Missouri NHA Exam Questions and Answers Solved Correctly Latest Update 2025-2026
Administrator continuing education - Answers40 hours every 2 year / 10 must be in patient care related
subject. Max 20 hours can be on-line.
Retired license - Answersmay renew within 5 years
In-active license - Answersmay renew within 6 years
Temporary Emergency License - AnswersFacility must apply with 10 working days of the departure of
previous administrator and the appointment of "new temporary administrator'
Temporary Emergency License Request - Answers90 days. May ask for extension 1 time, if filed within 21
days of expiration of emergency license.
Complaints to board - Answersmust be done in writing, include name and contact info of the
complainant.
IDR - AnswersInformal Dispute Resolution
Notification of changes of address, contact information or facility employment - Answersmust be done
within 21 days
Control of medication - Answersfacility assuming responsibility of controlling medication, including, but
not limited to storage, acquisition, security and administration
Discipline - AnswersAny action taken by facility to punish or penalize residents
ISP (individualized service plan) - AnswersDocument 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 - Answersmust 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 - Answersa ratio of at
least 30 square feet per each resident
Kitchen area must have - Answers3 compartment sink with double drain board for washing utensils
during the food preparation period
Refrigerate meat and dairy - Answers35 degrees F
Refrigerate general storage items (not meat and dairy) - Answers40 degrees F
Physical therapy area must be - Answersa minimum of 300 square feet
Administrator continuing education - Answers40 hours every 2 year / 10 must be in patient care related
subject. Max 20 hours can be on-line.
Retired license - Answersmay renew within 5 years
In-active license - Answersmay renew within 6 years
Temporary Emergency License - AnswersFacility must apply with 10 working days of the departure of
previous administrator and the appointment of "new temporary administrator'
Temporary Emergency License Request - Answers90 days. May ask for extension 1 time, if filed within 21
days of expiration of emergency license.
Complaints to board - Answersmust be done in writing, include name and contact info of the
complainant.
IDR - AnswersInformal Dispute Resolution
Notification of changes of address, contact information or facility employment - Answersmust be done
within 21 days
Control of medication - Answersfacility assuming responsibility of controlling medication, including, but
not limited to storage, acquisition, security and administration
Discipline - AnswersAny action taken by facility to punish or penalize residents
ISP (individualized service plan) - AnswersDocument 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 - Answersmust 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 - Answersa ratio of at
least 30 square feet per each resident
Kitchen area must have - Answers3 compartment sink with double drain board for washing utensils
during the food preparation period
Refrigerate meat and dairy - Answers35 degrees F
Refrigerate general storage items (not meat and dairy) - Answers40 degrees F
Physical therapy area must be - Answersa minimum of 300 square feet
