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NJ CALA EXAM (LATEST UPDATE) QUESTIONS
& CORRECT ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
assistance with transfer ......ANSWER......providing the physical
assistance of no more than two facility staff while the resident moves
between bed and a standing position or between bed, chair, or
wheelchair
managed risk agreement ......ANSWER......1.identify the specific cause
for concern
2.provide the resident with clear, understandable information about the
possible consequences of her choice or action
3.seek to negotiate a manged risk agreement with the resident that will
minimize risk and adverse consequensces while still respecting the
resident's preferences
4.document the process of negotiation
5.The final agreement reached
6.the date and time frames if applicable
medication administration record "MAR" ......ANSWER......resident
record that contains name, dob, diagnosis, age dr. strength dosage
form, route frequency, date ordered, stop date, allergies
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medication error ......ANSWER......any preventable event that may cause
inappropriate medication use or resident harm while the medication is
in the control of the health care professional
40 ......ANSWER......minimum number of hours for administrator
training, plus 16 hours at a licensed facility
30 ......ANSWER......hours of continuing education units every 3 years to
renew administrator's license
44 inches ......ANSWER......minimum width of passageways, aisles, and
corridors in assisted living
36 inches ......ANSWER......minimum width of passageways, aisles, and
corridors in comprehensive personal care home
150 square feet ......ANSWER......Clear usable floor area for one person
in an ALR
80 square feet ......ANSWER......Space required for an additional person
in ALR
80 square feet ......ANSWER......clear usable floor area for 1 person in
CPCH
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50 square feet ......ANSWER......space required for additional person in
cpch
50 feet ......ANSWER......Max travel space to a fire extinguisher
1 personal care assistant awake at all times, 1 additional empoyee
......ANSWER......staffing requirements ALP
72 hours ......ANSWER......time given to provide written confirmation
following a reportable event (immediate -3 hour interruption (heat,
light,power, food, staff)
15 days ......ANSWER......# of days Administrator must give reason for
denial of admission in writing to a prospect upon written request by the
resident or family
30 days and should include reason and right to appeal
......ANSWER......minimum notice for involuntary discharge
30 days ......ANSWER......time prior to admission a physician, nurse
practitioner or physician assistant can authorize a resident in writing as
appropriate for AL
14 days of admission ......ANSWER......# of days resident service plan
must be developed if resident has service needs
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NJ CALA EXAM (LATEST UPDATE) QUESTIONS
& CORRECT ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
assistance with transfer ......ANSWER......providing the physical
assistance of no more than two facility staff while the resident moves
between bed and a standing position or between bed, chair, or
wheelchair
managed risk agreement ......ANSWER......1.identify the specific cause
for concern
2.provide the resident with clear, understandable information about the
possible consequences of her choice or action
3.seek to negotiate a manged risk agreement with the resident that will
minimize risk and adverse consequensces while still respecting the
resident's preferences
4.document the process of negotiation
5.The final agreement reached
6.the date and time frames if applicable
medication administration record "MAR" ......ANSWER......resident
record that contains name, dob, diagnosis, age dr. strength dosage
form, route frequency, date ordered, stop date, allergies
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medication error ......ANSWER......any preventable event that may cause
inappropriate medication use or resident harm while the medication is
in the control of the health care professional
40 ......ANSWER......minimum number of hours for administrator
training, plus 16 hours at a licensed facility
30 ......ANSWER......hours of continuing education units every 3 years to
renew administrator's license
44 inches ......ANSWER......minimum width of passageways, aisles, and
corridors in assisted living
36 inches ......ANSWER......minimum width of passageways, aisles, and
corridors in comprehensive personal care home
150 square feet ......ANSWER......Clear usable floor area for one person
in an ALR
80 square feet ......ANSWER......Space required for an additional person
in ALR
80 square feet ......ANSWER......clear usable floor area for 1 person in
CPCH
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50 square feet ......ANSWER......space required for additional person in
cpch
50 feet ......ANSWER......Max travel space to a fire extinguisher
1 personal care assistant awake at all times, 1 additional empoyee
......ANSWER......staffing requirements ALP
72 hours ......ANSWER......time given to provide written confirmation
following a reportable event (immediate -3 hour interruption (heat,
light,power, food, staff)
15 days ......ANSWER......# of days Administrator must give reason for
denial of admission in writing to a prospect upon written request by the
resident or family
30 days and should include reason and right to appeal
......ANSWER......minimum notice for involuntary discharge
30 days ......ANSWER......time prior to admission a physician, nurse
practitioner or physician assistant can authorize a resident in writing as
appropriate for AL
14 days of admission ......ANSWER......# of days resident service plan
must be developed if resident has service needs
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