Download FLORIDA ALF CORE EXAM STUDY GUIDE Expected 200+ Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) and more Exams Study of Commodities in PDF only on Docsity! 1 / 11 FLORIDA ALF CORE EXAM STUDY GUIDE Expected 200+ Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) 1. Comprehensive emergency management plans are reviewed by Ans>> the county emergency management agency 2. Assisted Living facilities are licensed by Ans>> the Agency for Health Care Admin- istration (AHCA) 3. Allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation are investigated by Ans>> represen- tatives of the Department of Children and Families 4. Assisted Living facilities should be operated as Ans>> residential environments with supportive services 2 / 11 5. "Agency" as used in chapter 429, F.S. means Ans>> the Agency for Health Care Administration 6. To be eligible to receive a limited nursing services license Ans>> a facility must not have been subject to administrative sanctions affecting the health, safety or welfare of residents in the past 24 months 7. Providing "personal services" includes providing direct physical assistance with or supervision of Ans>> the self-administration of medication (NOT medication administration) 8. The Department of Health is responsible for Ans>> sanitation inspections 9. Representatives from the local health departments are responsible for Ans>> in- spections related to food hygiene 5 / 11 18. Residents sleeping rooms designed for double occupancy must have a minimum square footage of usable floor space per occupant Ans>> 60 square feet 19. Temperatures must be maintained at when residents are normally awake Ans>> at least 72 degrees 20. There must be at least one bathroom with at least one toilet and sink for every Ans>> 6 persons 21. Resident bathrooms must have Ans>> a working door 22. In order to license a room as a resident sleeping room Ans>> the room must be at least 80 square feet 23. Legacy facilities that are fully sprinklered must conduct Ans>> 6 fire drills per year 24. The shower or tub ratio to residents is Ans>> 1 to 8 25. An assisted living facility that receives its certificate of occupancy on or 6 / 11 after July 1, 2016 must comply with Ans>> NFPA 101 and NFPA 101A current editions 26. Assisted living facilities must provide Ans>> areas separate from bedrooms for activities 27. When calculating the minimum square footage requirement for living and dining space Ans>> live-in staff and family members must be included in the ratio 28. Fire evacuation capability determination must be completed Ans>> within 6 months of becoming licensed as an ALF 29. If a facility has a limited nursing services license Ans>> a resident who requires intravenous therapy administered in the facility may be admitted if this is agreeable to the ALF 30. A resident being admitted to an ALF may Ans>> receive assistance from more than one person to transfer 31. For residents placed by the Department of Children and Families, the 1823 must be completed Ans>> within 30 days prior to admission 32. A terminally ill resident who exceeds the residency criteria may remain 7 / 11 living in an ALF under what circumstance? Ans>> the resident is on hospice and continued residency is agreeable to the resident and the facility 33. In order to be admitted to an ALF, a person must be Ans>> 18 years of age 34. At the time of admission, a resident who is receiving hospice services may be admitted as long as Ans>> the resident meets the admission criteria 35. What condition of need is the resident allowed to have and still be admitted to an ALF? Ans>> Assistance with a CPAP machine 36. Administrators are responsible for ensuring Ans>> the ALF can meet residents' needs 37. Activies of daily living include Ans>> feeding, grooming, toileting, bathing 38. A resident being admitted to an ALF may Ans>> be receiving hospice services 10 / 11 Ans>> how staff will conduct an immediate search of the facility's premises 53. Third party providers Ans>> must follow the facility's policies and coordinate with the facility regarding the resident's condition 54. Person centered care for persons with memory impairments includes Ans>> - recognition that the person is not diminished 55. When moving from person centered moments to a person centered culture it is important to Ans>> provide relationship opportunities for all stakeholders 56. Person centered care is an orientation to the delivery of care and sup- portive services that address the individual's Ans>> needs and goals, preferences and cultural traditions, and family situations and values 11 / 11 57. Admission package information must be made available to potential resi- dents and include Ans>> information about rates and services 58. Which items must be provided at the time of admission if not previously included in information shared with potential residents? Ans>> copy of resident con- tract, copy of resident bill of rights, and a copy of the long term care ombudsman brochure 59. Residents must undergo a face-to-face medical examination at least Ans>> every three years 60. This person can complete an 1823 Ans>> physician's assistant 61. Admission packages must include Ans>> a written description of services for per- sons with ALZ disease if the ALF advertises it provides special care for dementia 62. is considered to not be patient brokering Ans>> providing monetary com- pensation to a resident who refers a former neighbor to your facility 63. ALFs must include on all advertisements 12 / 11 Ans>> the facility's license number 64. Contracts must include express provisions which address Ans>> the facility's services nd accommodations included in the rates 65. Resident contracts must include Ans>> provisions that the resident must be as- sessed upon admission and every three years thereafter 66. Resident contracts must include a policy Ans>> refund 67. Resident contracts must be maintained for a period of Ans>> 5 years 68. Pro-rated refunds must be calculated based on Ans>> the termination date 69. A contract must be executed with the resident Ans>> at the time of admission 70. Residents may not be required to provide more than a notice of move-out Ans>> 30 days 71. Security deposits must be kept in a 15 / 11 76. A facility that serves as a representative payee for a resident receiving optional state supplementation (OSS), the facility must Ans>> maintain a minimum bond equaling twice supplemental security income (SSI) or social security disability income (SSDI) and the OSS payment 77. Resident funds and property held in safekeeping shall be held Ans>> in a Florida banking institution 78. ALFs must use a accounting system Ans>> recognized 79. Withholding evidence of financial instability from the Agency Ans>> is evidenced by things like purposely hiding from the agency things like unpaid liens and taxes 80. An ALF must maintain a surety bond if Ans>> it serves as a representative payee for a resident who receives optional state supplementation 81. When a controlling interest is involved as a defendant or a petitioner in a bankruptcy or foreclosure Ans>> the Agency must be notified in 10 days 82. ALFs must maintain insurance at all times 16 / 11 Ans>> liability 83. A facility may serve as Ans>> a resident's attorney in fact 84. When there is a change to a resident's medication order Ans>> a brightly colored "alert" label may be used to alert the staff to the change in directions for use 85. When assisting residents with their medications, unlicensed staff may Ans>> - prepare items such as water, cups, spoons, and juice 86. Unlicensed staff are allowed to Ans>> assist with colostomy bags 87. Nurses are allowed to Ans>> administer "as needed" medications 88. Residents who are capable of self-administering their medications may be required to Ans>> store their medications centrally 89. Prior to assisting residents with their medications, staff should Ans>> wash their hands 17 / 11 90. Mary is assisting a resident with medications when one falls to the floor Ans>> - the medication should be considered contaminated and disposed of properly 91. Unlicensed staff trained to assist with the self-administration of medica- tions may Ans>> assist a competent resident who requests a prescribed "as-needed" sedative 92. Mr. Parker self-administers his medications and tells you he is no longer taking one of them because it makes him feel funny Ans>> call Mr. Parker's health care provider 93. Mr. Wittaker moved out of your community on June 1 and left some med- ications behind Ans>> destroy the medications within 30 days and document this in the resident record 94. Mary is your primary unlicensed staff person who assists residents with their medications. She is allowed to Ans>> record changes to medication directions in the MOR 20 / 11 care providers because her father has his medication administered 107. Required serving temperatures for hot and cold food are Ans>> 135 degrees or above, 41 degrees or below 108. Temperature logs may be required for Ans>> refrigerators, cooking temperatures, dishwashing temperatures 109. All food handlers must wash their hands for at least Ans>> 20 seconds 110. Leftovers must be Ans>> reheated to at least 165 degrees and held for 15 seconds 111. Food service regulations address Ans>> fingernails 112. Leftovers may be reheated times Ans>> one 113. What is the most important thing you can do to prevent foodborne ill- ness? Ans>> wash your hands 114. Hot foods must be maintained at a minimum temperature of Ans>> 135 degrees 21 / 11 115. You made a big pot of chili for the Super Bowl and need to refrigerate it until Sunday Ans>> you can place it in shallow pans to cool rapidly 116. Food must be stored Ans>> at least 6 inches off the floor 117. The recommended way to thaw food is Ans>> under refrigeration 118. Regulations related to food services address Ans>> dishwashing requirements, sink compartments, vermin control 119. Cold foods must be maintained at a temperature of Ans>> 41 degrees or below 120. Today's menu indicates that broccoli is to be served as the vegetable at dinner. You did not receive broccoli from your food vendor this week. Ans>> you can substitute asparagus and record this prior to serving the meal 121. All ALFs must keep at least days of non-perishable food as part of the facility's emergency management plan Ans>> 3 122. Menus should be planned 22 / 11 Ans>> based on the preferences and food habits of the residents 123. Menus must be developed by a licensed or registered dietician, a licensed nutritionist , or a registered dietetic technician supervised by a licensed or registered dietician or licensed nutritionist and reviewed Ans>> annually 124. Copies of menus as served, including substitutions must be kept on file for Ans>> 6 months 125. Snacks must be available Ans>> when residents do not have access to kitchen facilities 126. Therapeutic diets Ans>> must be provided in accordance with a health care provider's order 127. Your ALF is licensed for 6 residents, therefore Ans>> you must ensure that all food service staff receive training on safe food handling within 30 days of employment 128. The time between meals for facilities serving 3 meals per day must be Ans>> not more than 6 hours and no less than 2 hours between meals 129. You are serving 3 ounces of fish for dinner. Ms. Abby does not like 25 / 11 139. There must be at least one person in the facility at all times who Ans>> has completed first aid and CPR courses and holds currently valid CPR and first aid cards 140. Minimum staff hours per week are based on Ans>> the number of combined residents, respite care residents, and day care participants 141. Newly hired staff must provide documentation of freedom from commu- nicable disease within Ans>> 30 days of employment 142. A manager Ans>> may only serve as the manager of one facility and may not simultaneously serve as the administrator 143. Documentation of compliance with level II background screening require- ments must be completed Ans>> prior to employment 144. When calculating minimum staff hours per week, an administrator's time may be counted if Ans>> The administrator is included on the staffing schedule and is involved in 26 / 11 day to day decisions 145. AHCA may immediately require an ALF to increase staff above the re- quired minimum Ans>> when the fire safety authority determines that fire safety require- ments are not being met 146. ALFs licensed for 17 or more residents must have Ans>> awake staff at all hours of day/night 147. If an administrator will be absent from the facility for more than 21 con- secutive days Ans>> a person who has met the administrator or manager requirements must be appointed in writing to be in charge of the facility 148. Administrators and managers must complete the core competencies requirements within Ans>> 3 months of becoming the administrator or manager 149. All staff must have training on HIV/AIDS and elopement policies and procedures Ans>> within 30 days of employment 27 / 11 150. Staff who provide direct care assistance to residents must be trained on infection control, universal precautions and facility sanitation procedures Ans>> be- fore providing care 151. Who must participate in elopement drills? Ans>> administrators and direct care staff 152. ALFs are required to maintain minimum staffing based on staff hours per week. Which of the following may be included in the minimum staffing hours? Ans>> ALF manager who is actively involved in day to day operation of the facility 153. Administrators who are in charge of a facility which holds an ECC license- Ans>> must complete 12 hours of CEUs every two years 154. Pre-service orientation must address which of the following topics at a minimum Ans>> resident rights 155. Staffing schedules must be kept on file for a period of Ans>> 6 months 156. Administrators must complete hours of CEUs every 2 years 10 / 11 170. Health assessment must be completed by the resident's health care provider and include Ans>> the license number and address of the HCP, whether or not the resident requires a special diet and a list of the resident's medications 171. Residents may be admitted to ECC if they require Ans>> total care with their ADLs 172. ALFs who wish to serve "mental health residents" must obtain a limited mental health license Ans>> prior to admitting 1 mental health resident 173. In an ECC facility, nurses may Ans>> provide any service under the scope of their nursing license as long as the resident continues to meet the residency criteria 174. Residents who exceed the continued residency requirements for an ECC facility may remain living in the facility if Ans>> the resident qualifies for and is agree- able to hospice services 175. Residents receiving ECC services must have a face to face medical examination Ans>> at least annually 10 / 11 176. A community living support plan for a mental health resident is required to be updated Ans>> at least annually or whenever there is a significant change in the persons behavioral health 177. A mental health resident must be assessed to determine Ans>> whether or not the person is appropriate to reside in an ALF 178. Facilities licensed for mental health services must Ans>> assist the resident to carry out the goals identified in the community living support plan 179. ALFs holding a limited nursing license must Ans>> ensure HCPs orders for all nursing services 180. Residents receiving ECC services must have a service plan completed Ans>> - quarterly 181. Emergency management plan must be reviewed by the count emer- gency management agency Ans>> annually 182. Prior to obtaining an ALF license, a new applicant must 10 / 11 Ans>> submit an envi- ronmental control plan to the emergency management agency 183. ALFs are required to have alternate in the event of an emergency Ans>> power sources 184. Emergency management plans must include information on Ans>> evacuation procedures, emergency food and water supplies, fire safety plan 185. Emergency environmental control plans address Ans>> minimum temperatures during a loss of a primary power source 186. ALF are licensed by Ans>> the Agency for Health Care Administration 187. When a licensee discontinues operations, the agency must be notified Ans>> 30 days prior to the discontinuance