NAB RCAL Verified Exam Questions and Answers
2026/2027
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Terms in this set (153)
T/F -- Anxiety is a common reaction to stress. True
When is a resident assessment update needed? Return from hospital stay, weight loss, change in cognitive impairment, falls,
change in ambulation, breakdown of skin, erratic behaviors
What are Pressure Ulcers/Pressure Injuries (PU/PI)? Localized damage to the skin and/or underlying soft tissue usually over a bony
prominence or related to a medical condition or other device.
A pressure ulcer will present as an open ulcer, the appearance of which will vary
depending on the stage and may be painful.
The injury occurs as a result of intense and/or prolonged pressure or pressure
combination with shear.
, How do you prevent PUs/PIs? Identify whether the resident is at risk for developing or has PU/PI upon
admission.
Evaluate resident specific risk factors and changes in the residents condition.
Implement, monitor, and modify intervention to attempt to stabilize, reduce, or
remove underlying risk factors.
Utilize Position Change Alarms sparingly.
What is an unavoidable accident? An accident that occurred despite sufficient and comprehensive facility systems.
The facility must ensure that a resident who is continent maintain continence unless their clinical condition is or becomes such that
of bladder and bowel on admission receives services and continence is not possible to maintain.
assistance to...
A resident who enter the facility without an indwelling is not catheterized unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates that
catheter... catheterization was necessary
A resident who enters the facility with an indwelling as soon as possible unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates the
catheter or subsequently receives one is assessed for the catheterization is necessary
removal of the catheter...
For a resident with fecal incontinence, based on the a resident who is incontinent of bowel receives appropriate treatment and
resident's comprehensive assessment, the facility must services to restore as much normal bowel function as possible
ensure that...
When is prompted-voiding used? When dependent or more cognitively impaired residents need assistance with
toileting
A resident is given the appropriate treatment and hygiene, mobility, elimination, dining, speech, language, gesture, and behavior
services to maintain or improve their ability to carry out
activities of daily living, which include:
What must a facility ensure about a resident's pain That it is provided to residents who require such services consistent with
management? professional standards of practice and that the resident's goals and preferences
are outlined in the comprehensive person-centered care plan
Why is it important to follow a systematic approach to ensure the right medication and dosage is selected based on the resident's
regarding resident pain management? condition
2026/2027
Play your way to mastery with fun games
Match Blocks Charms NEW
Terms in this set (153)
T/F -- Anxiety is a common reaction to stress. True
When is a resident assessment update needed? Return from hospital stay, weight loss, change in cognitive impairment, falls,
change in ambulation, breakdown of skin, erratic behaviors
What are Pressure Ulcers/Pressure Injuries (PU/PI)? Localized damage to the skin and/or underlying soft tissue usually over a bony
prominence or related to a medical condition or other device.
A pressure ulcer will present as an open ulcer, the appearance of which will vary
depending on the stage and may be painful.
The injury occurs as a result of intense and/or prolonged pressure or pressure
combination with shear.
, How do you prevent PUs/PIs? Identify whether the resident is at risk for developing or has PU/PI upon
admission.
Evaluate resident specific risk factors and changes in the residents condition.
Implement, monitor, and modify intervention to attempt to stabilize, reduce, or
remove underlying risk factors.
Utilize Position Change Alarms sparingly.
What is an unavoidable accident? An accident that occurred despite sufficient and comprehensive facility systems.
The facility must ensure that a resident who is continent maintain continence unless their clinical condition is or becomes such that
of bladder and bowel on admission receives services and continence is not possible to maintain.
assistance to...
A resident who enter the facility without an indwelling is not catheterized unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates that
catheter... catheterization was necessary
A resident who enters the facility with an indwelling as soon as possible unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates the
catheter or subsequently receives one is assessed for the catheterization is necessary
removal of the catheter...
For a resident with fecal incontinence, based on the a resident who is incontinent of bowel receives appropriate treatment and
resident's comprehensive assessment, the facility must services to restore as much normal bowel function as possible
ensure that...
When is prompted-voiding used? When dependent or more cognitively impaired residents need assistance with
toileting
A resident is given the appropriate treatment and hygiene, mobility, elimination, dining, speech, language, gesture, and behavior
services to maintain or improve their ability to carry out
activities of daily living, which include:
What must a facility ensure about a resident's pain That it is provided to residents who require such services consistent with
management? professional standards of practice and that the resident's goals and preferences
are outlined in the comprehensive person-centered care plan
Why is it important to follow a systematic approach to ensure the right medication and dosage is selected based on the resident's
regarding resident pain management? condition
