Ohio Nursing Home Administrator Practice Exam

What equipment and supplies should each resident be furnished with according to Rule 3701-17-16?

1. Only a bed and a chair

2. Bedding and a lamp

3. Comfortable chair and a bedside table

4. Mattress no smaller than 36", waterproof mattress, clean linens, bedside table, a bedside light that is sufficient for reading and staff rendering of bedside care, a bureau or equivalent, a waste basket with liners, a comfortable chair, and adequate closet or wardrobe space for the storage of personal clothing in the resident's room

The correct answer is: Mattress no smaller than 36", waterproof mattress, clean linens, bedside table, a bedside light that is sufficient for reading and staff rendering of bedside care, a bureau or equivalent, a waste basket with liners, a comfortable chair, and adequate closet or wardrobe space for the storage of personal clothing in the resident's room

Residents in nursing homes are entitled to a certain standard of care and living conditions. Rule 3701-17-16 outlines specific equipment and supplies that each resident should be provided with. Option D correctly lists all the necessary items each resident should be furnished with, including a mattress of specific size, waterproof mattress, clean linens, bedside table, reading light, furniture for storage, waste basket, comfortable chair, and wardrobe space for personal clothing storage. This comprehensive list ensures that residents have a comfortable and safe living environment within the facility.