MISSOURI STATE NURSING HOME
ADMINISTRATOR EXAMINATION TEST 2026
FULL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What is the maximum number of residents allowed per bedroom.
Answer: 4
◉ How many residents should be served by one tub or shower.
Answer: 15
◉ Minimum width of corridors. Answer: 8 ft
◉ Minimum width of stairways. Answer: 44 in
◉ Minimum width of doorways through which residents pass.
Answer: 44 in
◉ Ceiling height. Answer: 8 ft
◉ How water accessible to residents shall be between. Answer: 105-
120
, ◉ How long should battery operated lights be set at. Answer: 1 1/2
hours
◉ Hazardous areas shall be separated by construction of at least
_____ of fire resistance rating. Answer: 1 hour
◉ Oxygen in access of _____cubic ft should be stored in rooms with
outside ventilation. Answer: 1500
◉ How many oxygen tanks for emergency use may be maintained in
a readily accessible area. Answer: 1
◉ How many feet is the maximum travel distance from any point on
the floor to a fire extinguisher. Answer: 75
◉ Fire extinguishers are checked ____ for pressure. Answer: monthly
◉ Fire alarm system is tested _____. Answer: monthly
◉ Fire alarm is checked ______ by a _______ or _______. Answer: yearly,
fire alarm representative, or electrical contractor.
◉ How many unobstructed exits are necessary for each floor in the
nursing home. Answer: 2
ADMINISTRATOR EXAMINATION TEST 2026
FULL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What is the maximum number of residents allowed per bedroom.
Answer: 4
◉ How many residents should be served by one tub or shower.
Answer: 15
◉ Minimum width of corridors. Answer: 8 ft
◉ Minimum width of stairways. Answer: 44 in
◉ Minimum width of doorways through which residents pass.
Answer: 44 in
◉ Ceiling height. Answer: 8 ft
◉ How water accessible to residents shall be between. Answer: 105-
120
, ◉ How long should battery operated lights be set at. Answer: 1 1/2
hours
◉ Hazardous areas shall be separated by construction of at least
_____ of fire resistance rating. Answer: 1 hour
◉ Oxygen in access of _____cubic ft should be stored in rooms with
outside ventilation. Answer: 1500
◉ How many oxygen tanks for emergency use may be maintained in
a readily accessible area. Answer: 1
◉ How many feet is the maximum travel distance from any point on
the floor to a fire extinguisher. Answer: 75
◉ Fire extinguishers are checked ____ for pressure. Answer: monthly
◉ Fire alarm system is tested _____. Answer: monthly
◉ Fire alarm is checked ______ by a _______ or _______. Answer: yearly,
fire alarm representative, or electrical contractor.
◉ How many unobstructed exits are necessary for each floor in the
nursing home. Answer: 2
