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COLORADO NHA EXAM CERTIFICATION -
NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR COLORADO
(NHA) EXAM UPDATED 2025–2026 WITH ALL
NEW QUESTIONS AND EXACTLY RIGHT
ANSWERS | A+ QUALITY GUARANTEE
1. What is the frequency for reviewing and updating a facility’s written policies
and procedures according to Colorado Health Facilities Rules & Regulations?
A. Every 6 months
B. Annually
C. Every 2 years
D. Only when regulations change
Answer: B. Annually
Rationale: In many state regulations—including Colorado’s—written policies must
be reviewed at least annually to ensure compliance and reflect any changes in law
or practice.
2. Within what timeframe must a Nursing Home Administrator in Colorado
report incidents or occurrences (incident reporting)?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 72 hours
Answer: B. 24 hours
Rationale: Prompt reporting (within 24 hours) is often required for incidents
affecting resident safety or welfare, to allow regulatory oversight or corrective
action.
3. Who is responsible for completing the initial resident assessment in a
Colorado nursing facility?
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A. The Nursing Home Administrator
B. Licensed Nurse
C. Social Worker
D. Dietary Manager
Answer: B. Licensed Nurse
Rationale: Licensed nursing staff typically perform clinical assessments; the
Administrator oversees the process and ensures compliance but is not always the
clinician doing the assessment.
4. When must the facility complete the care plan after resident admission?
A. Within 24 hours
B. Within 48 hours
C. Within 72 hours
D. Within one week
Answer: A. Within 24 hours
Rationale: Standard practice (and regulations) require that a resident’s
individualized care plan be developed promptly, usually within 24 hours of
admission once the assessment is completed.
5. How often should progress toward goals in the care plan be evaluated (in
absence of change of condition)?
A. Every 30 days
B. Every 60 days
C. Every 90 days
D. Annually
Answer: C. Every 90 days
Rationale: Many state regulations require periodic evaluation (often quarterly, or
every three months) of care plan goals if no other indications prompt earlier
review.
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6. How often must mandatory fire drills be held in a long-term care facility
under Colorado regulations?
A. Once per quarter
B. At least 2 times per year
C. At least 3 times per year
D. Monthly
Answer: C. At least 3 times per year
Rationale: Regulations often require fire safety drills multiple times annually; for
Colorado, three is a commonly cited minimum.
7. What minimum number of members must a resident advisory committee
have in a Colorado nursing home?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10
Answer: B. 5
Rationale: Many state rules require that the resident advisory committee consist of
no fewer than five residents or representatives.
8. How many hours of nursing care per resident per day are required (on
average) in nursing homes under Colorado regulation?
A. 1.5 hours
B. 2 hours
C. 2.5 hours
D. 3 hours
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Answer: B. 2 hours
Rationale: Colorado rules call for a certain minimum of nursing service hours; two
hours is often cited.
9. How soon after admission must a facility complete a new resident’s full
assessment?
A. Within 12 hours
B. Within 24 hours
C. Within 48 hours
D. Within 72 hours
Answer: B. Within 24 hours
Rationale: Prompt assessment allows early detection of care needs and planning;
24 hours is the typical deadline under many state regulations.
10. How often must a facility evaluate a resident using an indwelling
catheter for appropriateness?
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Quarterly
D. Annually
Answer: B. Monthly
Rationale: Monthly reviews help ensure that catheter use is still needed, which
helps reduce risk of infection.
11. When physical restraints are used, how often must the resident be
monitored?
A. Every 15 minutes
B. Every 30 minutes
COLORADO NHA EXAM CERTIFICATION -
NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR COLORADO
(NHA) EXAM UPDATED 2025–2026 WITH ALL
NEW QUESTIONS AND EXACTLY RIGHT
ANSWERS | A+ QUALITY GUARANTEE
1. What is the frequency for reviewing and updating a facility’s written policies
and procedures according to Colorado Health Facilities Rules & Regulations?
A. Every 6 months
B. Annually
C. Every 2 years
D. Only when regulations change
Answer: B. Annually
Rationale: In many state regulations—including Colorado’s—written policies must
be reviewed at least annually to ensure compliance and reflect any changes in law
or practice.
2. Within what timeframe must a Nursing Home Administrator in Colorado
report incidents or occurrences (incident reporting)?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 72 hours
Answer: B. 24 hours
Rationale: Prompt reporting (within 24 hours) is often required for incidents
affecting resident safety or welfare, to allow regulatory oversight or corrective
action.
3. Who is responsible for completing the initial resident assessment in a
Colorado nursing facility?
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A. The Nursing Home Administrator
B. Licensed Nurse
C. Social Worker
D. Dietary Manager
Answer: B. Licensed Nurse
Rationale: Licensed nursing staff typically perform clinical assessments; the
Administrator oversees the process and ensures compliance but is not always the
clinician doing the assessment.
4. When must the facility complete the care plan after resident admission?
A. Within 24 hours
B. Within 48 hours
C. Within 72 hours
D. Within one week
Answer: A. Within 24 hours
Rationale: Standard practice (and regulations) require that a resident’s
individualized care plan be developed promptly, usually within 24 hours of
admission once the assessment is completed.
5. How often should progress toward goals in the care plan be evaluated (in
absence of change of condition)?
A. Every 30 days
B. Every 60 days
C. Every 90 days
D. Annually
Answer: C. Every 90 days
Rationale: Many state regulations require periodic evaluation (often quarterly, or
every three months) of care plan goals if no other indications prompt earlier
review.
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6. How often must mandatory fire drills be held in a long-term care facility
under Colorado regulations?
A. Once per quarter
B. At least 2 times per year
C. At least 3 times per year
D. Monthly
Answer: C. At least 3 times per year
Rationale: Regulations often require fire safety drills multiple times annually; for
Colorado, three is a commonly cited minimum.
7. What minimum number of members must a resident advisory committee
have in a Colorado nursing home?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10
Answer: B. 5
Rationale: Many state rules require that the resident advisory committee consist of
no fewer than five residents or representatives.
8. How many hours of nursing care per resident per day are required (on
average) in nursing homes under Colorado regulation?
A. 1.5 hours
B. 2 hours
C. 2.5 hours
D. 3 hours
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Answer: B. 2 hours
Rationale: Colorado rules call for a certain minimum of nursing service hours; two
hours is often cited.
9. How soon after admission must a facility complete a new resident’s full
assessment?
A. Within 12 hours
B. Within 24 hours
C. Within 48 hours
D. Within 72 hours
Answer: B. Within 24 hours
Rationale: Prompt assessment allows early detection of care needs and planning;
24 hours is the typical deadline under many state regulations.
10. How often must a facility evaluate a resident using an indwelling
catheter for appropriateness?
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Quarterly
D. Annually
Answer: B. Monthly
Rationale: Monthly reviews help ensure that catheter use is still needed, which
helps reduce risk of infection.
11. When physical restraints are used, how often must the resident be
monitored?
A. Every 15 minutes
B. Every 30 minutes
