. Thirty days
   3. C. Fifteen days
   4. D. At annual renewal

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule says: "Any change of administrators shall be reported in writing to the department within fifteen (15) days."

   Reference: Tn Hfc Rulemaking Hearing (2022) — Rule 1200-08-06-.04(1)

7. 7Which person may use the title “Nursing Home Administrator” or acronym “N.H.A.” in Tennessee?

   1. A. Any facility executive with five years of experience
   2. B. Any approved administrator-in-training
   3. C. Any person who has passed the national exam
   4. D. A person with a valid, current, active Board license that is not suspended or revoked

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The title rule grants the right to a person who "possesses a valid, current and active license issued by the Board that has not been suspended or revoked."

   Reference: Tn Rules 1020 01 20220315 — Rule 1020-01-.16(3)

8. 8After notice of an unexpected administrator loss, how quickly must the facility notify the Tennessee Department?

   1. A. Within 48 hours
   2. B. Within 168 hours
   3. C. Within 360 hours
   4. D. Within 24 hours

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Rule 1200-08-06-.04(4)(b) requires notification "within twenty-four (24) hours after notice of the unexpected loss."

   Reference: Tn Hfc Rulemaking Hearing (2022) — Rule 1200-08-06-.04(4)(b)

9. 9What professional identification must a Tennessee Board licensee include in every advertisement the licensee publishes?

   1. A. The authorized Nursing Home Administrator title or N.H.A. acronym
   2. B. Only the employing facility's licensed name
   3. C. The administrator's academic degree only
   4. D. The NAB credentialing year only

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule states: "Any person licensed by the Board must use the title and/or the acronym authorized by this rule in every advertisement he or she publishes."

   Reference: Tn Rules 1020 01 20220315 — Rule 1020-01-.16(3)

10. 10By when must a nursing home request a regulatory waiver after notice of the unexpected loss of its administrator?

    1. A. Within seven days
    2. B. Within 15 days
    3. C. Within 30 days
    4. D. Within 60 days

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The rule provides: "Within seven (7) days of notice of the unexpected loss, the facility must request a waiver."

    Reference: Tn Hfc Rulemaking Hearing (2022) — Rule 1200-08-06-.04(4)(c)