NAB Exam
5 essential ADLs - Answer-eating, dressing, toileting, bathing, transferring
RUGs - Answer-Resource Utilization Categories
MDS - Answer-Minimum Data Set
RAPs - Answer-Resident Assessment Protocols
RI - Answer-Resident Assessment Instrument
Includes: Id and demographic info; routine; cognitive pattern; communication; vision; mood/behavior;
psychosocial; physical/structural; continence; diagnoses and health conditions; dental/nutritional
statue; skin condition; activity pursuits; dc potential; documentation of summary info regarding RAPs;
documentation of participation in assessment.
Process must include observation; resident communication; communication with direct care staff on all
shifts.
, Complete w/i 14 days of admission (excludes readmission w/no significant change in condition); w/i 14
days of significant change in status; no less than every 12 months.
Quarterly Assessments - Answer-Required every 3 months.
Assessments - Answer-Prior 15 months worth kept in med record.
Must be encoded and able to transmit within 7 days of completion--admissions, annuals, quarterlies,
significant changes, subset for resident transfer/reentry/dc/death; and/or, face-sheet info if no
admission assessment.
Must transmit monthly all prior month assessments.
RN must coordinate assessments w/ participation of other health professionals
RN must sign and certify complete and accurate.
Individuals completing sections must sign and certify accurate and complete.
Penalty for falsifying up to $1000, causing others to falsify up to $5000 per assessment.
Care plan - Answer-Must be comprehensive and written with measurable goals/timetables and include
services provided and refused by exercising of rights.
Completed within 7 days of assessment by interdisciplinary team.
Include resident and family.
Reviewed/revised after each assessment.
Pharmacy Consultant Review - Answer-Monthly review of medications for residents.
5 essential ADLs - Answer-eating, dressing, toileting, bathing, transferring
RUGs - Answer-Resource Utilization Categories
MDS - Answer-Minimum Data Set
RAPs - Answer-Resident Assessment Protocols
RI - Answer-Resident Assessment Instrument
Includes: Id and demographic info; routine; cognitive pattern; communication; vision; mood/behavior;
psychosocial; physical/structural; continence; diagnoses and health conditions; dental/nutritional
statue; skin condition; activity pursuits; dc potential; documentation of summary info regarding RAPs;
documentation of participation in assessment.
Process must include observation; resident communication; communication with direct care staff on all
shifts.
, Complete w/i 14 days of admission (excludes readmission w/no significant change in condition); w/i 14
days of significant change in status; no less than every 12 months.
Quarterly Assessments - Answer-Required every 3 months.
Assessments - Answer-Prior 15 months worth kept in med record.
Must be encoded and able to transmit within 7 days of completion--admissions, annuals, quarterlies,
significant changes, subset for resident transfer/reentry/dc/death; and/or, face-sheet info if no
admission assessment.
Must transmit monthly all prior month assessments.
RN must coordinate assessments w/ participation of other health professionals
RN must sign and certify complete and accurate.
Individuals completing sections must sign and certify accurate and complete.
Penalty for falsifying up to $1000, causing others to falsify up to $5000 per assessment.
Care plan - Answer-Must be comprehensive and written with measurable goals/timetables and include
services provided and refused by exercising of rights.
Completed within 7 days of assessment by interdisciplinary team.
Include resident and family.
Reviewed/revised after each assessment.
Pharmacy Consultant Review - Answer-Monthly review of medications for residents.
