Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

No nursing home may admit any patient until a physician does what?

1. Administers a physical exam

2. Completes admission paperwork

3. Completes a plan of care for the patient and the patient is assessed

4. Provides a prescription for medications

The correct answer is: Completes a plan of care for the patient and the patient is assessed

In Wisconsin, no nursing home may admit any patient until a physician completes a plan of care for the patient and the patient is assessed. This is a crucial step to ensure that the patient's specific care needs are identified and documented before admission. By completing a plan of care and conducting an assessment, the physician can provide necessary instructions and guidelines for the patient's care within the nursing home setting. Administering a physical exam, completing admission paperwork, and providing a prescription for medications are important components of the admission process but do not fulfill the comprehensive assessment and care planning requirements necessary for appropriate patient care in a nursing home.