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The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing facility. -
ANSWER-Governing Body
Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..? - ANSWER-Just above the floor
Per OBRA 1987, a resident has the right to review all their records within ___ of an oral or
written request. - ANSWER-24 hours
HHS stands for - ANSWER-Health and Human Services
The ___ has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies. - ANSWER-
Governing Body
Centralizing decision making to improve customer service is NOT an element of _____. -
ANSWER-Total Quality Management TQM
Everything must be elevated ___ inches above the floor - ANSWER-6 inches
___ is the most comprehensive and effective improvement model - ANSWER-Total Quality
Mangement
Adding baking soda to food will primarily affect its - ANSWER-Nutritional value
The resident's quality of life and physical condition is the focus of
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a. Structure
b. Process
c. Outcomes
d. All of the above - ANSWER-Outcomes
The emergency generator must be VISUALLY inspected and checked how often.. - ANSWER-
weekly
Administrators consult ___ to compare outcomes to expectations - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-Level 3
Parking spaces must be at least ___" wide with an accessible handicap aisle at least ___" wide -
ANSWER-96; 60
NFPA stands for - ANSWER-National Fire Protection Association
The emergency generator must be run under full load for ___ every ___ - ANSWER-30 minutes
every month
The fire alarm can be silenced during a fire drill conducted between the hours of ____ and _____
- ANSWER-10pm and 6am
The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards were developed by - ANSWER-
ANSI
A mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction and address other concerns is called - ANSWER-
Grievance procedure
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The nursing home survey inspection process focuses on - ANSWER-Outcomes
The finding of substandard care requires the survey team to have evidence of ___ - ANSWER-
immediate jeopardy to resident care that has or likely will cause serious injury or death
A ___ tag would indicate substandard care was found. - ANSWER-F377 J
____ has the least impact on influencing a resident or their family member in choosing a facility.
- ANSWER-Media ads
The key consideration in determining the minimum level of staffing in a nursing facility is ___ -
ANSWER-Patient acuity levels
A parking lot with 100 parking spaces would require how many handicap accessible parking
spots - ANSWER-4
A violation with no more than minimal physical, mental or psychological discomfort is a ___
deficiency - ANSWER-Level 2
The nosing of a stair must project no more than... - ANSWER-1 & 1/2 "
Smoke detectors must be located no further than ___ feet apart and no more than ___ feet from
any wall - ANSWER-30; 15
A passenger loading zone must be at least ___" wide and ___" long - ANSWER-60 and 20
The force required to open all doors, flush toilet and operate water fountain cannot exceed ___
Ibs of pressure - ANSWER-5 Ibs
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High forward reach for a wheelchair - ANSWER-48"
Each level or story of a building that houses patient sleeping and treatment areas must be divided
into ___ smoke compartments - ANSWER-2
Doors must be ___ thick - ANSWER-1 & 3/4 "
Doors must be solid bodied with a ____ core - ANSWER-wood
Doors must have a fire resistance rating of - ANSWER-20 minutes
Railings a grab bars must bear the weight of ___ Ibs or more - ANSWER-250 Ibs
Doors must have a width of ___" at openings - ANSWER-32"
Doors must be at a ___" angle to an accessible route - ANSWER-90 degree
Management by Walking Around DOES NOT include - ANSWER-Taking action on the spot
Upper managers do not - ANSWER-usually write procedures
Middle managers do not - ANSWER-adopt policies
Nursing aides are required to have a minimum of ___ hours of in service training per year -
ANSWER-12 hours
A charge nurse is considered - ANSWER-lower management
NHA and Core Exam Preparation Newest 2026-2027 With
Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers | Brand
New Version | A+ Graded
The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing facility. -
ANSWER-Governing Body
Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..? - ANSWER-Just above the floor
Per OBRA 1987, a resident has the right to review all their records within ___ of an oral or
written request. - ANSWER-24 hours
HHS stands for - ANSWER-Health and Human Services
The ___ has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies. - ANSWER-
Governing Body
Centralizing decision making to improve customer service is NOT an element of _____. -
ANSWER-Total Quality Management TQM
Everything must be elevated ___ inches above the floor - ANSWER-6 inches
___ is the most comprehensive and effective improvement model - ANSWER-Total Quality
Mangement
Adding baking soda to food will primarily affect its - ANSWER-Nutritional value
The resident's quality of life and physical condition is the focus of
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a. Structure
b. Process
c. Outcomes
d. All of the above - ANSWER-Outcomes
The emergency generator must be VISUALLY inspected and checked how often.. - ANSWER-
weekly
Administrators consult ___ to compare outcomes to expectations - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-Level 3
Parking spaces must be at least ___" wide with an accessible handicap aisle at least ___" wide -
ANSWER-96; 60
NFPA stands for - ANSWER-National Fire Protection Association
The emergency generator must be run under full load for ___ every ___ - ANSWER-30 minutes
every month
The fire alarm can be silenced during a fire drill conducted between the hours of ____ and _____
- ANSWER-10pm and 6am
The Americans with Disabilities Act construction standards were developed by - ANSWER-
ANSI
A mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction and address other concerns is called - ANSWER-
Grievance procedure
,3|Page
The nursing home survey inspection process focuses on - ANSWER-Outcomes
The finding of substandard care requires the survey team to have evidence of ___ - ANSWER-
immediate jeopardy to resident care that has or likely will cause serious injury or death
A ___ tag would indicate substandard care was found. - ANSWER-F377 J
____ has the least impact on influencing a resident or their family member in choosing a facility.
- ANSWER-Media ads
The key consideration in determining the minimum level of staffing in a nursing facility is ___ -
ANSWER-Patient acuity levels
A parking lot with 100 parking spaces would require how many handicap accessible parking
spots - ANSWER-4
A violation with no more than minimal physical, mental or psychological discomfort is a ___
deficiency - ANSWER-Level 2
The nosing of a stair must project no more than... - ANSWER-1 & 1/2 "
Smoke detectors must be located no further than ___ feet apart and no more than ___ feet from
any wall - ANSWER-30; 15
A passenger loading zone must be at least ___" wide and ___" long - ANSWER-60 and 20
The force required to open all doors, flush toilet and operate water fountain cannot exceed ___
Ibs of pressure - ANSWER-5 Ibs
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High forward reach for a wheelchair - ANSWER-48"
Each level or story of a building that houses patient sleeping and treatment areas must be divided
into ___ smoke compartments - ANSWER-2
Doors must be ___ thick - ANSWER-1 & 3/4 "
Doors must be solid bodied with a ____ core - ANSWER-wood
Doors must have a fire resistance rating of - ANSWER-20 minutes
Railings a grab bars must bear the weight of ___ Ibs or more - ANSWER-250 Ibs
Doors must have a width of ___" at openings - ANSWER-32"
Doors must be at a ___" angle to an accessible route - ANSWER-90 degree
Management by Walking Around DOES NOT include - ANSWER-Taking action on the spot
Upper managers do not - ANSWER-usually write procedures
Middle managers do not - ANSWER-adopt policies
Nursing aides are required to have a minimum of ___ hours of in service training per year -
ANSWER-12 hours
A charge nurse is considered - ANSWER-lower management
