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RCFE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXAM PRACTICE
2026 COMPLETE (105) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
EMERGENCY
Prepare for the RCFE Emergency Preparedness Exam with this comprehensive
practice resource designed to reinforce essential emergency planning principles,
disaster response procedures, evacuation protocols, emergency communication,
resident safety strategies, and Residential Care Facility for the Elderly compliance
standards. This document helps you review key topics, assess your understanding,
and identify areas that may require additional study before the certification exam. Use
it to strengthen your preparedness knowledge and build confidence through focused,
organized preparation. An excellent companion for successful RCFE Emergency
Preparedness exam preparation.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Regulatory Framework & Plan Requirements (Questions 1-20)
Question 1: According to Title 22, Section 87212, each RCFE shall have a
disaster and mass casualty plan of action. This plan must be:
A. Approved by the local fire department annually
B. In writing and readily available
C. Reviewed by a licensed attorney
D. Submitted to the Department of Public Health
Correct answer: B. In writing and readily available
Rationale: Section 87212(a) explicitly requires that the plan be in writing
and readily available . The plan must be subject to review by the
Department but does not require annual fire department approval or
submission to the Department of Public Health .
Question 2: According to Section 87212(b)(1), the disaster and mass casualty
plan must include:
A. A list of all residents' medical diagnoses
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B. Designation of administrative authority and staff assignments
C. A financial plan for disaster recovery
D. A list of all facility staff's personal phone numbers
Correct answer: B. Designation of administrative authority and staff
assignments
Rationale: Section 87212(b)(1) requires the designation of administrative
authority and staff assignments as a mandatory element of the disaster
plan .
Question 3: Which of the following is NOT a required element of the
evacuation plan under Section 87212(b)(2)?
A. Fire safety plan
B. Means of exiting
C. Assembly of residents to a predetermined evacuation site
D. A written agreement with a local hospital for priority admission
Correct answer: D. A written agreement with a local hospital for priority
admission
Rationale: Section 87212(b)(2) requires fire safety plans, means of exiting,
assembly to a predetermined evacuation site, transportation
arrangements, relocation sites, supervision during evacuation, and
means of contacting local agencies. It does not require a written
agreement with a local hospital .
Question 4: Under Section 87212(b)(2)(E), relocation sites must be:
A. Within 5 miles of the facility
B. Equipped to provide safe temporary accommodations for residents
C. Approved by the local fire department
D. Staffed by licensed medical personnel
Correct answer: B. Equipped to provide safe temporary accommodations
for residents
Rationale: Section 87212(b)(2)(E) requires that relocation sites be
equipped to provide safe temporary accommodations for residents . No
distance requirement or specific staffing mandate is mentioned.
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Question 5: The disaster plan must include a provision for notifying a
resident's hospice agency, if any, in the event of evacuation and/or relocation.
This is required under:
A. Section 87212(b)(2)
B. Section 87212(b)(3)
C. Section 87212(c)
D. Section 87212(a)
Correct answer: B. Section 87212(b)(3)
Rationale: Section 87212(b)(3) specifically requires provision for notifying
a resident's hospice agency, if any, in the event of evacuation and/or
relocation .
Question 6: According to Section 87212(c), emergency exiting plans and
telephone numbers must be:
A. Distributed to all residents' families
B. Posted
C. Submitted to the Department annually
D. Kept in the administrator's office
Correct answer: B. Posted
Rationale: Section 87212(c) requires that emergency exiting plans and
telephone numbers be posted .
Question 7: The disaster and mass casualty plan is subject to review by which
agency?
A. The California Department of Public Health
B. The local fire department
C. The Department (California Department of Social Services)
D. The county health department
Correct answer: C. The Department (California Department of Social
Services)
Rationale: Section 87212(b) states that the plan shall be subject to review
by the Department .
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Question 8: Which of the following is a required element of the evacuation
plan under Section 87212(b)(2)(G)?
A. A list of all residents' medications
B. Means of contacting local agencies such as fire department, law
enforcement, civil defense, and other disaster authorities
C. A contact list of all residents' families
D. A map of the facility's floor plan
Correct answer: B. Means of contacting local agencies such as fire
department, law enforcement, civil defense, and other disaster
authorities
Rationale: Section 87212(b)(2)(G) requires means of contacting local
agencies such as the fire department, law enforcement agencies, civil
defense, and other disaster authorities .
Question 9: The disaster plan must include provisions for:
A. Supervision of residents during evacuation or relocation and contact after
relocation to assure that relocation has been completed as planned
B. Financial compensation for residents affected by disasters
C. Temporary housing for staff
D. Legal representation for the facility
Correct answer: A. Supervision of residents during evacuation or
relocation and contact after relocation to assure that relocation has been
completed as planned
Rationale: Section 87212(b)(2)(F) requires supervision of residents during
evacuation or relocation and contact after relocation to assure that
relocation has been completed as planned .
Question 10: The authority cited for Section 87212 is:
A. Health and Safety Code Section 1569.1
B. Health and Safety Code Section 1569.30
C. Health and Safety Code Section 1569.2
D. Health and Safety Code Section 1569.31
RCFE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXAM PRACTICE
2026 COMPLETE (105) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
EMERGENCY
Prepare for the RCFE Emergency Preparedness Exam with this comprehensive
practice resource designed to reinforce essential emergency planning principles,
disaster response procedures, evacuation protocols, emergency communication,
resident safety strategies, and Residential Care Facility for the Elderly compliance
standards. This document helps you review key topics, assess your understanding,
and identify areas that may require additional study before the certification exam. Use
it to strengthen your preparedness knowledge and build confidence through focused,
organized preparation. An excellent companion for successful RCFE Emergency
Preparedness exam preparation.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Regulatory Framework & Plan Requirements (Questions 1-20)
Question 1: According to Title 22, Section 87212, each RCFE shall have a
disaster and mass casualty plan of action. This plan must be:
A. Approved by the local fire department annually
B. In writing and readily available
C. Reviewed by a licensed attorney
D. Submitted to the Department of Public Health
Correct answer: B. In writing and readily available
Rationale: Section 87212(a) explicitly requires that the plan be in writing
and readily available . The plan must be subject to review by the
Department but does not require annual fire department approval or
submission to the Department of Public Health .
Question 2: According to Section 87212(b)(1), the disaster and mass casualty
plan must include:
A. A list of all residents' medical diagnoses
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B. Designation of administrative authority and staff assignments
C. A financial plan for disaster recovery
D. A list of all facility staff's personal phone numbers
Correct answer: B. Designation of administrative authority and staff
assignments
Rationale: Section 87212(b)(1) requires the designation of administrative
authority and staff assignments as a mandatory element of the disaster
plan .
Question 3: Which of the following is NOT a required element of the
evacuation plan under Section 87212(b)(2)?
A. Fire safety plan
B. Means of exiting
C. Assembly of residents to a predetermined evacuation site
D. A written agreement with a local hospital for priority admission
Correct answer: D. A written agreement with a local hospital for priority
admission
Rationale: Section 87212(b)(2) requires fire safety plans, means of exiting,
assembly to a predetermined evacuation site, transportation
arrangements, relocation sites, supervision during evacuation, and
means of contacting local agencies. It does not require a written
agreement with a local hospital .
Question 4: Under Section 87212(b)(2)(E), relocation sites must be:
A. Within 5 miles of the facility
B. Equipped to provide safe temporary accommodations for residents
C. Approved by the local fire department
D. Staffed by licensed medical personnel
Correct answer: B. Equipped to provide safe temporary accommodations
for residents
Rationale: Section 87212(b)(2)(E) requires that relocation sites be
equipped to provide safe temporary accommodations for residents . No
distance requirement or specific staffing mandate is mentioned.
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Question 5: The disaster plan must include a provision for notifying a
resident's hospice agency, if any, in the event of evacuation and/or relocation.
This is required under:
A. Section 87212(b)(2)
B. Section 87212(b)(3)
C. Section 87212(c)
D. Section 87212(a)
Correct answer: B. Section 87212(b)(3)
Rationale: Section 87212(b)(3) specifically requires provision for notifying
a resident's hospice agency, if any, in the event of evacuation and/or
relocation .
Question 6: According to Section 87212(c), emergency exiting plans and
telephone numbers must be:
A. Distributed to all residents' families
B. Posted
C. Submitted to the Department annually
D. Kept in the administrator's office
Correct answer: B. Posted
Rationale: Section 87212(c) requires that emergency exiting plans and
telephone numbers be posted .
Question 7: The disaster and mass casualty plan is subject to review by which
agency?
A. The California Department of Public Health
B. The local fire department
C. The Department (California Department of Social Services)
D. The county health department
Correct answer: C. The Department (California Department of Social
Services)
Rationale: Section 87212(b) states that the plan shall be subject to review
by the Department .
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Question 8: Which of the following is a required element of the evacuation
plan under Section 87212(b)(2)(G)?
A. A list of all residents' medications
B. Means of contacting local agencies such as fire department, law
enforcement, civil defense, and other disaster authorities
C. A contact list of all residents' families
D. A map of the facility's floor plan
Correct answer: B. Means of contacting local agencies such as fire
department, law enforcement, civil defense, and other disaster
authorities
Rationale: Section 87212(b)(2)(G) requires means of contacting local
agencies such as the fire department, law enforcement agencies, civil
defense, and other disaster authorities .
Question 9: The disaster plan must include provisions for:
A. Supervision of residents during evacuation or relocation and contact after
relocation to assure that relocation has been completed as planned
B. Financial compensation for residents affected by disasters
C. Temporary housing for staff
D. Legal representation for the facility
Correct answer: A. Supervision of residents during evacuation or
relocation and contact after relocation to assure that relocation has been
completed as planned
Rationale: Section 87212(b)(2)(F) requires supervision of residents during
evacuation or relocation and contact after relocation to assure that
relocation has been completed as planned .
Question 10: The authority cited for Section 87212 is:
A. Health and Safety Code Section 1569.1
B. Health and Safety Code Section 1569.30
C. Health and Safety Code Section 1569.2
D. Health and Safety Code Section 1569.31
