CNHA Credential Requirements and Eligibility 4

Question 1

Which organization develops and administers the National Licensing Examination (NLE) used by states for NHA licensure?

Accepted Answer

National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB)

Answer

NAB develops and administers the NLE, which is the standardized exam most states use as part of their NHA licensure process.

Question 2

A state board is reviewing an NHA applicant who was disciplined in another state. Under which concept are boards authorized to consider out-of-state disciplinary history?

Accepted Answer

Interstate discipline notification and consideration

Answer

State boards are authorized to consider disciplinary actions taken by other states when evaluating an applicant's fitness for licensure.

Question 3

Which of the following educational backgrounds would most commonly satisfy the minimum academic requirement for NHA licensure in most US states?

Accepted Answer

Bachelor's degree in a health-related or business field

Answer

Most states require at least a bachelor's degree, often in a health-related or business field, as the minimum educational prerequisite.

Question 4

What is the primary reason NAB requires licensure candidates to pass a jurisprudence exam in some states?

Accepted Answer

To assess knowledge of state-specific laws and regulations governing nursing home administration

Answer

A jurisprudence exam tests the candidate's knowledge of the specific state laws and regulations that govern the practice of nursing home administration in that state.

Question 5

An NHA's license lapses due to non-renewal. What is the most common first step required to reinstate a lapsed NHA license?

Accepted Answer

Submitting a reinstatement application and paying a reinstatement fee to the state board

Answer

Reinstatement of a lapsed license typically begins with a formal application and fee, after which additional requirements such as CE hours may be assessed.

(CNHA) Certified Nursing Home Administrator Practice Test

(CNHA) Certified Nursing Home Administrator Practice Test

CNHA Credential Requirements and Eligibility 4