Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

What type of water supply should be maintained at all times in a nursing home?

1. A filtered water supply

2. A potable water supply

3. A purified water supply

4. A sanitized water supply

The correct answer is: A potable water supply

A A filtered water supply is not necessarily suitable for a nursing home because it only removes large particles and sediments, but may not remove harmful microorganisms. C: A purified water supply is also not ideal because it may remove essential minerals that are beneficial for the elderly residents of a nursing home. D: A sanitized water supply could refer to water that has been disinfected with chemicals, which could potentially lead to harmful side effects for the elderly residents. A potable water supply refers to water that is safe for human consumption and does not pose a health risk. This is important in a nursing home setting where residents may have weakened immune systems and may be more susceptible to illness. Therefore, it is important to maintain a potable water supply at all times in order to ensure the health and well-being of the residents. Other options such as filtered, purified, and sanitized water supplies may not meet the necessary standards for safe and healthy drinking water.