Missouri State Nursing Home Administrator
Exam 2023
Class 1 Deficiency - ANSWER present eminent danger to health, safety, and
welfare of resident. Corrected immediately
Class 2 Deficiency - ANSWER Direct or immediate relationship to health, safety,
or welfare of resident-does not create imminent danger.
When should Class 2 violation be corrected? - ANSWER Immediately or prior to
rein spection or according to time schedule in approved plan.
How many Class 3 Violations have to occur for state to count? - ANSWER 5
Fire Resistant Construction specifications - ANSWER 2 hour fire resistant
Maximum # of beds for each nursing unit - ANSWER 60
Maximum length between resident's room and nursing station and dirty utility
area - ANSWER 140 ft
How many isolation rooms needed in each nursing unit - ANSWER 2
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
Width of exit doors in existing facilities - ANSWER 30
Width of exit doors in new facilities - ANSWER 44
For internally illuminated exit signs; lettering may not be less than ____ high -
ANSWER 4 1/2 in
For non-illuminated exit signs, lettering must be at least ____ in high - ANSWER
6
Who should the facility notify if there is a fire involving death or harm to a
resident - ANSWER Division of aging
How long do you have to notify other agencies in regards to a fire - ANSWER 7
days
Fire drills should be conducted how frequently - ANSWER Quarterly on each
shift
What needs to be included on the fire drill report (4) - ANSWER date
time
personnel participating
specific problems
Minimum room temp allowed - ANSWER 68
Exam 2023
Class 1 Deficiency - ANSWER present eminent danger to health, safety, and
welfare of resident. Corrected immediately
Class 2 Deficiency - ANSWER Direct or immediate relationship to health, safety,
or welfare of resident-does not create imminent danger.
When should Class 2 violation be corrected? - ANSWER Immediately or prior to
rein spection or according to time schedule in approved plan.
How many Class 3 Violations have to occur for state to count? - ANSWER 5
Fire Resistant Construction specifications - ANSWER 2 hour fire resistant
Maximum # of beds for each nursing unit - ANSWER 60
Maximum length between resident's room and nursing station and dirty utility
area - ANSWER 140 ft
How many isolation rooms needed in each nursing unit - ANSWER 2
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
Width of exit doors in existing facilities - ANSWER 30
Width of exit doors in new facilities - ANSWER 44
For internally illuminated exit signs; lettering may not be less than ____ high -
ANSWER 4 1/2 in
For non-illuminated exit signs, lettering must be at least ____ in high - ANSWER
6
Who should the facility notify if there is a fire involving death or harm to a
resident - ANSWER Division of aging
How long do you have to notify other agencies in regards to a fire - ANSWER 7
days
Fire drills should be conducted how frequently - ANSWER Quarterly on each
shift
What needs to be included on the fire drill report (4) - ANSWER date
time
personnel participating
specific problems
Minimum room temp allowed - ANSWER 68
