NHA AND CORE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ 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"
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ 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"
