NHA State Pre-test
This test will help me prepare for the NHA State Exam.
- 1.
In a facility that admits children age 16 through 20 years, the facility may not accommodate more than:
- A.
40 children this age at any given time
- B.
40 children at any given time
- C.
60 children at any given time
- D.
A and C
Correct Answer
D. A and C -
- 2.
Individuals with communicable disease:
- A.
Are not permitted to work in food service areas
- B.
Must wear a mask or other infection control apparel
- C.
Are permitted to clean food service areas only after food preparation is completed
- D.
A and C
Correct Answer
A. Are not permitted to work in food service areas -
- 3.
A temporary license may be issued:
- A.
Only twice to an applicant who has filed for licensure
- B.
To an applicant who has worked as a fully licensed administrator for 2 years within a 5 year period
- C.
To an applicant who has worked as a part time administrator for 3 years within a 5 year period
- D.
For a period of 6 months
Correct Answer
B. To an applicant who has worked as a fully licensed administrator for 2 years within a 5 year period -
- 4.
Nursing Staff can be scheduled for:
- A.
3 consecutive 16 hour shifts
- B.
4 consecutive 16 hour shifts
- C.
6 consecutive 16 hour shifts
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. 3 consecutive 16 hour shifts -
- 5.
The attending physician of a child residing in a nurisng home shall:
- A.
Evaluate the child's health care status at least once very 60 days
- B.
Document the child's status every 60 days
- C.
Review and update the plan of care every 60 days
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Review and update the plan of care every 60 days -
- 6.
What does administrative assessment mean?
- A.
Review of conditions in a long-term care facility which impact the rights, health, saftey, and welfare of residents.
- B.
Review of conditions with the purpose of noting needed improvement and making recommendations to enhance quality of life.
- C.
Review of the facility annually
- D.
A and B
Correct Answer
D. A and B -
- 7.
"Department" means what?
- A.
Department of Health
- B.
Department of Elderly Affairs
- C.
Department of Nursing Home Administrators
- D.
Department of Defense
Correct Answer
B. Department of Elderly Affairs -
- 8.
The consulting pharmacist is responsible for all of the following except:
- A.
Establishing a system to record receipt and disposition of all controlled drugs
- B.
Ensuring that refrigerated drugs are stored properly
- C.
Ensuring the contents of the Emergency Medication Kit is established
- D.
Completeing a preliminary resident assessment at the time of admission
Correct Answer
D. Completeing a preliminary resident assessment at the time of admission -
- 9.
The international biological hazard symbol shall be:
- A.
Red
- B.
Red and black
- C.
Red, orange, or black with background contrast
- D.
8 inches in diameter on bags and containers
Correct Answer
C. Red, orange, or black with background contrast -
- 10.
Food shall be stored:
- A.
A minimum of 6 inches above the floor
- B.
A minimum of 8 inches above the floor
- C.
A minimum of 10 inches above the floor
- D.
At least 2 feet from the floor
Correct Answer
A. A minimum of 6 inches above the floor -
- 11.
An Administratro in Training will train:
- A.
A minimum of 20 hours a week
- B.
A minimum of 30 hours a week
- C.
A minimum of 40 hours a week
- D.
A minimum of 60 hours a week
Correct Answer
B. A minimum of 30 hours a week -
- 12.
The amount deposited by the board of trustees in the name of the self-insurance pool must be:
- A.
With a chartered commercial bank
- B.
With a bank in the State of Florida
- C.
Maintained at all times
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 13.
A comprehensive assessment shall be completed for each resident within:
- A.
14 days of admission and every 12 months thereafter
- B.
14 days of admission and every 15 months thereafter
- C.
21 days of admission and every 12 months thereafter
- D.
21 days of admission and every 15 months thereafter
Correct Answer
A. 14 days of admission and every 12 months thereafter -
- 14.
Meat products:
- A.
Must be officially inspected for wholesomeness and sanitation
- B.
Must be stored in steel canisters and refrigerated
- C.
Must be wrapped in clear packaging
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Must be officially inspected for wholesomeness and sanitation -
- 15.
The facility is mandated to provide the resident or his or her guardian with an itemized listing of all charges within ________ following discharge or release from a nursing home.
- A.
1 day
- B.
7 days
- C.
30 days
- D.
90 days
Correct Answer
B. 7 days -
- 16.
An applicant who fails the licensing examiniation must pass both parts within _______ years from the first failure.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
A. 1 -
- 17.
Nursing homes are not required to have written policies on:
- A.
Provision of an activities program
- B.
Disaster preparedness
- C.
Houskeeping
- D.
Construction standards
Correct Answer
D. Construction standards -
- 18.
Who does the Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman report to:
- A.
AHCA
- B.
Department of Elderly Affairs
- C.
Department of Health
- D.
Department of Aging
Correct Answer
B. Department of Elderly Affairs -
- 19.
What are the duties of an Ombudsman?
- A.
Identify, investigate, and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of long-term care
- B.
Protect residents from wrongful actions by providers, representatives, private/public agencies, and guardians
- C.
Provide services that assist in protecting the health, safety, welfare, and rights of residents
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 20.
What type of access does an ombudsman have?
- A.
Medical and social records of a resident as necessary to investigate or resolve a complaint - if the office has permission from resident
- B.
The administrative records, policies, and documents to which residents or the general public have access.
- C.
Any portion of the long-term care facility and any resident necessary to investigate or resolve a complaint.
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 21.
Who is the individual that is licensed and has the general administrative charge of a facility?
- A.
Executive Director
- B.
General Manager
- C.
Administrator
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Administrator -
- 22.
What does a bed reservation policy mean?
- A.
The policy that describes how a facility can charge a resident as soon as they leave the bed
- B.
A policy that dictates the daily charge to hold a bed regardless of reason
- C.
The policy that reserves a bed prior to admission
- D.
The number of consecutive days and the number of days per year that a resident may leave the facility for overnight therapeutic visits with family or friends or for hospitalization for an acute condition
Correct Answer
D. The number of consecutive days and the number of days per year that a resident may leave the facility for overnight therapeutic visits with family or friends or for hospitalization for an acute condition -
- 23.
What does custodial service mean?
- A.
Care for a person which entails observation of diet and sleeping habits, and over the general health, safety, of the age or infirm
- B.
The service provided to maintain restrooms and closets.
- C.
Care of an individual in regards to their rooms and belongings
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Care for a person which entails observation of diet and sleeping habits, and over the general health, safety, of the age or infirm -
- 24.
Whenever a licensee closes a nursing home facility, it shall:
- A.
Inform the agency not less than 30 days prior to the discontinuance of operations
- B.
Inform the agency not less than 60 days prior to the discontinuance of operations
- C.
Inform the resident not less than 90 days prior to the discontinuation of operations
- D.
Inform the resident not less than 120 days prior to the discontinuance of operations
Correct Answer
C. Inform the resident not less than 90 days prior to the discontinuation of operations -
- 25.
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:
- A.
The agency will evaluate nursing homes at least every 12 months
- B.
Non-compliance will be stated as deficiencies measured in terms of severity
- C.
Assigned ratings will be Conditional or Standard
- D.
Evaluations will be based on the most recent licensure survey report
Correct Answer
A. The agency will evaluate nursing homes at least every 12 months -
- 26.
To be eligible for a Gold Seal Award, a facility must be in operation for a minimum of:
- A.
12 months
- B.
15 months
- C.
30 months
- D.
60 months
Correct Answer
C. 30 months -
- 27.
A comprehensive assessment must be REVIEWED at least every:
- A.
1 month
- B.
2 months
- C.
3 months
- D.
4 months
Correct Answer
C. 3 months -
- 28.
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:
- A.
The Board shall determine an application fee, renewal fee, and delinquency fee for inactive status
- B.
The Board will determine a reactivation fee for inactive status
- C.
The biennial renewal fee is the only fee required whether inactive or not
- D.
The application, renewal, delinquency, or reactivation fee may not exceed the biennial renewal fee for an active license
Correct Answer
C. The biennial renewal fee is the only fee required whether inactive or not -
- 29.
Eggs:
- A.
Can be hard boiled and peeled
- B.
Can be commercially prepared and packaged
- C.
A and B
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. A and B -
- 30.
A self-insurance agreement to pool must be administered:
- A.
Under the direction of an elected board of trustees
- B.
By the Director of Nursing
- C.
By the employees of the facility
- D.
By AHCA
Correct Answer
A. Under the direction of an elected board of trustees -
- 31.
A licensee shall comply with the life-safety code requirements and building code standards applicable at the time of department approval for:
- A.
A current license
- B.
3rd Stage - Construction Documents
- C.
A building permit
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. 3rd Stage - Construction Documents -
- 32.
Raw food:
- A.
Must be boxed and kept in storage
- B.
Must be separated during storage
- C.
Must be stored above ready to eat foods
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Must be separated during storage -
- 33.
Part II of the annual licensee fee shall be a resident protection fee which will be:
- A.
No less than 25 cents per bed
- B.
No more than 10 dollars per bed
- C.
Deposited in the Resident Protection Trust Fund
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 34.
Facility decisions to transfer or discharge residents must be:
- A.
Made in writing 30 days in advance
- B.
Made verbally 30 days in advance
- C.
Made verbally and in writing 14 days in advance
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Made in writing 30 days in advance -
- 35.
Frozen dessert mixes:
- A.
Must be pasteurized
- B.
Must not exceed a standard plate count of 45,000
- C.
Must not exceed a coli form count of 15 per gram
- D.
Must be purified
Correct Answer
A. Must be pasteurized -
- 36.
Facilities with children ages 0-15 years must have:
- A.
A board-certified pediatrician to act as Medical Director for children
- B.
Pediatric Emergency Medication Kit
- C.
One licensed health care provider trained in Life Support on duty at all times
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Pediatric Emergency Medication Kit -
- 37.
Each resident admitted to a nursing shall have a care plan that consists of:
- A.
Learning potential
- B.
Physician's orders
- C.
Nursing orders
- D.
B and C
Correct Answer
B. Physician's orders -
- 38.
Hot water used for sanitizing must be maintained at a temperature of at least:
- A.
150 degrees F
- B.
160 degrees F
- C.
170 degrees F
- D.
180 degrees F
Correct Answer
C. 170 degrees F -
- 39.
Staff in the geriatric outpatient nurse clinic must be:
- A.
Sufficient in numbers to perform needed services
- B.
Qualified
- C.
Hired on a contractual basis if needed
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 40.
Which of the following statements are NOT TRUE?
- A.
Biomedical waste facilities must obtain an annual permit
- B.
Permits shall be transferable from one person to another
- C.
Permits expire September 30th
- D.
Biomedical waste generators who treat less than 25 pounds monthly are exempt from permite requirements
Correct Answer
B. Permits shall be transferable from one person to another -
- 41.
Medical records will be retained for a periof of:
- A.
1 year from discharge date
- B.
3 years from discharge date
- C.
5 years from discharge date
- D.
10 years from discharge date
Correct Answer
C. 5 years from discharge date -
- 42.
Nursing homes which accomodate children must provide:
- A.
A 9 ft by 12 ft single occupancy bedroom
- B.
A 10 ft by 10 ft single occupancy bedroom
- C.
A minimum of 100 sq ft in a single bedroom
- D.
A minimum of 100 sq ft per child in multiple rooms
Correct Answer
C. A minimum of 100 sq ft in a single bedroom -
- 43.
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:
- A.
Food can never be stored in toilet rooms or vestibules even if covered in unopened containers
- B.
Wrapped sandwiches can be stored in direct contact with ice
- C.
Sugar, seasonings, and dressing for self-service use must be in individual packages
- D.
Bulk food such as syrup must be stored in a container which is identified it by a common name
Correct Answer
B. Wrapped sandwiches can be stored in direct contact with ice -
- 44.
Disaster preparedness:
- A.
Is only for top administration
- B.
Is offered only at the time of orientation to a job
- C.
Includes a written plan for all types of disasters
- D.
Includes only a written plan for fire safety that includes fire drills
Correct Answer
C. Includes a written plan for all types of disasters -
- 45.
Punitive damages:
- A.
May not exceed three times the amount of compensatory damages awarded
- B.
May not exceed the sum of 10 million dollars
- C.
Are shared equally between the claimant and the Quality Improvement Trust Fund.
- D.
A and C
Correct Answer
D. A and C -
- 46.
Between use, dispensing utensils shall be stored:
- A.
With the handle extended out of the food
- B.
In hot running water
- C.
In hot water wells at 100 degrees F
- D.
In dry stainless steel containers
Correct Answer
A. With the handle extended out of the food -
- 47.
Oral or written reports of suspected abuse requiring an immediate onsite protective investigation require:
- A.
Immediate action by protective investigate district staff
- B.
Sufficient time for protective investigative district staff to commence their investigation within 24 hours
- C.
Sufficient time for protective investigative district staff to commence their investigation withing 48 hours
- D.
Sufficient time for protective investigative district staff to commence their investigation within 72 hours
Correct Answer
A. Immediate action by protective investigate district staff -
- 48.
A provisional license may be issued to fill a nursing home administrator position when that position becomes vacated due to unexpected:
- A.
Financial problems
- B.
Environmental and safety problems
- C.
Abandonment
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Abandonment -
- 49.
Emergency Medication Kits must:
- A.
Be gray or black
- B.
Have an inventory attached to the outside of the kit
- C.
Have a key
- D.
B and C
Correct Answer
B. Have an inventory attached to the outside of the kit -
- 50.
In the absence of advance directives, health care decisions can be made by:
- A.
Any attorney
- B.
Parent, spouse, or child
- C.
Sibling
- D.
Adult child or adult sibling
Correct Answer
D. Adult child or adult sibling -
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