NAB Exam
,Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? - correct answer-65 to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? - correct answer-75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? - correct answer-Over 85 + years
old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous meal? - correct
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? - correct
answer-120 Beds
What qualifications are required of a full time social worker? - correct 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? - correct answer-When ADC (Average Daily
Census) is 60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? - correct 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? - correct 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? -
correct answer-7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
If marked PRN a medication is administered? - correct answer-As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? - correct answer-Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? - correct answer-Three Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? - correct answer-Four Times a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered? - correct answer-Every Day
If marked QOD a medication is administered? - correct answer-Every Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? - correct answer-At Bedtime
, If marked AC a medication is administered? - correct answer-Before Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered? - correct answer-After Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Orally (by
mouth)
If marked R a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Rectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Intramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Right Eye
If marked OS a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Left Eye
If marked OU a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Both Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Right Ear
If marked AS a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Left Ear
If marked AU a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Both Ears
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? - correct answer-Prevalence of
Fecal Impaction
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? - correct answer-Prevalence of
Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? - correct answer-Prevalence of
Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? - correct answer-90% Percentile
(the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) - correct answer-Ambulation/Locomotion,
Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal Hygiene/Bathing, and Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? - correct answer-On a Schedule from 1 to 5. The
higher the # the more controlled the substance.
What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? - correct 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? - correct answer-1
Year
,Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? - correct answer-65 to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? - correct answer-75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? - correct answer-Over 85 + years
old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous meal? - correct
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? - correct
answer-120 Beds
What qualifications are required of a full time social worker? - correct 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? - correct answer-When ADC (Average Daily
Census) is 60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? - correct 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? - correct 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? -
correct answer-7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
If marked PRN a medication is administered? - correct answer-As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? - correct answer-Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? - correct answer-Three Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? - correct answer-Four Times a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered? - correct answer-Every Day
If marked QOD a medication is administered? - correct answer-Every Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? - correct answer-At Bedtime
, If marked AC a medication is administered? - correct answer-Before Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered? - correct answer-After Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Orally (by
mouth)
If marked R a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Rectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Intramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Right Eye
If marked OS a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Left Eye
If marked OU a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Both Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Right Ear
If marked AS a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Left Ear
If marked AU a medication should be given by which route? - correct answer-Both Ears
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? - correct answer-Prevalence of
Fecal Impaction
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? - correct answer-Prevalence of
Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? - correct answer-Prevalence of
Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? - correct answer-90% Percentile
(the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) - correct answer-Ambulation/Locomotion,
Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal Hygiene/Bathing, and Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? - correct answer-On a Schedule from 1 to 5. The
higher the # the more controlled the substance.
What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? - correct 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? - correct answer-1
Year
