NCIA Arizona State Exam Questions with
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A license that is issued by DHS to operate a class or subclass of a health care institution at a
specific location and that is valid until an initial licensing inspection Temporary License
Medically necessary periodic health care services that are unplanned or cannot reasonably be
anticipated and that require medical evaluation or treatment before the next business day
Unscheduled Medical Services
Who is required to have a fingerprint clearance card? Anyone who provides direct care
services
If a new hire does not already have a fingerprint clearance card, they must apply for one within
____ of employment. 20 working days
Owners are required to make documented, good faith efforts to contact ____ and verify ____.
Previous employers to obtain information or recommendations that may be relevant to a
person's fitness to work in a facility; The current status of a person's fingerprint clearance card
,If an employee has a 6-month or greater gap in their employment record, they must submit ____.
An application for a new fingerprint clearance card with a new set of fingerprints
Services that provide direct individual care and that are not provided in a common area,
including: 1. Assistance with ADLs; 2. Assistance with self-administration of medication; 3.
Janitorial, maintenance, housekeeping, or other services provided in a resident's room; 4.
Transportation services Direct Supportive Services
An application for licensure to operate a nursing facility must be submitted by the governing
body at least ____ but not more than ____ before the anticipated date of operation. 60
days; 120 days
An application for a substantial compliance survey for initial licensure must be submitted at least
____ before the date on which the survey is requested. 30 days
A change of ownership must be submitted in writing at least ____ before it is to take place.
30 days
DHS must be notified of any change in a controlling person (governing body) within ____.
30 days
,A facility may begin operating on the ____. Effective date of the temporary license
Medical records for adult patients must be kept for ____. 6 years after discharge
Medical records for minors must be kept for ____. 3 years after they turn 18 or 6 years
after discharge, whichever is later
A health care institution license issued by DHS must be posted ____. In a conspicuous
location in the reception area of the facility
True or False: Facilities must post in a conspicuous place a notice that identifies where the
inspection reports are for the facility. TRUE
True or False: A facility can be denied a license if the applicant or anyone they work with (other
members of governing body, stockholders, etc.) have had their license to operate a facility
denied, revoked, or suspended. TRUE
, If DHS reasonably believes that the life or safety of patients will be immediately affected, they
can order ____. 1. The immediate restriction of admissions or readmissions; 2. Selected
transfer of patients out of the facility; 3. Reduction of capacity; 4. Termination of specific
services, procedures, practices, or facilities
If DHS issues an order to restrict admissions, transfer selected patients out of the facility, reduce
capacity, and/or terminate specific services, or if an application for a facility license has been
denied, a hearing can be requested ____. In writing within 30 days
Civil penalties may be given for violations of ARS Title 36. What is the maximum penalty for
each violation? $500 - each day that a violation occurs is a separate violation
Violation of ARS Title 36 Ch. 4 Article 6 can result in ____. A civil penalty of up to $500
or revocation of license
Administrators must complete ____ every 2 years to renew their license. An application
and 50 hours of continuing education
If an administrator does not complete all required continuing education hours prior to their
license renewal date, they have ____ to complete them. 120 days
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A license that is issued by DHS to operate a class or subclass of a health care institution at a
specific location and that is valid until an initial licensing inspection Temporary License
Medically necessary periodic health care services that are unplanned or cannot reasonably be
anticipated and that require medical evaluation or treatment before the next business day
Unscheduled Medical Services
Who is required to have a fingerprint clearance card? Anyone who provides direct care
services
If a new hire does not already have a fingerprint clearance card, they must apply for one within
____ of employment. 20 working days
Owners are required to make documented, good faith efforts to contact ____ and verify ____.
Previous employers to obtain information or recommendations that may be relevant to a
person's fitness to work in a facility; The current status of a person's fingerprint clearance card
,If an employee has a 6-month or greater gap in their employment record, they must submit ____.
An application for a new fingerprint clearance card with a new set of fingerprints
Services that provide direct individual care and that are not provided in a common area,
including: 1. Assistance with ADLs; 2. Assistance with self-administration of medication; 3.
Janitorial, maintenance, housekeeping, or other services provided in a resident's room; 4.
Transportation services Direct Supportive Services
An application for licensure to operate a nursing facility must be submitted by the governing
body at least ____ but not more than ____ before the anticipated date of operation. 60
days; 120 days
An application for a substantial compliance survey for initial licensure must be submitted at least
____ before the date on which the survey is requested. 30 days
A change of ownership must be submitted in writing at least ____ before it is to take place.
30 days
DHS must be notified of any change in a controlling person (governing body) within ____.
30 days
,A facility may begin operating on the ____. Effective date of the temporary license
Medical records for adult patients must be kept for ____. 6 years after discharge
Medical records for minors must be kept for ____. 3 years after they turn 18 or 6 years
after discharge, whichever is later
A health care institution license issued by DHS must be posted ____. In a conspicuous
location in the reception area of the facility
True or False: Facilities must post in a conspicuous place a notice that identifies where the
inspection reports are for the facility. TRUE
True or False: A facility can be denied a license if the applicant or anyone they work with (other
members of governing body, stockholders, etc.) have had their license to operate a facility
denied, revoked, or suspended. TRUE
, If DHS reasonably believes that the life or safety of patients will be immediately affected, they
can order ____. 1. The immediate restriction of admissions or readmissions; 2. Selected
transfer of patients out of the facility; 3. Reduction of capacity; 4. Termination of specific
services, procedures, practices, or facilities
If DHS issues an order to restrict admissions, transfer selected patients out of the facility, reduce
capacity, and/or terminate specific services, or if an application for a facility license has been
denied, a hearing can be requested ____. In writing within 30 days
Civil penalties may be given for violations of ARS Title 36. What is the maximum penalty for
each violation? $500 - each day that a violation occurs is a separate violation
Violation of ARS Title 36 Ch. 4 Article 6 can result in ____. A civil penalty of up to $500
or revocation of license
Administrators must complete ____ every 2 years to renew their license. An application
and 50 hours of continuing education
If an administrator does not complete all required continuing education hours prior to their
license renewal date, they have ____ to complete them. 120 days
