Ohio Nursing Home Administrator Practice Exam

How often should a comprehensive assessment be performed subsequent to the initial assessment?

1. Annually

2. Every 6 months

3. Every 90 days

4. Biennially

The correct answer is: Annually

It is important for a comprehensive assessment to be performed regularly in order to ensure that all aspects of an individual's needs and progress are being addressed. Option A of "Annually" is the most appropriate choice as it strikes a balance between providing enough time for significant changes to occur, while also not allowing too much time to pass between assessments. Option B of "Every 6 months" may not provide enough time for significant changes to occur, while options C and D may allow too much time to pass, potentially missing important changes that may have occurred. Additionally, it is important to follow up on recommendations from the initial assessment and make adjustments as needed, which makes an annual assessment a practical and beneficial timeframe for comprehensive assessments.