Illinois Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

For which of the following reasons may a married couple be denied to reside in the same room?

1. When there is no room available with a private toilet room.

2. When the resident's representative wants the couple to reside in separate rooms.

3. When the Resident Advisory Council deems the room-sharing to be improper.

4. Under a physician's order.

The correct answer is: Under a physician's order.

A married couple may be denied the opportunity to share a room under a physician's order when it is determined that the specific medical needs of one or both individuals do not align with shared living arrangements. This can occur for several reasons, such as concerns regarding the health status of one spouse that may require a more controlled environment, the presence of infectious diseases, or the need for specialized monitoring or care that cannot be provided effectively in a shared space. When a physician evaluates the circumstances of the couple, they may conclude that keeping them in separate rooms is in the best interest of their health and well-being. This decision holds significant weight as it is based on professional medical advice, prioritizing the residents' safety and care above all else. The other factors presented, like room availability or the preferences of a resident's representative, do not carry the same level of clinical authority or necessity. The determination made by the Resident Advisory Council also does not have the same urgency regarding health outcomes that a physician's recommendation does.