NAB Exam (Updated). The
MUST know questions and
their answers. [Verified]
What qualifications are required of a full time social worker? ---ANSWER--- BS
(Bachelors of Science) in Social work, psychology or rehabilitation counseling. Also, 1
year of supervised social work experience in a health-care setting
A full time social worker is required if the facility has more than how many beds? ---
ANSWER--- 120 Beds
A Union must give how many days notice before a strike? ---ANSWER--- 10 Days
A facility must give how many days notice to a Union for a desired contract change? ---
ANSWER--- 90 Days
How long can aides work before they become certified? ---ANSWER--- 4 Months (i.e..
They are going through classes or waiting to take a test for certification)
Employees returning from Military leave must apply to return to work within how many
days of discharge? ---ANSWER--- 90 Days
An I-9 must be retained for how long? ---ANSWER--- 3 years from the date of hire or
until 1 year after termination (whichever is later)
,The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous meal? ---
ANSWER--- 14 Hours, if the required evening snack is substantial and the resident
approves 16 hours may elapse
Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? ---ANSWER--- 65 to 74 years
old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? ---ANSWER--- 75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? ---ANSWER--- Over 85 + years
old
When can the DON act as charge nurse? ---ANSWER--- When ADC (Average Daily
Census) is 60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? ---ANSWER--- 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? ---ANSWER--- 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? ---ANSWER--- 7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
If marked PRN a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- Three Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- Four Times a Day
,If marked QD a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- Every Day
If marked QOD a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- Every Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- At Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- Before Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- After Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Orally (by
mouth)
If marked R a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Rectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER---
Intramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Right Eye
If marked OS a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Left Eye
If marked OU a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Both Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Right Ear
If marked AS a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Left Ear
If marked AU a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Both Ears
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? ---ANSWER--- Prevalence of
Fecal Impaction
, Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? ---ANSWER--- Prevalence of
Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? ---ANSWER--- Prevalence of
Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? ---ANSWER--- 90%
Percentile (the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) ---ANSWER---
Ambulation/Locomotion, Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal Hygiene/Bathing, and
Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? ---ANSWER--- On a Schedule from 1 to 5. The
higher the # the more controlled the substance.
What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? ---ANSWER--- 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? ---ANSWER---
1 Year
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each year? ---ANSWER--- 12 hours
What does FMLA stand for? ---ANSWER--- Family and Medical Leave Act
What benefits does FMLA provide? ---ANSWER--- 12 Weeks unpaid leave
How many days notice must an employee give to go out on FMLA? ---ANSWER--- 30
Days Notice
MUST know questions and
their answers. [Verified]
What qualifications are required of a full time social worker? ---ANSWER--- BS
(Bachelors of Science) in Social work, psychology or rehabilitation counseling. Also, 1
year of supervised social work experience in a health-care setting
A full time social worker is required if the facility has more than how many beds? ---
ANSWER--- 120 Beds
A Union must give how many days notice before a strike? ---ANSWER--- 10 Days
A facility must give how many days notice to a Union for a desired contract change? ---
ANSWER--- 90 Days
How long can aides work before they become certified? ---ANSWER--- 4 Months (i.e..
They are going through classes or waiting to take a test for certification)
Employees returning from Military leave must apply to return to work within how many
days of discharge? ---ANSWER--- 90 Days
An I-9 must be retained for how long? ---ANSWER--- 3 years from the date of hire or
until 1 year after termination (whichever is later)
,The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous meal? ---
ANSWER--- 14 Hours, if the required evening snack is substantial and the resident
approves 16 hours may elapse
Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? ---ANSWER--- 65 to 74 years
old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? ---ANSWER--- 75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? ---ANSWER--- Over 85 + years
old
When can the DON act as charge nurse? ---ANSWER--- When ADC (Average Daily
Census) is 60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? ---ANSWER--- 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? ---ANSWER--- 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? ---ANSWER--- 7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
If marked PRN a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- Three Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- Four Times a Day
,If marked QD a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- Every Day
If marked QOD a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- Every Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- At Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- Before Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered? ---ANSWER--- After Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Orally (by
mouth)
If marked R a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Rectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER---
Intramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Right Eye
If marked OS a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Left Eye
If marked OU a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Both Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Right Ear
If marked AS a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Left Ear
If marked AU a medication should be given by which route? ---ANSWER--- Both Ears
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? ---ANSWER--- Prevalence of
Fecal Impaction
, Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? ---ANSWER--- Prevalence of
Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? ---ANSWER--- Prevalence of
Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? ---ANSWER--- 90%
Percentile (the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) ---ANSWER---
Ambulation/Locomotion, Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal Hygiene/Bathing, and
Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? ---ANSWER--- On a Schedule from 1 to 5. The
higher the # the more controlled the substance.
What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? ---ANSWER--- 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? ---ANSWER---
1 Year
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each year? ---ANSWER--- 12 hours
What does FMLA stand for? ---ANSWER--- Family and Medical Leave Act
What benefits does FMLA provide? ---ANSWER--- 12 Weeks unpaid leave
How many days notice must an employee give to go out on FMLA? ---ANSWER--- 30
Days Notice
