Immediately after admission, a resident must be seen by a physician within how many days?

• A. 30 days
• B. 60 days
• C. 90 days
• D. 120 days

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is ensuring timely medical oversight after a resident enters a facility. The best answer reflects that a physician must see the resident within the first month after admission. This prompt visit establishes a current medical status and starts an appropriate plan of care, including medication review and identifying any immediate health concerns. If the resident is unstable, the physician should be seen even sooner, but delaying the initial evaluation beyond the first month increases risk to the resident and can run afoul of regulatory expectations. Waiting much longer than that—several months—can leave medical issues unaddressed and learning how to manage care remains incomplete.