NAB EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? - ANSWERS65 to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? - ANSWERS75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? - ANSWERSOver 85 + years
old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous meal? -
ANSWERS14 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? -
ANSWERS120 Beds
What qualifications are required of a full time social worker? - ANSWERSBS (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? - ANSWERSWhen ADC (Average Daily
Census) is 60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? - ANSWERS5% gain/loss in one month or a
10% gain/loss in a 6 month period
How often are physicians required to visit their patients? - ANSWERSOnce 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? - ANSWERS7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
If marked PRN a medication is administered? - ANSWERSAs Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? - ANSWERSTwice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? - ANSWERSThree Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? - ANSWERSFour Times a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered? - ANSWERSEvery Day
,If marked QOD a medication is administered? - ANSWERSEvery Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? - ANSWERSAt Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered? - ANSWERSBefore Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered? - ANSWERSAfter Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSOrally (by
mouth)
If marked R a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSRectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSIntravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSIntramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSRight Eye
If marked OS a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSLeft Eye
If marked OU a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSBoth Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSRight Ear
If marked AS a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSLeft Ear
If marked AU a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSBoth Ears
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? - ANSWERSPrevalence of
Fecal Impaction
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? - ANSWERSPrevalence of
Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? - ANSWERSPrevalence of
Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? - ANSWERS90% Percentile
(the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) - ANSWERSAmbulation/Locomotion,
Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal Hygiene/Bathing, and Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? - ANSWERSOn a Schedule from 1 to 5. The
higher the # the more controlled the substance.
, What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? - ANSWERSMust 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? - ANSWERS1
Year
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each year? - ANSWERS12 hours
How long can aides work before they become certified? - ANSWERS4 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 desired contract change? -
ANSWERS90 Days
A Union must give how many days notice before a strike? - ANSWERS10 Days
An I-9 must be retained for how long? - ANSWERS3 years from the date of hire or until
1 year after termination (whichever is later)
Employees returning from Military leave must apply to return to work within how many
days of discharge? - ANSWERS90 Days
What does FMLA stand for? - ANSWERSFamily and Medical Leave Act
What benefits does FMLA provide? - ANSWERS12 Weeks unpaid leave
How many days notice must an employee give to go out on FMLA? - ANSWERS30
Days Notice
An accidental death must be reported to OSHA within what time frame? -
ANSWERSWithin 8 hours
Type of leadership known as Top down leadership? - ANSWERSAutocratic
Balance sheet is made up off which three items? - ANSWERSAssets, Liabilities, and
Owners Equity (all on a particular date)
An Income Statement shows? - ANSWERSRevenues and Expenses
Liabilities that may or may not be incurred by a facility depending on the outcome of a
future event? - ANSWERSContingent Liabilities (ex. Court Case)
A fixed daily payment? - ANSWERSPer Diem
ANSWERS 2026
Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? - ANSWERS65 to 74 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? - ANSWERS75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? - ANSWERSOver 85 + years
old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous meal? -
ANSWERS14 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? -
ANSWERS120 Beds
What qualifications are required of a full time social worker? - ANSWERSBS (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? - ANSWERSWhen ADC (Average Daily
Census) is 60 or lower
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? - ANSWERS5% gain/loss in one month or a
10% gain/loss in a 6 month period
How often are physicians required to visit their patients? - ANSWERSOnce 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? - ANSWERS7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
If marked PRN a medication is administered? - ANSWERSAs Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? - ANSWERSTwice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? - ANSWERSThree Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? - ANSWERSFour Times a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered? - ANSWERSEvery Day
,If marked QOD a medication is administered? - ANSWERSEvery Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? - ANSWERSAt Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered? - ANSWERSBefore Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered? - ANSWERSAfter Meals
If marked PO a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSOrally (by
mouth)
If marked R a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSRectally
If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSIntravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSIntramuscularly
If marked OD a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSRight Eye
If marked OS a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSLeft Eye
If marked OU a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSBoth Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSRight Ear
If marked AS a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSLeft Ear
If marked AU a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWERSBoth Ears
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? - ANSWERSPrevalence of
Fecal Impaction
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? - ANSWERSPrevalence of
Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? - ANSWERSPrevalence of
Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? - ANSWERS90% Percentile
(the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) - ANSWERSAmbulation/Locomotion,
Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal Hygiene/Bathing, and Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? - ANSWERSOn a Schedule from 1 to 5. The
higher the # the more controlled the substance.
, What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? - ANSWERSMust 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? - ANSWERS1
Year
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each year? - ANSWERS12 hours
How long can aides work before they become certified? - ANSWERS4 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 desired contract change? -
ANSWERS90 Days
A Union must give how many days notice before a strike? - ANSWERS10 Days
An I-9 must be retained for how long? - ANSWERS3 years from the date of hire or until
1 year after termination (whichever is later)
Employees returning from Military leave must apply to return to work within how many
days of discharge? - ANSWERS90 Days
What does FMLA stand for? - ANSWERSFamily and Medical Leave Act
What benefits does FMLA provide? - ANSWERS12 Weeks unpaid leave
How many days notice must an employee give to go out on FMLA? - ANSWERS30
Days Notice
An accidental death must be reported to OSHA within what time frame? -
ANSWERSWithin 8 hours
Type of leadership known as Top down leadership? - ANSWERSAutocratic
Balance sheet is made up off which three items? - ANSWERSAssets, Liabilities, and
Owners Equity (all on a particular date)
An Income Statement shows? - ANSWERSRevenues and Expenses
Liabilities that may or may not be incurred by a facility depending on the outcome of a
future event? - ANSWERSContingent Liabilities (ex. Court Case)
A fixed daily payment? - ANSWERSPer Diem
