ALF CORE TRAINING FLORIDA COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ What minimum score is required to pass the ALF core-training
competency test?
Answer: 75%
◉ Within what period must a new administrator or manager
complete core training?
Answer: Within 3 months
◉ What is the minimum age for an ALF administrator?
Answer: 21 years old
◉ Which of the following is NOT a basic ADL?
Answer: Paying bills
◉ Which of the following is a basic ADL?
Answer: Transferring
◉ What does MAR stand for?
Answer: Medication Administration Record
,◉ What does PRN mean on a medication order?
Answer: As needed
◉ What should staff do if a medication order is unclear?
Answer: Seek clarification
◉ What should staff do if a resident refuses medication?
Answer: Document and notify as required
◉ What is the purpose of a service plan?
Answer: To identify services needed to meet assessed needs
◉ When should a resident be reassessed?
Answer: After a significant change in condition
◉ What does confidentiality protect?
Answer: Private resident information
◉ What is objective documentation?
Answer: Observable facts without opinions
,◉ What should an incident report avoid?
Answer: Blame and speculation
◉ When is a preliminary adverse-incident report due to AHCA?
Answer: Within 1 business day
◉ When is a full adverse-incident report due to AHCA?
Answer: Within 15 days
◉ Why are fire drills required?
Answer: To practice emergency response
◉ What should be kept clear for evacuation?
Answer: Exits and corridors
◉ What should staff do if an exit is blocked?
Answer: Remove the obstruction promptly
◉ What is the main purpose of an emergency management plan?
Answer: To prepare for hazards and continuity of care
◉ What should staff do if a resident is missing?
, Answer: Follow the facility elopement/emergency procedure
◉ What are standard precautions?
Answer: Basic practices to reduce exposure to blood and body fluids
◉ Why is hand hygiene important?
Answer: It reduces spread of infection
◉ What should staff do with unlabeled cleaning chemicals?
Answer: Do not use them; follow safety procedure
◉ Why should spoiled food not be served?
Answer: It can cause foodborne illness
◉ What is the purpose of an AHCA inspection?
Answer: To assess compliance with applicable requirements
◉ What should staff do during an inspection?
Answer: Provide accurate information through proper channels
◉ What is a resident right?
Answer: The right to respectful and dignified treatment
STUDY GUIDE WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ What minimum score is required to pass the ALF core-training
competency test?
Answer: 75%
◉ Within what period must a new administrator or manager
complete core training?
Answer: Within 3 months
◉ What is the minimum age for an ALF administrator?
Answer: 21 years old
◉ Which of the following is NOT a basic ADL?
Answer: Paying bills
◉ Which of the following is a basic ADL?
Answer: Transferring
◉ What does MAR stand for?
Answer: Medication Administration Record
,◉ What does PRN mean on a medication order?
Answer: As needed
◉ What should staff do if a medication order is unclear?
Answer: Seek clarification
◉ What should staff do if a resident refuses medication?
Answer: Document and notify as required
◉ What is the purpose of a service plan?
Answer: To identify services needed to meet assessed needs
◉ When should a resident be reassessed?
Answer: After a significant change in condition
◉ What does confidentiality protect?
Answer: Private resident information
◉ What is objective documentation?
Answer: Observable facts without opinions
,◉ What should an incident report avoid?
Answer: Blame and speculation
◉ When is a preliminary adverse-incident report due to AHCA?
Answer: Within 1 business day
◉ When is a full adverse-incident report due to AHCA?
Answer: Within 15 days
◉ Why are fire drills required?
Answer: To practice emergency response
◉ What should be kept clear for evacuation?
Answer: Exits and corridors
◉ What should staff do if an exit is blocked?
Answer: Remove the obstruction promptly
◉ What is the main purpose of an emergency management plan?
Answer: To prepare for hazards and continuity of care
◉ What should staff do if a resident is missing?
, Answer: Follow the facility elopement/emergency procedure
◉ What are standard precautions?
Answer: Basic practices to reduce exposure to blood and body fluids
◉ Why is hand hygiene important?
Answer: It reduces spread of infection
◉ What should staff do with unlabeled cleaning chemicals?
Answer: Do not use them; follow safety procedure
◉ Why should spoiled food not be served?
Answer: It can cause foodborne illness
◉ What is the purpose of an AHCA inspection?
Answer: To assess compliance with applicable requirements
◉ What should staff do during an inspection?
Answer: Provide accurate information through proper channels
◉ What is a resident right?
Answer: The right to respectful and dignified treatment
