NCIA Arizona State Exam Questions
And Answers
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. - ANSWER -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. -
ANSWER -30 days
A change of ownership must be submitted in writing at least ____ before it is to
take place. - ANSWER -30 days
DHS must be notified of any change in a controlling person (governing body)
within ____. - ANSWER -30 days
A facility may begin operating on the ____. - ANSWER -Effective date of the
temporary license
Medical records for adult patients must be kept for ____. - ANSWER -6 years
after discharge
Medical records for minors must be kept for ____. - ANSWER -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 ____. - ANSWER
-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. - ANSWER -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. - ANSWER -TRUE
If DHS reasonably believes that the life or safety of patients will be immediately
affected, they can order ____. - ANSWER -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 ____. - ANSWER -In
writing within 30 days
Civil penalties may be given for violations of ARS Title 36. What is the maximum
penalty for each violation? - ANSWER -$500 - each day that a violation occurs is a
separate violation
Violation of ARS Title 36 Ch. 4 Article 6 can result in ____. - ANSWER -A civil
penalty of up to $500 or revocation of license
Administrators must complete ____ every 2 years to renew their license. -
ANSWER -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. - ANSWER -120
days
If an individual wants to file a complaint against an administrator's license, they
must do so ____. - ANSWER -In writing within 1 year
Administrators have ____ to apply to set aside an admission by default. -
ANSWER -180 days
Prior to admitting a patient, facilities are required to provide them and their
representative with a copy of ____. - ANSWER -A booklet developed by
AHCCCS that describes in clear and simple language the availability of services
and benefits from ALTCS
The QAA Committee may establish written guidelines or procedures for making
therapeutic substitutions if ____. - ANSWER -The committee includes a
pharmacist
Administrators must display ____ in a conspicuous place in the facility at which
they are appointed. - ANSWER -Their original license and current renewal receipt
, If an administrator's fingerprint clearance card is renewed during the biennial
period, they must ____. - ANSWER -Submit a photocopy of the front and back to
the Board within 10 days of receipt
An administrator's license expires ____. - ANSWER -At midnight 30 days after
their birthday in each even-numbered year
An administrator must provide written notice to the Board within ____ of being
appointed administrator or terminating an appointment. - ANSWER -30 days
An administrator can be appointed to two facilities if ____. - ANSWER -1.
Neither facility is operating under a provisional license; 2. The facilities are no
more than 25 miles apart; 3. The appointment at the second facility is no more than
90 days
Administrators must complete ____ during the biennial period in which they are
initially licensed. - ANSWER -2 credit hours of continuing education for each
month remaining
Evidence of continuing education must be maintained for ____. - ANSWER -3
years
1. Intentional infliction of physical harm; 2. Injury caused by negligent acts or
omissions; 3. Unreasonable confinement; 4. Sexual abuse or sexual assault; 5.
Emotional Abuse; 6. A pattern of ridiculing or demeaning a patient; 7. Making
derogatory remarks or verbally harassing a patient; or 8. Threatening to inflict
physical harm on a patient - ANSWER -Abuse
Ambulating, bathing, toileting, grooming, eating, and getting in or out of a bed or
chair - ANSWER -Activities of Daily Living
A patient's need for medical services, nursing services, or behavioral health
services based on the patient's medical condition or behavioral health issue -
ANSWER -Acuity
A method for establishing nursing personnel requirements by unit based on a
patient's acuity - ANSWER -Acuity Plan
, An unexpected outcome that threatens the health or safety of a patient as a result
of a medical service, nursing service, or health-related service provided to a patient
- ANSWER -Adverse Reaction
Services other than medical services, nursing services, or health-related services
provided to a patient - ANSWER -Ancillary Services
An analysis of a patient's need for physical health services or behavioral health
services to determine which services a health care institution will provide to the
patient - ANSWER -Assessment
Restricting a patient's access to the patient's medication and providing support to
the patient while the patient takes the medication to ensure that the medication is
taken as ordered - ANSWER -Assistance in the Self-Administration of Medication
Limited behavioral health services, provided to a patient whose primary admitting
diagnosis is related to the patient's need for physical health services, that include 1.
Assistance with psychosocial interactions to manage behavior that can be provided
by an individual without a professional license or certificate; 2. Behavioral health
services provided by a behavioral health professional on an intermittent basis;
DOES NOT include court-ordered behavioral health services - ANSWER -
Behavioral Care
An individual's condition related to a mental disorder, a personality disorder,
substance abuse, or a significant psychological or behavioral response to an
identifiable stressor or stressors - ANSWER -Behavioral Health Issue
Any one of a class of sedative-hypnotic medications, characterized by a chemical
structure that includes a benzene ring linked to a seven-membered ring containing
two nitrogen atoms, that are commonly used in the treatment of anxiety -
ANSWER -Benzodiazepine
An individual assigned by an entity other than a health care institution to
coordinate the physical health services or behavioral health services provided to a
patient at the health care institution - ANSWER -Case Manager
An individual designated by a governing authority to implement the governing
authority's direction in a health care institution - ANSWER -Chief Administrative
Officer or Administrator
And Answers
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. - ANSWER -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. -
ANSWER -30 days
A change of ownership must be submitted in writing at least ____ before it is to
take place. - ANSWER -30 days
DHS must be notified of any change in a controlling person (governing body)
within ____. - ANSWER -30 days
A facility may begin operating on the ____. - ANSWER -Effective date of the
temporary license
Medical records for adult patients must be kept for ____. - ANSWER -6 years
after discharge
Medical records for minors must be kept for ____. - ANSWER -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 ____. - ANSWER
-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. - ANSWER -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. - ANSWER -TRUE
If DHS reasonably believes that the life or safety of patients will be immediately
affected, they can order ____. - ANSWER -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 ____. - ANSWER -In
writing within 30 days
Civil penalties may be given for violations of ARS Title 36. What is the maximum
penalty for each violation? - ANSWER -$500 - each day that a violation occurs is a
separate violation
Violation of ARS Title 36 Ch. 4 Article 6 can result in ____. - ANSWER -A civil
penalty of up to $500 or revocation of license
Administrators must complete ____ every 2 years to renew their license. -
ANSWER -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. - ANSWER -120
days
If an individual wants to file a complaint against an administrator's license, they
must do so ____. - ANSWER -In writing within 1 year
Administrators have ____ to apply to set aside an admission by default. -
ANSWER -180 days
Prior to admitting a patient, facilities are required to provide them and their
representative with a copy of ____. - ANSWER -A booklet developed by
AHCCCS that describes in clear and simple language the availability of services
and benefits from ALTCS
The QAA Committee may establish written guidelines or procedures for making
therapeutic substitutions if ____. - ANSWER -The committee includes a
pharmacist
Administrators must display ____ in a conspicuous place in the facility at which
they are appointed. - ANSWER -Their original license and current renewal receipt
, If an administrator's fingerprint clearance card is renewed during the biennial
period, they must ____. - ANSWER -Submit a photocopy of the front and back to
the Board within 10 days of receipt
An administrator's license expires ____. - ANSWER -At midnight 30 days after
their birthday in each even-numbered year
An administrator must provide written notice to the Board within ____ of being
appointed administrator or terminating an appointment. - ANSWER -30 days
An administrator can be appointed to two facilities if ____. - ANSWER -1.
Neither facility is operating under a provisional license; 2. The facilities are no
more than 25 miles apart; 3. The appointment at the second facility is no more than
90 days
Administrators must complete ____ during the biennial period in which they are
initially licensed. - ANSWER -2 credit hours of continuing education for each
month remaining
Evidence of continuing education must be maintained for ____. - ANSWER -3
years
1. Intentional infliction of physical harm; 2. Injury caused by negligent acts or
omissions; 3. Unreasonable confinement; 4. Sexual abuse or sexual assault; 5.
Emotional Abuse; 6. A pattern of ridiculing or demeaning a patient; 7. Making
derogatory remarks or verbally harassing a patient; or 8. Threatening to inflict
physical harm on a patient - ANSWER -Abuse
Ambulating, bathing, toileting, grooming, eating, and getting in or out of a bed or
chair - ANSWER -Activities of Daily Living
A patient's need for medical services, nursing services, or behavioral health
services based on the patient's medical condition or behavioral health issue -
ANSWER -Acuity
A method for establishing nursing personnel requirements by unit based on a
patient's acuity - ANSWER -Acuity Plan
, An unexpected outcome that threatens the health or safety of a patient as a result
of a medical service, nursing service, or health-related service provided to a patient
- ANSWER -Adverse Reaction
Services other than medical services, nursing services, or health-related services
provided to a patient - ANSWER -Ancillary Services
An analysis of a patient's need for physical health services or behavioral health
services to determine which services a health care institution will provide to the
patient - ANSWER -Assessment
Restricting a patient's access to the patient's medication and providing support to
the patient while the patient takes the medication to ensure that the medication is
taken as ordered - ANSWER -Assistance in the Self-Administration of Medication
Limited behavioral health services, provided to a patient whose primary admitting
diagnosis is related to the patient's need for physical health services, that include 1.
Assistance with psychosocial interactions to manage behavior that can be provided
by an individual without a professional license or certificate; 2. Behavioral health
services provided by a behavioral health professional on an intermittent basis;
DOES NOT include court-ordered behavioral health services - ANSWER -
Behavioral Care
An individual's condition related to a mental disorder, a personality disorder,
substance abuse, or a significant psychological or behavioral response to an
identifiable stressor or stressors - ANSWER -Behavioral Health Issue
Any one of a class of sedative-hypnotic medications, characterized by a chemical
structure that includes a benzene ring linked to a seven-membered ring containing
two nitrogen atoms, that are commonly used in the treatment of anxiety -
ANSWER -Benzodiazepine
An individual assigned by an entity other than a health care institution to
coordinate the physical health services or behavioral health services provided to a
patient at the health care institution - ANSWER -Case Manager
An individual designated by a governing authority to implement the governing
authority's direction in a health care institution - ANSWER -Chief Administrative
Officer or Administrator
