Arkansas Long Term Care Administrator Practice Exam

To calculate staffing needs for a census of 82 residents using the ratio of 1 CNA for every 6 residents, how many CNAs are needed?

1. 12

2. 13

3. 14

4. 15

The correct answer is: 14

To determine the number of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) needed for a census of 82 residents at a ratio of 1 CNA for every 6 residents, you'll start by dividing the total number of residents by the ratio of residents per CNA. Calculating this gives you: 82 residents ÷ 6 residents per CNA = 13.67 Since you cannot have a fraction of a CNA working, you round up to the nearest whole number. This is because even a small portion of the required staffing indicates that additional help is necessary to meet the needs of the residents adequately. Rounding 13.67 up results in needing 14 CNAs. Therefore, the correct conclusion is that 14 CNAs are required to provide care for 82 residents while adhering to the specified staffing ratio. The previous choices would not adequately meet the care needs of all residents based on this calculation.