NAB Domain 1 Mock Exam Resident Care & Quality of
Life 2026 | Practice Questions
1. "Any substance that is prescribed by a physician or manufactured expressly to
relieve pain or to treat and prevent disease" defines a drug in a context.
medical
sociological
legal
pharmacological
2. A practical nurse advises an elderly patient with diabetes living in a rural area
to use telehealth services. How can this service be useful to the patient?
The patient can communicate with family members from the hospital.
The patient can receive all instructions in the native language within
the hospital.
The patient can obtain health information at home by watching
television.
The patient can communicate with the health care provider from
home.
3. Describe the primary focus of hospice care as defined by Medicare.
The primary focus of hospice care is to offer rehabilitation services to
enhance recovery.
The primary focus of hospice care is to provide emergency medical
interventions.
The primary focus of hospice care is to cure chronic illnesses and
improve health outcomes.
, The primary focus of hospice care is to provide supportive services
for individuals who are terminally ill and their families during the
final stages of life.
4. What do legal agreements in long-term care settings primarily define?
The rights and responsibilities of residents and care providers.
The medical conditions treated in the facility.
The financial obligations of the facility.
The daily schedules of healthcare professionals.
5. Describe the process of how a gastrostomy tube functions in providing
nutrition to a patient.
A gastrostomy tube delivers nutrition directly into the stomach
through a surgical opening in the abdomen.
A gastrostomy tube administers medication through the mouth.
A gastrostomy tube is used to drain excess fluids from the stomach.
A gastrostomy tube provides oxygen to the lungs.
6. What is gerontology?
A type of speech therapy.
An interval of rest or relief.
The study of older adults and aging.
The recovery of health and strength after illness or weakness.
7. In a scenario where a resident shows sudden changes in health status, how
should healthcare professionals utilize assessment?
, To re-evaluate the resident's health and adjust the care plan
accordingly.
To consult with family members only without assessing the resident.
To focus solely on administrative tasks.
To ignore the changes and continue with the existing care plan.
8. What is the primary purpose of a care plan in a long-term care setting?
To outline the legal responsibilities of staff
To schedule recreational activities for residents
To provide a financial overview of care costs
To meet all of a resident's identified needs
9. What is the primary purpose of behavioral interventions in resident care?
To conduct psychological evaluations.
To change the resident's behavior or environment.
To prescribe medication for behavioral symptoms.
To provide physical therapy.
10. If a nursing home wants to improve its quality of care based on resident
demographics, how might it utilize the CASPER database?
By analyzing demographic information and survey results to
identify areas needing improvement.
By focusing solely on financial data to enhance profitability.
By using the database to create individual care plans for each
resident.
By comparing its staff schedules with those of other nursing homes.
, 11. Describe how Clinical Practice Guidelines contribute to resident care in
long-term settings.
They are primarily concerned with the financial aspects of healthcare.
They provide a framework for healthcare professionals to ignore
individual patient needs.
They ensure that treatment is based on the best available evidence,
promoting consistent and effective care.
They focus solely on legal agreements between residents and
healthcare providers.
12. Which of the following is a true statement regarding the term Ageism?
Denotes discrimination against the elderly
Can lead to disparities in healthcare delivery
How you see older clients wittingly or unwittingly influences how you
react and treat them.
All of the above
13. The correct definition of epilepsy is:
hereditary nervous disorder that leads to bizarre, involuntary
movement and dementia.
temporary stroke-like symptoms caused by a brief interruption of
blood supply to a part of the brain.
a form of chronic, progressive dementia caused by atrophy of brain
tissue
brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
Life 2026 | Practice Questions
1. "Any substance that is prescribed by a physician or manufactured expressly to
relieve pain or to treat and prevent disease" defines a drug in a context.
medical
sociological
legal
pharmacological
2. A practical nurse advises an elderly patient with diabetes living in a rural area
to use telehealth services. How can this service be useful to the patient?
The patient can communicate with family members from the hospital.
The patient can receive all instructions in the native language within
the hospital.
The patient can obtain health information at home by watching
television.
The patient can communicate with the health care provider from
home.
3. Describe the primary focus of hospice care as defined by Medicare.
The primary focus of hospice care is to offer rehabilitation services to
enhance recovery.
The primary focus of hospice care is to provide emergency medical
interventions.
The primary focus of hospice care is to cure chronic illnesses and
improve health outcomes.
, The primary focus of hospice care is to provide supportive services
for individuals who are terminally ill and their families during the
final stages of life.
4. What do legal agreements in long-term care settings primarily define?
The rights and responsibilities of residents and care providers.
The medical conditions treated in the facility.
The financial obligations of the facility.
The daily schedules of healthcare professionals.
5. Describe the process of how a gastrostomy tube functions in providing
nutrition to a patient.
A gastrostomy tube delivers nutrition directly into the stomach
through a surgical opening in the abdomen.
A gastrostomy tube administers medication through the mouth.
A gastrostomy tube is used to drain excess fluids from the stomach.
A gastrostomy tube provides oxygen to the lungs.
6. What is gerontology?
A type of speech therapy.
An interval of rest or relief.
The study of older adults and aging.
The recovery of health and strength after illness or weakness.
7. In a scenario where a resident shows sudden changes in health status, how
should healthcare professionals utilize assessment?
, To re-evaluate the resident's health and adjust the care plan
accordingly.
To consult with family members only without assessing the resident.
To focus solely on administrative tasks.
To ignore the changes and continue with the existing care plan.
8. What is the primary purpose of a care plan in a long-term care setting?
To outline the legal responsibilities of staff
To schedule recreational activities for residents
To provide a financial overview of care costs
To meet all of a resident's identified needs
9. What is the primary purpose of behavioral interventions in resident care?
To conduct psychological evaluations.
To change the resident's behavior or environment.
To prescribe medication for behavioral symptoms.
To provide physical therapy.
10. If a nursing home wants to improve its quality of care based on resident
demographics, how might it utilize the CASPER database?
By analyzing demographic information and survey results to
identify areas needing improvement.
By focusing solely on financial data to enhance profitability.
By using the database to create individual care plans for each
resident.
By comparing its staff schedules with those of other nursing homes.
, 11. Describe how Clinical Practice Guidelines contribute to resident care in
long-term settings.
They are primarily concerned with the financial aspects of healthcare.
They provide a framework for healthcare professionals to ignore
individual patient needs.
They ensure that treatment is based on the best available evidence,
promoting consistent and effective care.
They focus solely on legal agreements between residents and
healthcare providers.
12. Which of the following is a true statement regarding the term Ageism?
Denotes discrimination against the elderly
Can lead to disparities in healthcare delivery
How you see older clients wittingly or unwittingly influences how you
react and treat them.
All of the above
13. The correct definition of epilepsy is:
hereditary nervous disorder that leads to bizarre, involuntary
movement and dementia.
temporary stroke-like symptoms caused by a brief interruption of
blood supply to a part of the brain.
a form of chronic, progressive dementia caused by atrophy of brain
tissue
brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
