Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

Who determines which medications and their strengths are to be stocked in the contingency storage unit?

1. The facility administrator

2. The medical director

3. The nursing staff

4. The quality assessment and assurance committee

The correct answer is: The quality assessment and assurance committee

The other options, A, B, and C, may seem like plausible choices for deciding which medications and strengths are stocked in the contingency storage unit, but they are not the most appropriate options. A The facility administrator may have some involvement in the decision-making process, but they are ultimately responsible for overall management and operations of the facility, not specific details like medication stocking. B: The medical director may also have some input, but their main responsibility is overseeing the medical care and treatment of patients, not operational decisions like stocking medications. C: The nursing staff may have insight into the types of medications commonly used in the facility, but they are not typically involved in making decisions about contingency storage and stocking. D: The quality assessment and assurance committee is responsible for reviewing and improving the overall quality of care in the facility, including medication safety. This makes them the most appropriate choice for determining which medications and strengths should be stocked in the contingency storage unit.