Colorado Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

What should be the frequency of simulated fire drills conducted by the facility?

1. Twice a year

2. Three times a year

3. Four times a year

4. Five times a year

The correct answer is: Three times a year

Fire drills are important to ensure the safety of occupants and to familiarize them with evacuation procedures. Conducting fire drills too frequently may cause inconvenience and disruption to daily operations. On the other hand, conducting them too infrequently may result in occupants becoming complacent and less prepared in the event of a real fire. Option A of conducting fire drills twice a year may not be enough to ensure adequate preparation and practice. Options C and D of conducting fire drills four or five times a year may be too frequent and may result in unnecessary disruption. Therefore, option B of conducting fire drills three times a year strikes a balance between adequate preparation and minimal disruption.