NAB Exam - Questions & Verified Answers
Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? 65 to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? 75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? Over 85 + years old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours 14 Hours, if the required evening snack is substantial and the resident approves 16
after the previous meal? hours may elapse
A full time social worker is required if the facility has more 120 Beds
than how many beds?
What qualifications are required of a full time social BS (Bachelors of Science) in Social work, psychology or rehabilitation counseling.
worker? Also, 1 year of supervised social work experience in a health-care setting
When can the DON act as charge nurse? When ADC (Average Daily Census) is 60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? 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? 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 7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
many days of MDS completion?
If marked PRN a medication is administered? As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? Three Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? Four Times a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered? Every Day
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If marked QOD a medication is administered? Every Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? At Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered? Before Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered? After Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which Orally (by mouth)
route?
If marked R a medication should be given by which route? Rectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? Intramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which Right Eye
route?
If marked OS a medication should be given by which Left Eye
route?
If marked OU a medication should be given by which Both Eyes
route?
If marked AD a medication should be given by which Right Ear
route?
If marked AS a medication should be given by which Left Ear
route?
If marked AU a medication should be given by which Both Ears
route?
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? Prevalence of Fecal Impaction
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Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? Prevalence of Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? Prevalence of Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? 90% Percentile (the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) Ambulation/Locomotion, Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal Hygiene/Bathing, and
Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? On a Schedule from 1 to 5. The higher the # the more controlled the substance.
What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? Must have Separate Locked Storage. Must be Accounted for Each Shift.
If an applicant isn't hired how long must their application 1 Year
be kept in file?
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each 12 hours
year?
How long can aides work before they become certified? 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 90 Days
desired contract change?
A Union must give how many days notice before a strike? 10 Days
An I-9 must be retained for how long? 3 years from the date of hire or until 1 year after termination (whichever is later)
Employees returning from Military leave must apply to 90 Days
return to work within how many days of discharge?
What does FMLA stand for? Family and Medical Leave Act
What benefits does FMLA provide? 12 Weeks unpaid leave
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Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? 65 to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? 75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? Over 85 + years old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours 14 Hours, if the required evening snack is substantial and the resident approves 16
after the previous meal? hours may elapse
A full time social worker is required if the facility has more 120 Beds
than how many beds?
What qualifications are required of a full time social BS (Bachelors of Science) in Social work, psychology or rehabilitation counseling.
worker? Also, 1 year of supervised social work experience in a health-care setting
When can the DON act as charge nurse? When ADC (Average Daily Census) is 60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? 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? 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 7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
many days of MDS completion?
If marked PRN a medication is administered? As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? Three Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? Four Times a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered? Every Day
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If marked QOD a medication is administered? Every Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? At Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered? Before Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered? After Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which Orally (by mouth)
route?
If marked R a medication should be given by which route? Rectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? Intramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which Right Eye
route?
If marked OS a medication should be given by which Left Eye
route?
If marked OU a medication should be given by which Both Eyes
route?
If marked AD a medication should be given by which Right Ear
route?
If marked AS a medication should be given by which Left Ear
route?
If marked AU a medication should be given by which Both Ears
route?
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? Prevalence of Fecal Impaction
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Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? Prevalence of Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? Prevalence of Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? 90% Percentile (the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) Ambulation/Locomotion, Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal Hygiene/Bathing, and
Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? On a Schedule from 1 to 5. The higher the # the more controlled the substance.
What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? Must have Separate Locked Storage. Must be Accounted for Each Shift.
If an applicant isn't hired how long must their application 1 Year
be kept in file?
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each 12 hours
year?
How long can aides work before they become certified? 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 90 Days
desired contract change?
A Union must give how many days notice before a strike? 10 Days
An I-9 must be retained for how long? 3 years from the date of hire or until 1 year after termination (whichever is later)
Employees returning from Military leave must apply to 90 Days
return to work within how many days of discharge?
What does FMLA stand for? Family and Medical Leave Act
What benefits does FMLA provide? 12 Weeks unpaid leave
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