Wisconsin NHA Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
What does a person who acts as a monitor in a facility do?
Correct Answer
The monitor shall observe operation of the facility, assist the facility by advising it
on how to comply with state regulations, and shall submit a written report
periodically to the department on the operation of the facility.
Question 2
What is a class "A" violation?
Correct Answer
A violation which creates a condition or occurrence relating to the operation and
maintenance of a nursing home presenting a substantial probability that death or
serious mental or physical harm to a resident will result therefrom.
Question 3
How often shall rehab services be re-evaluated by the physician and therapists?
Correct Answer
At least quarterly
Question 4
What does "preliminary approval" mean?
Correct Answer
The initial 3 months approval issued by the department following the completed
review and verification of all aspects of the application
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,Question 5
When must employees be oriented to residents rights and to their position and duties
by?
Correct Answer
By the time they have worked 30 days
Question 6
What is required when oxygen is placed at the resident's bedside?
Correct Answer
The oxygen tanks shall be securely fastened to a tip-proof carrier or base
Question 7
What type of water supply shall be maintained at all times?
Correct Answer
A potable water supply
Question 8
How often does the quality assurance and improvement committee have to meet?
Correct Answer
At least annually
Question 9
What is required when the director of food services is not a dietitian?
Correct Answer
The director of food services shall consult with a qualified dietitian on a frequent
and regularly scheduled basis.
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,Question 10
Each nursing home license shall be issued only for who?
Correct Answer
Each license shall be issued only for the premises and persons named in the
application and is not transferable or assignable
Question 11
The department shall grant or deny each request for waiver or variance in writing.
Notice of denials shall contain the reasons for denial. If a notice of denial is not issued
within ____ days after receipt of a complete request, the waiver or variance shall be
automatically approved.
Correct Answer
60 days
Question 12
How often shall individual care plans be reassessed and updated?
Correct Answer
At least quarterly by the IDT with more frequent updates if an individual's needs
warrant it
Question 13
A qualified director of food services is a person responsible for implementation of
dietary services functions in the nursing home and meeting any of the following
requirements:
Correct Answer
a) Is a dietitian
b) Has completed at least a course of study in food service management approved
by the dietary managers association or an equivalent
c) Holds an associate degree as a dietetic technician from a program approved by
the American dietetics association
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, Question 14
How long must a training program retain records after a student completes the
training program?
Correct Answer
3 years
Question 15
How long shall the training course for primary instructors be?
Correct Answer
A minimum of 16 hours in length
Question 16
What is active treatment for the developmentally disabled?
Correct Answer
Active treatment shall include the resident's regular participation, in accordance
with the IPP, in professionally developed and supervised activities, experiences and
therapies.
Question 17
What does "protest" mean?
Correct Answer
To make more than one discernible negative response, other than mere silence, to
the offer of, recommendation for, or other proffering of voluntary receipt of
psychotropic medication. "Protest" does not mean a discernible negative response
to a proposed method of administration of the psychotropic medication.
Question 18
Any employee of the department who intentionally gives or causes to be given
advance notice of an unannounced inspection is subject to disciplinary action ranging
from a ___-day suspension without pay to termination of employment.
Correct Answer
5
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Answers
Question 1
What does a person who acts as a monitor in a facility do?
Correct Answer
The monitor shall observe operation of the facility, assist the facility by advising it
on how to comply with state regulations, and shall submit a written report
periodically to the department on the operation of the facility.
Question 2
What is a class "A" violation?
Correct Answer
A violation which creates a condition or occurrence relating to the operation and
maintenance of a nursing home presenting a substantial probability that death or
serious mental or physical harm to a resident will result therefrom.
Question 3
How often shall rehab services be re-evaluated by the physician and therapists?
Correct Answer
At least quarterly
Question 4
What does "preliminary approval" mean?
Correct Answer
The initial 3 months approval issued by the department following the completed
review and verification of all aspects of the application
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,Question 5
When must employees be oriented to residents rights and to their position and duties
by?
Correct Answer
By the time they have worked 30 days
Question 6
What is required when oxygen is placed at the resident's bedside?
Correct Answer
The oxygen tanks shall be securely fastened to a tip-proof carrier or base
Question 7
What type of water supply shall be maintained at all times?
Correct Answer
A potable water supply
Question 8
How often does the quality assurance and improvement committee have to meet?
Correct Answer
At least annually
Question 9
What is required when the director of food services is not a dietitian?
Correct Answer
The director of food services shall consult with a qualified dietitian on a frequent
and regularly scheduled basis.
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,Question 10
Each nursing home license shall be issued only for who?
Correct Answer
Each license shall be issued only for the premises and persons named in the
application and is not transferable or assignable
Question 11
The department shall grant or deny each request for waiver or variance in writing.
Notice of denials shall contain the reasons for denial. If a notice of denial is not issued
within ____ days after receipt of a complete request, the waiver or variance shall be
automatically approved.
Correct Answer
60 days
Question 12
How often shall individual care plans be reassessed and updated?
Correct Answer
At least quarterly by the IDT with more frequent updates if an individual's needs
warrant it
Question 13
A qualified director of food services is a person responsible for implementation of
dietary services functions in the nursing home and meeting any of the following
requirements:
Correct Answer
a) Is a dietitian
b) Has completed at least a course of study in food service management approved
by the dietary managers association or an equivalent
c) Holds an associate degree as a dietetic technician from a program approved by
the American dietetics association
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, Question 14
How long must a training program retain records after a student completes the
training program?
Correct Answer
3 years
Question 15
How long shall the training course for primary instructors be?
Correct Answer
A minimum of 16 hours in length
Question 16
What is active treatment for the developmentally disabled?
Correct Answer
Active treatment shall include the resident's regular participation, in accordance
with the IPP, in professionally developed and supervised activities, experiences and
therapies.
Question 17
What does "protest" mean?
Correct Answer
To make more than one discernible negative response, other than mere silence, to
the offer of, recommendation for, or other proffering of voluntary receipt of
psychotropic medication. "Protest" does not mean a discernible negative response
to a proposed method of administration of the psychotropic medication.
Question 18
Any employee of the department who intentionally gives or causes to be given
advance notice of an unannounced inspection is subject to disciplinary action ranging
from a ___-day suspension without pay to termination of employment.
Correct Answer
5
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