Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

Which criterion DOES NOT determine whether a service is skilled?

1. The inherent complexity of the service

2. The restoration potential of the resident

3. The need for skilled personnel due to special medical complications

4. Whether the service prevents deterioration or sustains current capacities

The correct answer is: The restoration potential of the resident

The restoration potential of the resident is not a determining factor in whether a service is considered skilled. However, the other options all contribute to the determination of whether a service is skilled. The inherent complexity of the service, the need for skilled personnel due to special medical complications, and whether the service prevents deterioration or sustains current capacities are all important factors to consider when assessing the skill level of a service. Therefore, these options are not incorrect choices, but rather they are all factors that must be considered in addition to the restoration potential of the resident.