NHA AND CORE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing facility. -
Answer -Governing Body
Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..? - 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. - Answer -24 hours
HHS stands for - Answer -Health and Human Services
The ___ has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies. - Answer -
Governing Body
Centralizing decision making to improve customer service is NOT an element of _____.
- Answer -Total Quality Management TQM
Everything must be elevated ___ inches above the floor - Answer -6 inches
___ is the most comprehensive and effective improvement model - Answer -Total
Quality Mangement
Adding baking soda to food will primarily affect its - 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 - Answer -Outcomes
A ___ tag would indicate substandard care was found. - Answer -F377 J
____ has the least impact on influencing a resident or their family member in choosing a
facility. - Answer -Media ads
The key consideration in determining the minimum level of staffing in a nursing facility is
___ - Answer -Patient acuity levels
A parking lot with 100 parking spaces would require how many handicap accessible
parking spots - Answer -4
A violation with no more than minimal physical, mental or psychological discomfort is a
___ deficiency - Answer -Level 2
,The nosing of a stair must project no more than... - Answer -1 & 1/2 "
Smoke detectors must be located no further than ___ feet apart and no more than ___
feet from any wall - Answer -30; 15
A passenger loading zone must be at least ___" wide and ___" long - Answer -60 and
20
The force required to open all doors, flush toilet and operate water fountain cannot
exceed ___ Ibs of pressure - Answer -5 Ibs
High forward reach for a wheelchair - Answer -48"
Each level or story of a building that houses patient sleeping and treatment areas must
be divided into ___ smoke compartments - Answer -2
Doors must be ___ thick - Answer -1 & 3/4 "
Doors must be solid bodied with a ____ core - Answer -wood
Doors must have a fire resistance rating of - Answer -20 minutes
Railings a grab bars must bear the weight of ___ Ibs or more - Answer -250 Ibs
Doors must have a width of ___" at openings - Answer -32"
Doors must be at a ___" angle to an accessible route - Answer -90 degree
The emergency generator must be VISUALLY inspected and checked how often.. -
Answer -weekly
Administrators consult ___ to compare outcomes to expectations - 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. -
Answer -Level 3
Parking spaces must be at least ___" wide with an accessible handicap aisle at least
___" wide - Answer -96; 60
NFPA stands for - Answer -National Fire Protection Association
The emergency generator must be run under full load for ___ every ___ - Answer -30
minutes every month
, The fire alarm can be silenced during a fire drill conducted between the hours of ____
and _____ - Answer -10pm and 6am
The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards were developed by -
Answer -ANSI
A mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction and address other concerns is called -
Answer -Grievance procedure
The nursing home survey inspection process focuses on - Answer -Outcomes
The finding of substandard care requires the survey team to have evidence of ___ -
Answer -immediate jeopardy to resident care that has or likely will cause serious injury
or death
Management by Walking Around DOES NOT include - Answer -Taking action on the
spot
Upper managers do not - Answer -usually write procedures
Middle managers do not - Answer -adopt policies
Nursing aides are required to have a minimum of ___ hours of in service training per
year - Answer -12 hours
A charge nurse is considered - Answer -lower mangement
An intentional act or threat causing fear in another with reasonable expectation of harm
is called - Answer -assault
The ____ has the ultimate responsibility for management and quality of care in a facility
- Answer -Governing body
A nurse aide enrolled in a state approved training program but has not completed the
program at time of hire has ___ to complete the program? - Answer -4 months
The emergency generator must run on full load for __ every __. - Answer -30 minutes
every month
The ___ is the fundamental law of the US that establishes the responsibilities and rights
of the federal courts. - Answer -US Constitution
Written preferences regarding the use of artificial life prolonging measures is called -
Answer -A living will
The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing facility. -
Answer -Governing Body
Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..? - 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. - Answer -24 hours
HHS stands for - Answer -Health and Human Services
The ___ has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies. - Answer -
Governing Body
Centralizing decision making to improve customer service is NOT an element of _____.
- Answer -Total Quality Management TQM
Everything must be elevated ___ inches above the floor - Answer -6 inches
___ is the most comprehensive and effective improvement model - Answer -Total
Quality Mangement
Adding baking soda to food will primarily affect its - 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 - Answer -Outcomes
A ___ tag would indicate substandard care was found. - Answer -F377 J
____ has the least impact on influencing a resident or their family member in choosing a
facility. - Answer -Media ads
The key consideration in determining the minimum level of staffing in a nursing facility is
___ - Answer -Patient acuity levels
A parking lot with 100 parking spaces would require how many handicap accessible
parking spots - Answer -4
A violation with no more than minimal physical, mental or psychological discomfort is a
___ deficiency - Answer -Level 2
,The nosing of a stair must project no more than... - Answer -1 & 1/2 "
Smoke detectors must be located no further than ___ feet apart and no more than ___
feet from any wall - Answer -30; 15
A passenger loading zone must be at least ___" wide and ___" long - Answer -60 and
20
The force required to open all doors, flush toilet and operate water fountain cannot
exceed ___ Ibs of pressure - Answer -5 Ibs
High forward reach for a wheelchair - Answer -48"
Each level or story of a building that houses patient sleeping and treatment areas must
be divided into ___ smoke compartments - Answer -2
Doors must be ___ thick - Answer -1 & 3/4 "
Doors must be solid bodied with a ____ core - Answer -wood
Doors must have a fire resistance rating of - Answer -20 minutes
Railings a grab bars must bear the weight of ___ Ibs or more - Answer -250 Ibs
Doors must have a width of ___" at openings - Answer -32"
Doors must be at a ___" angle to an accessible route - Answer -90 degree
The emergency generator must be VISUALLY inspected and checked how often.. -
Answer -weekly
Administrators consult ___ to compare outcomes to expectations - 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. -
Answer -Level 3
Parking spaces must be at least ___" wide with an accessible handicap aisle at least
___" wide - Answer -96; 60
NFPA stands for - Answer -National Fire Protection Association
The emergency generator must be run under full load for ___ every ___ - Answer -30
minutes every month
, The fire alarm can be silenced during a fire drill conducted between the hours of ____
and _____ - Answer -10pm and 6am
The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards were developed by -
Answer -ANSI
A mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction and address other concerns is called -
Answer -Grievance procedure
The nursing home survey inspection process focuses on - Answer -Outcomes
The finding of substandard care requires the survey team to have evidence of ___ -
Answer -immediate jeopardy to resident care that has or likely will cause serious injury
or death
Management by Walking Around DOES NOT include - Answer -Taking action on the
spot
Upper managers do not - Answer -usually write procedures
Middle managers do not - Answer -adopt policies
Nursing aides are required to have a minimum of ___ hours of in service training per
year - Answer -12 hours
A charge nurse is considered - Answer -lower mangement
An intentional act or threat causing fear in another with reasonable expectation of harm
is called - Answer -assault
The ____ has the ultimate responsibility for management and quality of care in a facility
- Answer -Governing body
A nurse aide enrolled in a state approved training program but has not completed the
program at time of hire has ___ to complete the program? - Answer -4 months
The emergency generator must run on full load for __ every __. - Answer -30 minutes
every month
The ___ is the fundamental law of the US that establishes the responsibilities and rights
of the federal courts. - Answer -US Constitution
Written preferences regarding the use of artificial life prolonging measures is called -
Answer -A living will
