NAB NHA CORE EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | UPDATED PRACTI… EXAM
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NAB NHA Core Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Updated Practice
Questions
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
99 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 99 verified exam questions with correct answers for the NAB NHA Core Exam,
ensuring a comprehensive understanding of key content areas. It covers regulatory standards and
operational protocols relevant to skilled nursing facilities. This resource is suitable for study, review, and
certification preparation, allowing learners to reinforce their knowledge effectively.
CONTENTS
Resident Assessment Q1–Q14
Regulatory Compliance Q15–Q35
Infection Control Q36–Q46
Dietary Services Q47–Q59
Page 1
, Employee Management Q60–Q72
Safety and Emergency Procedures Q73–Q84
Financial Management Q85–Q99
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 99
In the case of non-Medicare Part A residents, the initial resident assessment must be completed:
1. Within 10 days of admission
2. Within 14 days of admission
3. Within the first week of admission
4. Prior to formally admitting the resident
CORRECT ANSWER
2. Within 14 days of admission
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 99
A resident is admitted to a nursing home that has been certified as a SNF only. What is not required to be
adhered to by the facility?
CORRECT ANSWER
State Medicaid standards for payment
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 99
Restorative care must be provided by:
CORRECT ANSWER
Nursing staff based on a comprehensive assessment
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 99
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,The facility will determine what the needs of the resident are based on:
CORRECT ANSWER
The MDS assessments
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 99
Physician visits are required:
CORRECT ANSWER
Every 60 days after the initial required visits
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 99
One specified reason for a "significant change" comprehensive reassessment is an unplanned weight loss of
either ___% over 30 days or ___ over 180 days?
1. 5%, 7%
2. 7% 10%
3. 5%, 10%
4. 10%, 29%
CORRECT ANSWER
3. 5%, 10%
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 99
Which of the following statements is correct about nasogastic tube feeding while in a facility?
1.An individual who needs to be fed may be given a nasogastric tube to make eating easier for the resident
2. The facility must ensure the resident receives appropriate treatment to restore, if possible, normal eating
skills
3. With the family's permission, the resident may be given a nasogastric tube
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, 4. The initial assessment demonstrates that the resident's clinical condition indicated he/she can't eat by
himself/herself
CORRECT ANSWER
4. The initial assessment demonstrates that the resident's clinical condition indicated he/she can't eat by
himself/herself
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 99
How many hours a day must a facility provide a resident with access to physical services or with
transportation to a hospital emergency room?
CORRECT ANSWER
24 hours
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 99
The practice of giving verbal warnings, followed by written warnings is known as:
CORRECT ANSWER
Progressive Discipline
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 99
Which of the following is not a mechanism for overcoming barriers in communication?
1. Use simple knowledge
2.Depend on key persons in each department to interpret information
3. Connect new ideas with familiar ones
4.Provide an opportunity for feedback when information is not clear
CORRECT ANSWER
2.Depend on key persons in each department to interpret information
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 99
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NAB NHA Core Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Updated Practice
Questions
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
99 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 99 verified exam questions with correct answers for the NAB NHA Core Exam,
ensuring a comprehensive understanding of key content areas. It covers regulatory standards and
operational protocols relevant to skilled nursing facilities. This resource is suitable for study, review, and
certification preparation, allowing learners to reinforce their knowledge effectively.
CONTENTS
Resident Assessment Q1–Q14
Regulatory Compliance Q15–Q35
Infection Control Q36–Q46
Dietary Services Q47–Q59
Page 1
, Employee Management Q60–Q72
Safety and Emergency Procedures Q73–Q84
Financial Management Q85–Q99
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 99
In the case of non-Medicare Part A residents, the initial resident assessment must be completed:
1. Within 10 days of admission
2. Within 14 days of admission
3. Within the first week of admission
4. Prior to formally admitting the resident
CORRECT ANSWER
2. Within 14 days of admission
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 99
A resident is admitted to a nursing home that has been certified as a SNF only. What is not required to be
adhered to by the facility?
CORRECT ANSWER
State Medicaid standards for payment
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 99
Restorative care must be provided by:
CORRECT ANSWER
Nursing staff based on a comprehensive assessment
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 99
Page 2
,The facility will determine what the needs of the resident are based on:
CORRECT ANSWER
The MDS assessments
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 99
Physician visits are required:
CORRECT ANSWER
Every 60 days after the initial required visits
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 99
One specified reason for a "significant change" comprehensive reassessment is an unplanned weight loss of
either ___% over 30 days or ___ over 180 days?
1. 5%, 7%
2. 7% 10%
3. 5%, 10%
4. 10%, 29%
CORRECT ANSWER
3. 5%, 10%
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 99
Which of the following statements is correct about nasogastic tube feeding while in a facility?
1.An individual who needs to be fed may be given a nasogastric tube to make eating easier for the resident
2. The facility must ensure the resident receives appropriate treatment to restore, if possible, normal eating
skills
3. With the family's permission, the resident may be given a nasogastric tube
Page 3
, 4. The initial assessment demonstrates that the resident's clinical condition indicated he/she can't eat by
himself/herself
CORRECT ANSWER
4. The initial assessment demonstrates that the resident's clinical condition indicated he/she can't eat by
himself/herself
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 99
How many hours a day must a facility provide a resident with access to physical services or with
transportation to a hospital emergency room?
CORRECT ANSWER
24 hours
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 99
The practice of giving verbal warnings, followed by written warnings is known as:
CORRECT ANSWER
Progressive Discipline
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 99
Which of the following is not a mechanism for overcoming barriers in communication?
1. Use simple knowledge
2.Depend on key persons in each department to interpret information
3. Connect new ideas with familiar ones
4.Provide an opportunity for feedback when information is not clear
CORRECT ANSWER
2.Depend on key persons in each department to interpret information
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 99
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