Colorado Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

If a resident is using a safety device, how often should they be assessed after the first 24 hours?

1. Daily and weekly

2. Monthly and quarterly

3. Physical and functional assessment after 24 hours, end of the week, then monthly

4. Semiannually and annually

The correct answer is: Physical and functional assessment after 24 hours, end of the week, then monthly

It is important to regularly assess the condition and needs of residents who are using safety devices. While daily and weekly assessments (option A) might seem like a good idea, they can be too frequent and overwhelming for the resident. Assessing monthly and quarterly (option B) may not be often enough to catch any changes or issues that may arise. Semiannually and annually (option D) are also not appropriate time intervals for assessing safety device usage. The option C, which suggests a physical and functional assessment after the first 24 hours, at the end of the week, and then monthly, allows for a comprehensive and frequent evaluation of the resident's condition while also taking into account the resident's well-being and comfort. This option provides a balance between too frequent and too infrequent assessments, making it the most appropriate answer.