Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

In the definition of "supervision" for nursing services, what is NOT required?

1. Continuous presence of the supervisor in the same building

2. Intermittent face-to-face contact between supervisor and assistant

3. Instructing and overseeing the assistant by the supervisor

4. Having a licensed practical nurse on the team

The correct answer is: Continuous presence of the supervisor in the same building

In the definition of "supervision" for nursing services, the continuous presence of the supervisor in the same building is not required. While supervision does involve instructing, overseeing, and intermittent face-to-face contact between the supervisor and the assistant, it does not mandate the supervisor to be constantly present in the same building. This distinction is essential as modern technology and communication methods allow supervisors to effectively oversee and guide assistants even when physically apart. Option A is the correct answer because the continuous physical presence of the supervisor is not a prerequisite for effective supervision in nursing services.