NAB Study Guide 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the decibel range for a hearing aide compatible telephone? - Correct Answer-
12-18
What are the main symptoms of Tardives Dyskinesia? - Correct Answer-Lip Smacking
and Uncontrolled facial gestures
What do the initials COPD stand for? - Correct Answer-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease
What is CHF? - Correct Answer-congestive heart failure
What is blockage of the arteries called? - Correct Answer-arteriosclerosis
What is hardening of the artery walls? - Correct Answer-Atherosclerosis
What does TIA stand for? - Correct Answer-Trans Ischemic Attack
What is TIA? - Correct Answer-Stroke
What is another word for a TIA? - Correct Answer-Stroke
What does CVA stand for? - Correct Answer-Cerebral Vascular Accident
What is a CVA? - Correct Answer-Stroke
A physician who works with the musculoskeletal system. - Correct Answer-physiatrist
Does a resident have a right to a bath? (per OBRA) - Correct Answer-Not specified, just
that it is assumed you will keep the resident clean.
Does a resident have a right to a shower? - Correct Answer-Not specified, just that it is
assumed you will keep the resident clean.
The study of the aging process - Correct Answer-Gerontology
A person who studies the aging process? - Correct Answer-Gerontologist
,What are the 4 stages of a decubitis sore? - Correct Answer-The stages of a decubitis
sore 1. redness/warm to touch 2. a blister that opens with possible puss. 3. tissue loss
of the upper and lower layers of the epidermis. 4. tissue loss down to the bone.
Explain class 1-4 deficiencies per OBRA - Correct Answer-1. no harm, no potential for
harm. 2. no harm, but potential for harm. 3. harm, but no immediate jeopardy. 4. harm
and immediate jeopardy.
What letter would indicate the existence of a substandard care? (A-L?) - Correct
Answer-F?
What is myocardial infarct? - Correct Answer-Heart Attack
What is the first stage of annual survey? - Correct Answer-Offsite preparation
What stage of survey involves a sit down with staff and discloses the results of the
annual survey? - Correct Answer-Exit Conference
Which stage of the annual survey involves the team leader sitting down with the facility
staff discuss the survey about to take place and what records they need to see. -
Correct Answer-Entrance Conference
Which stage of the survey involves survey team walking around the facility to identify
layout? - Correct Answer-Facility Tour
Which phase of survey involves identifying which deficiencies the facility is sited for? -
Correct Answer-Information Analysis
Which phase of survey involves team identifying which people they want to talk to and
records they want to review. - Correct Answer-Sample Selection
Which phase of survey involves the team observing residents and staff, taking notes,
interviewing the resident council and other residents? - Correct Answer-Information
Gathering
What is the correct order of steps of annual survey? - Correct Answer-Offsite
Preparation, entrance conference, sample selection, information gathering, information
analysis, exit interview
Within how many days of the survey team exiting a facility and completing a survey
must the facility receive a report of the results of compliance survey? - Correct Answer-
10 days
Within how many days must a facility submit a plan of correction in response to any
allegations of deficiencies? - Correct Answer-10 days from the receipt of the report of
deficiencies.
,When is the earliest the survey team can return to verify the facility corrected all cited
deficiencies. - Correct Answer-30 days from the date the survey team exited the facility.
What is the number of the form that you will receive detailing any deficiencies found
during an annual or complaint survey - Correct Answer-form 2567
You have how many days to file a request for an administrative hearing to dispute a
citation? - Correct Answer-10 days
What is an IDR - Correct Answer-Informal Dispute Resolution (Send letter to survey
team leader)
What is FDR? - Correct Answer-Formal Dispute Resolution (within 20 days of receipt of
2567)
What does CASPER stand for? - Correct Answer-Certification and survey provider
enhanced reports
If you wanted to know how much money I made Last month, I would look at the -
Correct Answer-Profit and loss statement
Who enforces the rehabilitation act of 1973? - Correct Answer-EEOC
Which survey type is the annual survey - Correct Answer-Standard Survey
Which survey type is a complaint survey? - Correct Answer-An abbreviated standard
survey
Which survey type would you be subject to if the surveyors find substandard care during
an annual survey? - Correct Answer-An extended Survey
Which survey type would you be subject to if the surveyor finds substandard care during
a complaint survey? - Correct Answer-A partial extended survey
Which survey type is used to verify a facility corrected any cited deficiencies where the
facility was cited for more than one F? - Correct Answer-A re-survey is done to verify a
facility corrected any cited deficiencies
A physician who specializes in mental disorders? - Correct Answer-Psychiatrist
What is an MDS - Correct Answer-Minimum Data Set
What is the purpose of the MDS? - Correct Answer-Required to maintain a continuing
evaluation of each residents physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being throughout
the year.
, What is the standard of care a facility must provide to each resident per Obra 1987? -
Correct Answer-Must maintain each resident's highest practical physical, mental, and
psycho-social well being and minimize decline.
What is the standard you must provide residents with respect to the facility environment
per OBRA? - Correct Answer-You must provide residents with an environment that is
home-like and de-emphasize the institutional look of nursing homes.
What is type 1 Diabitis? - Correct Answer-Insulin dependent and treated with Injections
What is type 2 diabetes? - Correct Answer-Adult onset and treated with diet, exercise,
and pills.
What does CMS stand for? - Correct Answer-Center for Medicare and Medicaid
Services
How often must a facility be surveyed? - Correct Answer-Every 15 months
What is class 1 deficiency - Correct Answer-No harm or potential for harm
What is class 2 deficiency - Correct Answer-No harm and no potential for harm
What is class 3 deficiency - Correct Answer-Harm but not immediate jeopardy
What is class 4 deficiency - Correct Answer-Harm and immediate jeopardy
A Class A fire extinguisher is used for what type of flammable material(s)? - Correct
Answer-Paper or wood fire
Class B fire extinguisher would be used to put out what kind of fire? - Correct Answer-
Flammable Liquid Fire
Class C Fire Extinguisher would be used for what type of fire? - Correct Answer-
Electrical Fire
Class D Fire Extinguisher would be used for what type of fire? - Correct Answer-
Flammable Metals
An MDS must be signed by a - Correct Answer-Registered Nurse
A care plan must be signed by a - Correct Answer-Registered Nurse
A comprehensive assessment must be completed within how many days of admission
to a facility? - Correct Answer-14 days
ANSWERS
What is the decibel range for a hearing aide compatible telephone? - Correct Answer-
12-18
What are the main symptoms of Tardives Dyskinesia? - Correct Answer-Lip Smacking
and Uncontrolled facial gestures
What do the initials COPD stand for? - Correct Answer-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease
What is CHF? - Correct Answer-congestive heart failure
What is blockage of the arteries called? - Correct Answer-arteriosclerosis
What is hardening of the artery walls? - Correct Answer-Atherosclerosis
What does TIA stand for? - Correct Answer-Trans Ischemic Attack
What is TIA? - Correct Answer-Stroke
What is another word for a TIA? - Correct Answer-Stroke
What does CVA stand for? - Correct Answer-Cerebral Vascular Accident
What is a CVA? - Correct Answer-Stroke
A physician who works with the musculoskeletal system. - Correct Answer-physiatrist
Does a resident have a right to a bath? (per OBRA) - Correct Answer-Not specified, just
that it is assumed you will keep the resident clean.
Does a resident have a right to a shower? - Correct Answer-Not specified, just that it is
assumed you will keep the resident clean.
The study of the aging process - Correct Answer-Gerontology
A person who studies the aging process? - Correct Answer-Gerontologist
,What are the 4 stages of a decubitis sore? - Correct Answer-The stages of a decubitis
sore 1. redness/warm to touch 2. a blister that opens with possible puss. 3. tissue loss
of the upper and lower layers of the epidermis. 4. tissue loss down to the bone.
Explain class 1-4 deficiencies per OBRA - Correct Answer-1. no harm, no potential for
harm. 2. no harm, but potential for harm. 3. harm, but no immediate jeopardy. 4. harm
and immediate jeopardy.
What letter would indicate the existence of a substandard care? (A-L?) - Correct
Answer-F?
What is myocardial infarct? - Correct Answer-Heart Attack
What is the first stage of annual survey? - Correct Answer-Offsite preparation
What stage of survey involves a sit down with staff and discloses the results of the
annual survey? - Correct Answer-Exit Conference
Which stage of the annual survey involves the team leader sitting down with the facility
staff discuss the survey about to take place and what records they need to see. -
Correct Answer-Entrance Conference
Which stage of the survey involves survey team walking around the facility to identify
layout? - Correct Answer-Facility Tour
Which phase of survey involves identifying which deficiencies the facility is sited for? -
Correct Answer-Information Analysis
Which phase of survey involves team identifying which people they want to talk to and
records they want to review. - Correct Answer-Sample Selection
Which phase of survey involves the team observing residents and staff, taking notes,
interviewing the resident council and other residents? - Correct Answer-Information
Gathering
What is the correct order of steps of annual survey? - Correct Answer-Offsite
Preparation, entrance conference, sample selection, information gathering, information
analysis, exit interview
Within how many days of the survey team exiting a facility and completing a survey
must the facility receive a report of the results of compliance survey? - Correct Answer-
10 days
Within how many days must a facility submit a plan of correction in response to any
allegations of deficiencies? - Correct Answer-10 days from the receipt of the report of
deficiencies.
,When is the earliest the survey team can return to verify the facility corrected all cited
deficiencies. - Correct Answer-30 days from the date the survey team exited the facility.
What is the number of the form that you will receive detailing any deficiencies found
during an annual or complaint survey - Correct Answer-form 2567
You have how many days to file a request for an administrative hearing to dispute a
citation? - Correct Answer-10 days
What is an IDR - Correct Answer-Informal Dispute Resolution (Send letter to survey
team leader)
What is FDR? - Correct Answer-Formal Dispute Resolution (within 20 days of receipt of
2567)
What does CASPER stand for? - Correct Answer-Certification and survey provider
enhanced reports
If you wanted to know how much money I made Last month, I would look at the -
Correct Answer-Profit and loss statement
Who enforces the rehabilitation act of 1973? - Correct Answer-EEOC
Which survey type is the annual survey - Correct Answer-Standard Survey
Which survey type is a complaint survey? - Correct Answer-An abbreviated standard
survey
Which survey type would you be subject to if the surveyors find substandard care during
an annual survey? - Correct Answer-An extended Survey
Which survey type would you be subject to if the surveyor finds substandard care during
a complaint survey? - Correct Answer-A partial extended survey
Which survey type is used to verify a facility corrected any cited deficiencies where the
facility was cited for more than one F? - Correct Answer-A re-survey is done to verify a
facility corrected any cited deficiencies
A physician who specializes in mental disorders? - Correct Answer-Psychiatrist
What is an MDS - Correct Answer-Minimum Data Set
What is the purpose of the MDS? - Correct Answer-Required to maintain a continuing
evaluation of each residents physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being throughout
the year.
, What is the standard of care a facility must provide to each resident per Obra 1987? -
Correct Answer-Must maintain each resident's highest practical physical, mental, and
psycho-social well being and minimize decline.
What is the standard you must provide residents with respect to the facility environment
per OBRA? - Correct Answer-You must provide residents with an environment that is
home-like and de-emphasize the institutional look of nursing homes.
What is type 1 Diabitis? - Correct Answer-Insulin dependent and treated with Injections
What is type 2 diabetes? - Correct Answer-Adult onset and treated with diet, exercise,
and pills.
What does CMS stand for? - Correct Answer-Center for Medicare and Medicaid
Services
How often must a facility be surveyed? - Correct Answer-Every 15 months
What is class 1 deficiency - Correct Answer-No harm or potential for harm
What is class 2 deficiency - Correct Answer-No harm and no potential for harm
What is class 3 deficiency - Correct Answer-Harm but not immediate jeopardy
What is class 4 deficiency - Correct Answer-Harm and immediate jeopardy
A Class A fire extinguisher is used for what type of flammable material(s)? - Correct
Answer-Paper or wood fire
Class B fire extinguisher would be used to put out what kind of fire? - Correct Answer-
Flammable Liquid Fire
Class C Fire Extinguisher would be used for what type of fire? - Correct Answer-
Electrical Fire
Class D Fire Extinguisher would be used for what type of fire? - Correct Answer-
Flammable Metals
An MDS must be signed by a - Correct Answer-Registered Nurse
A care plan must be signed by a - Correct Answer-Registered Nurse
A comprehensive assessment must be completed within how many days of admission
to a facility? - Correct Answer-14 days
