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Question 1

Which federal law established the minimum training hour requirements for CNAs working in long-term care facilities?

Accepted Answer

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987

Answer

OBRA 1987 established the federal minimum of 75 training hours and a competency evaluation for nurse aides in Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities.

Question 2

A CNA applicant has completed a training program in another country. What must they generally do to qualify in a U.S. state?

Accepted Answer

Submit foreign credentials for state evaluation and likely pass the U.S. competency exam

Answer

Foreign-trained applicants typically need credential evaluation and must pass the state competency exam to be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry.

Question 3

Which of the following disqualifies a CNA applicant from placement on the Nurse Aide Registry?

Accepted Answer

A substantiated finding of patient abuse or neglect

Answer

A substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property results in a permanent notation or disqualification on the Nurse Aide Registry.

Question 4

What work requirement must a CNA meet every two years to maintain active certification in most states?

Accepted Answer

Work at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related employment

Answer

Federal regulations require CNAs to perform nursing-related paid work for a minimum of 8 hours within every 24-month renewal period to maintain certification.

Question 5

A state-approved CNA training program must include a minimum of how many hours of supervised clinical experience under federal regulations?

Accepted Answer

16 hours

Answer

OBRA 1987 mandates that CNA training programs include at least 16 hours of supervised clinical practice within the total required training hours.

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