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NAB FINAL TOWNSEND Exam
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Questions and Answers
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Already Passed and Graded
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A+ Results
,Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? - ANSWER 65 to 74 years
old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? - ANSWER 75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? - ANSWER Over 85 +
years old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous meal? -
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ANSWER 14 Hours, if the required evening snack is substantial and the resident
approves 16 hours may elapse
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A full time social worker is required if the facility has more than how many beds? -
ANSWER 120 Beds
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What qualifications are required of a full time social worker? - ANSWER BS
(Bachelors of Science) in Social work, psychology or rehabilitation counseling. Also, 1
year of supervised social work experience in a health-care setting
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When can the DON act as charge nurse? - ANSWER When ADC (Average Daily
Census) is 60 or lower
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What is a substantial weight loss or gain? - ANSWER 5% gain/loss in one month or
a 10% gain/loss in a 6 month period
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How often are physicians required to visit their patients? - ANSWER Once every 30
days for the first 90 day period, then at least every 60 days thereafter
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A comprehensive care plan must be developed with how many days of MDS
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completion? - ANSWER 7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
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If marked PRN a medication is administered? - ANSWER As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? - ANSWER Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? - ANSWER Three Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? - ANSWER Four Times a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered? - ANSWER Every Day
,If marked QOD a medication is administered? - ANSWER Every Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? - ANSWER At Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered? - ANSWER Before Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered? - ANSWER After Meals
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If marked PO a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Orally (by
mouth)
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If marked R a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Rectally
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If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER
Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER
Intramuscularly
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If marked OD a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Right Eye
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If marked OS a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Left Eye
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If marked OU a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Both Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Right Ear
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If marked AS a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Left Ear
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If marked AU a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Both Ears
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Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? - ANSWER Prevalence of
Fecal Impaction
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? - ANSWER Prevalence of
Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? - ANSWER Prevalence of
Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
, Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? - ANSWER 90%
Percentile (the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) - ANSWER
Ambulation/Locomotion, Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal Hygiene/Bathing, and
Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? - ANSWER On a Schedule from 1 to 5. The
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higher the # the more controlled the substance.
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What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? - ANSWER Must have
Separate Locked Storage. Must be Accounted for Each Shift.
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If an applicant isn't hired how long must their application be kept in file? - ANSWER
1 Year
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each year? - ANSWER 12 hours
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How long can aides work before they become certified? - ANSWER 4 Months (i.e..
They are going through classes or waiting to take a test for certification)
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A facility must give how many days notice to a Union for a desired contract change? -
ANSWER 90 Days
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A Union must give how many days notice before a strike? - ANSWER 10 Days
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An I-9 must be retained for how long? - ANSWER 3 years from the date of hire or
until 1 year after termination (whichever is later)
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Employees returning from Military leave must apply to return to work within how many
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days of discharge? - ANSWER 90 Days
What does FMLA stand for? - ANSWER Family and Medical Leave Act
What benefits does FMLA provide? - ANSWER 12 Weeks unpaid leave
How many days notice must an employee give to go out on FMLA? - ANSWER 30
Days Notice
VI
TU
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M
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NAB FINAL TOWNSEND Exam
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Questions and Answers
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Already Passed and Graded
JP
A+ Results
,Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? - ANSWER 65 to 74 years
old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? - ANSWER 75 to 84 years old
Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? - ANSWER Over 85 +
years old
The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous meal? -
A
ANSWER 14 Hours, if the required evening snack is substantial and the resident
approves 16 hours may elapse
VI
A full time social worker is required if the facility has more than how many beds? -
ANSWER 120 Beds
TU
What qualifications are required of a full time social worker? - ANSWER BS
(Bachelors of Science) in Social work, psychology or rehabilitation counseling. Also, 1
year of supervised social work experience in a health-care setting
IS
When can the DON act as charge nurse? - ANSWER When ADC (Average Daily
Census) is 60 or lower
M
What is a substantial weight loss or gain? - ANSWER 5% gain/loss in one month or
a 10% gain/loss in a 6 month period
O
How often are physicians required to visit their patients? - ANSWER Once every 30
days for the first 90 day period, then at least every 60 days thereafter
A
A comprehensive care plan must be developed with how many days of MDS
N
completion? - ANSWER 7 Days (Medicare or 14 days Medicaid)
JP
If marked PRN a medication is administered? - ANSWER As Needed
If marked BID a medication is administered? - ANSWER Twice a Day
If marked TID a medication is administered? - ANSWER Three Times a Day
If marked QID a medication is administered? - ANSWER Four Times a Day
If marked QD a medication is administered? - ANSWER Every Day
,If marked QOD a medication is administered? - ANSWER Every Other Day
If marked HS a medication is administered? - ANSWER At Bedtime
If marked AC a medication is administered? - ANSWER Before Meals
If marked PC a medication is administered? - ANSWER After Meals
A
If marked PO a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Orally (by
mouth)
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If marked R a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Rectally
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If marked IV a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER
Intravenously
If marked IM a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER
Intramuscularly
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If marked OD a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Right Eye
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If marked OS a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Left Eye
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If marked OU a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Both Eyes
If marked AD a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Right Ear
A
If marked AS a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Left Ear
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If marked AU a medication should be given by which route? - ANSWER Both Ears
JP
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 11? - ANSWER Prevalence of
Fecal Impaction
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 15? - ANSWER Prevalence of
Dehydration
Quality Indicator sentinel health event signified by QI 24? - ANSWER Prevalence of
Stage 1-4 Pressure Ulcers
, Quality Indicators (QI) will be flagged at what percentage? - ANSWER 90%
Percentile (the higher the % the worse the flag)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) include? (5 areas) - ANSWER
Ambulation/Locomotion, Eating, Toileting, Grooming/Personal Hygiene/Bathing, and
Communicating
How are Controlled Substances rated? - ANSWER On a Schedule from 1 to 5. The
A
higher the # the more controlled the substance.
VI
What controls are necessary for #2 scheduled substance? - ANSWER Must have
Separate Locked Storage. Must be Accounted for Each Shift.
TU
If an applicant isn't hired how long must their application be kept in file? - ANSWER
1 Year
How many hours of In-Service must C.N.A.'s have each year? - ANSWER 12 hours
IS
How long can aides work before they become certified? - ANSWER 4 Months (i.e..
They are going through classes or waiting to take a test for certification)
M
A facility must give how many days notice to a Union for a desired contract change? -
ANSWER 90 Days
O
A Union must give how many days notice before a strike? - ANSWER 10 Days
A
An I-9 must be retained for how long? - ANSWER 3 years from the date of hire or
until 1 year after termination (whichever is later)
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Employees returning from Military leave must apply to return to work within how many
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days of discharge? - ANSWER 90 Days
What does FMLA stand for? - ANSWER Family and Medical Leave Act
What benefits does FMLA provide? - ANSWER 12 Weeks unpaid leave
How many days notice must an employee give to go out on FMLA? - ANSWER 30
Days Notice
