Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

Which of the following is required before a person can be admitted as a resident in a nursing home?

1. Receipt of plans of care and orders from a physician for immediate care

2. Certification that the individual has a mental illness

3. Receipt of information from a family member about medical condition

4. Order from a nurse

The correct answer is: Receipt of plans of care and orders from a physician for immediate care

Before a person can be admitted as a resident in a nursing home, it is required to have plans of care and orders from a physician for immediate care. This is crucial as the physician's orders will determine the specific medical treatment and care needed for the individual upon admission. Planning and coordinating the immediate care with a physician ensures that the resident's health needs are appropriately addressed from the beginning of their stay in the nursing home. The other options are incorrect as they do not involve the essential medical oversight and planning provided by a physician.