NHA AND CORE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED ANSWERS 2025
,The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing facility. -
ANSWERGoverning Body
Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..? - ANSWERJust above the
floor
Per OBRA 1987, a resident has the right to review all their records within ___ of an oral
or written request. - ANSWER24 hours
HHS stands for - ANSWERHealth and Human Services
The ___ has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies. -
ANSWERGoverning Body
Centralizing decision making to improve customer service is NOT an element of _____.
- ANSWERTotal Quality Management TQM
Everything must be elevated ___ inches above the floor - ANSWER6 inches
___ is the most comprehensive and effective improvement model - ANSWERTotal
Quality Mangement
Adding baking soda to food will primarily affect its - ANSWERNutritional 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 - ANSWEROutcomes
The emergency generator must be VISUALLY inspected and checked how often.. -
ANSWERweekly
Administrators consult ___ to compare outcomes to expectations - ANSWERPolicies
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. -
ANSWERLevel 3
, Parking spaces must be at least ___" wide with an accessible handicap aisle at least
___" wide - ANSWER96; 60
NFPA stands for - ANSWERNational Fire Protection Association
The emergency generator must be run under full load for ___ every ___ - ANSWER30
minutes every month
The fire alarm can be silenced during a fire drill conducted between the hours of ____
and _____ - ANSWER10pm and 6am
The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards were developed by -
ANSWERANSI
A mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction and address other concerns is called -
ANSWERGrievance procedure
The nursing home survey inspection process focuses on - ANSWEROutcomes
The finding of substandard care requires the survey team to have evidence of ___ -
ANSWERimmediate jeopardy to resident care that has or likely will cause serious injury
or death
A ___ tag would indicate substandard care was found. - ANSWERF377 J
____ has the least impact on influencing a resident or their family member in choosing a
facility. - ANSWERMedia ads
The key consideration in determining the minimum level of staffing in a nursing facility is
___ - ANSWERPatient acuity levels
A parking lot with 100 parking spaces would require how many handicap accessible
parking spots - ANSWER4
A violation with no more than minimal physical, mental or psychological discomfort is a
___ deficiency - ANSWERLevel 2
The nosing of a stair must project no more than... - ANSWER1 & 1/2 "
Smoke detectors must be located no further than ___ feet apart and no more than ___
feet from any wall - ANSWER30; 15
A passenger loading zone must be at least ___" wide and ___" long - ANSWER60 and
20
WITH DETAILED ANSWERS 2025
,The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing facility. -
ANSWERGoverning Body
Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..? - ANSWERJust above the
floor
Per OBRA 1987, a resident has the right to review all their records within ___ of an oral
or written request. - ANSWER24 hours
HHS stands for - ANSWERHealth and Human Services
The ___ has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies. -
ANSWERGoverning Body
Centralizing decision making to improve customer service is NOT an element of _____.
- ANSWERTotal Quality Management TQM
Everything must be elevated ___ inches above the floor - ANSWER6 inches
___ is the most comprehensive and effective improvement model - ANSWERTotal
Quality Mangement
Adding baking soda to food will primarily affect its - ANSWERNutritional 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 - ANSWEROutcomes
The emergency generator must be VISUALLY inspected and checked how often.. -
ANSWERweekly
Administrators consult ___ to compare outcomes to expectations - ANSWERPolicies
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. -
ANSWERLevel 3
, Parking spaces must be at least ___" wide with an accessible handicap aisle at least
___" wide - ANSWER96; 60
NFPA stands for - ANSWERNational Fire Protection Association
The emergency generator must be run under full load for ___ every ___ - ANSWER30
minutes every month
The fire alarm can be silenced during a fire drill conducted between the hours of ____
and _____ - ANSWER10pm and 6am
The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards were developed by -
ANSWERANSI
A mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction and address other concerns is called -
ANSWERGrievance procedure
The nursing home survey inspection process focuses on - ANSWEROutcomes
The finding of substandard care requires the survey team to have evidence of ___ -
ANSWERimmediate jeopardy to resident care that has or likely will cause serious injury
or death
A ___ tag would indicate substandard care was found. - ANSWERF377 J
____ has the least impact on influencing a resident or their family member in choosing a
facility. - ANSWERMedia ads
The key consideration in determining the minimum level of staffing in a nursing facility is
___ - ANSWERPatient acuity levels
A parking lot with 100 parking spaces would require how many handicap accessible
parking spots - ANSWER4
A violation with no more than minimal physical, mental or psychological discomfort is a
___ deficiency - ANSWERLevel 2
The nosing of a stair must project no more than... - ANSWER1 & 1/2 "
Smoke detectors must be located no further than ___ feet apart and no more than ___
feet from any wall - ANSWER30; 15
A passenger loading zone must be at least ___" wide and ___" long - ANSWER60 and
20
