NHA and Core Exam Guide 2026 Exam
Guide||Correct And Actual Answers!!
The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing facility. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Governing Body
Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Just above the floor
Per OBRA 1987, a resident has the right to review all their records within ___ of an oral
or written request. - CORRECT ANSWERS-24 hours
HHS stands for - CORRECT ANSWERS-Health and Human Services
The ___ has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Governing Body
Centralizing decision making to improve customer service is NOT an element of _____.
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Total Quality Management TQM
Everything must be elevated ___ inches above the floor - CORRECT ANSWERS-6
inches
___ is the most comprehensive and effective improvement model - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Total Quality Mangement
Adding baking soda to food will primarily affect its - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Outcomes
The emergency generator must be VISUALLY inspected and checked how often.. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-weekly
Administrators consult ___ to compare outcomes to expectations - CORRECT
ANSWERS-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. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Level 3
Parking spaces must be at least ___" wide with an accessible handicap aisle at least
___" wide - CORRECT ANSWERS-96; 60
NFPA stands for - CORRECT ANSWERS-National Fire Protection Association
The emergency generator must be run under full load for ___ every ___ - CORRECT
ANSWERS-30 minutes every month
The fire alarm can be silenced during a fire drill conducted between the hours of ____
and _____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-10pm and 6am
The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards were developed by -
CORRECT ANSWERS-ANSI
A mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction and address other concerns is called -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Grievance procedure
The nursing home survey inspection process focuses on - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Outcomes
The finding of substandard care requires the survey team to have evidence of ___ -
CORRECT ANSWERS-immediate jeopardy to resident care that has or likely will cause
serious injury or death
A ___ tag would indicate substandard care was found. - CORRECT ANSWERS-F377 J
____ has the least impact on influencing a resident or their family member in choosing a
facility. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Media ads
The key consideration in determining the minimum level of staffing in a nursing facility is
___ - CORRECT ANSWERS-Patient acuity levels
A parking lot with 100 parking spaces would require how many handicap accessible
parking spots - CORRECT ANSWERS-4
A violation with no more than minimal physical, mental or psychological discomfort is a
___ deficiency - CORRECT ANSWERS-Level 2
The nosing of a stair must project no more than... - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 & 1/2 "
Smoke detectors must be located no further than ___ feet apart and no more than ___
feet from any wall - CORRECT ANSWERS-30; 15
, A passenger loading zone must be at least ___" wide and ___" long - CORRECT
ANSWERS-60 and 20
The force required to open all doors, flush toilet and operate water fountain cannot
exceed ___ Ibs of pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS-5 Ibs
High forward reach for a wheelchair - CORRECT ANSWERS-48"
Each level or story of a building that houses patient sleeping and treatment areas must
be divided into ___ smoke compartments - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
Doors must be ___ thick - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 & 3/4 "
Doors must be solid bodied with a ____ core - CORRECT ANSWERS-wood
Doors must have a fire resistance rating of - CORRECT ANSWERS-20 minutes
Railings a grab bars must bear the weight of ___ Ibs or more - CORRECT ANSWERS-
250 Ibs
Doors must have a width of ___" at openings - CORRECT ANSWERS-32"
Doors must be at a ___" angle to an accessible route - CORRECT ANSWERS-90
degree
Management by Walking Around DOES NOT include - CORRECT ANSWERS-Taking
action on the spot
Upper managers do not - CORRECT ANSWERS-usually write procedures
Middle managers do not - CORRECT ANSWERS-adopt policies
Nursing aides are required to have a minimum of ___ hours of in service training per
year - CORRECT ANSWERS-12 hours
A charge nurse is considered - CORRECT ANSWERS-lower mangement
An intentional act or threat causing fear in another with reasonable expectation of harm
is called - CORRECT ANSWERS-assault
The ____ has the ultimate responsibility for management and quality of care in a facility
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Governing body
Guide||Correct And Actual Answers!!
The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing facility. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Governing Body
Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Just above the floor
Per OBRA 1987, a resident has the right to review all their records within ___ of an oral
or written request. - CORRECT ANSWERS-24 hours
HHS stands for - CORRECT ANSWERS-Health and Human Services
The ___ has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Governing Body
Centralizing decision making to improve customer service is NOT an element of _____.
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Total Quality Management TQM
Everything must be elevated ___ inches above the floor - CORRECT ANSWERS-6
inches
___ is the most comprehensive and effective improvement model - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Total Quality Mangement
Adding baking soda to food will primarily affect its - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Outcomes
The emergency generator must be VISUALLY inspected and checked how often.. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-weekly
Administrators consult ___ to compare outcomes to expectations - CORRECT
ANSWERS-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. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Level 3
Parking spaces must be at least ___" wide with an accessible handicap aisle at least
___" wide - CORRECT ANSWERS-96; 60
NFPA stands for - CORRECT ANSWERS-National Fire Protection Association
The emergency generator must be run under full load for ___ every ___ - CORRECT
ANSWERS-30 minutes every month
The fire alarm can be silenced during a fire drill conducted between the hours of ____
and _____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-10pm and 6am
The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards were developed by -
CORRECT ANSWERS-ANSI
A mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction and address other concerns is called -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Grievance procedure
The nursing home survey inspection process focuses on - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Outcomes
The finding of substandard care requires the survey team to have evidence of ___ -
CORRECT ANSWERS-immediate jeopardy to resident care that has or likely will cause
serious injury or death
A ___ tag would indicate substandard care was found. - CORRECT ANSWERS-F377 J
____ has the least impact on influencing a resident or their family member in choosing a
facility. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Media ads
The key consideration in determining the minimum level of staffing in a nursing facility is
___ - CORRECT ANSWERS-Patient acuity levels
A parking lot with 100 parking spaces would require how many handicap accessible
parking spots - CORRECT ANSWERS-4
A violation with no more than minimal physical, mental or psychological discomfort is a
___ deficiency - CORRECT ANSWERS-Level 2
The nosing of a stair must project no more than... - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 & 1/2 "
Smoke detectors must be located no further than ___ feet apart and no more than ___
feet from any wall - CORRECT ANSWERS-30; 15
, A passenger loading zone must be at least ___" wide and ___" long - CORRECT
ANSWERS-60 and 20
The force required to open all doors, flush toilet and operate water fountain cannot
exceed ___ Ibs of pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS-5 Ibs
High forward reach for a wheelchair - CORRECT ANSWERS-48"
Each level or story of a building that houses patient sleeping and treatment areas must
be divided into ___ smoke compartments - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
Doors must be ___ thick - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 & 3/4 "
Doors must be solid bodied with a ____ core - CORRECT ANSWERS-wood
Doors must have a fire resistance rating of - CORRECT ANSWERS-20 minutes
Railings a grab bars must bear the weight of ___ Ibs or more - CORRECT ANSWERS-
250 Ibs
Doors must have a width of ___" at openings - CORRECT ANSWERS-32"
Doors must be at a ___" angle to an accessible route - CORRECT ANSWERS-90
degree
Management by Walking Around DOES NOT include - CORRECT ANSWERS-Taking
action on the spot
Upper managers do not - CORRECT ANSWERS-usually write procedures
Middle managers do not - CORRECT ANSWERS-adopt policies
Nursing aides are required to have a minimum of ___ hours of in service training per
year - CORRECT ANSWERS-12 hours
A charge nurse is considered - CORRECT ANSWERS-lower mangement
An intentional act or threat causing fear in another with reasonable expectation of harm
is called - CORRECT ANSWERS-assault
The ____ has the ultimate responsibility for management and quality of care in a facility
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Governing body
