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2026 RCFE Administrator Actual Exam Prep | 200+
Questions & Verified Answers | California Title 22
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Question 1
The primary purpose of California Title 22 regulations for RCFEs is to:
A. Increase facility revenue
B. Protect resident health, safety, and personal rights
C. Reduce staffing costs
D. Limit resident independence
Answer: B. Protect resident health, safety, and personal rights
Rationale: Title 22 establishes minimum standards designed to ensure
safe, quality care while protecting residents' rights and dignity.
Question 2
An RCFE administrator is responsible for:
A. Overall operation of the facility
B. Regulatory compliance
C. Resident welfare
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
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Rationale: The administrator is accountable for facility management,
compliance, and resident care oversight.
Question 3
A facility administrator must possess:
A. A nursing license only
B. RCFE Administrator Certification
C. A physician license
D. A social work license
Answer: B. RCFE Administrator Certification
Rationale: California requires certification before serving as an RCFE
administrator.
Question 4
The licensing agency responsible for RCFE oversight is:
A. CMS
B. OSHA
C. California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care
Licensing Division
D. Department of Education
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Answer: C. California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community
Care Licensing Division
Rationale: CDSS Community Care Licensing Division regulates and
inspects RCFEs.
Question 5
A provisional administrator certificate is generally issued when:
A. An applicant first meets certification requirements
B. A facility closes
C. A resident is admitted
D. Staffing shortages occur
Answer: A. An applicant first meets certification requirements
Rationale: New administrators may receive certification after meeting
required training and testing standards.
Question 6
Resident rights must be:
A. Posted and explained
B. Available upon request only
C. Discussed annually only
D. Kept confidential from families
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Answer: A. Posted and explained
Rationale: Residents must be informed of their rights upon admission
and during residency.
Question 7
Residents have the right to:
A. Privacy
B. Dignity
C. Confidentiality
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: These are fundamental resident rights protected under
Title 22.
Question 8
Which action violates resident rights?
A. Respecting privacy
B. Protecting confidential records
C. Using restraints for staff convenience
D. Encouraging resident choice
Answer: C. Using restraints for staff convenience
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2026 RCFE Administrator Actual Exam Prep | 200+
Questions & Verified Answers | California Title 22
Mastery | Graded A+ | Guaranteed Pass
Question 1
The primary purpose of California Title 22 regulations for RCFEs is to:
A. Increase facility revenue
B. Protect resident health, safety, and personal rights
C. Reduce staffing costs
D. Limit resident independence
Answer: B. Protect resident health, safety, and personal rights
Rationale: Title 22 establishes minimum standards designed to ensure
safe, quality care while protecting residents' rights and dignity.
Question 2
An RCFE administrator is responsible for:
A. Overall operation of the facility
B. Regulatory compliance
C. Resident welfare
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
pg. 1
,2|Page
Rationale: The administrator is accountable for facility management,
compliance, and resident care oversight.
Question 3
A facility administrator must possess:
A. A nursing license only
B. RCFE Administrator Certification
C. A physician license
D. A social work license
Answer: B. RCFE Administrator Certification
Rationale: California requires certification before serving as an RCFE
administrator.
Question 4
The licensing agency responsible for RCFE oversight is:
A. CMS
B. OSHA
C. California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care
Licensing Division
D. Department of Education
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Answer: C. California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community
Care Licensing Division
Rationale: CDSS Community Care Licensing Division regulates and
inspects RCFEs.
Question 5
A provisional administrator certificate is generally issued when:
A. An applicant first meets certification requirements
B. A facility closes
C. A resident is admitted
D. Staffing shortages occur
Answer: A. An applicant first meets certification requirements
Rationale: New administrators may receive certification after meeting
required training and testing standards.
Question 6
Resident rights must be:
A. Posted and explained
B. Available upon request only
C. Discussed annually only
D. Kept confidential from families
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Answer: A. Posted and explained
Rationale: Residents must be informed of their rights upon admission
and during residency.
Question 7
Residents have the right to:
A. Privacy
B. Dignity
C. Confidentiality
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: These are fundamental resident rights protected under
Title 22.
Question 8
Which action violates resident rights?
A. Respecting privacy
B. Protecting confidential records
C. Using restraints for staff convenience
D. Encouraging resident choice
Answer: C. Using restraints for staff convenience
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