Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

The minimum staff required for a facility with 100 or more residents in need of skilled nursing care must include which positions filled at all times?

1. At least one LPN as charge nurse

2. At least one RN as charge nurse

3. One CNA on duty

4. One dietitian on duty

The correct answer is: At least one LPN as charge nurse

Option B is not the minimum required staff as the question states, it is important for an RN to be present but it's not the minimum number required. Option C is not correct because while having a CNA on duty is important for assisted living, the question specifies skilled nursing care which requires a higher level of medical training. Option D is also not correct as a dietary aide or cook may be present but a registered dietitian is not required to be staffed at all times. The correct answer is A because at least one LPN as charge nurse is the minimum staff requirement for a facility with 100 or more residents in need of skilled nursing care. It is important to have at least one licensed practical nurse on duty as they have the necessary medical training to provide skilled nursing care to the residents. Option B is not correct as an RN may be present but they are not the minimum requirement. Option C is also not correct as a CNA may be present but they do not have the necessary medical training to provide skilled nursing care. Option D is not correct as a registered dietitian may not be present at all times and their role is not part of the minimum staff requirement for skilled nursing care.