ARIZONA NCIA PRACTICE
EXAM COMPLETE 50
Question 1: Which statement best describes Arizona's Nursing Care Institution
Administrator examination as currently published by the Board?
Choices:
1) 50 multiple-choice questions with one hour to complete 2) 75 multiple-choice questions with 90 minutes to complete 3) 100 multiple-choice questions with two hours to complete 4) 50 essay questions with two hours to complete
Correct Answer: 50 multiple-choice questions with one hour to complete
Explanation: The Arizona Board states that the Nursing Care Institution Administrator examination consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and allows one hour for completion.Page 1
Question 2: What minimum score is required to pass the Arizona Nursing Care
Institution Administrator examination?
Choices:
1) 70 percent 2) 75 percent 3) 80 percent 4) 85 percent
Correct Answer: 80 percent
Explanation: Arizona requires a score of at least 80 percent on the Arizona examination.Question 3: An applicant holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited university but no master's degree. Which additional education-and-training requirement may satisfy R4-33-201 for initial licensure by examination?
Choices:
1) Complete an approved Administrator-in-Training program 2) Complete only 20 hours of continuing education 3) Work one year as a certi�ed nursing assistant 4) Hold an assisted living manager certi�cate for six months
Correct Answer: Complete an approved Administrator-in-Training program
Explanation: One qualifying pathway is a minimum baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university plus successful completion of an approved Administrator-in-Training program.Page 2
Question 4: Which applicant may qualify under the master's-degree pathway for
initial NCIA licensure without completing an AIT program under R4-33-201?
Choices:
1) An applicant with a master's degree in business administration from an accredited university 2) An applicant with an associate degree in accounting and �ve years of o�ce experience 3) An applicant with a bachelor's degree in any �eld and no AIT 4) An applicant with a practical nursing diploma and two years of experience Correct Answer: An applicant with a master's degree in business administration from an accredited university Explanation: R4-33-201 includes a pathway for an applicant who holds at least a master's degree in a health-related �eld or business administration from an accredited college or university.Question 5: A registered nurse seeks initial NCIA licensure using the associate- degree pathway. Which combination is required?
Choices:
1) Associate nursing degree, current RN license, �ve of the last seven years worked as an RN, and completion of an AIT program 2) Associate nursing degree and one year as an RN only 3) Associate nursing degree, current LPN license, and two years of experience 4) Any associate degree plus �ve years in long-term care Correct Answer: Associate nursing degree, current RN license, �ve of the last seven years worked as an RN, and completion of an AIT program Explanation: The associate-degree pathway requires an associate of arts degree in nursing, current RN licensure, RN work for �ve of the last seven years, and successful completion of an AIT program.Page 3