ALF Core Training Practice Test

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• How many days after admission must a health assessment be completed for a resident?
• What is indicated by the abbreviation LD in healthcare?
• If a facility is required to provide documentation, how does this impact its operational authority?
• Which type of restraint involves medications?
• What is a key characteristic of a guardian's role?
• How often does freedom from tuberculosis need to be documented for staff members?
• A deficiency in which more than a limited number of clients or staff would be considered what type of deficiency?
• How many days do you have to create a Community Living Support Plan with a LMH licence?
• How often must an ALF review their menus for compliance?
• A newly hired staff member has how many days to submit that they are free of communicable diseases in the last 6 months?
• What is the required notice period for a resident to terminate their stay?
• What is the minimum frequency for staff to assess the risk of elopement in residents?
• Is written agreement required for residents to use third-party providers?
• Which license is abbreviated as LNS?
• How often must menus be reviewed in an ALF?
• Can an employee of an Assisted Living Facility borrow money from a resident?
• A guardian is a person entrusted with what by law?
• Why would a CHOW process be initiated?
• What is NOT a required action after an adverse incident occurs within a facility?
• What is the primary function of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Council?
• How many months does an administrator have to complete all CORE training requirements?
• When assisting a resident with medication, is it acceptable to lift their hand to help them take it?
• For how many years are fire inspection records maintained?
• The abbreviation DOH refers to which agency?
• Is it required to document when a resident uses a third-party provider?
• What is the toilet to sink ratio in an ALF?
• A written order for a half-bed rail must be reviewed by the physician how often?
• How soon must a Class "I" violation be corrected?
• Is a level 2 background screening required for any person having controlling interest in a facility?
• How is the ALF survey conducted for relicensure?
• Who must be notified if a resident exhibits signs of dementia or cognitive impairment?
• How often must a facility report any liability claims filed against them?
• What is the maximum number of residents allowed per 35 square feet in common areas of an ALF?
• How often should staff assess the risk of elopement in residents?
• Which of the following best describes a significant requirement for resident's health assessments?
• What is the typical focus of training for staff in an ALF?
• True or False? Facilities licensed for 16 residents must have an awake staff person at night.
• The initial training for a caregiver working in an ALF is essential for what type of resident?
• What must be developed and implemented for terminally ill residents under certain conditions?
• A resident can be retained for care of a stage 2 pressure sore if it has shown improvement within how many days?
• Can a resident use their own belongings in an Assisted Living Facility?
• How many hours of initial training are required for an employee who has regular contact with Alzheimer's residents?
• How many elopement drills must a facility conduct at a minimum per year?
• For how long does a facility retain resident contracts?
• What is the consequence of not addressing deficiencies noted in a survey within the defined period?
• What is the timeframe for completing a health assessment after admission?
• Are facilities associated with a religious organization required to include this information in their advertising?
• What type of insurance is an ALF required to possess at all times?
• 1/2 bed rails are considered a ________ and are allowed in an ALF only if?
• How long should a facility keep employee work schedules after the employee has left?
• Major incident reports must be kept by a facility for how long?
• When can a provisional license NOT be issued?
• What does CHOW refer to in the context of ownership?
• True or False: Mixing or calculating medication doses is allowed when assisting with self-medication.
• Is it true that a standard license can be issued at the time of initial licensure?
• Resident records are kept at a facility for a maximum of how long?
• After an adverse incident, how many days does a facility have to submit a full report to ACHA?
• When does a facility need to have a surety bond?
• What is the maximum size for a resident's room in an ALF?
• Capacity in an ALF refers to the ____ of residents it is licensed to care for.
• What type of staff must be available at night in an ALF with 16 or fewer residents?
• What is the main purpose of the Limited Nursing Services Licence?
• How often must a resident have a face-to-face medical exam by a licensed health care provider according to continued residency criteria?
• What happens if ACHA fails to notify the licensee 90 days before expiry?
• How many days notice must be given to a resident for discharge?
• What device restricts or deprives a person's movement physically?
• What should a facility do within 30 days of noticing cognitive impairment in a resident?
• In the context of income support, what does SSI provide assistance for?
• In assisted living terminology, what does “aging in place” refer to?
• What should be included in the care plan for residents receiving hospice services?
• Are facilities permitted to omit information about elopement drills from their documentation?
• What are the specialty licenses for an ALF?
• How many years must copies of ACHA inspections be kept on file?
• What is the retention period for employee work schedules at a facility?
• True or False: Residents may store medication in their rooms if the medications are kept locked.
• What is expected for documents regarding staff tuberculosis assessments?
• An ALF must have policies in place for handling which type of incidents?
• Can a facility obtain information omitted from the Health assessment form verbally from the physician?
• Limited nursing services in an ALF can only be provided by which of the following?
• A violation that presents an imminent danger to clients would be considered which class of violation?
• True or False? A limited mental health resident must receive OSS.
• What is one of the conditions for a person with controlling interest in a facility?
• When should an ALF notify ACHA about a CHOW?
• A resident who elopes and is put at risk of harm is considered what type of incident?
• What agency is denoted by the acronym DCF?
• What should be the correction time frame for a deficiency found in an ALF?
• When must a health assessment (1823) be completed in relation to admission?
• What term describes the process of providing increased services to a person due to aging-related decline?
• Must a resident be free of communicable diseases for admission to a facility?
• Which organization is abbreviated as ACHA?
• What is the maximum time frame for submitting a plan of correction when a deficiency is required?
• What is a Moratorium in the context of ALFs?
• What does OSS indicate in social services?
• Who is responsible for monitoring the appropriateness of resident placement in the facility?
• What is the primary function of an Assisted Living Facility (ALF)?
• Which role is responsible for administering medications and assisting with daily tasks in a home environment?
• What does FDLE stand for?
• What is the minimum square footage for a private room in an ALF?
• What licence is required for using a Community Support Plan?
• What type of resident is generally accommodated in an Assisted Living Facility?
• Are residents permitted to refuse the use of services from third-party providers?
• What licence is required if there are 3 or more residents on OSS?
• What does the abbreviation POA stand for in legal terms?
• If a facility has fewer than 17 residents, what must they have to ensure resident safety at all times?
• What is the minimum amount of water a facility must provide per resident per day during an emergency?
• An individual receiving social security disability benefits due to a mental disorder is classified as what?
• Is it permissible to care for a stage 3 pressure sore with a LNS licence?
• What type of deficiency involves a serious problem affecting multiple clients or staff members?
• Which of the following is a service provided under an Adult Family Care Home?
• Which of the following is true regarding medication storage in ALFs?
• True or False: Residents can request assistance with medication without restrictions.
• What professional designation does ARNP signify?
• How many elopement drills must a facility conduct annually?
• What defines a violation as 'Class "I" '?
• Which term best describes a legal document granting someone authority to act on another's behalf?
• What does ACS provide?
• What is the primary purpose of a Moratorium for an ALF?
• For how long must menu substitutions be kept on file in an ALF?
• True or False: A one-time special event television program can be counted as an activity?
• What does significant change refer to?
• What is the minimum number of activity hours required for an ALF per week?
• What is documented in a MOR?
• A resident requiring care of a stage 2 pressure sore can be retained under what condition?
• Which agency is responsible for regulatory inspections of ALFs?
• A deficiency affecting one or a very limited number of clients or staff would be considered what type of deficiency?
• True or False? An ALF can be only one building?
• When can abandoned or expired medication be disposed of?
• For a standard license, which condition must be met at the time of issuance?
• How many days prior to move-in must the health assessment be completed?
• What is the minimum compliance requirement for a standard license?
• An event over which facility personnel could exercise control and results in an adverse incident is referred to as what?
• How long are fire inspections retained by a facility?
• How much cash can a facility keep in safekeeping for a resident?
• Which licence allows for full help with ADLs?
• Are provisional licenses available for all applicants?
• Who is referred to as an RN?
• Which of the following is not commonly used to treat symptoms of mental health disorders?
• What is the minimum square footage per resident for common living areas in an ALF?
• How many days can a resident be bedridden in a standard licensed ALF?
• Can a cooperative agreement be included in a Community Living Support Plan?
• What is the required size for a single occupancy room in an ALF?
• What is the minimum square footage needed per resident in an ALF for common living areas?
• In Adult Family Care Homes, must care be provided in the caregiver's own home?
• A MOR sheet does not need to list known allergies of a resident. Is this statement true or false?
• True or False: Adverse incident reports are confidential and not admissible in civil or administrative actions.
• An event controlled by facility personnel that leads to serious outcomes like death or brain damage is classified as what?
• What is the minimum age for an ALF owner?
• RDA is commonly recognized as the abbreviation for which standard?
• Which of the following is not considered an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
• What must be documented regarding resident care in an ALF?
• An ALF with how many residents that receive OSS must have a limited mental health license?
• How many days a week shall activities be available in an ALF facility?
• What is primarily the role of a Community Living Support Plan (CLSP)?
• What is the expiration period for a standard license once issued?
• How many days in advance must ACHA notify the licensee for renewal of a license?
• Which license is indicated by the abbreviation LMH?
• What constitutes an adverse incident in a facility setting?
• Can an administrator manage more than one ALF without hiring additional managers?
• Is it permissible to remove prescribed medication without the resident's presence?
• What is one condition that may restrict a resident's ability to use their own belongings?
• If a plan of correction is required by ACHA for deficiencies, in how many days must it be submitted?
• What is a facility that provides housing and personal services for adults for more than 24 hours called?
• A facility is required to have what mechanism to ensure the safety of residents if they have fewer than 17 residents?
• Health inspections must be kept by a facility for what duration?
• Can a facility accept a resident that requires the administration of medication?
• True or False? An ALF can hold a resident's money without any reporting requirements.
• True or False: A deficiency must be corrected within 10 days after the provider is notified of inspection results.
• What is a requirement for a terminally ill resident to continue residing in a facility?
• How long does a facility keep resident contracts, following termination?
• What does DNR stand for in a healthcare context?
• For how many days may residents be bedridden?
• A resident can be bedridden in an ALF with a standard license for no more than how many days?
• Does assisting with routine emptying of a catheter or ostomy bag fall under Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?
• Can the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) have private conversations with residents during a survey?
• Does a Financial Officer of the company require a level 2 background screening?
• How many days prior must an ALF inform ACHA about the discontinuance of operation?
• Can an assisted living facility require residents to wear uniforms?
• Hospice services in an ALF must be coordinated through the development of what?
• What type of record is essential for tracking medication administration in assisted living settings?
• A fully sprinkled ALF must conduct how many fire drills annually?
• Can a facility require a resident to see a specific health care provider?
• Can a terminally ill resident continue to reside in a facility if specific conditions are met?
• Which role is represented by the acronym HHA?
• True or False: ACHA shall require a licensee to submit a plan of correction for deficiencies.
• What does CNA stand for in healthcare?
• How many days does a facility have to report a preliminary report to ACHA after an adverse incident?
• What does ADL stand for in the context of health care?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding continued residency?
• True or False: All new facilities must be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
• If a facility holds money or property for safekeeping, how often must they provide a statement?
• Under what circumstance can facility staff withhold CPR or the use of an AED?
• An administrator supervising more than one ALF must appoint a separate manager for each facility. Is this true or false?
• What does CPR stand for in emergency medical situations?
• How many months should the evacuation evaluation for initial licensure be conducted within?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement for residents to be admitted to an ALF?
• What minimum records must all staff members have kept on file?
• What is the function of the Department of Elderly Affairs (DOEA)?
• Is it possible to issue a provisional license for a Change of Ownership (CHOW)?
• True or False: A resident receiving 24-hour nursing care can be admitted to an ALF.
• What does CLSP stand for?
• True or False: An LNS license allows for 24-hour nursing care.
• What does LPN stand for in the healthcare field?
• What is the maximum number of residents per bedroom in an ALF?
• An application for CHOW must be submitted how many days before the transaction?
• What does AFCH stand for in the context of caregiving?
• Can a provisional license be issued while a revocation proceeding is pending?
• How many separate ALFs can an administrator supervise?
• Must documentation occur if a resident denies the use of a third-party provider?
• A facility equipped with a fully sprinkled system must have how many required fire drills between the hours of 11 PM and 7 AM per year?
• What is the minimum time frame allotted to inform ACHA of a Change of Ownership (CHOW)?
• What should happen if a resident no longer meets the criteria for continued residency?
• What written statement is needed for LMH residents regarding emergencies?
• A facility without an automatic sprinkler system must conduct evacuation capabilities how often?
• What type of drug restricts an individual's ability to move?
• True or False: A registered nurse can perform their duties in an emergency situation at an ALF until medical personnel arrive.
• The criteria for continued residency in any licensed facility shall be the same as the criteria for admission. Is this statement true or false?
• Under what condition may a resident give notice of relocation or termination in less than 45 days?
• What qualifications would an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner have?
• Is an ALF required to carry liability insurance at all times?
• Which role is typically held by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?
• Is a facility required to document the implementation of elopement drills?
• How often does a facility's license need to be renewed?
• What notification period is required before a license expires for renewal?
• What is represented by the abbreviation FPSS?
• A deficiency that is pervasive in the provider or represents a systemic failure affecting a large portion of clients is considered what type of deficiency?
• Who is responsible for ensuring that the ALF adheres to safety regulations?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an ALF?
• True or False: A resident has the right to choose their own roommate.
• How soon must an abandoned or expired medication be disposed of?
• CARES is an acronym for what assessment in long-term care?
• What is the minimum age for admission to a facility?
• When must a deficiency be corrected if it involves imminent danger to clients?
• What must a facility provide to a resident if they hold property for safekeeping?
• What is the maximum time frame for correcting a deficiency cited during a survey for medication?
• What purpose does the CARES assessment serve in the healthcare system?
• What does the acronym ACS stand for in healthcare licensing?
• Do residents have the right to share a room with their spouse?
• Who must approve an emergency management plan annually?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding provisional licenses?
• What is the minimum age requirement for an ALF administrator?
• Is a standard license required for all applicants of an ECC, LMH, or LNS license?
• How many residents are required on OSS for an Adult Family Care Home license?
• What is the minimum square footage required for a double occupancy room in an ALF?
• A resident must have a face-to-face medical examination how often to maintain continued residency?
• For how long are ACHA health inspection reports maintained at a facility?
• What is the retention period for adverse incident reports at a facility?
• What is a Cooperative Agreement typically associated with?
• How long does a facility keep major incident reports?
• For which type of care is the Extended Congregate Care Licence intended?
• True or False: Residents are allowed to have their own furniture in their rooms as long as it fits.
• A service plan is mandatory for each resident admitted under which license?
• What is the maximum time allotted for an evacuation drill in an unsprinkled facility?
• Which licence allows a nurse to perform any service within their scope?
• What does OSS stand for in the context of assisted living facilities?
• What does CCRC stand for in retirement planning?
• Which type of deficiency indicates a systemic failure affecting a large segment of clientele?
• Who is a Registered Dietitian commonly abbreviated as?
• What must an ALF with 17 or more beds have functioning at all times?
• Every how many years of employment must a new background screening be conducted?
• A stock supply of over-the-counter products for multiple residents is permitted. Is this statement true or false?
• How many days does an applicant have to respond to ACHA regarding errors or omissions on their application?
• Can someone with HIV be admitted to an ALF facility?
• Which of the following interventions would generally NOT be considered part of an ALF's standard services?
• For admission to a facility, what must a resident be able to do?
• How is the resolution of an adverse incident documented for regulatory purposes?
• What does DOEA stand for in health administration?
• Do residents have to agree to routine care procedures documented in their records?
• What is an essential function of the Department of Health?
• What does ECC represent in the context of healthcare?
• What does LTCOC stand for in the context of long-term care?
• True or False: Staff can assist residents with medication directly placing it in their mouth.
• True or False: A resident requiring the monitoring of blood gasses can be admitted to an ALF facility.
• What is SSI commonly known for providing?
• How frequently must a newly hired staff member submit documentation of communicable disease status?
• Are Alzheimer's, dementias, or mental retardation classified as mental disorders?
• What is the maximum duration ACHA health inspection reports are kept?
• In health service administration, what is the primary role of an Agency Health Care Administration (ACHA)?