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Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily 42 CFR (52%) and OBRA nurse aide curriculum: personal care skills (6%) of this exam's citations.
Correct answer: B. 75 hours
Correct. 42 CFR 483.152(a)(1)(i) sets a federal minimum of 75 clock hours of training, which every state-approved nurse aide training program, including South Carolina's, must meet or exceed.
Correct answer: B. At least 16 hours
Correct. 42 CFR 483.152(a)(2) requires at least 16 hours of supervised practical training, directly supervised by an RN or LPN, before a trainee has unsupervised contact with a resident.
Correct answer: B. Cleanest areas (such as the eyes/face) first, moving to the perineal/rectal area last
Correct. Standard practice washes from cleanest to dirtiest areas, typically eyes and face first and the perineal/rectal area last, to prevent spreading microorganisms to less-contaminated areas.
Correct answer: A. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS)
Correct. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) administers the state's Nurse Aide program and maintains the Nurse Aide Registry required under 42 CFR 483.156, listing each certified nurse aide's status and certification dates.
Correct answer: A. The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH)
Correct. DPH licenses nursing homes, conducts Medicare/Medicaid compliance surveys, investigates facility complaints, and administers the Nurse Aide Abuse Registry Program, which investigates allegations of CNA abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property.