NAB- actual solution 2026
exam pack
Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? - ANS-65
to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? - ANS-75 to
84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? - ANS-
Over 85 + years old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours after
the previous meal? - ANS-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? - ANS-120 Beds
,What qualifications are required of a full time social worker? -
ANS-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? - ANS-When ADC
(Average Daily Census) is 60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? - ANS-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? - ANS-
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? - ANS-7 Days (Medicare or 14 days
Medicaid)
If marked PRN a medication is administered? - ANS-As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? - ANS-Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? - ANS-Three Times
a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? - ANS-Four Times
a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered? - ANS-Every Day
If marked QOD a medication is administered? - ANS-Every
Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? - ANS-At Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered? - ANS-Before Meals
,If marked PC a medication is administered? - ANS-After Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Orally (by mouth)
If marked R a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Rectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Intramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Right Eye
If marked OS a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Left Eye
If marked OU a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Both Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Right Ear
If marked AS a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Left Ear
If marked AU a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Both Ears
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? -
ANS-Prevalence of Fecal Impaction
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? -
ANS-Prevalence of Dehydration
, Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? -
ANS-Prevalence of Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? -
ANS-90% Percentile (the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) - ANS-
Ambulation/Locomotion, Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal
Hygiene/Bathing, and Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? - ANS-On a Schedule
from 1 to 5. The higher the # the more controlled the substance.
What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? - ANS-
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? - ANS-1 Year
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each year? -
ANS-12 hours
How long can aides work before they become certified? - ANS-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? - ANS-90 Days
A Union must give how many days notice before a strike? - ANS-
10 Days
An I-9 must be retained for how long? - ANS-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? - ANS-90 Days
exam pack
Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? - ANS-65
to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? - ANS-75 to
84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? - ANS-
Over 85 + years old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours after
the previous meal? - ANS-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? - ANS-120 Beds
,What qualifications are required of a full time social worker? -
ANS-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? - ANS-When ADC
(Average Daily Census) is 60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? - ANS-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? - ANS-
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? - ANS-7 Days (Medicare or 14 days
Medicaid)
If marked PRN a medication is administered? - ANS-As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? - ANS-Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? - ANS-Three Times
a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? - ANS-Four Times
a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered? - ANS-Every Day
If marked QOD a medication is administered? - ANS-Every
Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? - ANS-At Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered? - ANS-Before Meals
,If marked PC a medication is administered? - ANS-After Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Orally (by mouth)
If marked R a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Rectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Intramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Right Eye
If marked OS a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Left Eye
If marked OU a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Both Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Right Ear
If marked AS a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Left Ear
If marked AU a medication should be given by which route? -
ANS-Both Ears
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? -
ANS-Prevalence of Fecal Impaction
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? -
ANS-Prevalence of Dehydration
, Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? -
ANS-Prevalence of Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? -
ANS-90% Percentile (the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) - ANS-
Ambulation/Locomotion, Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal
Hygiene/Bathing, and Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? - ANS-On a Schedule
from 1 to 5. The higher the # the more controlled the substance.
What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? - ANS-
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? - ANS-1 Year
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each year? -
ANS-12 hours
How long can aides work before they become certified? - ANS-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? - ANS-90 Days
A Union must give how many days notice before a strike? - ANS-
10 Days
An I-9 must be retained for how long? - ANS-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? - ANS-90 Days
