PA STATE NHA PRACTICE EXAM WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
A long term care facility may order up to a _______ day supply of medications from a contract
pharmacy when a selected pharmacy is not able to supply the ordered meds.
5
7
4
6 Correct answer-7
the medical director of a long term care facility can be employed as which of the following
a medical director must be employed as full time
a medical director must be employed as part time
a medical director may be employed as either part time or full time
medical directors are neither part time or full time but designated as contract only Correct answer-
a medical director may be employed as either part time or full time
a nurse has taken a telephone order which must be countersigned with the original signature of the
physician within ______ days of receipt of the order
7 days
5 days
3 days
48 hours Correct answer-48 hours
physical restraints must be removed for at least ______ minutes every ______ during normal waking
hours
20 minutes every 2 hours
10 minutes every 1 hour
20 minutes every 2 hours
10 minutes every 2 hours Correct answer-10 minutes every 2 hours
which of the following services cannot be located in the basement area without prior approval fro
the division of nursing care facilities ?
kitchen services
central supply
storage
laundry services Correct answer-central supply
A facility shall assure that dentures are ______ by the resident
cleaned
sanitized
retained
safeguarded Correct answer-retained
there must be at least 1 nursing staff on duty per ____ resident
28
26
24
20 Correct answer-20
,all electrical systems at your skilled facility have been upgraded and must comply with which of the
following NFPA standards?
NFPA 70
NFPA 101
NFPA 2000
NFPA 48 Correct answer-NFPA 70
according to the proper NFPA standards what is the minimum lighting level for toilets and bathing
facilities ?
20 lumens
20 foot candles
30 lumens
30 foot candles Correct answer-20 foot candles
an exposed hot water pipe must be covered or protected to prevent injury or burns when it reaches
temps above _____ F
120 F
125F
130F
135F Correct answer-125F
each floor in a facility must have at least on centralized bathtub with _____ feet of clearance on 3
sides
6
5
4
3 Correct answer-3
a resident has requested that she and her husband share a room. Is this allowed?
Yes a married couple can upon request from one spouse room together
No, a married couple cannot room together unless ordered by the physician
Yes a married couple can room together if both consent
No a married couple may never room together under any circumstances Correct answer-Yes a
married couple can room together if both consent
Plans have been submitted to the DOH for approval of an addition to the facility. The plans must be
resubmitted if the construction does not begin within ____ months
24
18
12
6 Correct answer-24
Reasonable notice to a resident about an impending discharge is ____ days in advance.
45
30
21
14 Correct answer-30
A facility that violates a limitation or suspension of admissions may be subject to a civil penalty not
to exceed $______ a day.
500
, 400
300
200 Correct answer-500
A facility must produce evidence of nondiscriminatory practices at least ______.
every 6 months
Once a year
Every 2 years
Every 3 years Correct answer-Every 3 years
When must a facility notify DOH about a new health care service, such as physical therapy?
At least 120 days prior
At least 90 days prior
At least 60 days prior
At least 30 days prior Correct answer-At least 60 days prior
A resident enjoys his new room and the window view. His bed may not be in _______?
direct view of public
direct natural light
direct path of the door
directly next to a wall Correct answer-direct natural light
In the event of an emergency, the door to a toilet room which swings into the toilet area shall be
equipped with special hardware which will permit the door to _______.
be opened from the outside
be removed from the outside
to be locked from the inside for security reasons
to be opened from the outside and swing out Correct answer-be removed from the outside
a facility is closing and has notified all residents 30 days in advance. If a resident cannot be safely
transferred to a new facility by the time the 30 days are up, the Department may require what?
The facility to remain open an additional 30 days
The facility to remain open an additional 14 days
The facility to remain open until a safe transfer can be accomplished
No changes Correct answer-The facility to remain open an additional 30 days
storage for furniture, equipment, and resident possessions may not be less than ____ per bed.
6 sq feet
8 sq feet
10 sq feet
12 sq feet Correct answer-10 sq feet
Ventilation specifications for a resident room must have pressure in relationship to adjacent areas
that are which of the following?
positive
equal
negative
not applicable Correct answer-equal
When using PA's and Nurse Practitioners there must be a list maintained of the supervising
physicians and whom they supervise. Where must this list be posted?
VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
A long term care facility may order up to a _______ day supply of medications from a contract
pharmacy when a selected pharmacy is not able to supply the ordered meds.
5
7
4
6 Correct answer-7
the medical director of a long term care facility can be employed as which of the following
a medical director must be employed as full time
a medical director must be employed as part time
a medical director may be employed as either part time or full time
medical directors are neither part time or full time but designated as contract only Correct answer-
a medical director may be employed as either part time or full time
a nurse has taken a telephone order which must be countersigned with the original signature of the
physician within ______ days of receipt of the order
7 days
5 days
3 days
48 hours Correct answer-48 hours
physical restraints must be removed for at least ______ minutes every ______ during normal waking
hours
20 minutes every 2 hours
10 minutes every 1 hour
20 minutes every 2 hours
10 minutes every 2 hours Correct answer-10 minutes every 2 hours
which of the following services cannot be located in the basement area without prior approval fro
the division of nursing care facilities ?
kitchen services
central supply
storage
laundry services Correct answer-central supply
A facility shall assure that dentures are ______ by the resident
cleaned
sanitized
retained
safeguarded Correct answer-retained
there must be at least 1 nursing staff on duty per ____ resident
28
26
24
20 Correct answer-20
,all electrical systems at your skilled facility have been upgraded and must comply with which of the
following NFPA standards?
NFPA 70
NFPA 101
NFPA 2000
NFPA 48 Correct answer-NFPA 70
according to the proper NFPA standards what is the minimum lighting level for toilets and bathing
facilities ?
20 lumens
20 foot candles
30 lumens
30 foot candles Correct answer-20 foot candles
an exposed hot water pipe must be covered or protected to prevent injury or burns when it reaches
temps above _____ F
120 F
125F
130F
135F Correct answer-125F
each floor in a facility must have at least on centralized bathtub with _____ feet of clearance on 3
sides
6
5
4
3 Correct answer-3
a resident has requested that she and her husband share a room. Is this allowed?
Yes a married couple can upon request from one spouse room together
No, a married couple cannot room together unless ordered by the physician
Yes a married couple can room together if both consent
No a married couple may never room together under any circumstances Correct answer-Yes a
married couple can room together if both consent
Plans have been submitted to the DOH for approval of an addition to the facility. The plans must be
resubmitted if the construction does not begin within ____ months
24
18
12
6 Correct answer-24
Reasonable notice to a resident about an impending discharge is ____ days in advance.
45
30
21
14 Correct answer-30
A facility that violates a limitation or suspension of admissions may be subject to a civil penalty not
to exceed $______ a day.
500
, 400
300
200 Correct answer-500
A facility must produce evidence of nondiscriminatory practices at least ______.
every 6 months
Once a year
Every 2 years
Every 3 years Correct answer-Every 3 years
When must a facility notify DOH about a new health care service, such as physical therapy?
At least 120 days prior
At least 90 days prior
At least 60 days prior
At least 30 days prior Correct answer-At least 60 days prior
A resident enjoys his new room and the window view. His bed may not be in _______?
direct view of public
direct natural light
direct path of the door
directly next to a wall Correct answer-direct natural light
In the event of an emergency, the door to a toilet room which swings into the toilet area shall be
equipped with special hardware which will permit the door to _______.
be opened from the outside
be removed from the outside
to be locked from the inside for security reasons
to be opened from the outside and swing out Correct answer-be removed from the outside
a facility is closing and has notified all residents 30 days in advance. If a resident cannot be safely
transferred to a new facility by the time the 30 days are up, the Department may require what?
The facility to remain open an additional 30 days
The facility to remain open an additional 14 days
The facility to remain open until a safe transfer can be accomplished
No changes Correct answer-The facility to remain open an additional 30 days
storage for furniture, equipment, and resident possessions may not be less than ____ per bed.
6 sq feet
8 sq feet
10 sq feet
12 sq feet Correct answer-10 sq feet
Ventilation specifications for a resident room must have pressure in relationship to adjacent areas
that are which of the following?
positive
equal
negative
not applicable Correct answer-equal
When using PA's and Nurse Practitioners there must be a list maintained of the supervising
physicians and whom they supervise. Where must this list be posted?
