TEXAS NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR (NHA) LICENSING
EXAM LATEST EXAM UPDATES 2026-2027 NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ( VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
1. How often must a Texas nursing home conduct unannounced fire drills on each shift?
A) Monthly
B) Quarterly
C) Annually
D) Every 6 months
Correct Answer: B
2. What is the maximum fine per day for a Level 1 (immediate jeopardy) deficiency in Texas?
A) $5,000
B) *$10,000*
C) *$25,000*
D) $50,000
Correct Answer: C
3. Within how many hours must a nursing home report suspected abuse or neglect of a resident
to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services?
A) *1 hour*
B) 4 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 24 hours
Correct Answer: A
,4. How often must a Texas nursing home administrator complete continuing education (CE)
hours to renew their license?
A) Every 1 year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 4 years
Correct Answer: B
5. What is the minimum number of licensed vocational nurse (LVN) hours required per resident
per day in a Texas skilled nursing facility?
A) 0.25 hours
B) 0.75 hours
C) 0.85 hours
D) 1.2 hours
Correct Answer: C
6. A resident's personal funds held by the facility must be placed in an interest-bearing account
when the balance exceeds what amount?
A) $50
B) $100
C) $500
D) $1,000
Correct Answer: C
7. How often must a nursing home's emergency preparedness plan be reviewed and updated
under Texas law?
A) Semi-annually
B) Annually
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 3 years
Correct Answer: B
, 8. What is the maximum number of continuing education hours that can be carried over to the
next renewal period in Texas?
A) 5 hours
B) 10 hours
C) 15 hours
D) 20 hours
Correct Answer: B
9. Within how many days must a facility notify HHSC of a change in nursing home
administrator?
A) 5 days
B) 10 days
C) 15 days
D) 30 days
Correct Answer: B
10. What is the minimum temperature requirement for hot water at resident bathing areas in
Texas nursing homes?
A) 90°F to 100°F
B) 100°F to 110°F
C) 105°F to 115°F
D) 105°F to 120°F
Correct Answer: D
11. If a resident’s condition changes significantly, within how many hours must their
representative be notified?
A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 72 hours
Correct Answer: B
EXAM LATEST EXAM UPDATES 2026-2027 NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ( VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
1. How often must a Texas nursing home conduct unannounced fire drills on each shift?
A) Monthly
B) Quarterly
C) Annually
D) Every 6 months
Correct Answer: B
2. What is the maximum fine per day for a Level 1 (immediate jeopardy) deficiency in Texas?
A) $5,000
B) *$10,000*
C) *$25,000*
D) $50,000
Correct Answer: C
3. Within how many hours must a nursing home report suspected abuse or neglect of a resident
to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services?
A) *1 hour*
B) 4 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 24 hours
Correct Answer: A
,4. How often must a Texas nursing home administrator complete continuing education (CE)
hours to renew their license?
A) Every 1 year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 4 years
Correct Answer: B
5. What is the minimum number of licensed vocational nurse (LVN) hours required per resident
per day in a Texas skilled nursing facility?
A) 0.25 hours
B) 0.75 hours
C) 0.85 hours
D) 1.2 hours
Correct Answer: C
6. A resident's personal funds held by the facility must be placed in an interest-bearing account
when the balance exceeds what amount?
A) $50
B) $100
C) $500
D) $1,000
Correct Answer: C
7. How often must a nursing home's emergency preparedness plan be reviewed and updated
under Texas law?
A) Semi-annually
B) Annually
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 3 years
Correct Answer: B
, 8. What is the maximum number of continuing education hours that can be carried over to the
next renewal period in Texas?
A) 5 hours
B) 10 hours
C) 15 hours
D) 20 hours
Correct Answer: B
9. Within how many days must a facility notify HHSC of a change in nursing home
administrator?
A) 5 days
B) 10 days
C) 15 days
D) 30 days
Correct Answer: B
10. What is the minimum temperature requirement for hot water at resident bathing areas in
Texas nursing homes?
A) 90°F to 100°F
B) 100°F to 110°F
C) 105°F to 115°F
D) 105°F to 120°F
Correct Answer: D
11. If a resident’s condition changes significantly, within how many hours must their
representative be notified?
A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 72 hours
Correct Answer: B
