Free Colorado State-Specific Nursing Home Administrators Examination (CO NHA) Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Colorado State-Specific Nursing Home Administrators Examination (CO NHA) practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1A Colorado nursing facility plans to begin operations under a newly issued license. How long is that license effective before it expires?

   1. A. Six months
   2. B. One year
   3. C. Two years
   4. D. Four years

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The controlling rule says, "All licenses shall expire one year from the date of issuance"; accordingly, the facility must treat the license as a one-year license.

   Reference: Code of Colorado Regulations 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 2 — 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 2 § 2.1.3

2. 2A Colorado nursing care facility is assigning its chief executive role. What credential must the full-time administrator hold?

   1. A. A Colorado nursing home administrator license
   2. B. A Colorado registered nurse license
   3. C. A Colorado physician license
   4. D. A Colorado social worker license

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The governing body must appoint "a full-time administrator with an active Colorado nursing home administrator license"; the administrator role therefore requires that license.

   Reference: Code of Colorado Regulations — 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 5 § 3.1(B)

3. 3An ICF/IID decides to terminate a resident's services for a nonemergency reason. What notice period must its policy protect?

   1. A. At least 5 days
   2. B. At least 14 days
   3. C. At least 30 days
   4. D. At least 60 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The resident has "the right to resident notice at least 30 days prior to the effective date when there is a decision to terminate services or transfer the resident." The facility must give at least 30 days' notice; the other periods are neighboring Colorado notice or investigation periods.

   Reference: Code of Colorado Regulations — 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 8 § 9.1(B)

4. 4What offense classification applies to a first instance of practicing nursing home administration in Colorado without an active license?

   1. A. Class 1 misdemeanor
   2. B. Class 2 misdemeanor
   3. C. Class 5 felony
   4. D. Class 6 felony

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The Board rule states that unlicensed practice "commits a class 2 misdemeanor for the first offense." The first offense is therefore a class 2 misdemeanor.

   Reference: Code of Colorado Regulations — 3 CCR 717-1 § 1.1(A)

5. 5A company intends to operate two Colorado nursing facilities at separate locations. What licensing arrangement is required?

   1. A. One license for each separate location or campus
   2. B. One statewide license for the company
   3. C. One license for every two facilities
   4. D. One license for each corporate owner

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Colorado provides, "A separate license shall be required for each physical location or campus of a facility or agency"; each separate site therefore needs its own license.

   Reference: Code of Colorado Regulations 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 2 — 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 2 § 2.2.2

6. 6How frequently must the facility's quality management committee meet at a minimum?

   1. A. Weekly committee meetings
   2. B. Monthly committee meetings
   3. C. Quarterly committee meetings
   4. D. Annual committee meetings

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule requires "a committee that meets monthly to address the required quality management activities." Monthly committee meetings are the minimum.

   Reference: Code of Colorado Regulations — 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 5 § 3.3

7. 7An ICF/IID receives an allegation of resident abuse. Within what period must its internal investigation be completed?

   1. A. Three working days
   2. B. Five working days
   3. C. Seven working days
   4. D. Ten working days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule provides, "All alleged incidents of abuse, mistreatment, neglect, exploitation, or injuries of unknown origin shall be thoroughly investigated within five (5) working days." The internal investigation is due in five working days.

   Reference: Code of Colorado Regulations — 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 8 § 9.2(F)

8. 8A licensed administrator changes home address. By when must the licensee give the Board explicit written notice?

   1. A. Within 7 days
   2. B. Within 30 days
   3. C. Within 45 days
   4. D. Within 60 days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: A licensee must notify the Board "within thirty days of the change." The address change must be reported in writing within 30 days; the alternatives are other reporting or grace periods in the same regulatory system.

   Reference: Code of Colorado Regulations — 3 CCR 717-1 § 1.1(B)(1)

9. 9A proposed Colorado facility has a firm opening date. At least how far in advance must its initial license application be submitted?

   1. A. 30 calendar days
   2. B. 60 calendar days
   3. C. 90 calendar days
   4. D. 120 calendar days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule states, "Applications shall be submitted at least ninety (90) calendar days before the anticipated start-up date." A 90-day lead time is therefore the minimum.

   Reference: Code of Colorado Regulations 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 2 — 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 2 § 2.3.2

10. 10The administrator is reviewing facility resident-care policies and procedures. At minimum, how often must that review occur?

    1. A. Every six months
    2. B. At least annually
    3. C. Every two years
    4. D. Every three years

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The administrator must "develop and at least annually review written resident care policies and procedures"; an annual review is required.

    Reference: Code of Colorado Regulations — 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 5 § 4.3