NAB NHA Exam Question Bank |
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the physical plant correct answerall designed, constructed, equipped, and maintained to protect health
and safety of residents, personnel, public
Life Safety Code (LSC) correct answerEntire construction plan and materials meet LSC standards|||CMS
requires unless have waiver or exception. CMS grants waivers on SNFs; states on NFs
(NFPA) correct answerNational Fire Protection Association ||established LSC
Purpose of LSC correct answerto provide reasonable degree of safety from fire.
Waivers for Life Safety Code correct answerIf CMS finds a state fire and safety code adequately protects
residents and personnel thenLSC does not apply. OLder facilities may obtain a waiver if they are and
have been in compliance with an older addition of LSC as specified by CMS.||Before a nursing home
may be built it must present architectural plant to State Medicaid or designated agency that approves
construction. All major renovations, such as additional beds, change in utilization of space, and so on
must receive approval. The state provides guidelines on what must be a approved. Upkeep and repairs
do not require prior approaval.
Blue Prints correct answerkeep as-built plans available for surveyors who do LSC inspection as well as for
repair persons who may need prints for big jobs.
LSC and other standards correct answerBuilding and contact standards are set by LSC, CMS,
ANSI/ADAAG - (dependent on which the state chooses) and state and local codes. ||- for handicapped|-
follow which on specific state requires (ANSI/ADAAG)
LSC and ANSI/ADAAG correct answerLSC accepts both standards so they are essentially all LSC
standards. Administrator does not need to know EVERY standard, but must keep a copy of the "LSC
Handbook" as reference. The architect who designs the facility must know and incorporate all LSC and
other standards, but it is advisable for the NHA to check his building to ensure compliance.
,LSC, ANSI/ADAAG, and CMS correct answer**- building materials - fire-rate according to number of
stories. 2 hour and 1 hour rating|**- sprinklers - new buildings have automatically activated by
smoke/heat|- exits - no room more than 100 feet from exit. Lighted exit signs of specific size. |- walls
extend continuously to roof deck of next floor. wall finish must meet flame-spread requirements ( have
certificate of this)|- furnishings - curtains and carpet must meet fire rating|- rooms - CMS requirements
- 4 residents to room MAX. 80 sq ft/resident (multi-resident room), 100 sq ft for single occupancy.
requirement for rooms| correct answer- direct access to corridor|- outside window (CMS) or door
(LSC)|- privacy|- furnishing| separate bed, proper size and height| bedding appropriate to climate|
individual closet space| bedside table| comfortable chair| enough overbid tables to meet needs of
rsidents|- toilets (CMS, ANSI, ADA)|- bathing facilities (CMS)|- resident call system (CMS, LSC) 24/7 -
back up system available|- temperature range (71-81 degree F) (three feet above floor), states set
actual, A/C not required
Doors correct answerAll 44" or more in new construction (41.5 opening)|outside doors open egress.|no
locks on resident door except staff has key (LSC)||Bathroom door 32" (ANSI/ADAAG)||Fire Doors with
automatic hold-open devices required in corridors||(over bed tables not required for patient)
corridors correct answerno dead-ends (LSC)||8 feet wide (CMS)
Floors correct answerat or above ground level. (LSC) |Fire rating if carpeted. (LSC)|Non-slip bath/toilet
(ANSI, LSC)|Asphalt tile best
Fire alarms correct answerflashing and audible. |connect with local fire dept, if possible|must have
NFPA 71 certification of fire alarm service|
smoke detectors correct answerapproved detectors requried
smoking correct answerwritten regulations, enforced. |smoking ares with non-combustible ashtrays,
metal containers with self-closing lids.|Prohibited areas include resident rooms and beds, oxygen,
flammable liquid storage.|proper signs posted.|supervise non-responsible.
ANSI/ADAAG(Americans with Disabilties Act Accessibility Guidelines) correct answerMake building
available to and usable by physically handicapped, no mental (blind, deaf, non-ambulatory, semi-
, ambulatory, uncoordinated). ADAAG = MAKE BUILDINGS AVAILABLE TO ADA'S. |State decides whether
to apply ANSI or ADAAG standards to nursing homes
accessible route correct answerno incline more than 10%
Wheelchair passage correct answer32" bathroom doors||36" elsewhere
parking correct answer13 FEET||cannot block sidewalk; alley for 2 cars.|The number of handicap
parking places is determined from a grid issued by ANSI. It MUST BE NOTED THAT FOR EVERY EIGHT (8)
HANDICAP PARKING SLOTS, ONE MUST BE VAN ACCESSIBLE.||If the facility only has one handicapped
place, it must be van accessible.
ramps correct answermaximum rise 30". Slope not more than 1:10
What items must be accessible to wheelchair residents?| correct answerWATER FOUNTAINS,
telephones (non-Braille), light switches
Toilets and handrails - height correct answertoilets (Also ADA for staff) seat **17" to 19" height;||hand
rails/grab bars 33" to 36". |5% or more meet standards as determined by state and CMS||(easier to
replace with handicapped toilet)
Handrails correct answeroutside ramp, stairwell, bathroom required by ANSI, and specific height.||CMS
requires in corridors.||ADAAG specifies all 34" to 38" in public places. |On stairwell must be 32" and
MUST EXTEND 12" beyond last step. (ANSI|
Monitored correct answermonitored nationally the Office of Civil Rights monitors ANSI. States may
assign to Fire Marshall, Medicaid Agency, other. |ADAAG is monitored by State Agency handling LSC and
ANSI.
Alarms correct answerflashing alarms for deaf, sound alarms for blind, tactile warnings for blind to
identify danger areas.
Complete Questions and Answers |
Latest 2023/2024 Graded A+
,NAB NHA Exam Questions and Answers 2023
the physical plant correct answerall designed, constructed, equipped, and maintained to protect health
and safety of residents, personnel, public
Life Safety Code (LSC) correct answerEntire construction plan and materials meet LSC standards|||CMS
requires unless have waiver or exception. CMS grants waivers on SNFs; states on NFs
(NFPA) correct answerNational Fire Protection Association ||established LSC
Purpose of LSC correct answerto provide reasonable degree of safety from fire.
Waivers for Life Safety Code correct answerIf CMS finds a state fire and safety code adequately protects
residents and personnel thenLSC does not apply. OLder facilities may obtain a waiver if they are and
have been in compliance with an older addition of LSC as specified by CMS.||Before a nursing home
may be built it must present architectural plant to State Medicaid or designated agency that approves
construction. All major renovations, such as additional beds, change in utilization of space, and so on
must receive approval. The state provides guidelines on what must be a approved. Upkeep and repairs
do not require prior approaval.
Blue Prints correct answerkeep as-built plans available for surveyors who do LSC inspection as well as for
repair persons who may need prints for big jobs.
LSC and other standards correct answerBuilding and contact standards are set by LSC, CMS,
ANSI/ADAAG - (dependent on which the state chooses) and state and local codes. ||- for handicapped|-
follow which on specific state requires (ANSI/ADAAG)
LSC and ANSI/ADAAG correct answerLSC accepts both standards so they are essentially all LSC
standards. Administrator does not need to know EVERY standard, but must keep a copy of the "LSC
Handbook" as reference. The architect who designs the facility must know and incorporate all LSC and
other standards, but it is advisable for the NHA to check his building to ensure compliance.
,LSC, ANSI/ADAAG, and CMS correct answer**- building materials - fire-rate according to number of
stories. 2 hour and 1 hour rating|**- sprinklers - new buildings have automatically activated by
smoke/heat|- exits - no room more than 100 feet from exit. Lighted exit signs of specific size. |- walls
extend continuously to roof deck of next floor. wall finish must meet flame-spread requirements ( have
certificate of this)|- furnishings - curtains and carpet must meet fire rating|- rooms - CMS requirements
- 4 residents to room MAX. 80 sq ft/resident (multi-resident room), 100 sq ft for single occupancy.
requirement for rooms| correct answer- direct access to corridor|- outside window (CMS) or door
(LSC)|- privacy|- furnishing| separate bed, proper size and height| bedding appropriate to climate|
individual closet space| bedside table| comfortable chair| enough overbid tables to meet needs of
rsidents|- toilets (CMS, ANSI, ADA)|- bathing facilities (CMS)|- resident call system (CMS, LSC) 24/7 -
back up system available|- temperature range (71-81 degree F) (three feet above floor), states set
actual, A/C not required
Doors correct answerAll 44" or more in new construction (41.5 opening)|outside doors open egress.|no
locks on resident door except staff has key (LSC)||Bathroom door 32" (ANSI/ADAAG)||Fire Doors with
automatic hold-open devices required in corridors||(over bed tables not required for patient)
corridors correct answerno dead-ends (LSC)||8 feet wide (CMS)
Floors correct answerat or above ground level. (LSC) |Fire rating if carpeted. (LSC)|Non-slip bath/toilet
(ANSI, LSC)|Asphalt tile best
Fire alarms correct answerflashing and audible. |connect with local fire dept, if possible|must have
NFPA 71 certification of fire alarm service|
smoke detectors correct answerapproved detectors requried
smoking correct answerwritten regulations, enforced. |smoking ares with non-combustible ashtrays,
metal containers with self-closing lids.|Prohibited areas include resident rooms and beds, oxygen,
flammable liquid storage.|proper signs posted.|supervise non-responsible.
ANSI/ADAAG(Americans with Disabilties Act Accessibility Guidelines) correct answerMake building
available to and usable by physically handicapped, no mental (blind, deaf, non-ambulatory, semi-
, ambulatory, uncoordinated). ADAAG = MAKE BUILDINGS AVAILABLE TO ADA'S. |State decides whether
to apply ANSI or ADAAG standards to nursing homes
accessible route correct answerno incline more than 10%
Wheelchair passage correct answer32" bathroom doors||36" elsewhere
parking correct answer13 FEET||cannot block sidewalk; alley for 2 cars.|The number of handicap
parking places is determined from a grid issued by ANSI. It MUST BE NOTED THAT FOR EVERY EIGHT (8)
HANDICAP PARKING SLOTS, ONE MUST BE VAN ACCESSIBLE.||If the facility only has one handicapped
place, it must be van accessible.
ramps correct answermaximum rise 30". Slope not more than 1:10
What items must be accessible to wheelchair residents?| correct answerWATER FOUNTAINS,
telephones (non-Braille), light switches
Toilets and handrails - height correct answertoilets (Also ADA for staff) seat **17" to 19" height;||hand
rails/grab bars 33" to 36". |5% or more meet standards as determined by state and CMS||(easier to
replace with handicapped toilet)
Handrails correct answeroutside ramp, stairwell, bathroom required by ANSI, and specific height.||CMS
requires in corridors.||ADAAG specifies all 34" to 38" in public places. |On stairwell must be 32" and
MUST EXTEND 12" beyond last step. (ANSI|
Monitored correct answermonitored nationally the Office of Civil Rights monitors ANSI. States may
assign to Fire Marshall, Medicaid Agency, other. |ADAAG is monitored by State Agency handling LSC and
ANSI.
Alarms correct answerflashing alarms for deaf, sound alarms for blind, tactile warnings for blind to
identify danger areas.
