WISCONSIN NHA FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2
VERSIONS CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
How much of a supply of an individual resident's drugs may be held by facility? - (ANSWER)The supply
shall not exceed 4 days for any one resident.
Advanced practice nurse prescriber - (ANSWER)A person who has been granted a certificate to issue
prescription orders
Authorized prescriber - (ANSWER)A person licensed in this state to prescribe medications, treatments,
or rehabilitative therapies
"Dietitan" means a person who is any of the following.... - (ANSWER)a) certified under s.448.78 stats
b) licensed or certified as a dietitian in another state
What is "full-time"? - (ANSWER)37.5 hours each week devoted to facility business ...x
What is "IMD"? - (ANSWER)Institution for Mental Diseases
What is intensive skilled nursing care? - (ANSWER)care requiring specialized nursing assessment skills
and the performance of specific services and procedures that are complex because of the resident's
condition or the type or number of procedures that are necessary
What is an "intermediate care facility"? - (ANSWER)a Nursing Home which is licensed by the department
as an intermediate care facility to provide intermediate nursing care
What is "intermediate nursing care"? - (ANSWER)Basic care consisting of physical, emotional, social and
other rehabilitative services under periodic medical supervision. The nursing care requires the skill of a
registered nurse for observation and recording of reactions and symptoms, and for supervision of
nursing care.
What is "involuntary administration of psychotropic medication"? - (ANSWER)It can mean any of the
following:
,WISCONSIN NHA FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2
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a) placing psychotropic medication in an individual's food or drink with knowledge that the individual
protests receipt of the psycho tropic medication
b) Forcibly restraining an individual to enable administration of psychotropic medication
c) Requiring an individual to take psychotropic medication as a condition of receiving privileges or
benefits
What does "limited nursing care" mean? - (ANSWER)It means simple nursing care procedures required
by residents with long-term illnesses or disabilities in order to maintain stability and which can be
provided safely only by or under the supervision of a person no less skilled than a licensed practical
nurse who works under the direction of a registered nurse.
What is a "nursing assistant"? - (ANSWER)A person who is employed primarily to provide direct care
services to residents but is not registered or licensed.
What is a "physician extender"? - (ANSWER)A person who is a physician's assistant or a nurse
practitioner acting under the general supervision and direction of a physician
What does "protest" mean? - (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.
How long is "Recuperative care" anticipated to be provided for? - (ANSWER)For a period of 90 days or
less for a resident whose physician has certified that he or she is convalescing or recuperating from an
illness or a medical treatment.
How long is "respite care" anticipated to be provided for? - (ANSWER)For a period of 28 days or less for
the purpose of temporarily relieving a family member or other caregiver from his or her daily caregiving
duties
What does short-term care mean? - (ANSWER)It means recuperative care or respite care
,WISCONSIN NHA FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2
VERSIONS CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
In determining whether a service is skilled, what three criteria shall be used? - (ANSWER)1. The service
would constitute a skilled service where the inherent complexity of a service prescribed for a resident is
such that it can be safely and effectively performed only by or under the supervision of professional
personnel;
2. The restoration potential of a resident is not the deciding factor in determining whether a service is to
be considered skilled or unskilled. Even where full recovery or medical improvement is not possible,
skilled care may be needed to prevent, to the extent possible, deterioration of the condition or to
sustain current capacities; and
3. A service that is generally unskilled would be considered skilled where, because of special medical
complications, its performance or supervision or the observation of the resident necessitates the use of
skilled nursing personnel.
What does "supervision" mean? Does it require continuous presence of supervisor in same building as
assistant? - (ANSWER)At least intermittent face-to-face contact between supervisor and assistant, with
the supervisor instructing and overseeing the assistant, but does not require the continuous presence of
the supervisor in the same building as the assistant.
What does "tour of duty" mean? - (ANSWER)A portion of the day during which a shift of resident care
personnel are on duty.
What is a "unit does drug delivery system"? - (ANSWER)A system for the distribution of medications in
which single doses of medications are individually packaged and sealed for distribution to residents
Requirements of licensure of an institution for mental diseases - (ANSWER)1. The conversion of all or
some of the beds within the facility will result in a physically identifiable unit of the facility
2. The IMD shall have a minimum of 16 beds
3. The conversion of beds to or from an IMD shall not increase the total number of beds within the
facility; and
4. The facility has submitted an application under subs.2 and 3 to convert all or a portion of its beds to
an IMD and the department has determined that the facility is in substantial compliance with this
chapter.
How many beds must an IMD have to be licensed? - (ANSWER)16
, WISCONSIN NHA FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2
VERSIONS CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
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How often may a facility submit an application for conversion of beds to or from an IMD? - (ANSWER)No
more than 2 times a year
What must be included in an application for an IMD license? - (ANSWER)1. The identities of all persons
or business entities having the authority in management of the facility
2. Identities of all persons or business entities having any ownership interest whatsoever in the
building/land
3. The identities of all creditors holding a security interest in the premises
4. Disclosure of any relationship or connection between the old licensee and the new licensee- same
with owners
5. Disclosure of any financial failures
When applying for license, the applicant shall submit evidence to establish that he or she has sufficient
resources to permit operation of facility for a period of how long? - (ANSWER)6 months
When determining if a facility is "fit and qualified" the department shall review survey and complaint
investigation findings for each facility which the application is affiliated or was affiliated during the past
how many years? - (ANSWER)5
How long does the department have to approve or deny the complete application after receiving it? -
(ANSWER)60 days
What are the two types of license? - (ANSWER)Probationary and regular
What a probationary license? - (ANSWER)If the applicant has not been previously licensed under this
chapter or if the facility is not in operation at the time application is made, the department issues a
probationary license.
VERSIONS CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
How much of a supply of an individual resident's drugs may be held by facility? - (ANSWER)The supply
shall not exceed 4 days for any one resident.
Advanced practice nurse prescriber - (ANSWER)A person who has been granted a certificate to issue
prescription orders
Authorized prescriber - (ANSWER)A person licensed in this state to prescribe medications, treatments,
or rehabilitative therapies
"Dietitan" means a person who is any of the following.... - (ANSWER)a) certified under s.448.78 stats
b) licensed or certified as a dietitian in another state
What is "full-time"? - (ANSWER)37.5 hours each week devoted to facility business ...x
What is "IMD"? - (ANSWER)Institution for Mental Diseases
What is intensive skilled nursing care? - (ANSWER)care requiring specialized nursing assessment skills
and the performance of specific services and procedures that are complex because of the resident's
condition or the type or number of procedures that are necessary
What is an "intermediate care facility"? - (ANSWER)a Nursing Home which is licensed by the department
as an intermediate care facility to provide intermediate nursing care
What is "intermediate nursing care"? - (ANSWER)Basic care consisting of physical, emotional, social and
other rehabilitative services under periodic medical supervision. The nursing care requires the skill of a
registered nurse for observation and recording of reactions and symptoms, and for supervision of
nursing care.
What is "involuntary administration of psychotropic medication"? - (ANSWER)It can mean any of the
following:
,WISCONSIN NHA FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2
VERSIONS CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
a) placing psychotropic medication in an individual's food or drink with knowledge that the individual
protests receipt of the psycho tropic medication
b) Forcibly restraining an individual to enable administration of psychotropic medication
c) Requiring an individual to take psychotropic medication as a condition of receiving privileges or
benefits
What does "limited nursing care" mean? - (ANSWER)It means simple nursing care procedures required
by residents with long-term illnesses or disabilities in order to maintain stability and which can be
provided safely only by or under the supervision of a person no less skilled than a licensed practical
nurse who works under the direction of a registered nurse.
What is a "nursing assistant"? - (ANSWER)A person who is employed primarily to provide direct care
services to residents but is not registered or licensed.
What is a "physician extender"? - (ANSWER)A person who is a physician's assistant or a nurse
practitioner acting under the general supervision and direction of a physician
What does "protest" mean? - (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.
How long is "Recuperative care" anticipated to be provided for? - (ANSWER)For a period of 90 days or
less for a resident whose physician has certified that he or she is convalescing or recuperating from an
illness or a medical treatment.
How long is "respite care" anticipated to be provided for? - (ANSWER)For a period of 28 days or less for
the purpose of temporarily relieving a family member or other caregiver from his or her daily caregiving
duties
What does short-term care mean? - (ANSWER)It means recuperative care or respite care
,WISCONSIN NHA FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2
VERSIONS CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
In determining whether a service is skilled, what three criteria shall be used? - (ANSWER)1. The service
would constitute a skilled service where the inherent complexity of a service prescribed for a resident is
such that it can be safely and effectively performed only by or under the supervision of professional
personnel;
2. The restoration potential of a resident is not the deciding factor in determining whether a service is to
be considered skilled or unskilled. Even where full recovery or medical improvement is not possible,
skilled care may be needed to prevent, to the extent possible, deterioration of the condition or to
sustain current capacities; and
3. A service that is generally unskilled would be considered skilled where, because of special medical
complications, its performance or supervision or the observation of the resident necessitates the use of
skilled nursing personnel.
What does "supervision" mean? Does it require continuous presence of supervisor in same building as
assistant? - (ANSWER)At least intermittent face-to-face contact between supervisor and assistant, with
the supervisor instructing and overseeing the assistant, but does not require the continuous presence of
the supervisor in the same building as the assistant.
What does "tour of duty" mean? - (ANSWER)A portion of the day during which a shift of resident care
personnel are on duty.
What is a "unit does drug delivery system"? - (ANSWER)A system for the distribution of medications in
which single doses of medications are individually packaged and sealed for distribution to residents
Requirements of licensure of an institution for mental diseases - (ANSWER)1. The conversion of all or
some of the beds within the facility will result in a physically identifiable unit of the facility
2. The IMD shall have a minimum of 16 beds
3. The conversion of beds to or from an IMD shall not increase the total number of beds within the
facility; and
4. The facility has submitted an application under subs.2 and 3 to convert all or a portion of its beds to
an IMD and the department has determined that the facility is in substantial compliance with this
chapter.
How many beds must an IMD have to be licensed? - (ANSWER)16
, WISCONSIN NHA FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2
VERSIONS CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
How often may a facility submit an application for conversion of beds to or from an IMD? - (ANSWER)No
more than 2 times a year
What must be included in an application for an IMD license? - (ANSWER)1. The identities of all persons
or business entities having the authority in management of the facility
2. Identities of all persons or business entities having any ownership interest whatsoever in the
building/land
3. The identities of all creditors holding a security interest in the premises
4. Disclosure of any relationship or connection between the old licensee and the new licensee- same
with owners
5. Disclosure of any financial failures
When applying for license, the applicant shall submit evidence to establish that he or she has sufficient
resources to permit operation of facility for a period of how long? - (ANSWER)6 months
When determining if a facility is "fit and qualified" the department shall review survey and complaint
investigation findings for each facility which the application is affiliated or was affiliated during the past
how many years? - (ANSWER)5
How long does the department have to approve or deny the complete application after receiving it? -
(ANSWER)60 days
What are the two types of license? - (ANSWER)Probationary and regular
What a probationary license? - (ANSWER)If the applicant has not been previously licensed under this
chapter or if the facility is not in operation at the time application is made, the department issues a
probationary license.
