NHA and Core Exam: Nursing
Facility Operations and
Regulations 2025/2026, Exams
of Nursing Graded A+ Certified
Pass
The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing
facility. - ANSWERS-Governing Body
Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..? - 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. - ANSWERS-24 hours
HHS stands for - ANSWERS-Health and Human Services
The ___ has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies. -
ANSWERS-Governing Body
,Centralizing decision making to improve customer service is NOT an element of
_____. - ANSWERS-Total Quality Management TQM
Everything must be elevated ___ inches above the floor - ANSWERS-6 inches
___ is the most comprehensive and effective improvement model - ANSWERS-
Total Quality Mangement
Adding baking soda to food will primarily affect its - 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 - ANSWERS-Outcomes
The emergency generator must be VISUALLY inspected and checked how often.. -
ANSWERS-weekly
Administrators consult ___ to compare outcomes to expectations - 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. - ANSWERS-Level 3
Parking spaces must be at least ___" wide with an accessible handicap aisle at
least ___" wide - ANSWERS-96; 60
NFPA stands for - ANSWERS-National Fire Protection Association
The emergency generator must be run under full load for ___ every ___ -
ANSWERS-30 minutes every month
The fire alarm can be silenced during a fire drill conducted between the hours of
____ and _____ - ANSWERS-10pm and 6am
The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards were developed by -
ANSWERS-ANSI
A mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction and address other concerns is
called - ANSWERS-Grievance procedure
The nursing home survey inspection process focuses on - ANSWERS-Outcomes
, The finding of substandard care requires the survey team to have evidence of ___
- ANSWERS-immediate jeopardy to resident care that has or likely will cause
serious injury or death
A ___ tag would indicate substandard care was found. - ANSWERS-F377 J
____ has the least impact on influencing a resident or their family member in
choosing a facility. - ANSWERS-Media ads
The key consideration in determining the minimum level of staffing in a nursing
facility is ___ - ANSWERS-Patient acuity levels
A parking lot with 100 parking spaces would require how many handicap
accessible parking spots - ANSWERS-4
A violation with no more than minimal physical, mental or psychological
discomfort is a ___ deficiency - ANSWERS-Level 2
The nosing of a stair must project no more than... - ANSWERS-1 & 1/2 "
Smoke detectors must be located no further than ___ feet apart and no more
than ___ feet from any wall - ANSWERS-30; 15
A passenger loading zone must be at least ___" wide and ___" long - ANSWERS-
60 and 20
Facility Operations and
Regulations 2025/2026, Exams
of Nursing Graded A+ Certified
Pass
The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing
facility. - ANSWERS-Governing Body
Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..? - 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. - ANSWERS-24 hours
HHS stands for - ANSWERS-Health and Human Services
The ___ has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies. -
ANSWERS-Governing Body
,Centralizing decision making to improve customer service is NOT an element of
_____. - ANSWERS-Total Quality Management TQM
Everything must be elevated ___ inches above the floor - ANSWERS-6 inches
___ is the most comprehensive and effective improvement model - ANSWERS-
Total Quality Mangement
Adding baking soda to food will primarily affect its - 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 - ANSWERS-Outcomes
The emergency generator must be VISUALLY inspected and checked how often.. -
ANSWERS-weekly
Administrators consult ___ to compare outcomes to expectations - 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. - ANSWERS-Level 3
Parking spaces must be at least ___" wide with an accessible handicap aisle at
least ___" wide - ANSWERS-96; 60
NFPA stands for - ANSWERS-National Fire Protection Association
The emergency generator must be run under full load for ___ every ___ -
ANSWERS-30 minutes every month
The fire alarm can be silenced during a fire drill conducted between the hours of
____ and _____ - ANSWERS-10pm and 6am
The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards were developed by -
ANSWERS-ANSI
A mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction and address other concerns is
called - ANSWERS-Grievance procedure
The nursing home survey inspection process focuses on - ANSWERS-Outcomes
, The finding of substandard care requires the survey team to have evidence of ___
- ANSWERS-immediate jeopardy to resident care that has or likely will cause
serious injury or death
A ___ tag would indicate substandard care was found. - ANSWERS-F377 J
____ has the least impact on influencing a resident or their family member in
choosing a facility. - ANSWERS-Media ads
The key consideration in determining the minimum level of staffing in a nursing
facility is ___ - ANSWERS-Patient acuity levels
A parking lot with 100 parking spaces would require how many handicap
accessible parking spots - ANSWERS-4
A violation with no more than minimal physical, mental or psychological
discomfort is a ___ deficiency - ANSWERS-Level 2
The nosing of a stair must project no more than... - ANSWERS-1 & 1/2 "
Smoke detectors must be located no further than ___ feet apart and no more
than ___ feet from any wall - ANSWERS-30; 15
A passenger loading zone must be at least ___" wide and ___" long - ANSWERS-
60 and 20
