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NAB CORE RCAL FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 | NAB
CORE RCAL FINAL EXAM PREP | ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY A
GRADED | NEW AND REVISED!!
1. A resident with dementia begins wandering at night and occasionally falls.
The administrator should first:
A. Restrain the resident for safety
B. Transfer the resident to another facility
C. Assess the environment and implement fall prevention strategies
D. Ignore the behavior as normal
Assessment of environmental risks and proactive prevention aligns with resident-
centered care and safety regulations.
2. Which federal law governs residents’ rights in assisted living facilities?
A. HIPAA
B. OSHA
C. Nursing Home Reform Act
D. ADA
The Nursing Home Reform Act (part of OBRA 1987) sets resident rights, even in
residential care settings.
3. A resident refuses medication. The administrator should:
A. Force the medication
B. Document refusal and inform the healthcare provider
C. Punish the resident
D. Ignore and proceed
Respecting autonomy while documenting refusals is compliant with professional
and legal standards.
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4. Which policy best supports infection control in assisted living?
A. Allowing residents to self-medicate without supervision
B. Hand hygiene protocols and isolation procedures
C. Sharing communal utensils without cleaning
D. Ignoring vaccination schedules
Hand hygiene and isolation policies reduce transmission risk and meet
regulatory standards.
5. A facility must report which incident immediately to state authorities?
A. A resident refusing a meal
B. A resident suffering serious injury or abuse
C. A minor medication error with no harm
D. A broken window in the facility
Serious injuries or abuse are mandated reportable incidents under federal and
state law.
6. The administrator notices staff fatigue affecting care quality. The best
action is:
A. Ignore and hope it improves
B. Adjust staffing and provide rest periods
C. Reprimand staff harshly
D. Reduce resident activities
Proper staffing and management maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
7. A resident requests a private room but only shared rooms are available.
The administrator should:
A. Deny the request without discussion
B. Explain options, document request, and reassess availability
C. Move them forcibly
D. Ignore the request
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Resident rights include choice; proper documentation ensures transparency.
8. Which is an ethical principle in assisted living administration?
A. Maximizing profit at all costs
B. Ignoring staff concerns
C. Beneficence – promoting residents’ well-being
D. Avoiding regulation compliance
Beneficence emphasizes the administrator’s duty to act in residents’ best interest.
9. A resident develops sudden shortness of breath. The administrator’s first
step is:
A. Call family only
B. Wait to see if it improves
C. Call 911 and follow emergency protocol
D. Document it later
Emergent situations require immediate medical response to ensure safety.
10. Which record must be maintained for each resident?
A. Only financial transactions
B. Care plans, health assessments, and incident reports
C. Only medication administration
D. None
Regulations require comprehensive resident records for quality and legal
compliance.
11. Staff training on dementia care should include:
A. Only medication administration
B. Behavior management, communication, and safety strategies
C. Cleaning procedures only
D. Nothing specific
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Comprehensive training ensures resident safety and quality of care.
12. A resident complains of poor food quality. The administrator should:
A. Ignore complaints
B. Punish kitchen staff
C. Investigate and implement improvements
D. Reduce meals
Resident satisfaction is a regulatory and ethical priority.
13. What is the administrator’s role in abuse prevention?
A. Only report incidents when convenient
B. Implement training, monitor staff, and report suspected abuse immediately
C. Avoid involvement
D. Delegate responsibility to family
Administrators are legally and ethically responsible for abuse prevention.
14. Which is a best practice for medication management in assisted living?
A. Staff guesses doses
B. Residents self-administer unsupervised
C. Medication administration according to physician orders with
documentation
D. Skip expired meds
Proper administration ensures safety and regulatory compliance.
15. A resident’s advance directive states no resuscitation. The administrator
should:
A. Ignore it in emergencies
B. Ensure staff are aware and compliant
C. Override with family request
D. Document later
NAB CORE RCAL FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 | NAB
CORE RCAL FINAL EXAM PREP | ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY A
GRADED | NEW AND REVISED!!
1. A resident with dementia begins wandering at night and occasionally falls.
The administrator should first:
A. Restrain the resident for safety
B. Transfer the resident to another facility
C. Assess the environment and implement fall prevention strategies
D. Ignore the behavior as normal
Assessment of environmental risks and proactive prevention aligns with resident-
centered care and safety regulations.
2. Which federal law governs residents’ rights in assisted living facilities?
A. HIPAA
B. OSHA
C. Nursing Home Reform Act
D. ADA
The Nursing Home Reform Act (part of OBRA 1987) sets resident rights, even in
residential care settings.
3. A resident refuses medication. The administrator should:
A. Force the medication
B. Document refusal and inform the healthcare provider
C. Punish the resident
D. Ignore and proceed
Respecting autonomy while documenting refusals is compliant with professional
and legal standards.
,2|Page
4. Which policy best supports infection control in assisted living?
A. Allowing residents to self-medicate without supervision
B. Hand hygiene protocols and isolation procedures
C. Sharing communal utensils without cleaning
D. Ignoring vaccination schedules
Hand hygiene and isolation policies reduce transmission risk and meet
regulatory standards.
5. A facility must report which incident immediately to state authorities?
A. A resident refusing a meal
B. A resident suffering serious injury or abuse
C. A minor medication error with no harm
D. A broken window in the facility
Serious injuries or abuse are mandated reportable incidents under federal and
state law.
6. The administrator notices staff fatigue affecting care quality. The best
action is:
A. Ignore and hope it improves
B. Adjust staffing and provide rest periods
C. Reprimand staff harshly
D. Reduce resident activities
Proper staffing and management maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
7. A resident requests a private room but only shared rooms are available.
The administrator should:
A. Deny the request without discussion
B. Explain options, document request, and reassess availability
C. Move them forcibly
D. Ignore the request
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Resident rights include choice; proper documentation ensures transparency.
8. Which is an ethical principle in assisted living administration?
A. Maximizing profit at all costs
B. Ignoring staff concerns
C. Beneficence – promoting residents’ well-being
D. Avoiding regulation compliance
Beneficence emphasizes the administrator’s duty to act in residents’ best interest.
9. A resident develops sudden shortness of breath. The administrator’s first
step is:
A. Call family only
B. Wait to see if it improves
C. Call 911 and follow emergency protocol
D. Document it later
Emergent situations require immediate medical response to ensure safety.
10. Which record must be maintained for each resident?
A. Only financial transactions
B. Care plans, health assessments, and incident reports
C. Only medication administration
D. None
Regulations require comprehensive resident records for quality and legal
compliance.
11. Staff training on dementia care should include:
A. Only medication administration
B. Behavior management, communication, and safety strategies
C. Cleaning procedures only
D. Nothing specific
, 4|Page
Comprehensive training ensures resident safety and quality of care.
12. A resident complains of poor food quality. The administrator should:
A. Ignore complaints
B. Punish kitchen staff
C. Investigate and implement improvements
D. Reduce meals
Resident satisfaction is a regulatory and ethical priority.
13. What is the administrator’s role in abuse prevention?
A. Only report incidents when convenient
B. Implement training, monitor staff, and report suspected abuse immediately
C. Avoid involvement
D. Delegate responsibility to family
Administrators are legally and ethically responsible for abuse prevention.
14. Which is a best practice for medication management in assisted living?
A. Staff guesses doses
B. Residents self-administer unsupervised
C. Medication administration according to physician orders with
documentation
D. Skip expired meds
Proper administration ensures safety and regulatory compliance.
15. A resident’s advance directive states no resuscitation. The administrator
should:
A. Ignore it in emergencies
B. Ensure staff are aware and compliant
C. Override with family request
D. Document later
