NAB Exam Review -
Finance/HR/Environment/Regulatory
Agencies/Medical terms/Staffing/Labor
laws/(100% Correct)
Which psychological factor is normally not a problem with the aging?
Which psychological factors is normally a problem with the aging? - ANSWERSSelf-actualization.
Paranoia, Depression, Feelings of worthlessness.
Which statements concerning the needs of the elderly is true? - ANSWERSRelationships are need to
combat loneliness. The need for closeness is never lost by most of the elderly. Independence to do their
"own thing" is very important
To assure that the residents assessment is accurate and reflects the resident's current status, the nursing
facility must give each resident a physical examination as deemed appropriate, but no less than once
every: - ANSWERSThree Months
Discharge planning for a resident should be initiated when the resident is: - ANSWERSAdmitted
Which of the following would be most likely to increase the number of infections in a nursing facility? 1.
Invasive Devices 2. Exposure to employees and visitors 3. Presence of multiple chronic diseases 4.
Increase of incidents of immobility and incontinence - ANSWERS2. Exposure to employees and visitors
Assume that 130 doses of medication were prescribed by the residents physician to be administered in a
given time period. However, 2 doses ordered were not given and 3 doses were incorrectly administered
as prescribed. What was the medication error rate? 1. 1.5 2. 2.3 3. 3.8 4. 5.0 - ANSWERS3. 3.8%
,Under OBRA (F115), the term bedfast means that, except to be moved for treatment, a resident has
been in bed all of the time during the past: 1. 24 hours 2. 48 hours 3. 5 days 4. 7 days - ANSWERS4. 7
days
The legal vehicles used to control nursing activities are termed: - ANSWERSNurse-practice acts
After a comprehensive assessment has been made, comprehensive care plans must be completed
within: - ANSWERS7 days
The social worker in a long-term care facility is primarily concerned with: - ANSWERSDeveloping an in-
depth relationship with the resident to maintain an accurate and current social record
Resident councils allow: - ANSWERSResidents a sense of some control over their lives and desires
Procedures and directives concerning resident privacy and dignity would include: - ANSWERSThe use of
curtains around the bed. Knocking before entering the room. Remember that the residents beliefs or
concepts of privacy and dignity may differ from that of the employee
A legal document that specifies a person's preference concerning life sustaining treatment is referred to
as a: - ANSWERSLiving will
A testator is one who: - ANSWERSDies leaving a living will
When a resident is angry, it is best to: - ANSWERSLet him/her express the anger
Name symptoms of diabetes:
What is not a symptom of diabetes: - ANSWERSItching. Excessive thirst. Excessive sugar in the urine.
Weight loss
,Incontinence means: - ANSWERSInvoluntary passage of urine and/or feces
An oncologist is a specialist in the area of: - ANSWERSCancer and malignant diseases
If an administrator becomes aware of a noticeable deterioration in a residents condition, the
administrator's most appropriate action would be to: - ANSWERSRequest the nurse to evaluate the
resident's overall condition and report it to the physician if necessary
According to OBRA regulations, the resident's physician is required to visit the resident and conduct all of
the following activities:
Except: - ANSWERSSign and date all orders. write, sign, and date progress notes. Review all medication
and treatment.
Review all consultant reports
If dental work is planned for a resident, the facility should be aware of the impact on any of the following
except: 1. Artificial hips. 2. Heart Valve. 3.Kidney Conditions. 4. Knee Replacements - ANSWERS3. Kidney
Conditions
The sum of all activities which create the desired and needed changes in quality care is the definition of:
- ANSWERSQuality improvement
Under the 1992 Final Rules, who determines if it is unsafe for a resident to self-administer drugs? -
ANSWERSInterdisciplinary team
Activities needs to:
, Activities needs not: - ANSWERSNeeds: Provide stimulation or solace. Promote physical, cognitive, and
emotional health. Enhance the mental and physical status of the resident.
Not: Involve useful service to the facility
Resident activities should not be designed to emphasize: - ANSWERSThe finished product
The policies and procedures for activity programs should also include: - ANSWERSVolunteers
In addition to their services to the residents in the facility, volunteers should be recognized for their: -
ANSWERSStrengthening of the bond between the facility and the community
When only posters and mounted calendars are utilized for various programs, the major communication
problem created is that: - ANSWERSThe signs cannot be seen by the non-ambulatory residents
The evaluation of the activity program should be aimed at: - ANSWERSMeeting the needs and desires of
all residents
Sometimes, when the staff thinks of medical records, only the resident's chart is considered to be
confidential. In reality there are other records that may also be considered confidential. Which of the
following would not be considered confidential? 1. Audios 2. Videos 3. Computer information 4. Activity
Attendance Records - ANSWERS4. Activity Attendance Records
If a resident requests to see his or her chart and medical records but there is a letter from the physician
indicating that the records cannot be given to the resident or family, the facility should? - ANSWERSFirst
call the physician
The frequency of documentation of resident progress is determined by the: - ANSWERSFacility
Surveyors are usually less concerned with how often information is gathered than: - ANSWERSSufficient
progress information
Finance/HR/Environment/Regulatory
Agencies/Medical terms/Staffing/Labor
laws/(100% Correct)
Which psychological factor is normally not a problem with the aging?
Which psychological factors is normally a problem with the aging? - ANSWERSSelf-actualization.
Paranoia, Depression, Feelings of worthlessness.
Which statements concerning the needs of the elderly is true? - ANSWERSRelationships are need to
combat loneliness. The need for closeness is never lost by most of the elderly. Independence to do their
"own thing" is very important
To assure that the residents assessment is accurate and reflects the resident's current status, the nursing
facility must give each resident a physical examination as deemed appropriate, but no less than once
every: - ANSWERSThree Months
Discharge planning for a resident should be initiated when the resident is: - ANSWERSAdmitted
Which of the following would be most likely to increase the number of infections in a nursing facility? 1.
Invasive Devices 2. Exposure to employees and visitors 3. Presence of multiple chronic diseases 4.
Increase of incidents of immobility and incontinence - ANSWERS2. Exposure to employees and visitors
Assume that 130 doses of medication were prescribed by the residents physician to be administered in a
given time period. However, 2 doses ordered were not given and 3 doses were incorrectly administered
as prescribed. What was the medication error rate? 1. 1.5 2. 2.3 3. 3.8 4. 5.0 - ANSWERS3. 3.8%
,Under OBRA (F115), the term bedfast means that, except to be moved for treatment, a resident has
been in bed all of the time during the past: 1. 24 hours 2. 48 hours 3. 5 days 4. 7 days - ANSWERS4. 7
days
The legal vehicles used to control nursing activities are termed: - ANSWERSNurse-practice acts
After a comprehensive assessment has been made, comprehensive care plans must be completed
within: - ANSWERS7 days
The social worker in a long-term care facility is primarily concerned with: - ANSWERSDeveloping an in-
depth relationship with the resident to maintain an accurate and current social record
Resident councils allow: - ANSWERSResidents a sense of some control over their lives and desires
Procedures and directives concerning resident privacy and dignity would include: - ANSWERSThe use of
curtains around the bed. Knocking before entering the room. Remember that the residents beliefs or
concepts of privacy and dignity may differ from that of the employee
A legal document that specifies a person's preference concerning life sustaining treatment is referred to
as a: - ANSWERSLiving will
A testator is one who: - ANSWERSDies leaving a living will
When a resident is angry, it is best to: - ANSWERSLet him/her express the anger
Name symptoms of diabetes:
What is not a symptom of diabetes: - ANSWERSItching. Excessive thirst. Excessive sugar in the urine.
Weight loss
,Incontinence means: - ANSWERSInvoluntary passage of urine and/or feces
An oncologist is a specialist in the area of: - ANSWERSCancer and malignant diseases
If an administrator becomes aware of a noticeable deterioration in a residents condition, the
administrator's most appropriate action would be to: - ANSWERSRequest the nurse to evaluate the
resident's overall condition and report it to the physician if necessary
According to OBRA regulations, the resident's physician is required to visit the resident and conduct all of
the following activities:
Except: - ANSWERSSign and date all orders. write, sign, and date progress notes. Review all medication
and treatment.
Review all consultant reports
If dental work is planned for a resident, the facility should be aware of the impact on any of the following
except: 1. Artificial hips. 2. Heart Valve. 3.Kidney Conditions. 4. Knee Replacements - ANSWERS3. Kidney
Conditions
The sum of all activities which create the desired and needed changes in quality care is the definition of:
- ANSWERSQuality improvement
Under the 1992 Final Rules, who determines if it is unsafe for a resident to self-administer drugs? -
ANSWERSInterdisciplinary team
Activities needs to:
, Activities needs not: - ANSWERSNeeds: Provide stimulation or solace. Promote physical, cognitive, and
emotional health. Enhance the mental and physical status of the resident.
Not: Involve useful service to the facility
Resident activities should not be designed to emphasize: - ANSWERSThe finished product
The policies and procedures for activity programs should also include: - ANSWERSVolunteers
In addition to their services to the residents in the facility, volunteers should be recognized for their: -
ANSWERSStrengthening of the bond between the facility and the community
When only posters and mounted calendars are utilized for various programs, the major communication
problem created is that: - ANSWERSThe signs cannot be seen by the non-ambulatory residents
The evaluation of the activity program should be aimed at: - ANSWERSMeeting the needs and desires of
all residents
Sometimes, when the staff thinks of medical records, only the resident's chart is considered to be
confidential. In reality there are other records that may also be considered confidential. Which of the
following would not be considered confidential? 1. Audios 2. Videos 3. Computer information 4. Activity
Attendance Records - ANSWERS4. Activity Attendance Records
If a resident requests to see his or her chart and medical records but there is a letter from the physician
indicating that the records cannot be given to the resident or family, the facility should? - ANSWERSFirst
call the physician
The frequency of documentation of resident progress is determined by the: - ANSWERSFacility
Surveyors are usually less concerned with how often information is gathered than: - ANSWERSSufficient
progress information
