NC Nursing Home Administrator Exam
Questions and All Correct Answers
2025-2026 Updated.
How many times can you take your NAB? - Answer 4 times but after you fail 3 times, you have
to submit a plan of action for approval. If you fail a 4th time then you are dismissed from the
program but may reapply.
How many board members comprise NCBENHA? - Answer 7 board members. 3 are nursing
home administrators. At least 1 from nonprofit, 1 from for profit. 4 are public, non-institutional
members with no financial interests.
How often are NHA licenses renewed? - Answer On the last day of September, bi annually with
a $600 fee and 30 hours of CEUs.
What is the formula for a Medication Error Rate? - Answer # of errors divided by # of potential
errors, times 100
How far in advance must a NEW facility send in an application for licensure to DHSR? - Answer
at least 30 days prior to license being issues or patients being admitted to the facility.
The facility shall post the license... - Answer in a prominent locations, accessible to public view
and on the facility premises.
Facility licenses will remain valid for up to_____________________, unless any of the following
occur. - Answer 12 months. Unless:
the department imposes an sanction
closure
change of ownership
change in site
change of bed complement
failure to complete with rule .2104
A combination facility must specify which rules they choose to follow for the Adult Care Home
, What is the time frame for a facility to notify DHSR of a change in Administrator? - Answer The
facility has 1 working day to notify DHSR of a change in administrator, change in DON, change in
address or phone number, change in services and emergency situations requiring relocation of
residents.
A CCRC can increase it's bed capacity by ______% or _______ beds, whichever is less. - Answer
10% or 10 beds
DHSR may revoke a facility license if....... - Answer 1. the licensee has substantially failed to
comply with rules
2. there continues to be non compliance at 3rd re-visit
If you get a deficiency during a survey, what are the timeframes that follow? - Answer
10:10:10
The state as 10 working days to send the 2567 (statement of deficiencies), the facility has 10
working days to submit your Plan of Correction, the state has 10 working days to accept or
reject the POC.
In the physical absence of the Administrator........ - Answer A person shall be on-site who is
designated to be in charge of the facility operation
The facility is required to acquire patient medical info within... - Answer 48 hours of admission
Is respite care a requirement of licensure? - Answer No. The facility is not required to provide
respite care. Respite care is temporary care for no more than 30 days.
What is needed for a DISCHARGE? - Answer 1. needs an order except when AMA or for non-
payment
2. DC planning according to patient needs
3. patient or legal representative is informed of the discharge and included in the discharge
planning
True or False: A facility must employ a Medical Director - Answer TRUE: the facility must
designate a physician to serve as the Medical Director
Questions and All Correct Answers
2025-2026 Updated.
How many times can you take your NAB? - Answer 4 times but after you fail 3 times, you have
to submit a plan of action for approval. If you fail a 4th time then you are dismissed from the
program but may reapply.
How many board members comprise NCBENHA? - Answer 7 board members. 3 are nursing
home administrators. At least 1 from nonprofit, 1 from for profit. 4 are public, non-institutional
members with no financial interests.
How often are NHA licenses renewed? - Answer On the last day of September, bi annually with
a $600 fee and 30 hours of CEUs.
What is the formula for a Medication Error Rate? - Answer # of errors divided by # of potential
errors, times 100
How far in advance must a NEW facility send in an application for licensure to DHSR? - Answer
at least 30 days prior to license being issues or patients being admitted to the facility.
The facility shall post the license... - Answer in a prominent locations, accessible to public view
and on the facility premises.
Facility licenses will remain valid for up to_____________________, unless any of the following
occur. - Answer 12 months. Unless:
the department imposes an sanction
closure
change of ownership
change in site
change of bed complement
failure to complete with rule .2104
A combination facility must specify which rules they choose to follow for the Adult Care Home
, What is the time frame for a facility to notify DHSR of a change in Administrator? - Answer The
facility has 1 working day to notify DHSR of a change in administrator, change in DON, change in
address or phone number, change in services and emergency situations requiring relocation of
residents.
A CCRC can increase it's bed capacity by ______% or _______ beds, whichever is less. - Answer
10% or 10 beds
DHSR may revoke a facility license if....... - Answer 1. the licensee has substantially failed to
comply with rules
2. there continues to be non compliance at 3rd re-visit
If you get a deficiency during a survey, what are the timeframes that follow? - Answer
10:10:10
The state as 10 working days to send the 2567 (statement of deficiencies), the facility has 10
working days to submit your Plan of Correction, the state has 10 working days to accept or
reject the POC.
In the physical absence of the Administrator........ - Answer A person shall be on-site who is
designated to be in charge of the facility operation
The facility is required to acquire patient medical info within... - Answer 48 hours of admission
Is respite care a requirement of licensure? - Answer No. The facility is not required to provide
respite care. Respite care is temporary care for no more than 30 days.
What is needed for a DISCHARGE? - Answer 1. needs an order except when AMA or for non-
payment
2. DC planning according to patient needs
3. patient or legal representative is informed of the discharge and included in the discharge
planning
True or False: A facility must employ a Medical Director - Answer TRUE: the facility must
designate a physician to serve as the Medical Director
