NAB CORE Practice Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers), Exams of Laboratory Practices and Management

Download NAB CORE Practice Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) and more Exams Laboratory Practices and Management in PDF only on Docsity! NAB CORE Practice Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified 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. - ✅✅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 - ✅✅D. pharmacist 3. Aphasia occurs frequently as a result of: A. a stroke B. diabetes C. death of a spouse D. pressure ulcers - ✅✅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 - ✅✅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 - ✅✅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 - ✅✅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: A. mediation B. Arbitration 13. An organization has $600,000 in assets and $500,000 in liabilities. Which of the following statements is best supported by this information? 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. - ✅✅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. - ✅✅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 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 - ✅✅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 - ✅✅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. - ✅✅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 C. 41 D. 0 - ✅✅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 - ✅✅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. 26. Which of the following costs is the best example of a fixed cost? A. Salary of the director of nursing B. Medical supply costs C. Postage for sending residents' bills D. Electricity costs - ✅✅A. Salary of the director of nursing 27. Fire drills shall be conducted how often, at a minimum? A. once each quarter B. once each quarter on each shift C. once each year on each shift D. once each month on each shift - ✅✅B. once each quarter on each shift 28. A corporation's distributions of profit to its shareholders are called... A. contributions B. participations C. dividends D. surpluses - ✅✅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 - ✅✅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. - ✅✅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 - ✅✅B. anticoagulant 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. - ✅✅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. - ✅✅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 - ✅✅A. gastrostomy 41. A facility might have to turn over to a court a copy of a resident's clinical record in response to an order called: A. subpoena duces tecum B. respondeat superior C. warranty D. habeas corpus - ✅✅A. subpoena duces tecum 42. Which of the following types of therapists is especially trained to assist a resident in regaining the ability to swallow food? A. occupational therapist B. physical therapist C. orthotist D. speech-language pathologist - ✅✅D. speech-language pathologist 43. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (formerly called a Material Safety Data Sheet, or MSDS) must contain which of the following sets of information about a hazardous chemical? A. precautions for safe handling, emergency and first aid procedures, phone number of a poison control center B. signs and symptoms of exposure, known acute and chronic health hazards, recommended brands and sources C. odor, signs and symptoms of exposure, first aid procedures D. whether gloves, eye protectors, or other protective clothing is required during use; whether the chemical is listed as a cancer-causing agent); net weights of containers commonly available for purchase - ✅✅C. odor, signs and symptoms of exposure, first aid procedures 44. The person who should most often be called upon to resolve employee problems and grievances is: A. the facility or agency administrator B. the immediate supervisor C. a labor union representative D. the governing body - ✅✅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 - ✅✅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 - ✅✅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 D. the fiscal year ends -- expenses are incurred - ✅✅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 - ✅✅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. 56. Holistic care refers to care that: A. is based on an interdisciplinary team approach. B. shows concern for the whole person, not just physical aspects. C. assumes that healing is most likely to be based on religious faith. D. is directed to the whole families of residents and not just to the residents as individuals. - ✅✅B. shows concern for the whole person, not just physical aspects. 57. Which of the following would be the best agency to assist a residential facility in developing its Fire Safety Plan? A. OSHA B. NFPA C. the state survey agency D. the local fire department - ✅✅D. the local fire department 58. Return on equity is calculated by A. dividing annual net income by owner's equity. B. subtracting liabilities from assets. C. subtracting expense from revenues. D . dividing long-term debt by owners' equity. - ✅✅A. dividing annual net income by owner's equity. 59. Which one of the following is a question that an employer may legally ask of job applicants? A. Where were you born? B. Do you have any physical problems or injuries? C. Have you ever been treated for drug abuse? D. Can you speak and understand Spanish? - ✅✅D. Can you speak and understand Spanish? 60. In a corporation, which of the following documents specifies the functions and composition of the governing board of directors? A. bylaws B. articles of incorporation C. prospectus D. policies and procedures manual - ✅✅A. bylaws 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 - ✅✅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. - ✅✅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) - ✅✅A. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 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. seek informal resolution of the problems that residents of nursing homes and assisted living communities may have with facility management. - ✅✅D. seek informal resolution of the problems that residents of nursing homes and assisted living communities may have with facility management. 71. In addition to placing wet floor signs to ensure that no one walks on a wet floor, which of the following is part of the correct procedure for mopping a hallway? A. Close off the entire hallway, mop the entire hallway, and then open the hallway only when it is dry. B. Mop no more than one yard of the full hallway width at a time. C. Mop the entire hallway, then place a non-skid runner down the entire length until the hallway is dry. D. Mop one half of the length of the hallway at a time, leaving the other half open to traffic. - ✅✅D. Mop one half of the length of the hallway at a time, leaving the other half open to traffic. 72. "A general statement that guides thinking and action, and permits interpretation" is the definition of which one of the following? A. rule B. policy C. program D. procedure - ✅✅B. policy 73. One name given to the adverse physical and psychosocial effects resulting from a move from a familiar environment to an unfamiliar environment is: A. transfer trauma C. sundowner's syndrome B. paraplegia D. bipolar disorder - ✅✅A. transfer trauma 74. A meaningful staff development program begins with A. selection of the instructor B. development of a course outline C. an assessment of employee needs for training D. selection of a teaching method - ✅✅C. an assessment of employee needs for training 75. Tylenol is an example of ... A. an antibiotic B. an analgesic C. an antihypertensive D. a sedative - ✅✅B. an analgesic 76. Why should an administrator get department heads involved in the budget- making process? A. To comply with state licensing and federal certification requirements. B. To obtain more accurate cost estimates and more control over costs. C. To satisfy a Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP). D. To conserve time in developing a budget. - ✅✅B. To obtain more accurate cost estimates and more control over costs. 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 - ✅✅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. - ✅✅C. encourage the person in his efforts. 79. An employee who is dissatisfied is most likely to...? A. quit. B. work fewer hours. D. After the first breakdown of an equipment item. - ✅✅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. - ✅✅B. Part of the normal aging process. 87. A plan of care should include all of the following EXCEPT: A. nursing diagnoses. B short- and long-term goals. C. types of ADL assistance and other interventions D. fees to be charged, and party responsible for payment - ✅✅D. fees to be charged, and party responsible for payment 88. Purposes for fire and other disaster drills include all EXCEPT which one of the following A. Identifying equipment shortcomings. B. Clarifying roles and responsibilities. C. Minimizing coordination and communications with public safety and other community agencies. D. Pinpointing staff training needs. - ✅✅C. Minimizing coordination and communications with public safety and other community agencies. 89. Which of these is not a legal question that employers may ask of job applicants? A. Are you able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation? B. Would you demonstrate how you would perform a job function? C. Are you able to meet the attendance requirements of this job? D. Do you have a disability that would interfere with your ability to perform - ✅✅Do you have a disability that would interfere with your ability to perform 90. When assisting a person who is recovering from a stroke to put on a blouse, the care-giver encourages the person to put on by herself the one sleeve she is capable of manipulating, and then offers assistance with the other sleeve that the person has difficulty with. In this way, the care-giver is practicing the ideal of... A. task segmentation B. reality orientation C. remotivation D. redirection - ✅✅A. task segmentation 91. The primary focus for a safety committee should be to study incident and accident reports and A. determine if any facility rules were violated and recommend disciplinary actions for the violators. B. tabulate patterns and trends, and make reports to OSHA, the state licensing agency, and insurance carriers. C. identify safety issues and recommend accident prevention measures to the administrator. D. provide input for resident care plans and employee performance appraisals. - ✅✅C. identify safety issues and recommend accident prevention measures to the administrator. 92. On a balance sheet, net accounts receivable is calculated by subtracting which of the following from gross accounts receivable? A. allowance for bad debt B. depreciation expense C. aging of accounts receivable D. notes receivable - ✅✅A. allowance for bad debt 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. - ✅✅D. the sender and the receiver have a shared understanding of the message. 100. A person who commits a tort is called a A. tort-feasor B. plaintiff C. surrogate D. tort-master - ✅✅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 - ✅✅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 - ✅✅D. money market account 103. Leadership development training should be provided to A. Administrators and AITs B. Administrators, AITs, and department heads C. Administrators, AITs, department heads, and other supervisory staff D. All employees - ✅✅D. All employees 104. Incident reports should be made out for... A. only serious injuries to customers and employees. B. all injuries to customers and serious injuries to employees. C. all incidents to customers, employees, and visitors that either resulted in injury or that may have resulted in injury. D. only for those accidents that were caused by negligence and not by intent. - ✅✅C. all incidents to customers, employees, and visitors that either resulted in injury or that may have resulted in injury. 105. The process by which an organization demonstrates voluntary compliance with the standards of a non-governmental standard-setting body, such as The Joint Commission, is called A. licensure B. accreditation C. waiver D. reciprocity - ✅✅B. accreditation 106. Which of the following is NOT a proper method for thawing frozen food? A. Holding it in a refrigerator. B. Directly cooking it. C. Immersing it in a basin of cold water (70°F. or below) D. Microwaving it immediately prior to cooking it. - ✅✅C. Immersing it in a basin of cold water (70°F. or below) 107. An organization is considering the purchase of a piece of equipment that costs $6,000 and has a useful life of 10 years (with no salvage value). It is estimated that the item will reduce annual operating costs by $800 over each of the next ten years. What would be the payback period? A. 7.50 years B. 1.33 years C. 0.75 years D. Cannot be determined with the provided information - ✅✅A. 7.50 years 108. Which of the following is a disadvantage of internal recruitment of personnel (versus recruiting from external sources)? A. The employer will have less knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of job candidates. B. Job candidates will know little about the organization, and therefore their risk of becoming dissatisfied on the job is greater. C. New ideas and innovations are less like to be brought to the organization. D. Attracting and evaluating potential employees is more difficult. - ✅✅C. New ideas and innovations are less like to be brought to the organization.