RCAL NAB ADMINISTRATOR EXAM (FEDERAL):
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER PLANNING
STUDY GUIDE (2026/2027) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!
Part 1: Regulatory Foundations & Risk Assessment (Q1–Q10)
Q1. What is the primary purpose of a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)?
A) To reduce facility insurance premiums.
B) To identify and rank potential disasters based on probability and impact to prioritize
emergency planning.
C) To create a list of all resident medical conditions.
D) To satisfy the local fire marshal's annual inspection.
Answer: B
Q2. Under the EOP, what does "Shelter-in-Place" mean?
A) Residents go to the basement for the duration of their stay.
B) Remaining within the facility and taking protective actions because evacuation is more
dangerous.
C) Moving residents to the parking lot.
D) Locking all exit doors to prevent unauthorized entry.
Answer: B
Q3. Which federal agency sets the standards for emergency preparedness for
Medicare/Medicaid participating facilities?
A) OSHA.
B) The Joint Commission.
, C) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
D) The Department of Agriculture.
Answer: C
Q4. A Hazard Vulnerability Analysis must be reviewed:
A) At least annually.
B) Only when the facility is sold.
C) Every 5 years.
D) Whenever a resident complains.
Answer: A
Q5. When planning for disasters, the "All-Hazards" approach means:
A) Planning for only one disaster at a time.
B) Focusing only on natural disasters.
C) Ignoring man-made threats.
D) Developing a plan that addresses a wide spectrum of emergencies, regardless of the specific
cause.
Answer: D
Q6. Which document outlines the specific steps staff must take during a fire alarm?
A) The Marketing Brochure.
B) The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
C) The Resident Menu.
D) The Staff Payroll Log.
Answer: B
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER PLANNING
STUDY GUIDE (2026/2027) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!
Part 1: Regulatory Foundations & Risk Assessment (Q1–Q10)
Q1. What is the primary purpose of a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)?
A) To reduce facility insurance premiums.
B) To identify and rank potential disasters based on probability and impact to prioritize
emergency planning.
C) To create a list of all resident medical conditions.
D) To satisfy the local fire marshal's annual inspection.
Answer: B
Q2. Under the EOP, what does "Shelter-in-Place" mean?
A) Residents go to the basement for the duration of their stay.
B) Remaining within the facility and taking protective actions because evacuation is more
dangerous.
C) Moving residents to the parking lot.
D) Locking all exit doors to prevent unauthorized entry.
Answer: B
Q3. Which federal agency sets the standards for emergency preparedness for
Medicare/Medicaid participating facilities?
A) OSHA.
B) The Joint Commission.
, C) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
D) The Department of Agriculture.
Answer: C
Q4. A Hazard Vulnerability Analysis must be reviewed:
A) At least annually.
B) Only when the facility is sold.
C) Every 5 years.
D) Whenever a resident complains.
Answer: A
Q5. When planning for disasters, the "All-Hazards" approach means:
A) Planning for only one disaster at a time.
B) Focusing only on natural disasters.
C) Ignoring man-made threats.
D) Developing a plan that addresses a wide spectrum of emergencies, regardless of the specific
cause.
Answer: D
Q6. Which document outlines the specific steps staff must take during a fire alarm?
A) The Marketing Brochure.
B) The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
C) The Resident Menu.
D) The Staff Payroll Log.
Answer: B
