Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

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In period B and C facilities, what type of electrical outlet must be provided for each resident's bed?

A ground-fault circuit interrupter outlet
A surge-protected outlet
At least one duplex-type outlet
At least two simplex-type outlets

The correct answer is: A ground-fault circuit interrupter outlet

In period B and C facilities, each resident's bed must be provided with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet for electrical safety. GFCI outlets are specifically designed to protect against electric shock by quickly disconnecting power when they detect imbalances in the electrical currents. This is crucial in a healthcare setting where patient safety is a top priority. Options B, C, and D are not the correct choices because surge-protected outlets, duplex-type outlets, or simplex-type outlets do not offer the same level of electrical safety as GFCI outlets. Surge-protected outlets are designed to protect against power surges rather than preventing electric shocks. Duplex-type outlets refer to the standard outlets with two receptacles, and simplex-type outlets are not as commonly used in residential settings.