California Nursing Home Administrators
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How must washbasins be sanitized? - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 minutes in boiling water,
autoclave, or gas sterilization (not to be cleaned with chemicals)
How much food should be kept on hand? - CORRECT ANSWER - Non perishable food 1
weeks worth, Staples 2 days worth
At what temperature should readily perishable foods be stored? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Below 45 degrees or over 140 degrees
At what specifications should an autoclave function? - CORRECT ANSWER - 15 pounds
pressure, 250F, 20 minutes
How long should utensils be disinfected (after washing with soap) by immersion in clean water?
- CORRECT ANSWER - 2 Minutes at 170F; 30 seconds at 180F; or in water containing
bactericidal chemical (at least 110F)
What is the minimum dishwashing water temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - 110F
When must the initial assessment be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Within 7 days of
admission
Drugs that are to be stored at room temperature should be stored at what temperature? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 59F to 86F
When must drugs be destroyed? - CORRECT ANSWER - 90 Days
,The food service supervisor must complete a what type of course? - CORRECT ANSWER -
90 Hour
How often must care plans be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Quarterly
How often must the dentist provide in-service for the staff? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Annually
How often must humidifier bottles be changed or sterilized? - CORRECT ANSWER - Q24
Hours (Every 24 hours)
With what may a humidifier be filled? - CORRECT ANSWER - Water that is sterile distilled,
deionized or demineralized.
When should resident call lights be answered? - CORRECT ANSWER - promptly
All patients are to be assisted and encouraged to maintain? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
highest level of self-care and independence
All of the following are considered restraints (unless used for postural support)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Soft Ties, Seat Belts, Spring Release Trays, and Cloth Vests
How long may treatment restraints be used? - CORRECT ANSWER - ONLY for the time
required to complete the treatment.
The planned menu may repeat less than what time frame? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 3
weeks
How often must the menu be revised? - CORRECT ANSWER - Q90 Days (every 3 months)
, A doctor must be notified for what weight gain in a 30 period? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5lbs.
The Dietary Manual must be review how often? - CORRECT ANSWER - Annually
The Dietary Manual must be revised how often? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 5 Years
Drugs ordered Stat in 1 hours must be given how soon? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 Hours
Maximum
How must Glass Thermometers be cleaned? - CORRECT ANSWER - With 70% alcohol for
minimum of 10 minutes
How long must Drug Order records be kept? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 Year
How long must Drug Destruction records be kept? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 Years
How long is 1 hour of learning experience? - CORRECT ANSWER - 50 Minutes
How many hours of orientation must a C.N.A. have prior to providing care? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 8 Hours
How many hours of orientation must a C.N.A. have during their first 40 hours worked? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 16 Hours
What is the annual renewal fee for the C.N.A.'s certificate? - CORRECT ANSWER - $20
How long must Employee health records be kept? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 years
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How must washbasins be sanitized? - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 minutes in boiling water,
autoclave, or gas sterilization (not to be cleaned with chemicals)
How much food should be kept on hand? - CORRECT ANSWER - Non perishable food 1
weeks worth, Staples 2 days worth
At what temperature should readily perishable foods be stored? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Below 45 degrees or over 140 degrees
At what specifications should an autoclave function? - CORRECT ANSWER - 15 pounds
pressure, 250F, 20 minutes
How long should utensils be disinfected (after washing with soap) by immersion in clean water?
- CORRECT ANSWER - 2 Minutes at 170F; 30 seconds at 180F; or in water containing
bactericidal chemical (at least 110F)
What is the minimum dishwashing water temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - 110F
When must the initial assessment be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Within 7 days of
admission
Drugs that are to be stored at room temperature should be stored at what temperature? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 59F to 86F
When must drugs be destroyed? - CORRECT ANSWER - 90 Days
,The food service supervisor must complete a what type of course? - CORRECT ANSWER -
90 Hour
How often must care plans be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Quarterly
How often must the dentist provide in-service for the staff? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Annually
How often must humidifier bottles be changed or sterilized? - CORRECT ANSWER - Q24
Hours (Every 24 hours)
With what may a humidifier be filled? - CORRECT ANSWER - Water that is sterile distilled,
deionized or demineralized.
When should resident call lights be answered? - CORRECT ANSWER - promptly
All patients are to be assisted and encouraged to maintain? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
highest level of self-care and independence
All of the following are considered restraints (unless used for postural support)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Soft Ties, Seat Belts, Spring Release Trays, and Cloth Vests
How long may treatment restraints be used? - CORRECT ANSWER - ONLY for the time
required to complete the treatment.
The planned menu may repeat less than what time frame? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 3
weeks
How often must the menu be revised? - CORRECT ANSWER - Q90 Days (every 3 months)
, A doctor must be notified for what weight gain in a 30 period? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5lbs.
The Dietary Manual must be review how often? - CORRECT ANSWER - Annually
The Dietary Manual must be revised how often? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 5 Years
Drugs ordered Stat in 1 hours must be given how soon? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 Hours
Maximum
How must Glass Thermometers be cleaned? - CORRECT ANSWER - With 70% alcohol for
minimum of 10 minutes
How long must Drug Order records be kept? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 Year
How long must Drug Destruction records be kept? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 Years
How long is 1 hour of learning experience? - CORRECT ANSWER - 50 Minutes
How many hours of orientation must a C.N.A. have prior to providing care? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 8 Hours
How many hours of orientation must a C.N.A. have during their first 40 hours worked? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 16 Hours
What is the annual renewal fee for the C.N.A.'s certificate? - CORRECT ANSWER - $20
How long must Employee health records be kept? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 years
