UPDATED FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
PLUS RATIONALES 2026-2027 UPDATED VERSION
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Question 1
The NAB NHA line of service exam consists of how many total questions, and what
is the time limit for completion?
A) 100 questions, 2 hours
B) 75 questions, 90 minutes
C) 125 questions, 150 minutes
D) 50 questions, 60 minutes
,B The NHA line of service exam has 75 total questions (60 scored and 15
pretest). Candidates are given 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes) to complete
the exam. The CORE exam has different specifications, but the NHA-specific
exam follows this structure.
Question 2
The NHA line of service exam covers how many of the four NAB domains of
practice?
A) One domain
B) Two domains
C) Three domains
D) Four domains
C *The CORE exam has four domains: Care, Services, and Supports; Operations;
Environment and Quality; and Leadership and Strategy. The Line of Service
exams (NHA, RCAL, and HCBS) have only three domains. You will not see a score
for Leadership and Strategy on any of the Line of Service exams; this is only a
CORE domain. *
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT one of the domains for the NAB NHA exam
effective July 1, 2022?
A) Care, Services, and Supports
B) Human Resources
C) Operations
D) Environment and Quality
B *The four domains that replaced the previous five in July 2022 are: Care,
Services, and Supports; Operations; Environment and Quality; and Leadership
,and Strategy. Human Resources was part of the former five-domain structure
(effective 2017–2022) and is not one of the current four domains. *
Question 4
What is the purpose of the Professional Practice Analysis (PPA) conducted by NAB
every five years?
A) To evaluate individual administrator performance
B) To ensure NAB licensure exams accurately represent the current scope of
practice
C) To determine which states require licensure
D) To set continuing education requirements
B *Every five years, NAB conducts a Professional Practice Analysis to ensure the
NAB licensure exams accurately represent the current scope of practice of the
profession of Senior Living and Health Services. The PPA serves as the
foundation for the exams, as well as content for continuing education, academic
programs, and exam prep study material. *
Question 5
A nursing home administrator notices that the facility's occupancy rate has
dropped to 70%. Two weeks ago, a new 120-bed facility opened several blocks
away. What is the most appropriate first step?
A) Immediately reduce staff to cut costs
B) Conduct a market analysis to identify causes
C) Increase advertising spending immediately
D) Lower room rates across all payor types
B The first step in addressing declining occupancy is to conduct a market
analysis to understand the underlying causes, including the impact of new
, competition, before implementing any changes. Premature cost-cutting or rate
changes may exacerbate the problem without addressing root causes.
Question 6
According to federal regulations, how often must a licensed pharmacist review
the drug regimen of each resident?
A) At least once every 3 months
B) At least once a month
C) At least once every 6 months
D) At least once a week
B *Federal regulations require that the drug regimen of each resident be
reviewed by a licensed pharmacist at least once a month to ensure appropriate
medication management and reduce the risk of adverse drug events. *
Question 7
A non-recurrent or non-progressive condition is best described as:
A) Chronic
B) Acute
C) Benign
D) Terminal
C *A benign condition is non-recurrent or non-progressive. It is not harmful in
effect and does not pose a significant threat to health. *
Question 8