Colorado Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

When should staff re-evaluate a resident after their initial placement in a secured unit?

1. 90 days after initial placement and no less than 180 days thereafter

2. 60 days after initial placement and no less than 180 days thereafter

3. 30 days after initial placement and no less than 180 days thereafter

4. 15 days after initial placement and no less than 180 days thereafter

The correct answer is: 90 days after initial placement and no less than 180 days thereafter

Staff should re-evaluate a resident in a secured unit 90 days after the initial placement and no less than 180 days thereafter. This timeframe allows for an initial adjustment period for the resident and also ensures that ongoing assessments are conducted at regular intervals to monitor the resident's well-being and care needs. This schedule strikes a balance between allowing enough time for any changes to be observed while also not overwhelming the resident with frequent evaluations. Options B, C, and D provide shorter timeframes for the first re-evaluation, which may not allow enough time for meaningful changes to occur and be identified. Furthermore, requiring re-evaluation less than 180 days after the initial assessment may not provide an accurate picture of the resident's ongoing care needs and progress in a secured unit.