CNHA Study Guide 2026
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📋 CNHA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CNHA Topics to Study (37)
✍️ Sample CNHA Questions & Answers
1. A nursing home administrator is reviewing the facility's Medicaid billing practices and discovers potential upcoding. What is the administrator's ethical and legal obligation?
The False Claims Act requires providers to investigate, repay overpayments, and self-disclose within 60 days of identifying potential billing fraud.
2. How should risk be managed in Regulatory Compliance?
Effective risk management involves a systematic process of identifying, evaluating, and addressing potential threats.
3. In the context of CNHA exam preparation, the Minimum Data Set (MDS) is best described as which type of tool?
The MDS is a federally mandated standardized assessment instrument used to assess resident health status, guide care planning, and determine Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.
4. How does technology impact modern practices in Financial Management?
Technology enhances capabilities while also requiring practitioners to develop new competencies.
5. A state board denies an NHA license application because the applicant has a prior felony conviction. Under which federal authority is this permissible?
State licensing statutes, authorized by federal law, allow boards to deny licensure based on criminal history relevant to patient safety.
6. A study group is reviewing PASRR requirements. What does PASRR primarily assess in the nursing home context?
Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) identifies individuals with mental illness or intellectual disabilities who need specialized placement or services.