NUR172 FINAL EXAM (UPDATED
2026) QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+ UPDATE
2026
Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? - answer-65 to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? - answer-75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? - answer-Over 85 + years old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous meal? -
answer-14 Hours, if the required evening snack is substantial and the resident approves
16 hours may elapse
A full time social worker is required if the facility has more than how many beds? -
answer-120 Beds
What qualifications are required of a full time social worker? - answer-BS (Bachelors of
Science) in Social work, psychology or rehabilitation counseling. Also, 1 year of
supervised social work experience in a health-care setting
When can the DON act as charge nurse? - answer-When ADC (Average Daily Census) is
60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? - answer-5% gain/loss in one month or a 10%
gain/loss in a 6 month period
How often are physicians required to visit their patients? - answer-Once every 30 days
for the first 90 day period, then at least every 60 days thereafter
A comprehensive care plan must be developed with how many days of MDS
completion? - answer-7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
If marked PRN a medication is administered? - answer-As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? - answer-Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? - answer-Three Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? - answer-Four Times a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered? - answer-Every Day
,If marked QOD a medication is administered? - answer-Every Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? - answer-At Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered? - answer-Before Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered? - answer-After Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Orally (by mouth)
If marked R a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Rectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Intramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Right Eye
If marked OS a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Left Eye
If marked OU a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Both Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Right Ear
If marked AS a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Left Ear
If marked AU a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Both Ears
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? - answer-Prevalence of Fecal
Impaction
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? - answer-Prevalence of
Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? - answer-Prevalence of Stage
1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? - answer-90% Percentile (the
higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) - answer-Ambulation/Locomotion,
Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal Hygiene/Bathing, and Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? - answer-On a Schedule from 1 to 5. The higher
the # the more controlled the substance.
What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? - answer-Must have Separate
Locked Storage. Must be Accounted for Each Shift.
If an applicant isn't hired how long must their application be kept in file? - answer-1 Year
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each year? - answer-12 hours
, How long can aides work before they become certified? - answer-4 Months (i.e.. They
are going through classes or waiting to take a test for certification)
A facility must give how many days notice to a Union for a desired contract change? -
answer-90 Days
A Union must give how many days notice before a strike? - answer-10 Days
An I-9 must be retained for how long? - answer-3 years from the date of hire or until 1
year after termination (whichever is later)
Employees returning from Military leave must apply to return to work within how many
days of discharge? - answer-90 Days
What does FMLA stand for? - answer-Family and Medical Leave Act
What benefits does FMLA provide? - answer-12 Weeks unpaid leave
How many days notice must an employee give to go out on FMLA? - answer-30 Days
Notice
An accidental death must be reported to OSHA within what time frame? - answer-Within
8 hours
Type of leadership known as Top down leadership? - answer-Autocratic
Balance sheet is made up off which three items? - answer-Assets, Liabilities, and
Owners Equity (all on a particular date)
An Income Statement shows? - answer-Revenues and Expenses
Liabilities that may or may not be incurred by a facility depending on the outcome of a
future event? - answer-Contingent Liabilities (ex. Court Case)
A fixed daily payment? - answer-Per Diem
Residents funds in excess of what amount must be kept in an interest bearing account?
- answer-Medicaid- $50; Medicare-$100
(Cash + Current Receivables) / Current Liabilities = - answer-Acid Test Ratio
Current Assets / Current Liabilities - answer-Current Ratio
Under double entry rules increases in assets and expenses are recorded as? - answer-
Debits
Under double entry rules decreases in assets and expenses are recorded as? - answer-
Credits
Under double entry rules increases in Liability, Revenue and Capital accounts are
recorded as? - answer-Credits
2026) QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+ UPDATE
2026
Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? - answer-65 to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? - answer-75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? - answer-Over 85 + years old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous meal? -
answer-14 Hours, if the required evening snack is substantial and the resident approves
16 hours may elapse
A full time social worker is required if the facility has more than how many beds? -
answer-120 Beds
What qualifications are required of a full time social worker? - answer-BS (Bachelors of
Science) in Social work, psychology or rehabilitation counseling. Also, 1 year of
supervised social work experience in a health-care setting
When can the DON act as charge nurse? - answer-When ADC (Average Daily Census) is
60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? - answer-5% gain/loss in one month or a 10%
gain/loss in a 6 month period
How often are physicians required to visit their patients? - answer-Once every 30 days
for the first 90 day period, then at least every 60 days thereafter
A comprehensive care plan must be developed with how many days of MDS
completion? - answer-7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
If marked PRN a medication is administered? - answer-As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? - answer-Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? - answer-Three Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? - answer-Four Times a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered? - answer-Every Day
,If marked QOD a medication is administered? - answer-Every Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? - answer-At Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered? - answer-Before Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered? - answer-After Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Orally (by mouth)
If marked R a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Rectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Intramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Right Eye
If marked OS a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Left Eye
If marked OU a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Both Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Right Ear
If marked AS a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Left Ear
If marked AU a medication should be given by which route? - answer-Both Ears
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? - answer-Prevalence of Fecal
Impaction
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? - answer-Prevalence of
Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? - answer-Prevalence of Stage
1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? - answer-90% Percentile (the
higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) - answer-Ambulation/Locomotion,
Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal Hygiene/Bathing, and Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? - answer-On a Schedule from 1 to 5. The higher
the # the more controlled the substance.
What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? - answer-Must have Separate
Locked Storage. Must be Accounted for Each Shift.
If an applicant isn't hired how long must their application be kept in file? - answer-1 Year
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each year? - answer-12 hours
, How long can aides work before they become certified? - answer-4 Months (i.e.. They
are going through classes or waiting to take a test for certification)
A facility must give how many days notice to a Union for a desired contract change? -
answer-90 Days
A Union must give how many days notice before a strike? - answer-10 Days
An I-9 must be retained for how long? - answer-3 years from the date of hire or until 1
year after termination (whichever is later)
Employees returning from Military leave must apply to return to work within how many
days of discharge? - answer-90 Days
What does FMLA stand for? - answer-Family and Medical Leave Act
What benefits does FMLA provide? - answer-12 Weeks unpaid leave
How many days notice must an employee give to go out on FMLA? - answer-30 Days
Notice
An accidental death must be reported to OSHA within what time frame? - answer-Within
8 hours
Type of leadership known as Top down leadership? - answer-Autocratic
Balance sheet is made up off which three items? - answer-Assets, Liabilities, and
Owners Equity (all on a particular date)
An Income Statement shows? - answer-Revenues and Expenses
Liabilities that may or may not be incurred by a facility depending on the outcome of a
future event? - answer-Contingent Liabilities (ex. Court Case)
A fixed daily payment? - answer-Per Diem
Residents funds in excess of what amount must be kept in an interest bearing account?
- answer-Medicaid- $50; Medicare-$100
(Cash + Current Receivables) / Current Liabilities = - answer-Acid Test Ratio
Current Assets / Current Liabilities - answer-Current Ratio
Under double entry rules increases in assets and expenses are recorded as? - answer-
Debits
Under double entry rules decreases in assets and expenses are recorded as? - answer-
Credits
Under double entry rules increases in Liability, Revenue and Capital accounts are
recorded as? - answer-Credits
