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Download NAB Core Practice Exam 110 Questions and answers.pdf and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! s NAB Core Practice Exam 110 Questions and answers 1. Which one of the following steps should be taken first in a risk management program? A. Purchasing of adequate insurance B. Conducting of employee safety drills C. Identifying hazards and risks D. Conducting staff in-services on incident reporting and accident prevention. - answer -C. Identifying hazards and risks 2. Which of the following professionals is authorized to dispense medications? A. registered nurse B. licensed nurse, physician and, in some states, medication aide. C. licensed nurse and physician D. pharmacist - answer -D. pharmacist 3. Aphasia occurs frequently as a result of: A. a stroke B. diabetes s C. death of a spouse D. pressure ulcers - answer -A. a stroke 4. A check should generally be issued only when which one of the following is available and properly signed? A. purchase order B. lien C. warranty D. general ledger - answer -A. purchase order 5. Which class of fire extinguishers is appropriate for use on a grease fire? A. A B. B C. C D. D - answer -B. B 6. The age-related clouding of the lens of the eye is called: A. macular degeneration B. a cataract C. glaucoma D. conjunctivitis - answer -B. a cataract 7. In collective bargaining, when labor and management select a third party to decide an issue, and agree to accept that third party's decision as final andbinding on both sides, the process is called: s A. This organization is in financial trouble. B. This organization has $100,000 in cash on hand. C. This organization has enough revenue to cover expenses. D. Owners equity is $100,000. - answer -D. Owners equity is $100,000. 14. Which one of the following statements is true regarding reference checking and reference giving in the screening of job candidates? A. Reponses to reference checks must be factual and reflect only information contained in the written personnel records. B. Department managers have a duty to exercise their professional judgment in responding to requests for references on former employees. C. Checking candidate references and responding to reference requests is best done by department managers rather than the organization's HR specialists. D. Checking references is a helpful but not a critical step in candidate screening. - answer -A. Reponses to reference checks must be factual and reflect only information contained in the written personnel records. 15. Advantages of the participatory method of budget making include all except which one of the following? A. Input into the budget by staff members who are knowledgeable about daily operations B. Low consumption of time and effort s C. Greater awareness by department heads of the facility's resource and the needs of other departments D. Greater willingness by department heads to comply with the budget - answer -B. Low consumption of time and effort 16. The type of therapeutic diet often prescribed for people with hypertension is A. low fat B. low sodium C. bland D. liquid - answer -B. low sodium 17 Which of the following describes the line-staff relationship between a department head and a consultant? A. Both are in line positions. B. Both are in staff positions. C. The department head is in a staff position and the consultant is in a line position. D. The department head is in a line position and the consultant is in a staff position. - answer -D. The department head is in a line position and the consultant is in a staff position. 18. When milk and meat must be refrigerated, they should be held at or below how many degrees Fahrenheit? A. 50 B. 32 s C. 41 D. 0 - answer -C. 41 19. Which of the following is not usually a sign of depression? A. feelings of sadness B. bodily complaints C. loss of appetite D. complete loss of language skills - answer -D. complete loss of language skills 20. Which one of the following statements is true about the capital budget? A. It includes all anticipated revenues and expenses. B. It lists approved equipment purchases and major improvements for the budget year. C. It projects all operating costs and consolidates the information in a single document. D. It projects cash receipts and disbursements for each month or shorter period. - answer -B. It lists approved equipment purchases and major improvements for the budget year. 21. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the "8 and 80" option? A. The maximum hours that can be worked by non-exempt staff are 8 in a 24-hour period and 80 in a 14-day period. B. Wages at overtime rates are paid for all hours worked over 8 in each 24-hour period, but only after 40 hours have been worked in a 14-day period. s A. contributions B. participations C. dividends D. surpluses - answer -C. dividends 29. Which of the following is most likely to be an expression of tardive dyskinesia? A. fainting B. dry mouth C. involuntary jaw movements D. urinary incontinence - answer -C. involuntary jaw movements 30. What should be the temperature range in a dry storage area? A. 50 to 70 degrees F. B. Below 45 degrees F. C. 60 to 80 degrees F. D. 72 to 82 degrees F. - answer -A. 50 to 70 degrees F. 31. Which of the following types of drugs is given to a stroke victim? A. antihistamine B. anticoagulant C. antipsychotic D. antidepressant - answer -B. anticoagulant s 32. Effective delegation of authority occurs when... A. subordinates are given the responsibility to complete a task, but all authority is retained by the supervisor. B. decisions are made by the lowest person in the organization who iscapable and authorized to make decisions. C. tasks are delegated to subordinates who do not as yet have the necessary competence for the tasks, so that they will learn from the experience. D. only part of a job, rather than the whole job, is delegated to subordinates. - answer - B. decisions are made by the lowest person in the organization who iscapable and authorized to make decisions. 33 Mr. Luchetti enjoys talking about his adventures as a merchant seaman and hardly ever talks about the present. When he brings up those memories, what should a caregiver do? A. Stay silent and continue with care-giving tasks. B. Tell him not to dwell on the past. C. Change the subject by telling him about the activities scheduled for later in the day D. Tell him how interesting it must have been in those days and ask some questions about his experiences. - answer -D. Tell him how interesting it must have been in those days and ask some questions about his experiences. 34. If someone needs to be fed by a tube that is passed through an artificial opening in the abdomen into the stomach, that person would need a ___________________ tube. A. gastrostomy B. jejunostomy C. nasogastric D. endotracheal - answer -A. gastrostomy s 35. A resident incurs a serious injury that may have been caused by a defect in the wheel chair he was using. After the facility learns about this event, among the reports that it must make is which one of the following? A. Immediately to the FDA B. Within 10 working days to the FDA and to the wheel chair manufacturer C. Immediate to the wheel chair manufacturer D. Within 10 working days to the wheel chair manufacturer - answer -D. Within 10 working days to the wheel chair manufacturer 36. In financial recording, every transaction is first recorded in which one of the following? A. journal B. ledger C. prospectus D. book of posting entries - answer -A. journal 37. A common mistake made in hiring is: A. interviewing a lot of applicants. B. having a supervisor make the choice. C. hiring the first qualified person available. D. saying too much about what the job entails. - answer -C. hiring the first qualified person available. s A. the facility or agency administrator B. the immediate supervisor C. a labor union representative D. the governing body - answer -B. the immediate supervisor 45. Advertising is usually differentiated from public relations by which one of thefollowing features? A. promotion of a product B. targeting to market segments C. use of paid media D. concern with image - answer -C. use of paid media 46. The initial orientation of new employees would not include a review of: A. fire and disaster procedures B. functions of all the departments C. sick call policy D. medication administration procedures - answer -D. medication administration procedures 47. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recorded when ____________and expenses are recorded when ____________________. A. cash is received -- cash is paid out B. revenues are earned -- expenses are incurred C. revenues exceed expenses -- expenses exceed revenues s D. the fiscal year ends -- expenses are incurred - answer -B. revenues are earned -- expenses are incurred 48. A physician who specializes in physical rehabilitation is a ______________. A. physiatrist B. osteopath C. geriatrician D. physicalist - answer -A. physiatrist 49. Which one of the following is NOT a requirement for handicapped parking spaces? A. At least one accessible space per 25 spaces in the parking lot. B. An access aisle at least 60 inches wide. C. Location on the shortest accessible route of travel from the adjacent parking lot to an accessible building entrance. D. Cross-hatching across the entire width of the space. - answer -D. Cross-hatching across the entire width of the space. 50. When an employee in the course of carrying out job duties commits a negligent act that results in an injury to a customer, who may the customer sue in civil court for monetary damages? A. the employee only B. the employer only C. the employer and the employee D. the employer, the employee, and the employee's labor union, if any. - answer -C. the employer and the employee s 51. How many full-time employees (FTEs) do you have if you have two employees who work 2,080 hours per year, and 4 employees who work 1,040 hours per year? A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 3 - answer -B. 4 52. Hemiplegia refers to: A. paralysis on one side of the body. B. paralysis of both legs. C. paralysis of both arms. D. paralysis of all four extremities. - answer -A. paralysis on one side of the body. 53. Under the straight-line method, what would be the annual depreciation expense for a piece of equipment having a cost of $6,000, a manufacturer's warranty for 2 years, and an estimated useful life of 6 years? A. $1,000 B. $3,000 C. $6,000 D. An amount that decreases each year over a six-year period - answer -A. $1,000 54. The rights of a person who has been declared incompetent by a state court are exercised by s 61. If a resident begins showing mental confusion, impaired judgment, and balance problems, which of the following possible causal factors should be considered first? A. conflict with a roommate B. malnutrition C. adverse drug reaction D. a foot injury - answer -C. adverse drug reaction 62. Which of the following would NOT be part of an LTC organization's efforts to develop a culture of safety? A. Assessing the needs of customers for supervision. B. Obtaining verbal or written consent from customers to relieve the organization of responsibility for adverse events. C. Encouraging staff to report customer risks and environmental hazards. D. Providing safety training to customers and their families. - answer -B. Obtaining verbal or written consent from customers to relieve the organization of responsibility for adverse events. 63. The use of a disinfectant by environmental services staff should correspond to the rating for that product that is on the container label and that is issued by the A. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) B. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) C. U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - answer -A. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) s 64. A department head announces new personnel rules to subordinates at a meeting. This communication would be an example of the ________________ direction of communication. A. vertical B. lateral C. horizontal D. diagonal - answer -A. vertical 65. When a physician refers to a patient's prognosis, the reference is to A. the patient's willingness to comply with medical orders B. a medical procedure C. the patient's chances for recovery D. a part of the body - answer -C. the patient's chances for recovery 66. The main aim of employee discipline should be to... A. enable the supervisors to assert their authority. B. satisfy the demands of customers C. comply with the requirements of regulatory agencies. D. prevent a recurrence of unacceptable conduct. - answer -D. prevent a recurrence of unacceptable conduct. 67. A PRN medication order means the medication: A. should be taken at bedtime s B. can be administered as needed C. must be given immediately D. should be taken after food or meals - answer -B. can be administered as needed 68. Which of the following is NOT a way to improve the functioning of committees? A. Carefully define the duties of the chairman. B. Prepare an agenda and send it to members in advance of the meeting. C. Keep and distribute committee minutes. D. Keep discussion to a minimum and bring motions to a vote as rapidly as possible. - answer -D. Keep discussion to a minimum and bring motions to a vote as rapidly as possible. 69. If a facility has a current ratio of 1.00 or higher, which of the following statements is most likely to be true? A. It will have difficulty in paying its bills. B. It should consider raising its rates charged to private-pay residents. C. Its current assets exceed its current liabilities. D. Its revenues exceed its expenses. - answer -C. Its current assets exceed its current liabilities. 70. One of the main roles of an ombudsman is to A. inspect LTC facilities and enforce state licensing law. B. provide legal advice on legal problems. C. screen applicants for admission to nursing homes to ensure appropriate placement of persons with serious mental illness or mental retardation. s 77. Who pays the tax under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act? A. employee only B. employer only (in all but a few states) C. employer and employee equally, in all states D. employer and employee, but at different rates - answer -B. employer only (in all but a few states) 78. If a stroke survivor takes a long time in putting on his shirt, the care-giver should A. ignore this so as not to embarrass him. B. put the shirt on for him. C. encourage the person in his efforts. D. set a time limit for completing the task. - answer -C. encourage the person in his efforts. 79. An employee who is dissatisfied is most likely to...? A. quit. B. work fewer hours. C. ask for a raise. D. produce less. - answer -D. produce less. 80. Which of the following is the most prudent approach to pest control? A. open traps B. above-ground poison bait s C. contracting with a licensed pest control company D. aerosol sprays applied by staff - answer -C. contracting with a licensed pest control company 81. Which of the following is the best activity for a customer with multiple sclerosis? A. Attending community-based events, such as concerts. B. Any of the activities that he or she enjoyed in his or her past. C. An activity that meets that person's assessed needs, abilities, and preferences. D. Working on puzzles and other "brain games." - answer -C. An activity that meets that person's assessed needs, abilities, and preferences. 82. Steps to be taken in the investigation of an allegation of staff-on-customer abuse include all of the following except which one? A. Interview the alleged victim and any witnesses, but respect the right of the alleged perpetrator to not self-incriminate B. Examine the alleged victim for signs of injury (both physical and psychosocial). C. Protect evidence that could be used in a criminal investigation. D. Observe interactions between the alleged victim and staff. - answer -A. Interview the alleged victim and any witnesses, but respect the right of the alleged perpetrator to not self-incriminate 83. If an employee has a habit of coming to work late, an appropriate supervisory response would be to A. suspend the employee without pay. B. discuss the matter with the employee in a private conference. C. reprimand her in the presence of her workmates. s D. report this to the state licensing authority. - answer -B. discuss the matter with the employee in a private conference. 84. Transferring of a journal entry to an account in a ledger is called A. journalizing B. reconciliation C. posting D. a trial balance - answer -C. posting 85. When should preventive maintenance be done? A. According to a schedule. B. Only when physical inspection of the equipment shows wear and tear. C. Only for equipment with a long estimated useful life. D. After the first breakdown of an equipment item. - answer -A. According to a schedule. 86. Which of the following is NOT true regarding delirium? A. Usually develops rapidly (over a few days or hours). B. Part of the normal aging process. C. Commonly mistaken for a stage of dementia. D. May be a side effect of many kinds of medications. - answer -B. Part of the normal aging process. 87. A plan of care should include all of the following EXCEPT: s 93. Communication is successful when A. messages are in writing B. there is a face-to-face conversation between sender and receiver. C. messages flow upward as well as downward in the organization. D. the sender and the receiver have a shared understanding of the message. - answer - D. the sender and the receiver have a shared understanding of the message. 94. When a customer is having a seizure, the care-giver should A. hold down the person. B. cushion the person's head and loosen tight clothing around the neck. C. put the person's anti-seizure medicine in his mouth. D. roll the person on his or her back to prevent choking or vomiting. - answer -B. cushion the person's head and loosen tight clothing around the neck. 95. Which of the following is NOT a desirable step in the employee disciplinary process? A. Making it clear how the employee's performance or behavior failed to meet expectations. B. Making a written record of oral warnings for placement in the employee'spersonnel file. C. Including a period of suspension, as well as an investigation, as parts of any disciplinary action. D. Giving the employee an opportunity to explain or defend their performance. - answer -C. Including a period of suspension, as well as an investigation, as parts of any disciplinary action. 96. The Fair Labor Standards Act does NOT include s A. rights and restrictions on collective bargaining by labor unions. B. requirements for overtime pay. C. a nationwide minimum wage. D. limitations on the hiring of children. - answer -A. rights and restrictions on collective bargaining by labor unions. 97. Organizational characteristics that might increase the risk for staff-on-customer abuse include all EXCEPT which one of the following? A. Chronic staffing shortages B. Stressful working conditions C. Poor training for care-giving responsibilities D. Use of volunteers in the activity program - answer -D. Use of volunteers in the activity program 98. Which one of the following is it lawful for supervisors to communicate to employees during a union organizing drive? A. Threats to discontinue benefits to employees who support the union. B. Information on the union's dues and strike record. C. Inquiries of the employees on how they will vote in a union election. D. Promise of a pay increase to employees if they do not support the union. - answer -B. Information on the union's dues and strike record. 99. Fill in the blanks: OSHA requires employers to report within _____________ any work-related accident that results in the hospitalization of _____________. A. five working days -- a single employee s B. 24 hours -- a single employee C. 8 hours -- three or more employees D. 24 hours -- three or more employees - answer -B. 24 hours -- a single employee 100. A person who commits a tort is called a A. tort-feasor B. plaintiff C. surrogate D. tort-master - answer -A. tort-feasor 101. Workers Compensation provides which one of the following? A. full medical and hospital payments B. partial medical and hospital payments C. punitive damages D. replacement of all lost wages - answer -A. full medical and hospital payments 102. Which of the following is the best temporary investment for an organization's surplus funds that must remain liquid? A. stocks B. bonds C. mutual funds D. money market account - answer -D. money market account 103. Leadership development training should be provided to