NHA and Core Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing
facility. - Correct answer-Governing Body
Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..? - Correct answer-Just
above the floor
Per OBRA 1987, a resident has the right to review all their records within ___ of
an oral or written request. - Correct answer-24 hours
HHS stands for - Correct answer-Health and Human Services
The ___ has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies. -
Correct answer-Governing Body
Centralizing decision making to improve customer service is NOT an element of
_____. - Correct answer-Total Quality Management TQM
Everything must be elevated ___ inches above the floor - Correct answer-6 inches
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,___ is the most comprehensive and effective improvement model - Correct answer-
Total Quality Mangement
Adding baking soda to food will primarily affect its - Correct answer-Nutritional
value
The resident's quality of life and physical condition is the focus of
a. Structure
b. Process
c. Outcomes
d. All of the above - Correct answer-Outcomes
The emergency generator must be VISUALLY inspected and checked how often.. -
Correct answer-weekly
Administrators consult ___ to compare outcomes to expectations - Correct answer-
Policies and plans of action
A ___ violation is where the severity of negative outcomes that compromises a
resident's ability to maintain the highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-
being. - Correct answer-Level 3
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,Parking spaces must be at least ___" wide with an accessible handicap aisle at least
___" wide - Correct answer-96; 60
NFPA stands for - Correct answer-National Fire Protection Association
The emergency generator must be run under full load for ___ every ___ - Correct
answer-30 minutes every month
The fire alarm can be silenced during a fire drill conducted between the hours of
____ and _____ - Correct answer-10pm and 6am
The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards were developed by -
Correct answer-ANSI
A mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction and address other concerns is
called - Correct answer-Grievance procedure
The nursing home survey inspection process focuses on - Correct answer-
Outcomes
The finding of substandard care requires the survey team to have evidence of ___ -
Correct answer-immediate jeopardy to resident care that has or likely will cause
serious injury or death
A ___ tag would indicate substandard care was found. - Correct answer-F377 J
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, ____ has the least impact on influencing a resident or their family member in
choosing a facility. - Correct answer-Media ads
The key consideration in determining the minimum level of staffing in a nursing
facility is ___ - Correct answer-Patient acuity levels
A parking lot with 100 parking spaces would require how many handicap
accessible parking spots - Correct answer-4
A violation with no more than minimal physical, mental or psychological
discomfort is a ___ deficiency - Correct answer-Level 2
The nosing of a stair must project no more than... - Correct answer-1 & 1/2 "
Smoke detectors must be located no further than ___ feet apart and no more than
___ feet from any wall - Correct answer-30; 15
A passenger loading zone must be at least ___" wide and ___" long - Correct
answer-60 and 20
The force required to open all doors, flush toilet and operate water fountain cannot
exceed ___ Ibs of pressure - Correct answer-5 Ibs
High forward reach for a wheelchair - Correct answer-48"
Each level or story of a building that houses patient sleeping and treatment areas
must be divided into ___ smoke compartments - Correct answer-2
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Answers Graded A+
The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing
facility. - Correct answer-Governing Body
Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..? - Correct answer-Just
above the floor
Per OBRA 1987, a resident has the right to review all their records within ___ of
an oral or written request. - Correct answer-24 hours
HHS stands for - Correct answer-Health and Human Services
The ___ has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies. -
Correct answer-Governing Body
Centralizing decision making to improve customer service is NOT an element of
_____. - Correct answer-Total Quality Management TQM
Everything must be elevated ___ inches above the floor - Correct answer-6 inches
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,___ is the most comprehensive and effective improvement model - Correct answer-
Total Quality Mangement
Adding baking soda to food will primarily affect its - Correct answer-Nutritional
value
The resident's quality of life and physical condition is the focus of
a. Structure
b. Process
c. Outcomes
d. All of the above - Correct answer-Outcomes
The emergency generator must be VISUALLY inspected and checked how often.. -
Correct answer-weekly
Administrators consult ___ to compare outcomes to expectations - Correct answer-
Policies and plans of action
A ___ violation is where the severity of negative outcomes that compromises a
resident's ability to maintain the highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-
being. - Correct answer-Level 3
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,Parking spaces must be at least ___" wide with an accessible handicap aisle at least
___" wide - Correct answer-96; 60
NFPA stands for - Correct answer-National Fire Protection Association
The emergency generator must be run under full load for ___ every ___ - Correct
answer-30 minutes every month
The fire alarm can be silenced during a fire drill conducted between the hours of
____ and _____ - Correct answer-10pm and 6am
The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards were developed by -
Correct answer-ANSI
A mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction and address other concerns is
called - Correct answer-Grievance procedure
The nursing home survey inspection process focuses on - Correct answer-
Outcomes
The finding of substandard care requires the survey team to have evidence of ___ -
Correct answer-immediate jeopardy to resident care that has or likely will cause
serious injury or death
A ___ tag would indicate substandard care was found. - Correct answer-F377 J
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, ____ has the least impact on influencing a resident or their family member in
choosing a facility. - Correct answer-Media ads
The key consideration in determining the minimum level of staffing in a nursing
facility is ___ - Correct answer-Patient acuity levels
A parking lot with 100 parking spaces would require how many handicap
accessible parking spots - Correct answer-4
A violation with no more than minimal physical, mental or psychological
discomfort is a ___ deficiency - Correct answer-Level 2
The nosing of a stair must project no more than... - Correct answer-1 & 1/2 "
Smoke detectors must be located no further than ___ feet apart and no more than
___ feet from any wall - Correct answer-30; 15
A passenger loading zone must be at least ___" wide and ___" long - Correct
answer-60 and 20
The force required to open all doors, flush toilet and operate water fountain cannot
exceed ___ Ibs of pressure - Correct answer-5 Ibs
High forward reach for a wheelchair - Correct answer-48"
Each level or story of a building that houses patient sleeping and treatment areas
must be divided into ___ smoke compartments - Correct answer-2
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