Arkansas Long Term Care Administrator Practice Exam

For a facility with a census increasing to 82 residents, how many CNAs will they need based on the required ratio?

1. 12 CNAs

2. 13 CNAs

3. 14 CNAs

4. 15 CNAs

The correct answer is: 14 CNAs

To determine the correct number of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) needed for a facility with an increasing census of 82 residents, one must consider the required staff-to-resident ratio that is mandated by regulations and best practice standards specific to long-term care facilities. Typically, regulations might dictate a minimum ratio of CNAs per residents to ensure adequate care. For many facilities, this ratio can vary based on state regulations, but it is often around one CNA for every six to eight residents during the day shift and a different ratio for night shifts. Assuming a common standard ratio of 1 CNA per 8 residents during day shifts, for 82 residents, you would calculate the number of CNAs needed as follows: 82 residents ÷ 8 residents per CNA = 10.25 CNAs Since you cannot employ a fraction of a CNA, this would round up to 11 CNAs to meet the minimum requirement. Depending on the specific care needs of the residents, facility policies, and state regulations which can require additional staff for certain conditions, the facility might choose to have more CNAs on shift. If the facility is operating in a way that demands a higher ratio, for example, if there are higher care needs, the number