Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

To apply for a medication aide position, how many hours must a candidate have worked as a nurse aide in the last 90 days?

1. 20 hours

2. 30 hours

3. 40 hours

4. 50 hours

The correct answer is: 20 hours

To apply for a medication aide position, a candidate must have worked as a nurse aide in the last 90 days for a minimum of 20 hours. This is because a medication aide is a specialized role that requires prior experience in direct patient care. Having worked for at least 20 hours as a nurse aide in the past 90 days shows that the candidate has recent and relevant experience in providing care to patients. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect as they surpass the required minimum amount of hours. It is important for a medication aide to have a strong understanding and experience in the role of a nurse aide before taking on the additional responsibilities of administering medications.