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Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators NHA
Ultimate Exam Questions & Study Guide
Questions & Answers VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators NHA Ultimate Exam
Exam Overview & Key Information
Category Details
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) – Nursing Home
Licensing Authority
Administrator Examining Board
Governing Statutes Wis. Stat. Ch. 456; Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NHA 1-4
Primary State
DHS 132 (Nursing Home Licensure)
Regulation
Key Federal
CMS Conditions of Participation; NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
Standards
Exam Components NAB National Exam + Wisconsin State Law Exam
License Renewal Biennial, expires June 30 of even-numbered years
Exam Coverage Summary
Based on Wis. Stat. § 456.05 and the NAB CORE Domains, the Wisconsin NHA exam covers:
Wisconsin-Specific Regulatory Framework
• Wis. Stat. Ch. 456 – Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board, licensure
requirements
• Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NHA 1-4 – Educational requirements, reciprocity, renewal
• DHS 132 – Nursing home licensure, staffing, resident rights, survey process
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• Wisconsin Caregiver Law (Chs. 48 & 50) – Background checks, abuse registry
• NFPA 101 Life Safety Code – Fire protection, smoke detectors, egress
NAB CORE Domains of Practice
1. Quality of Care & Resident Well-Being – Person-centered care, QAPI, MDS, restorative
care
2. Facility Operations – Financial management, human resources, risk management
3. Regulatory Compliance – Federal/state surveys, enforcement, licensure
4. Leadership & Organizational Strategy – Strategic planning, governance, ethics
Federal Requirements
• CMS Conditions of Participation – Medicare/Medicaid certification
• Five-Star Quality Rating System – Health inspections, staffing, quality measures
• HIPAA Privacy Rule – Resident health information protection
100 Scenario-Based Practice Questions
Section 1: Regulatory Framework & Licensing
Question 1
Which Wisconsin entity grants, renews, and revokes nursing home administrator licenses under
Wis. Stat. Ch. 443?
A) Department of Health Services (DHS)
B) Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board
C) State Ombudsman
D) Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
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Answer: B
Rationale: The Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board (under DSPS) is the statutory body
that grants, renews, and revokes administrator licenses in Wisconsin .
Question 2
Under Wis. Stat. § 456.05, which subject areas are REQUIRED to be included in the nursing
home administrator examination? (Select all that apply)
A) Laws governing the operation of long-term care facilities
B) Elements of proper and effective administration of long-term care facilities
C) Psychological, physical, medical, and social needs of residents
D) Accounting principles for Medicare reimbursement
Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Wis. Stat. § 456.05 mandates the examination cover: (1) laws governing long-term
care facilities, (2) elements of proper and effective administration, and (3) psychological,
physical, medical, and social needs of residents .
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Question 3
Which Wisconsin regulation requires a nursing home to display its license, most recent survey
results, and the Nursing Home Rules poster in a public area?
A) DHS 132.14
B) DHS 132.16
C) DHS 132.18
D) DHS 132.20
Answer: B
Rationale: DHS 132.16 mandates posting of the license, latest survey results, and the Nursing
Home Rules poster where residents and visitors can see them .
Question 4
Under Wisconsin law, how often must a nursing home license be renewed?
A) Every 1 year
B) Every 2 years
Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators NHA
Ultimate Exam Questions & Study Guide
Questions & Answers VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators NHA Ultimate Exam
Exam Overview & Key Information
Category Details
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) – Nursing Home
Licensing Authority
Administrator Examining Board
Governing Statutes Wis. Stat. Ch. 456; Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NHA 1-4
Primary State
DHS 132 (Nursing Home Licensure)
Regulation
Key Federal
CMS Conditions of Participation; NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
Standards
Exam Components NAB National Exam + Wisconsin State Law Exam
License Renewal Biennial, expires June 30 of even-numbered years
Exam Coverage Summary
Based on Wis. Stat. § 456.05 and the NAB CORE Domains, the Wisconsin NHA exam covers:
Wisconsin-Specific Regulatory Framework
• Wis. Stat. Ch. 456 – Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board, licensure
requirements
• Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NHA 1-4 – Educational requirements, reciprocity, renewal
• DHS 132 – Nursing home licensure, staffing, resident rights, survey process
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• Wisconsin Caregiver Law (Chs. 48 & 50) – Background checks, abuse registry
• NFPA 101 Life Safety Code – Fire protection, smoke detectors, egress
NAB CORE Domains of Practice
1. Quality of Care & Resident Well-Being – Person-centered care, QAPI, MDS, restorative
care
2. Facility Operations – Financial management, human resources, risk management
3. Regulatory Compliance – Federal/state surveys, enforcement, licensure
4. Leadership & Organizational Strategy – Strategic planning, governance, ethics
Federal Requirements
• CMS Conditions of Participation – Medicare/Medicaid certification
• Five-Star Quality Rating System – Health inspections, staffing, quality measures
• HIPAA Privacy Rule – Resident health information protection
100 Scenario-Based Practice Questions
Section 1: Regulatory Framework & Licensing
Question 1
Which Wisconsin entity grants, renews, and revokes nursing home administrator licenses under
Wis. Stat. Ch. 443?
A) Department of Health Services (DHS)
B) Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board
C) State Ombudsman
D) Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
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Answer: B
Rationale: The Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board (under DSPS) is the statutory body
that grants, renews, and revokes administrator licenses in Wisconsin .
Question 2
Under Wis. Stat. § 456.05, which subject areas are REQUIRED to be included in the nursing
home administrator examination? (Select all that apply)
A) Laws governing the operation of long-term care facilities
B) Elements of proper and effective administration of long-term care facilities
C) Psychological, physical, medical, and social needs of residents
D) Accounting principles for Medicare reimbursement
Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Wis. Stat. § 456.05 mandates the examination cover: (1) laws governing long-term
care facilities, (2) elements of proper and effective administration, and (3) psychological,
physical, medical, and social needs of residents .
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Question 3
Which Wisconsin regulation requires a nursing home to display its license, most recent survey
results, and the Nursing Home Rules poster in a public area?
A) DHS 132.14
B) DHS 132.16
C) DHS 132.18
D) DHS 132.20
Answer: B
Rationale: DHS 132.16 mandates posting of the license, latest survey results, and the Nursing
Home Rules poster where residents and visitors can see them .
Question 4
Under Wisconsin law, how often must a nursing home license be renewed?
A) Every 1 year
B) Every 2 years
