NHA and Core Exam Questions With
New Update Solutions 2025
/. 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
/.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
/.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
/.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
New Update Solutions 2025
/. 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
/.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
/.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
/.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
