Free Montana Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1A Montana facility asks whether a manager who shares administrative duties with a co-manager falls outside the statutory definition of nursing home administrator. Which answer is correct?

   1. A. The manager is covered because shared duties do not remove the role from the definition.
   2. B. The manager is covered only when holding an ownership interest.
   3. C. The manager is covered only when personally supervising every department.
   4. D. The manager is covered only when no other administrator is appointed.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: MCA 37-9-101 states that a nursing home administrator includes a person in general administrative charge "whether the individual's functions and duties are shared with one or more other individuals." Shared authority therefore remains within the definition.

   Reference: Mca 37 9 101 — MCA 37-9-101(4)

2. 2Before altering a licensed Montana health care facility, when must plans and specifications be submitted for preliminary approval?

   1. A. Before construction begins
   2. B. Within 30 days after work begins
   3. C. When the first resident uses the altered area
   4. D. At the next license renewal

   Answer: A

   Explanation: MCA 50-5-201 requires submission "for preliminary inspection and approval prior to commencing construction."

   Reference: Mca 50 5 Part2 0010 — MCA 50-5-201(1)

3. 3What minimum accumulated point total must an examination applicant document under ARM 24.162.501?

   1. A. 1,200 points
   2. B. 800 points
   3. C. 1,000 points
   4. D. 1,500 points

   Answer: A

   Explanation: ARM 24.162.501 provides: "The minimum accumulative point-value shall be 1,200 points."

   Reference: Administrative Rules — ARM 24.162.501(1), p. 9

4. 4A facility has minor deficiencies that do not significantly threaten residents' health, safety, or welfare. Which license term may be offered under ARM 37.106.310?

   1. A. Two years
   2. B. Three years
   3. C. Six months
   4. D. Five years

   Answer: A

   Explanation: ARM 37.106.310 provides that "A two-year license may be offered" when minor deficiencies do not significantly affect or threaten resident health, safety, or welfare.

   Reference: ARM 37.106 Subchapter 3 CONSTRUCTION AND MINIMUM STANDARD FOR ALL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES — ARM 37.106.310(3)(c), pp. 7-8

5. 5An applicant argues that a state-owned skilled nursing facility is outside Montana's nursing home administrator law. How should the Board apply the definition of long-term care facility?

   1. A. Exclude every government-owned facility.
   2. B. Include it because the definition covers facilities owned or administered by the state or a political subdivision.
   3. C. Include it only if it operates for profit.
   4. D. Exclude it unless it is also licensed as an acute-care hospital.

   Answer: B

   Explanation: MCA 37-9-101 defines long-term care facility to include qualifying facilities "whether proprietary or nonprofit, including facilities owned or administered by the state or a political subdivision." The state-owned facility is included.

   Reference: Mca 37 9 101 — MCA 37-9-101(3)

6. 6A corporation buys a nursing facility and proposes to continue operating under the seller's facility license. What does Montana law require?

   1. A. Use of the old license for one renewal cycle
   2. B. A new license because a facility license may not be sold, assigned, or transferred
   3. C. Board approval of an administrator-license transfer
   4. D. Only written notice to residents

   Answer: B

   Explanation: MCA 50-5-201 states that a facility license "may not be sold, assigned, or transferred." It is valid only for the person and premises for which issued.

   Reference: Mca 50 5 Part2 0010 — MCA 50-5-201(2)

7. 7A Montana applicant designates a bachelor's degree in a field other than health care or business for licensure credit. How many points does ARM 24.162.501 assign?

   1. A. 600 points
   2. B. 800 points
   3. C. 1,000 points
   4. D. 400 points

   Answer: B

   Explanation: ARM 24.162.501 states that a "bachelor degree in any other field equals 800 points."

   Reference: Administrative Rules — ARM 24.162.501(3)(b)(ii), p. 9

8. 8Which circumstance supports offering a one-year facility license under ARM 37.106.310?

   1. A. A deficiency-free survey
   2. B. A change in ownership
   3. C. CMS-approved accreditation
   4. D. A recognized survey finding full compliance

   Answer: B

   Explanation: ARM 37.106.310 states that "A one-year license may be offered" upon a change in ownership, among other listed circumstances.

   Reference: ARM 37.106 Subchapter 3 CONSTRUCTION AND MINIMUM STANDARD FOR ALL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES — ARM 37.106.310(3)(d), p. 8

9. 9Which baseline education credential must a Montana nursing home administrator applicant possess under MCA 37-9-301?

   1. A. An associate degree in health care
   2. B. A bachelor's degree in business
   3. C. A high school diploma or its equivalent
   4. D. A master's degree in administration

   Answer: C

   Explanation: MCA 37-9-301 requires the applicant to have "received a high school diploma or its equivalent." The higher degrees are not the statutory baseline.

   Reference: Mca 37 9 301 — MCA 37-9-301(1)(a)

10. 10Where must a health care facility display its Montana facility license?

    1. A. In a conspicuous place at the facility's principal nursing station
    2. B. In a conspicuous place at the licensee's registered corporate office
    3. C. In a conspicuous place near the facility's admitting office
    4. D. In a conspicuous place inside the administrator's personnel office

    Answer: C

    Explanation: MCA 50-5-201 provides: "Licenses must be displayed in a conspicuous place near the admitting office of the facility."

    Reference: Mca 50 5 Part2 0010 — MCA 50-5-201(4)