National Guardianship Association (NGA) Fundamentals Practice Test

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• What term describes the obligation of a guarantor to pay a second party upon default by a third-party in performance owed to the second party?
• How should guardians address the ward’s risk of self-harm or harm to others?
• What are essential elements of record-keeping for guardianship?
• Which statement about the guardian's advocacy role is TRUE?
• Which statement best supports a ward's self-determination?
• What is the appropriate action when the ward regains capacity?
• What is the difference between a guardian and a conservator?
• A legal document signed by the guardian pledging to carry out his/her legal obligations to the ward in a proper manner.
• Which term describes the approach that aims to maximize the individual's best interests while using the least restrictive means?
• Which term describes a person appointed to carry out the provisions of a will?
• Examples of life-prolonging treatments that living wills may address include
• What should guardians do to address safety considerations in a ward’s care plan?
• What is an appropriate boundary for a guardian's personal involvement with a ward?
• If ward wishes conflict with current decisions, what action is advised?
• What is required to maintain a ward’s safety during daily activities?
• Which professionals are commonly involved to support a guardian in making care decisions for the ward?
• What term describes services provided to meet social needs, including public benefits, case management, money management services, and other similar services?
• When making decisions for the ward, what standard guides the guardian's actions?
• Which of the following is considered a physical restraint?
• What is the purpose of an initial inventory in a guardianship case?
• In guardianship, who is the party that the guardian serves and is ultimately accountable to the court?
• Which of the following are advanced directives?
• Which practice helps ensure medications remain appropriate for the ward?
• When documenting disputes with family or service providers, what is best practice?
• Which term refers to the report filed by a guardian with the court detailing ward status and actions?
• Who is the guardian appointed when the current guardian resigns or is unable to serve?
• Guardians have the right to review the ward's medical records.
• A person appointed by the court to make an impartial inquiry into a situation and report to the court. Which term is this?
• A guardian appointed by the court, who is deemed to be an officer of the court and may be appointed to guardianship over many incapacitated persons; the appointee may be paid from public funds or from assets of the incapacitated person if funds are available. Which term?
• Living wills and POA's are forms of
• When guardianship is terminated, which filing must be completed?
• How should guardians address cultural and linguistic needs of the ward?
• Which document is the formal report a guardian must submit to the court regarding the guardianship?
• What is the purpose of a final accounting?
• What is meant by self-determination in NGA Standards?
• What is a key principle in guardianship regarding the ward's rights and safety?
• Any person who is impaired by an intoxicant, by mental illness or deficiency, physical illness or disability to the extent that personal decision making is impossible. Which term describes this condition?
• Which statement is true regarding DNR orders and advance directives?
• The least restrictive alternative principle requires balancing which factors?
• A guardian of the estate typically has authority to manage which aspects?
• A guardian who has authority to exercise all delegable rights and powers of the person after the court finds the person lacks capacity to perform all tasks. Which term is this?
• Guardianship should be
• Which action is part of marshaling the estate?
• What is the purpose of monitoring the estate?
• What is required when a guardian must consent to medical treatment for the ward?
• What is the role of ethics in guardianship practice?
• Which statement best describes a guardian's approach to the ward's finances and end-of-life decisions?
• Which statement about record-keeping is correct?
• What should guardians do when there is a major change in assets?
• In urgent medical decisions, which principles should guide the guardian?
• Medical guardianship typically allows a guardian to make medical decisions for the ward for which scope?
• Which action is allowed to cover ward living expenses?
• Guardians should be knowledgeable about medications and consent to changes; misuse of chemical restraints for ward control in facilities is:
• Which term describes a formal court document that grants power or rights to act on behalf of a ward?
• What is the appropriate approach when a ward's capacity varies by decision type?
• How can guardians support a ward’s transition to independence?
• Which is an indicator of exploitation?
• Which type of guardianship grants only specific powers because the ward can perform some tasks?
• Which option best describes essential communication skills for guardians?
• To what extent should wards be included in the guardianship plan creation?
• Who holds legal title to the trust assets and has a fiduciary duty to manage assets for the beneficiary under the terms of the trust?
• What is a core principle of guardianship regarding rights?
• Which document allows terminally ill patients to outline wishes regarding the use of death-delaying procedures?
• Which term describes a guardian who may be appointed to oversee guardianship over many individuals and may be paid from public funds?
• What practice supports protection from exploitation by guardianship teams?
• Which term is a synonym for ward in guardianship terminology?
• Which term refers to a person for whom a guardian has been appointed?
• What is a capacity-focused approach to guardianship decisions?
• Emergency or temporary guardianships typically differ from permanent guardianships because they are
• Time-limited guardianships are intended to provide protection during an immediate crisis while allowing the ward to maintain some decision-making in areas where they can still communicate.
• How should guardians handle billing and fees?
• What is a guardian's duty regarding monitoring the ward's care?
• What information is typically included in annual financial accounting?
• Which factor is considered when establishing guardianships: capacity or diagnosis?
• Which term describes a guardian whose authority is limited to designated rights and powers by court order?
• Under NGA practice principles, when is a physician's order typically required for the use of a physical restraint?
• Which term describes the course of action that maximizes what is best for a person, while considering the least intrusive and least restrictive options?
• What is the role of court orders in guardianship?
• How should guardians address conflicts with the ward's supported decision-makers or family?
• Which is a valid ground for removing a guardian?
• A guardian who was appointed to act upon the death or resignation of a previous guardian. Which term is this?
• How should guardians approach transferring decision-making as a ward moves toward independence?
• What is the primary purpose of emergency or time-limited guardianships?
• Which term refers to a basic or minimal ability to do something, such as testifying?
• When conducting end-of-life discussions, which practice is most appropriate?
• Which term describes a person who exercises caution in handling assets?
• What is the difference between general and limited guardianship?
• Which term is defined as legal qualification, competency, power, or fitness; the ability to understand the nature and effects of decisions?
• Which term describes a guardian appointed to make an impartial inquiry into a situation and report to the court?
• What is the primary fiduciary duty of a guardian regarding the ward's financial resources?
• How often should a guardian communicate with service providers and the court?
• Which term describes a category of disorders characterized by multiple cognitive deficits including memory impairment?
• When terminating guardianship of the estate, what happens to remaining estate assets?
• Guardians of the estate are typically required to post bond and file which types of records?
• Which term means to assist, defend, or plead in favor of another?
• How should guardians respond to a court order that limits a specific decision?
• What is the role of the ward's rights in guardianship decision-making?
• A guardian whose authority is temporary and who is usually appointed only in an emergency. Which term describes this role?
• In guardianship decisions, what is the typical presumption about continuing treatment, and when may withholding or withdrawal be justifiable?
• What is the role of guardians in safeguarding against exploitation?
• What information should be included in a ward's care plan?
• Which term is a diagnostic tool that measures the overall well-being of an individual and shows how well the person is able to function in a variety of multi-dimensional situations?
• What is the importance of an inventory at case closure?
• Which action can be taken if a guardian fails to submit required reports to the court?
• How often should stock or asset inventories be updated?
• How should guardians handle a ward who lacks capacity for financial decisions but can manage daily tasks?
• What is the purpose of cultural competency in guardianship?
• What is true about other conditions besides the three major categories for guardianship?
• When using technology with a ward, what privacy and legal compliance measures are essential?
• Areas included in guardian advocacy for vulnerable adults include:
• Final accounting is typically presented to whom?
• Which of the following best describes the purpose of supported decision-making in guardianship?
• Which item belongs in a financial plan for the ward?
• As part of medical status review, guardians should review which documents?
• In guardianship practice, who primarily represents and guides the guardian through the process?
• Which term describes a guardian who possesses the authority over the personal affairs of an individual as granted by the court?
• Which set correctly lists the three major categories of people commonly under guardianship?
• Guardians generally do not have authority to consent to which set of procedures?
• Which issues should be considered when determining whether a ward can remain in the home?
• What term describes a setting that places as few limits as possible on the ward's rights and personal freedoms while meeting the ward's needs?
• Which of the following is NOT part of marshaling the estate?
• What term refers to individuals who, according to state statute, have a right to notice regarding a guardianship action?
• Addressing behavioral problems in guardianship should primarily focus on which principle?
• Which action should be performed only after court approval?
• Define capacity in the guardianship context.
• Which term refers to a guardian appointed to oversee all rights and powers of the person?
• What should a guardian monitor regarding medications and participate in regarding changes?
• Guardians of the estate may engage in which activities that involve the ward's assets?
• A severe, chronic disability of an individual five years of age or older, attributable to a mental or physical impairment, likely to continue indefinitely, with insubstantial functional limitations in ADLs. Which term describes this condition?
• What term describes the person's agreement to allow something to happen based on full disclosure of risks, alternatives, and other information needed to make an intelligent decision?
• What is a key reason to work with an attorney in guardianship?
• Which practice helps a guardian stay out of trouble?
• What steps should be followed when a ward moves to a new living arrangement?
• What is the primary purpose of marshaling the ward's estate?
• What is the Office of the Public Guardian described as in guardianship arrangements?
• What is 'professional boundaries' in guardianship practice?
• What is required when protecting a ward’s digital assets and online privacy?
• Which instrument serves as the formal pledge by a guardian to fulfill duties to the ward?
• What does 'dignity' mean in NGA standards?
• Which term refers to real and personal property, tangible and intangible?
• How should guardians address capacity that is decision-specific (e.g., medical vs financial)?
• Which term refers to a guardian who possesses any or all powers and rights with regard to the property of the individual?
• What should guardians do to ensure proper documentation of actions in response to court orders?
• When must guardians file annual financial accounting?
• The court may take which action in guardianship proceedings if evidence does not prove incapacity?
• How should a guardian handle confidential information?
• Which guardian is primarily responsible for decisions related to the ward's personal care, including residence and treatment?
• What term describes a person who handles assets cautiously?
• How should guardians coordinate with community resources?
• Which action demonstrates effective medical advocacy by a guardian?
• Which action requires court approval before being performed with the ward's estate?
• What term describes a person appointed to manage the estate of a person who died without a will?
• What types of decisions fall under health care decisions for guardianship?
• A person declared legally incapacitated and under guardianship is commonly referred to as a
• Which term refers to a guardian appointed by the court who is considered an officer of the court and can be paid from public funds to oversee guardianships?
• How should guardians collect and store ward information securely?
• What is the guardian's obligation regarding the ward's autonomy in decision-making?
• What are the key elements of making informed decisions with a ward?
• What term is the principle of decision-making that requires implementing the course of action that comports with the individual's known wishes expressed before incapacity?
• Which factors are considered when determining a ward's residence options?
• Why is it important to preserve independence and dignity in guardianship?
• Which statement best describes when court approval is needed?
• In guardianship fiduciary duties, which action demonstrates proper management of assets?
• What is the relationship between guardianship and informed consent?
• What term refers to a formal document issued by the court granting power or rights to act on behalf of a ward, such as guardianship?
• Which term refers to a guardian who possesses any or all powers and rights granted by the court with regard to the personal affairs of the individual?
• A person's inability to make and then act upon personal and/or property decisions on his or her own but have. Which term best describes this condition?
• Which term describes the principle of decision-making that defers to the ward's prior known wishes when the ward cannot decide?
• What right does a ward have if the ward regains capacity?
• What is a potential consequence of a guardian being found at fault for misconduct or neglect?
• Which term describes an individual or organization that has agreed to undertake for another a special obligation of trust and confidence, with a duty to act for another's benefit and subject to the standard of care?
• Guardianship should be initiated as a last resort and only when there is no suitable less restrictive alternative.
• When resigning, a guardian must
• What must be included in an individual care plan prior to starting the use of a physical restraint?
• DNR internal policies typically specify which of the following?
• How should guardians handle confidentiality when using technology?
• In guardianship practice, why is it important to maintain timely case notes and financial ledgers?
• How should guardians manage end-of-life decisions and planning?
• Which term is defined as the ability to understand and communicate an informed decision?
• Which statement belongs to the process of initiating guardianship proceedings, specifically regarding notices and hearings?
• What should be included in an annual guardianship report?
• How should a guardian respond to suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation?
• Guardianships are established based on what criterion, rather than the medical diagnosis?
• What is an emergency guardianship?
• Which term describes a person appointed by the court to make all personal decisions for an individual who lacks capacity?
• Which document formally grants a guardian the authority to act on behalf of the ward and is typically recognized by banks and government agencies?
• Who is responsible for making decisions and being accountable to the court for a ward’s personal affairs?
• What term is a formal, written request presented to a court or official body for adjudication of disability or appointment of a guardian?
• What is required for reporting suspected exploitation of a ward’s assets?
• Before a guardianship hearing, you should
• Guardianship health care decisions are subject to what rules?
• What does the principle of least restrictive alternative require in guardianship decisions?
• Which term refers to real and personal property, tangible and intangible?
• Which term is defined as a person appointed by the court to manage the assets and liabilities of an intestate decedent?
• Who may initiate a guardianship proceeding?
• Which term describes the ability to understand and appreciate the nature and consequence of a decision and to reach and communicate an informed decision?
• Which term refers to a formal filing seeking adjudication of guardianship?
• Rights of individuals under guardianship include which of the following?
• Which term describes an individual or organization that has agreed to undertake a special obligation of trust toward another?
• Planning final arrangements should consider preference and financial status; prepaid funeral plans are usually treated how for Medicaid eligibility?
• How should guardians handle disputes with family members or service providers?
• What term refers to medications prescribed for the management of behavior?
• In a trust, which role is responsible for managing and preserving the trust property for the beneficiary?
• How should a guardian handle conflict of interest?
• What is required when sharing confidential information about a ward?
• Which statement about Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders is most accurate?
• What term refers to written instructions such as a living will or durable power of attorney for healthcare that guide care when a person is terminally ill or incapacitated?
• When a guardianship moves to another state, what must the guardian do?
• What is the first step in initiating guardianship proceedings?
• Guardianship results in which of the following?
• Which option correctly identifies the entity described as the last-resort guardian when no individual is available?
• If a guardian suspects abuse or neglect, to whom should a report be forwarded?
• A ward's authority generally covers which area?
• Which term describes an individual who is entitled to notice in a guardianship proceeding by statute?
• What is the purpose of professional development and ethics review in NGA practice?
• A ward's authority primarily covers decisions related to
• Which statement best describes capacity in guardianship decisions?
• When is the ward’s plan of care developed?
• Which statement best reflects the least restrictive principle when addressing behavior problems?
• Which statement best describes safeguarding ward information retention and privacy?
• What is the role of a guardian in medical advocacy?
• Which action best reflects ethical practice in guardianship?
• Which role is responsible for managing assets and investments for beneficiaries under a trust, ensuring proper use of the assets?