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PA STATE NHA PRACTICE EXAM STUDY GUIDE ALL WITH
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED
ANSWERS JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔NFPA 70
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔20 foot candles
QUESTION: an exposed hot water pipe must be covered or protected to prevent injury or burns
when it reaches temps above _____ F
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120 F
125F
130F
135F - ANSWER✔✔125F
QUESTION: each floor in a facility must have at least on centralized bathtub with _____ feet of
clearance on 3 sides
6
5
4
3 - ANSWER✔✔3
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔Yes a
married couple can room together if both consent
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QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔24
QUESTION: Reasonable notice to a resident about an impending discharge is ____ days in
advance.
45
30
21
14 - ANSWER✔✔30
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔500
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QUESTION: A facility must produce evidence of nondiscriminatory practices at least ______.
every 6 months
Once a year
Every 2 years
Every 3 years - ANSWER✔✔Every 3 years
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔At least 60 days prior
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔direct natural light
PA STATE NHA PRACTICE EXAM STUDY GUIDE ALL WITH
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED
ANSWERS JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔NFPA 70
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔20 foot candles
QUESTION: an exposed hot water pipe must be covered or protected to prevent injury or burns
when it reaches temps above _____ F
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120 F
125F
130F
135F - ANSWER✔✔125F
QUESTION: each floor in a facility must have at least on centralized bathtub with _____ feet of
clearance on 3 sides
6
5
4
3 - ANSWER✔✔3
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔Yes a
married couple can room together if both consent
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QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔24
QUESTION: Reasonable notice to a resident about an impending discharge is ____ days in
advance.
45
30
21
14 - ANSWER✔✔30
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔500
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QUESTION: A facility must produce evidence of nondiscriminatory practices at least ______.
every 6 months
Once a year
Every 2 years
Every 3 years - ANSWER✔✔Every 3 years
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔At least 60 days prior
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER✔✔direct natural light
