NAB Exam Study Guide

NAB Exam Study Guide 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 after the previous meal? 14 Hours, if the required evening snack is substantial and the resident approves 16 hours may elapse A full time social worker is required if the facility has more than how many beds? 120 Beds What qualifications are required of a full time social worker? BS (Bachelors of Science) in Social work, psychology or rehabilitation counseling. 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