NAB Practice Questions And Answers

Written policies and procedures are used by the facility for all of the following except: 1. To communicate what management expects in any situation 2. To prepare staff for dealing with emergency situations 3. To establish the management style for operating the facility 4. To set guidelines for staff to follow in delivery of care - ANS 3 When admitted to the nursing home, which of the following is not required to be given to the resident? 1. The resident's rights and rules and regulations governing resident conduct and responsibilities during the stay in the facility 2. Services to be provided and their associated cost 3. The federal standards and state licensing rules for nursing facilities 4. information regarding an advance directive - ANS 3 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 - ANS 2 According to the federal certification standards, the QA committee is required to meet? 1. When a problem arises that requires immediate attention 2. At least twice a year 3. At least quarterly 4. When directed by the medical director - ANS 3. CMS requires the QA committee to meet quarterly A resident is admitted to a nursing home that has been certified as a SNF only. Which of the following is not required to be adhered to by the facility? 1. State medicaid standards for payment 2. SNF regulations 3. State licensing regulations 4. Office of civil rights laws - ANS 1 Unless a waiver has been secured, a registered nurse is required to be in the facility? 1. At least eight hours within every 24 hour period 2. At least eight consecutive hours a day, seven days a week 3. At least eight consecutive hours Monday through Friday 4. There is no minimum number of hours required - ANS 2 Restorative care must be provided: 1. Only with the order of the facility's physical therapist 2. By specialized qualified staff for which the facility has contracted services 3. Only if the resident can't provide his/her own care 4. By nursing staff based on a comprehensive assessment - ANS 4 The facility staff will determine what the needs of the resident are based on: 1. Quality indicator reports 2. Family interviews 3. The MDS assessments 4. Quality measures - ANS 3 Physician vists are required: 1. Monthly after the initial required visits 2. Quarterly after the initial required visits 3. Every 60 days after the inital required visits 4. Twice a year after the initial required visits - ANS 3