National Guardianship Association Examination –
Comprehensive Study Guide with Expert Strategies,
Quizzes, and Practice Questions and Answers
(2025/2026 Edition)
INTRODUCTION:
This document is a complete study guide for the National
Guardianship Association (NGA) Examination, covering key ethical
principles, legal responsibilities, and guardianship practices. It
includes quizzes, fill-in-the-blank review exercises, and over 60
detailed practice questions with answers. The material is designed
to help candidates master core guardianship concepts such as
informed consent, substituted judgment, least restrictive
alternatives, and fiduciary duties, ensuring thorough preparation
for certification.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
(Note: if you are not familiar with these, please educate yourself
as some of these may be on the test as general knowledge)
The guardian shall encourage and support the person in
maintaining contact with ____________and ______________ unless
,it will _____________ the person . --- correct answer ---Friends,
family, Substantially Harm
The guardian shall make ___________efforts to maintain the
person's established contacts during brief absences from primary
residence. --- correct answer ---Reasonable
When disposing of person's assets, the guardian may notify
___________and ______________ to give them the opportunity to
obtain assets with ____________. --- correct answer ---Friends,
Family Court Approval
The guardian shall make Reasonable efforts to preserve property
designated in the ____________. --- correct answer ---Client's
will/Estate planning
The guardian may keep immediate family members and friends
informed regarding significant occurrences that affect the person
when that communication would _________________________. ---
correct answer ---Benefit the person
The guardian may request and consider _________________ when
making medical decisions. --- correct answer ---Family input
, The guardian shall treat all professionals and service providers
with ____________ and attempt to ______________ on behalf of the
person. --- correct answer ---Respect, cooperate
The guardian should be aware of __________ available in the
community. --- correct answer ---Services/providers/facilities
Guardians may not provide _______________ to clients. --- correct
answer ---Direct services
The Guardian shall engage the services of _______________, as
necessary to appropriately meet the needs and preferences of the
person. --- correct answer ---Professionals ( ie. Atty,. accountant,
financial planner, etc. )
Informed Consent is an individual's agreement to a particular
__________________ based on Full ______________ of facts needed
to make the decision intelligently. --- correct answer ---Course of
Action, Disclosure
Standard 1 recognizes the difference in ___________statutes and
that these will trump _________standards of practice if there are
additional requirements. --- correct answer ---State and NGA
Comprehensive Study Guide with Expert Strategies,
Quizzes, and Practice Questions and Answers
(2025/2026 Edition)
INTRODUCTION:
This document is a complete study guide for the National
Guardianship Association (NGA) Examination, covering key ethical
principles, legal responsibilities, and guardianship practices. It
includes quizzes, fill-in-the-blank review exercises, and over 60
detailed practice questions with answers. The material is designed
to help candidates master core guardianship concepts such as
informed consent, substituted judgment, least restrictive
alternatives, and fiduciary duties, ensuring thorough preparation
for certification.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
(Note: if you are not familiar with these, please educate yourself
as some of these may be on the test as general knowledge)
The guardian shall encourage and support the person in
maintaining contact with ____________and ______________ unless
,it will _____________ the person . --- correct answer ---Friends,
family, Substantially Harm
The guardian shall make ___________efforts to maintain the
person's established contacts during brief absences from primary
residence. --- correct answer ---Reasonable
When disposing of person's assets, the guardian may notify
___________and ______________ to give them the opportunity to
obtain assets with ____________. --- correct answer ---Friends,
Family Court Approval
The guardian shall make Reasonable efforts to preserve property
designated in the ____________. --- correct answer ---Client's
will/Estate planning
The guardian may keep immediate family members and friends
informed regarding significant occurrences that affect the person
when that communication would _________________________. ---
correct answer ---Benefit the person
The guardian may request and consider _________________ when
making medical decisions. --- correct answer ---Family input
, The guardian shall treat all professionals and service providers
with ____________ and attempt to ______________ on behalf of the
person. --- correct answer ---Respect, cooperate
The guardian should be aware of __________ available in the
community. --- correct answer ---Services/providers/facilities
Guardians may not provide _______________ to clients. --- correct
answer ---Direct services
The Guardian shall engage the services of _______________, as
necessary to appropriately meet the needs and preferences of the
person. --- correct answer ---Professionals ( ie. Atty,. accountant,
financial planner, etc. )
Informed Consent is an individual's agreement to a particular
__________________ based on Full ______________ of facts needed
to make the decision intelligently. --- correct answer ---Course of
Action, Disclosure
Standard 1 recognizes the difference in ___________statutes and
that these will trump _________standards of practice if there are
additional requirements. --- correct answer ---State and NGA
