NAB Core Practice Exam – 171 Questions | Actual Exam
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1. Describe how the profit distribution policies differ between for-profit and
not-for-profit organizations.
For-profit organizations distribute profits to shareholders, while not-
for-profit organizations reinvest surplus funds into their mission.
For-profit organizations do not generate profits, while not-for-profit
organizations distribute profits to shareholders.
Not-for-profit organizations are required to distribute profits to
shareholders.
Both types of organizations distribute profits equally to stakeholders.
2. Which of the following best describes "person-centered care?"
When the patient's family is brought in to discuss what would be the
best approach to meeting the patient's needs
When interdisciplinary teams converge to create the treatment plan
and implementation of patient care
When the nurse uses every clinical encounter to assess how the
patient is doing and to communicate respect, compassion, and care
When new policies and procedures are introduced that would require
nurses to engage in patient teaching before discharge
3. Changing a bathing schedule to meet the care recipient's time preference is
an example of:
person-centered care
, permanent assignment
green living
time management
4. Management by walking around is an approach that allows the administration
to:
Control the staff in order to minimize care recipient and family
complaints
see first-hand the needs of the care recipients
Ensure the healthcare organization's license is not in jeopardy due to
regulatory compliance
innovate new approaches and physical plant improvements
5. If a healthcare organization is facing ethical dilemmas, how might the mission
statement influence decision-making?
It restricts decision-making to only financial considerations.
It focuses solely on compliance with regulations.
It provides a framework for ethical decision-making aligned with the
organization's values.
It eliminates the need for stakeholder input.
6. Describe the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
in relation to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The EEOC enforces the ADA by investigating discrimination
complaints and ensuring compliance with the law.
The EEOC provides financial assistance to individuals with disabilities.
, The EEOC offers training programs for healthcare administrators.
The EEOC manages healthcare facilities to ensure patient rights.
7. Describe why all the mentioned groups are considered part of the market for
a healthcare organization.
Only individuals discharging from hospitals are potential clients.
Only individuals living within a certain radius are relevant to the
healthcare organization.
All groups represent potential patients or clients who may seek
healthcare services.
Only individuals enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare are considered part
of the market.
8. Emergency exits must have which of the following components?
Exit sign (must be lit), exit access (corridor), and exit (must be double
doors)
Exit access (lit corridor), exit (must be double doors), and exit
discharge (three feet of clear sidewalk)
Exit sign, exit access (lit corridor), and exit door (locked from outside)
Exit access (lit corridor), exit door (locked from inside or outside),
and exit discharge (access to street or public way)
9. What is the definition of a direct cost in healthcare budgeting?
documented by proper accounting procedures
allocated equally to all areas of the budget
charged to a specific billing period
linked to a specific objective, responsibility, or function
10. What type of insurance is specifically designed to protect healthcare
, organizations from claims related to injuries sustained by visitors?
General liability insurance
Property insurance
Professional liability insurance
Workers' compensation insurance
11. Ethics are the beliefs or attitudes that make up which kind of organizational
values?
Moral
Civic
Humanitarian
Religious
12. Describe the significance of a mission statement in a healthcare
organization.
A mission statement outlines the organizational hierarchy.
A mission statement defines the organization's purpose and guides
the actions of its employees.
A mission statement is a financial report for stakeholders.
A mission statement is a legal document required for incorporation.
13. Which statement accurately describes the role of the patient in a person-
centered care delivery model?
They allow the healthcare provider to prioritize their functional health
status as the goal of care.
They are an equal partner with the healthcare provider when
planning and implementing care.
Questions & 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026
| Certification Exam Prep
1. Describe how the profit distribution policies differ between for-profit and
not-for-profit organizations.
For-profit organizations distribute profits to shareholders, while not-
for-profit organizations reinvest surplus funds into their mission.
For-profit organizations do not generate profits, while not-for-profit
organizations distribute profits to shareholders.
Not-for-profit organizations are required to distribute profits to
shareholders.
Both types of organizations distribute profits equally to stakeholders.
2. Which of the following best describes "person-centered care?"
When the patient's family is brought in to discuss what would be the
best approach to meeting the patient's needs
When interdisciplinary teams converge to create the treatment plan
and implementation of patient care
When the nurse uses every clinical encounter to assess how the
patient is doing and to communicate respect, compassion, and care
When new policies and procedures are introduced that would require
nurses to engage in patient teaching before discharge
3. Changing a bathing schedule to meet the care recipient's time preference is
an example of:
person-centered care
, permanent assignment
green living
time management
4. Management by walking around is an approach that allows the administration
to:
Control the staff in order to minimize care recipient and family
complaints
see first-hand the needs of the care recipients
Ensure the healthcare organization's license is not in jeopardy due to
regulatory compliance
innovate new approaches and physical plant improvements
5. If a healthcare organization is facing ethical dilemmas, how might the mission
statement influence decision-making?
It restricts decision-making to only financial considerations.
It focuses solely on compliance with regulations.
It provides a framework for ethical decision-making aligned with the
organization's values.
It eliminates the need for stakeholder input.
6. Describe the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
in relation to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The EEOC enforces the ADA by investigating discrimination
complaints and ensuring compliance with the law.
The EEOC provides financial assistance to individuals with disabilities.
, The EEOC offers training programs for healthcare administrators.
The EEOC manages healthcare facilities to ensure patient rights.
7. Describe why all the mentioned groups are considered part of the market for
a healthcare organization.
Only individuals discharging from hospitals are potential clients.
Only individuals living within a certain radius are relevant to the
healthcare organization.
All groups represent potential patients or clients who may seek
healthcare services.
Only individuals enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare are considered part
of the market.
8. Emergency exits must have which of the following components?
Exit sign (must be lit), exit access (corridor), and exit (must be double
doors)
Exit access (lit corridor), exit (must be double doors), and exit
discharge (three feet of clear sidewalk)
Exit sign, exit access (lit corridor), and exit door (locked from outside)
Exit access (lit corridor), exit door (locked from inside or outside),
and exit discharge (access to street or public way)
9. What is the definition of a direct cost in healthcare budgeting?
documented by proper accounting procedures
allocated equally to all areas of the budget
charged to a specific billing period
linked to a specific objective, responsibility, or function
10. What type of insurance is specifically designed to protect healthcare
, organizations from claims related to injuries sustained by visitors?
General liability insurance
Property insurance
Professional liability insurance
Workers' compensation insurance
11. Ethics are the beliefs or attitudes that make up which kind of organizational
values?
Moral
Civic
Humanitarian
Religious
12. Describe the significance of a mission statement in a healthcare
organization.
A mission statement outlines the organizational hierarchy.
A mission statement defines the organization's purpose and guides
the actions of its employees.
A mission statement is a financial report for stakeholders.
A mission statement is a legal document required for incorporation.
13. Which statement accurately describes the role of the patient in a person-
centered care delivery model?
They allow the healthcare provider to prioritize their functional health
status as the goal of care.
They are an equal partner with the healthcare provider when
planning and implementing care.
