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1. 1A West Virginia nursing home seeks a variance from a provision of the state nursing-home licensure rule. Which official may grant it after consulting the Inspector General?

   1. A. The Director
   2. B. The State Fire Marshal
   3. C. The Nursing Home Licensing Advisory Council
   4. D. The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 1.7.1 states, "The director, in consultation with the Inspector General, may grant a variance from any provision of this rule." Therefore the Director is the decision-maker for a rule variance.

   Reference: Wv Csr 71 15 Active — 71 CSR 15, §1.7.1

2. 2The same company operates nursing homes on two separate premises in West Virginia. What licensure arrangement is required?

   1. A. A separate license for each premise
   2. B. One license with two subclassifications
   3. C. One license if management is shared
   4. D. One license if ownership is identical

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 3.1.2 states, "A separate license is required for nursing homes maintained or operated on separate premises even though maintained or operated under the same ownership or management."

   Reference: Wv Csr 71 15 Active — 71 CSR 15, §3.1.2

3. 3What is the maximum amount a West Virginia nursing home may charge per page for a requested copy of a survey or inspection report?

   1. A. $0.25 per page
   2. B. $0.10 per page
   3. C. $0.50 per page
   4. D. $1.00 per page

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 4.4.4 permits the nursing home to charge "an amount not to exceed 25 cents per page for copies of reports requested by any person."

   Reference: Wv Csr 71 15 Active — 71 CSR 15, §4.4.4

4. 4Who specifies the uniform data set and instrument on which a West Virginia nursing home's comprehensive resident assessment must be based?

   1. A. The Director
   2. B. The resident council
   3. C. The attending physician
   4. D. The facility governing body

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 6.3.1.a requires the assessment to be based on "a uniform data set and instrument specified by the director."

   Reference: Wv Csr 71 15 Active — 71 CSR 15, §6.3.1.a

5. 5By when must a comprehensive care plan be developed after completion of the comprehensive assessment?

   1. A. Within 7 calendar days
   2. B. Within 10 calendar days
   3. C. Within 14 calendar days
   4. D. Within 21 calendar days

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 7.2.1 requires the plan to be "Developed within seven days after the completion of the comprehensive assessment."

   Reference: Wv Csr 71 15 Active — 71 CSR 15, §7.2.1

6. 6What minimum drawing scale must be used for submitted architectural, structural, and mechanical plans?

   1. A. One-eighth inch equals one foot
   2. B. One-sixteenth inch equals one foot
   3. C. One-quarter inch equals one foot
   4. D. One-half inch equals one foot

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 9.1.6 requires drawings "drawn to scale not less than one‐eighth inch equals one foot."

   Reference: Wv Csr 71 15 Active — 71 CSR 15, §9.1.6

7. 7What minimum planning horizon must the governing body's capital expenditure plan cover?

   1. A. Three years
   2. B. One year
   3. C. Two years
   4. D. Five years

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The written nursing-home plan must include "A capital expenditure plan for at least a three year period."

   Reference: Wv Csr 71 15 Active — 71 CSR 15, §10.3.3.b

8. 8A resident was discharged at age 17. Under the rule's longer-period test, until what point must that resident's clinical records be retained?

   1. A. The later of five years after discharge or three years after the resident turns 18
   2. B. The earlier of five years after discharge or three years after the resident turns 18
   3. C. Exactly three years after discharge
   4. D. Exactly five years after the resident turns 18

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule requires retention for "the longer of" five years after discharge or death, or, for a minor, three years after reaching age 18.

   Reference: Wv Csr 71 15 Active — 71 CSR 15, §§12.1.2-12.1.2.b

9. 9Besides the director of nursing and medical director, how many other staff members must serve on the quality improvement and assessment committee?

   1. A. At least three
   2. B. At least one
   3. C. At least two
   4. D. At least five

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The committee consists of the two named directors and "At least three other members of the nursing home’s staff."

   Reference: Wv Csr 71 15 Active — 71 CSR 15, §13.1.1.c

10. 10What is the general range for a civil money penalty assessed against a licensed West Virginia nursing home?

    1. A. $50 to $8,000
    2. B. $100 to $5,000
    3. C. $500 to $10,000
    4. D. $1,000 to $8,000

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 15.9.1 provides that a penalty "may not be less than $50 nor more than $8,000."

    Reference: Wv Csr 71 15 Active — 71 CSR 15, §15.9.1