Assisted Living Facility Core Test Exam Questions and
Answers
Comprehensive emergency management plans are reviewed by - ANSWER>>the
county emergency management agency
Assisted Living facilities are licensed by - ANSWER>>the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA)
Allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation are investigated by -
ANSWER>>representatives of the Department of Children and Families
Assisted Living facilities should be operated as - ANSWER>>residential
environments with supportive services
"Agency" as used in chapter 429, F.S. means - ANSWER>>the Agency for Health
Care Administration
To be eligible to receive a limited nursing services license - ANSWER>>a facility
must not have been subject to administrative sanctions affecting the health,
safety or welfare of residents in the past 24 months
Providing "personal services" includes providing direct physical assistance with or
supervision of - ANSWER>>the self-administration of medication (NOT medication
administration)
The Department of Health is responsible for - ANSWER>>sanitation inspections
Representatives from the local health departments are responsible for -
ANSWER>>inspections related to food hygiene
Facilities with extended congregate care licenses - ANSWER>>may provide any
service under the scope of the nurse's license
,Assisted living facilities with a standard license may - ANSWER>>employ nurses to
administer medications to residents
Any entity that provides housing, meals and one or more personal services to
more than 2 persons who are not relatives for a period exceeding 24 hours must
have an assisted living license unless - ANSWER>>licensed as an Adult Family Care
Home
When a representative of the Department of Children and Families or the Agency
for Health Care or the Long Term Care Ombudsman comes to your ALF -
ANSWER>>you may ask to see identification
Assisted living services should be provided - ANSWER>>in a manner that
promotes the dignity and individuality of residents
Operating an unlicensed assisted living facility is - ANSWER>>a third-degree felony
Facilities seeking to obtain an extended congregate care license - ANSWER>>must
develop policies and procedures and residency criteria specifically for extended
congregate care
Perimeter or egress control devices and equipment must - ANSWER>>comply
with all life safety requirements
Residents sleeping rooms designed for double occupancy must have a minimum
square footage of ___ usable floor space per occupant - ANSWER>>60 square feet
Temperatures must be maintained at ___ when residents are normally awake -
ANSWER>>at least 72 degrees
There must be at least one bathroom with at least one toilet and sink for every -
ANSWER>>6 persons
Resident bathrooms must have - ANSWER>>a working door
In order to license a room as a resident sleeping room - ANSWER>>the room must
be at least 80 square feet
, Legacy facilities that are fully sprinklered must conduct - ANSWER>>6 fire drills
per year
The shower or tub ratio to residents is - ANSWER>>1 to 8
An assisted living facility that receives its certificate of occupancy on or after July
1, 2016 must comply with - ANSWER>>NFPA 101 and NFPA 101A current editions
Assisted living facilities must provide - ANSWER>>areas separate from bedrooms
for activities
When calculating the minimum square footage requirement for living and dining
space - ANSWER>>live-in staff and family members must be included in the ratio
Fire evacuation capability determination must be completed - ANSWER>>within 6
months of becoming licensed as an ALF
If a facility has a limited nursing services license - ANSWER>>a resident who
requires intravenous therapy administered in the facility may be admitted if this is
agreeable to the ALF
A resident being admitted to an ALF may - ANSWER>>receive assistance from
more than one person to transfer
For residents placed by the Department of Children and Families, the 1823 must
be completed - ANSWER>>within 30 days prior to admission
A terminally ill resident who exceeds the residency criteria may remain living in an
ALF under what circumstance? - ANSWER>>the resident is on hospice and
continued residency is agreeable to the resident and the facility
In order to be admitted to an ALF, a person must be - ANSWER>>18 years of age
At the time of admission, a resident who is receiving hospice services may be
admitted as long as - ANSWER>>the resident meets the admission criteria
Answers
Comprehensive emergency management plans are reviewed by - ANSWER>>the
county emergency management agency
Assisted Living facilities are licensed by - ANSWER>>the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA)
Allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation are investigated by -
ANSWER>>representatives of the Department of Children and Families
Assisted Living facilities should be operated as - ANSWER>>residential
environments with supportive services
"Agency" as used in chapter 429, F.S. means - ANSWER>>the Agency for Health
Care Administration
To be eligible to receive a limited nursing services license - ANSWER>>a facility
must not have been subject to administrative sanctions affecting the health,
safety or welfare of residents in the past 24 months
Providing "personal services" includes providing direct physical assistance with or
supervision of - ANSWER>>the self-administration of medication (NOT medication
administration)
The Department of Health is responsible for - ANSWER>>sanitation inspections
Representatives from the local health departments are responsible for -
ANSWER>>inspections related to food hygiene
Facilities with extended congregate care licenses - ANSWER>>may provide any
service under the scope of the nurse's license
,Assisted living facilities with a standard license may - ANSWER>>employ nurses to
administer medications to residents
Any entity that provides housing, meals and one or more personal services to
more than 2 persons who are not relatives for a period exceeding 24 hours must
have an assisted living license unless - ANSWER>>licensed as an Adult Family Care
Home
When a representative of the Department of Children and Families or the Agency
for Health Care or the Long Term Care Ombudsman comes to your ALF -
ANSWER>>you may ask to see identification
Assisted living services should be provided - ANSWER>>in a manner that
promotes the dignity and individuality of residents
Operating an unlicensed assisted living facility is - ANSWER>>a third-degree felony
Facilities seeking to obtain an extended congregate care license - ANSWER>>must
develop policies and procedures and residency criteria specifically for extended
congregate care
Perimeter or egress control devices and equipment must - ANSWER>>comply
with all life safety requirements
Residents sleeping rooms designed for double occupancy must have a minimum
square footage of ___ usable floor space per occupant - ANSWER>>60 square feet
Temperatures must be maintained at ___ when residents are normally awake -
ANSWER>>at least 72 degrees
There must be at least one bathroom with at least one toilet and sink for every -
ANSWER>>6 persons
Resident bathrooms must have - ANSWER>>a working door
In order to license a room as a resident sleeping room - ANSWER>>the room must
be at least 80 square feet
, Legacy facilities that are fully sprinklered must conduct - ANSWER>>6 fire drills
per year
The shower or tub ratio to residents is - ANSWER>>1 to 8
An assisted living facility that receives its certificate of occupancy on or after July
1, 2016 must comply with - ANSWER>>NFPA 101 and NFPA 101A current editions
Assisted living facilities must provide - ANSWER>>areas separate from bedrooms
for activities
When calculating the minimum square footage requirement for living and dining
space - ANSWER>>live-in staff and family members must be included in the ratio
Fire evacuation capability determination must be completed - ANSWER>>within 6
months of becoming licensed as an ALF
If a facility has a limited nursing services license - ANSWER>>a resident who
requires intravenous therapy administered in the facility may be admitted if this is
agreeable to the ALF
A resident being admitted to an ALF may - ANSWER>>receive assistance from
more than one person to transfer
For residents placed by the Department of Children and Families, the 1823 must
be completed - ANSWER>>within 30 days prior to admission
A terminally ill resident who exceeds the residency criteria may remain living in an
ALF under what circumstance? - ANSWER>>the resident is on hospice and
continued residency is agreeable to the resident and the facility
In order to be admitted to an ALF, a person must be - ANSWER>>18 years of age
At the time of admission, a resident who is receiving hospice services may be
admitted as long as - ANSWER>>the resident meets the admission criteria
