NAB Practice Exam D Questions With
Correct Answers
/. which of the following psychological factions is normally not a problem with the aging?
paranoia
depression
self-actualization
feelings of worthlessness - Answer-correct answer: self-actualization
/.which of the following statements concerning the needs of the elderly is false?
sexuality drastically reduces with age
relationships are needed to combat loneliness
the need for closeness is never lost by most of the elderly
independence to do their "own thing" is very important to the elderly - Answer-correct
answer: sexuality drastically reduces with age
/.to assure that the resident's assessment is accurate and reflects the resident's current
status, the nursing facility must update the assessment as deemed appropriate, but no
less than once every
month
two months
three months
six months - Answer-correct answer: three months
/.discharge planning for a resident should be initiated when the resident is
admitted
completing the rehabilitation program
,re-evaluated at the first quarterly staffing
first evaluated by the utilization review committee - Answer-correct answer: admitted
/.which of the following would be most likely to increase the number of infections in a
nursing facility?
the frequent use of invasive devices
the exposure to employees and visitors
the presence of multiple chronic diseases
the increase of incidents of immobility and incontinence - Answer-correct answer: the
exposure to employees and visitors
/.assume that 130 doses of medication were prescribed by the resident's physician to be
administered in a given time period. however, 2 doses ordered were not given and 3
doses were incorrectly administered as prescribed. what was the medication error rate?
1.5 percent
2.3 percent
3.8 percent
5.0 percent - Answer-correct answer: 3.8 percent
/.the term bedfast means that, except to be moved for treatment, a resident has been
confined in bed all of the time during the past
24 hours
48 hours
5 days
7 days - Answer-correct answer: 7 days
/.nursing homes are required to complete a base-line care plan on each resident within
what time period after admission?
8 hours
24 hours
,36 hours
48 hours - Answer-correct answer: 48 hours
/.after a comprehensive assessment has been made, comprehensive care plans must
be completed within
5 days
7 days
10 days
14 days - Answer-correct answer: 7 days
/.falls are a major cause of patient injuries in nursing homes. when developing a falls
prevention program, which of the following is least likely to be considered a common
cause of falls within the facility?
extensive physical therapy causing the resident to tire more easily, thus increasing the
probability of falls
failing bringing in furniture that is too large for the size of the room, thus creating
barriers for safe ambulation
a resident who has a medical diagnosis of osteoporosis and suffers a level of dementia
which prohibits safety awareness
residents who have just finished a large meal. which may result in lowering the blood
pressure when the resident stands up - Answer-correct answer: extensive physical
therapy causing the resident to tire more easily, thus increasing the probability of falls
/.many nursing home residents are afflicted with diabetes mellitus. a diabetic produces
insufficient amounts of insulin or is unable to properly utilize it. which of the following
organs is responsible for production of insulin?
liver
kidney
thyroid
pancreas - Answer-correct answer: pancreas
/.a new resident is continually making accusations that his roommate's pet rats are
scaring him. he is says he is afraid of rats and does not want to stay in the room any
, longer. upon an exhaustive investigation it is determined that there are no rats in the
room. it is also found that the new resident is on a medication that is causing him to be
looney
paranoid
delusional
hallucinating - Answer-correct answer: hallucinating
/.a legal document that specifies a person's preference concerning life-sustaining
treatment is referred to as a
living will
statutory will
holographic will
power of attorney - Answer-correct answer: living will
/.a testator is one who
is an executrix
dies leaving a will
is an executor of an estate
has been appointed as a legal guardian - Answer-correct answer: dies leaving a will
/.when a resident is angry, it is best to
ignore the resident
correct the resident immediately
let the resident express the anger
refer the resident to a physician - Answer-correct answer: let the resident express the
anger
/.the social worker in a long-term care facility is primarily concerned with
counseling the resident's and families regarding their personal problems
Correct Answers
/. which of the following psychological factions is normally not a problem with the aging?
paranoia
depression
self-actualization
feelings of worthlessness - Answer-correct answer: self-actualization
/.which of the following statements concerning the needs of the elderly is false?
sexuality drastically reduces with age
relationships are needed to combat loneliness
the need for closeness is never lost by most of the elderly
independence to do their "own thing" is very important to the elderly - Answer-correct
answer: sexuality drastically reduces with age
/.to assure that the resident's assessment is accurate and reflects the resident's current
status, the nursing facility must update the assessment as deemed appropriate, but no
less than once every
month
two months
three months
six months - Answer-correct answer: three months
/.discharge planning for a resident should be initiated when the resident is
admitted
completing the rehabilitation program
,re-evaluated at the first quarterly staffing
first evaluated by the utilization review committee - Answer-correct answer: admitted
/.which of the following would be most likely to increase the number of infections in a
nursing facility?
the frequent use of invasive devices
the exposure to employees and visitors
the presence of multiple chronic diseases
the increase of incidents of immobility and incontinence - Answer-correct answer: the
exposure to employees and visitors
/.assume that 130 doses of medication were prescribed by the resident's physician to be
administered in a given time period. however, 2 doses ordered were not given and 3
doses were incorrectly administered as prescribed. what was the medication error rate?
1.5 percent
2.3 percent
3.8 percent
5.0 percent - Answer-correct answer: 3.8 percent
/.the term bedfast means that, except to be moved for treatment, a resident has been
confined in bed all of the time during the past
24 hours
48 hours
5 days
7 days - Answer-correct answer: 7 days
/.nursing homes are required to complete a base-line care plan on each resident within
what time period after admission?
8 hours
24 hours
,36 hours
48 hours - Answer-correct answer: 48 hours
/.after a comprehensive assessment has been made, comprehensive care plans must
be completed within
5 days
7 days
10 days
14 days - Answer-correct answer: 7 days
/.falls are a major cause of patient injuries in nursing homes. when developing a falls
prevention program, which of the following is least likely to be considered a common
cause of falls within the facility?
extensive physical therapy causing the resident to tire more easily, thus increasing the
probability of falls
failing bringing in furniture that is too large for the size of the room, thus creating
barriers for safe ambulation
a resident who has a medical diagnosis of osteoporosis and suffers a level of dementia
which prohibits safety awareness
residents who have just finished a large meal. which may result in lowering the blood
pressure when the resident stands up - Answer-correct answer: extensive physical
therapy causing the resident to tire more easily, thus increasing the probability of falls
/.many nursing home residents are afflicted with diabetes mellitus. a diabetic produces
insufficient amounts of insulin or is unable to properly utilize it. which of the following
organs is responsible for production of insulin?
liver
kidney
thyroid
pancreas - Answer-correct answer: pancreas
/.a new resident is continually making accusations that his roommate's pet rats are
scaring him. he is says he is afraid of rats and does not want to stay in the room any
, longer. upon an exhaustive investigation it is determined that there are no rats in the
room. it is also found that the new resident is on a medication that is causing him to be
looney
paranoid
delusional
hallucinating - Answer-correct answer: hallucinating
/.a legal document that specifies a person's preference concerning life-sustaining
treatment is referred to as a
living will
statutory will
holographic will
power of attorney - Answer-correct answer: living will
/.a testator is one who
is an executrix
dies leaving a will
is an executor of an estate
has been appointed as a legal guardian - Answer-correct answer: dies leaving a will
/.when a resident is angry, it is best to
ignore the resident
correct the resident immediately
let the resident express the anger
refer the resident to a physician - Answer-correct answer: let the resident express the
anger
/.the social worker in a long-term care facility is primarily concerned with
counseling the resident's and families regarding their personal problems
