Missouri NHA Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Administrator continuing education - Correct answer-40 hours every 2 year / 10
must be in patient care related subject. Max 20 hours can be on-line.
Retired license - Correct answer-may renew within 5 years
In-active license - Correct answer-may renew within 6 years
Temporary Emergency License - Correct answer-Facility must apply with 10
working days of the departure of previous administrator and the appointment of
"new temporary administrator'
Temporary Emergency License Request - Correct answer-90 days. May ask for
extension 1 time, if filed within 21 days of expiration of emergency license.
Complaints to board - Correct answer-must be done in writing, include name and
contact info of the complainant.
IDR - Correct answer-Informal Dispute Resolution
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, Notification of changes of address, contact information or facility employment -
Correct answer-must be done within 21 days
Control of medication - Correct answer-facility assuming responsibility of
controlling medication, including, but not limited to storage, acquisition, security
and administration
Discipline - Correct answer-Any action taken by facility to punish or penalize
residents
ISP (individualized service plan) - Correct answer-Document which outlines needs
of resident, preferences and services to be provided and goals set by resident and/
or resident's legal representative in conjunction with the facility.
Construction of new SNF/ICF - Correct answer-must notify department within 5
days of starting construction. Must begin within 1 year of written approval and
have specifications done within 3 years of approval, otherwise will need to request
new approval all over again.
Facilities must have Space for recreational activities, therapy and dinning area -
Correct answer-a ratio of at least 30 square feet per each resident
Kitchen area must have - Correct answer-3 compartment sink with double drain
board for washing utensils during the food preparation period
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Answers Graded A+
Administrator continuing education - Correct answer-40 hours every 2 year / 10
must be in patient care related subject. Max 20 hours can be on-line.
Retired license - Correct answer-may renew within 5 years
In-active license - Correct answer-may renew within 6 years
Temporary Emergency License - Correct answer-Facility must apply with 10
working days of the departure of previous administrator and the appointment of
"new temporary administrator'
Temporary Emergency License Request - Correct answer-90 days. May ask for
extension 1 time, if filed within 21 days of expiration of emergency license.
Complaints to board - Correct answer-must be done in writing, include name and
contact info of the complainant.
IDR - Correct answer-Informal Dispute Resolution
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, Notification of changes of address, contact information or facility employment -
Correct answer-must be done within 21 days
Control of medication - Correct answer-facility assuming responsibility of
controlling medication, including, but not limited to storage, acquisition, security
and administration
Discipline - Correct answer-Any action taken by facility to punish or penalize
residents
ISP (individualized service plan) - Correct answer-Document which outlines needs
of resident, preferences and services to be provided and goals set by resident and/
or resident's legal representative in conjunction with the facility.
Construction of new SNF/ICF - Correct answer-must notify department within 5
days of starting construction. Must begin within 1 year of written approval and
have specifications done within 3 years of approval, otherwise will need to request
new approval all over again.
Facilities must have Space for recreational activities, therapy and dinning area -
Correct answer-a ratio of at least 30 square feet per each resident
Kitchen area must have - Correct answer-3 compartment sink with double drain
board for washing utensils during the food preparation period
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