RALF in Idaho questions and answers
with solutions 2025
Abuse - ANSWER The non-accidental act of sexual, physical, or mental mistreatment or injury of
a resident through the action or inaction of another individual
Accident - ANSWER An unexpected, unintended event that can cause a resident injury
Activities - ANSWER All organized and directed social and rehabilitative services a facility
provides, arranges, or cooperates with
Activities of daily living - ANSWER The performance of basic self-care activities in meeting an
individual's needs to sustain him in a daily living environment, including bathing, washing,
dressing, toileting, grooming, eating, communicating, continence, and mobility
Administrator - ANSWER An individual, properly licensed by the Bureau of occupational
licensing, who is responsible for day to day operation of a residential care or assisted living
facility
Adult - ANSWER A person who has attained the age of 18
Advance Directive - ANSWER A written instruction such as a living will or durable power of
attorney for health care recognized under state law, whether statutory or as recognized by the
courts of the state, and relates to the provision of medical care when the individual is unable to
communicate
Advocate - ANSWER An unauthorized or designated representative of a program or organization
operating under federal or state mandate to represent the interests of a population group
served by a facility
,Ambulatory person - ANSWER A person who unaided by any other person is physically and
mentally capable of walking a normal path to safety, including the ascent or descent of stairs
Assessment - ANSWER The conclusion reached using uniform criteria which identifies resident
strengths, weaknesses, risks and needs, to include functional, medical and behavioral needs
Authentication - ANSWER Proof of authorship
Authorized provider - ANSWER An individual who is a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse
specialist or physician assistant
Basement - ANSWER that portion of a building that is partly or completely below grade plane. A
basement will be considered as a story above grade plane where the finished surface of the
floor above the basement is : 1) more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above grade plane; 2) more than 6
feet (1829 mm) above the finished ground level for more than 50% of the total building
perimeter; or 3) more than 12 feet (3658 mm) above the finished ground level at any point.
International building code -2003
Behavioral Plan - ANSWER A written plan decreases the frequency or intensity of maladaptive
behaviors and increases the frequency of adaptive behaviors and introduces new skills
Call system - ANSWER A signaling system whereby a resident can contact staff directly from
their sleeping room, toilet room and bathing area. The system may be voice communication; an
audible or visual signal; and may include wireless technology. The call system cannot be
configured in such a way as to breach a resident's right to privacy at the facility. Including but
not limited to, the resident's living quarters, common areas, medical treatment and other
services, written and telephonic communications or in visits with family, friends, advocates, and
resident groups.
, Chemical restraint - ANSWER A medication used to control behavior or to restrict freedom of
movement and is not standard treatment for the resident's condition
Client of the department - ANSWER Any person who receives financial aid or services or both
from an organized program of the Department
Complaint - ANSWER A formal expression of dissatisfaction, discontent, or unhappiness by or on
behalf of a resident concerning the care or conditions at the facility. This expression could be
oral, in writing, or by alternative means of communication
Complaint investigation - ANSWER A survey to investigate the validity of allegations of
noncompliance with applicable state requirements
Core issues - ANSWER A core issue is any one (1) of the following: abuse, neglect, exploitation,
inadequate care, a situation in which the facility has operated for more than thirty (30) days
without a licensed administrator designated the responsibility for the day to day operations of
the facility; inoperable fire detection or extinguishing system with no fire watch in place pending
the correction of the system; or surveyors denied access to records, residents or facilities.
Criminal offense - ANSWER Any crime as defined in Section 18-111, Idaho code, in 18 U.S.C.
Section 4A1.2(o), and 17 U.S.C. Sections 1001 through 1027
Deficiency - ANSWER A determination of non-compliance with a specific rule or part of a rule.
Dementia - ANSWER A chronic deterioration of intellectual function and other cognitive skills
sever enough to interfere with the ability to perform activities of daily living and instrumental
activities of daily living
Department - ANSWER The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
with solutions 2025
Abuse - ANSWER The non-accidental act of sexual, physical, or mental mistreatment or injury of
a resident through the action or inaction of another individual
Accident - ANSWER An unexpected, unintended event that can cause a resident injury
Activities - ANSWER All organized and directed social and rehabilitative services a facility
provides, arranges, or cooperates with
Activities of daily living - ANSWER The performance of basic self-care activities in meeting an
individual's needs to sustain him in a daily living environment, including bathing, washing,
dressing, toileting, grooming, eating, communicating, continence, and mobility
Administrator - ANSWER An individual, properly licensed by the Bureau of occupational
licensing, who is responsible for day to day operation of a residential care or assisted living
facility
Adult - ANSWER A person who has attained the age of 18
Advance Directive - ANSWER A written instruction such as a living will or durable power of
attorney for health care recognized under state law, whether statutory or as recognized by the
courts of the state, and relates to the provision of medical care when the individual is unable to
communicate
Advocate - ANSWER An unauthorized or designated representative of a program or organization
operating under federal or state mandate to represent the interests of a population group
served by a facility
,Ambulatory person - ANSWER A person who unaided by any other person is physically and
mentally capable of walking a normal path to safety, including the ascent or descent of stairs
Assessment - ANSWER The conclusion reached using uniform criteria which identifies resident
strengths, weaknesses, risks and needs, to include functional, medical and behavioral needs
Authentication - ANSWER Proof of authorship
Authorized provider - ANSWER An individual who is a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse
specialist or physician assistant
Basement - ANSWER that portion of a building that is partly or completely below grade plane. A
basement will be considered as a story above grade plane where the finished surface of the
floor above the basement is : 1) more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above grade plane; 2) more than 6
feet (1829 mm) above the finished ground level for more than 50% of the total building
perimeter; or 3) more than 12 feet (3658 mm) above the finished ground level at any point.
International building code -2003
Behavioral Plan - ANSWER A written plan decreases the frequency or intensity of maladaptive
behaviors and increases the frequency of adaptive behaviors and introduces new skills
Call system - ANSWER A signaling system whereby a resident can contact staff directly from
their sleeping room, toilet room and bathing area. The system may be voice communication; an
audible or visual signal; and may include wireless technology. The call system cannot be
configured in such a way as to breach a resident's right to privacy at the facility. Including but
not limited to, the resident's living quarters, common areas, medical treatment and other
services, written and telephonic communications or in visits with family, friends, advocates, and
resident groups.
, Chemical restraint - ANSWER A medication used to control behavior or to restrict freedom of
movement and is not standard treatment for the resident's condition
Client of the department - ANSWER Any person who receives financial aid or services or both
from an organized program of the Department
Complaint - ANSWER A formal expression of dissatisfaction, discontent, or unhappiness by or on
behalf of a resident concerning the care or conditions at the facility. This expression could be
oral, in writing, or by alternative means of communication
Complaint investigation - ANSWER A survey to investigate the validity of allegations of
noncompliance with applicable state requirements
Core issues - ANSWER A core issue is any one (1) of the following: abuse, neglect, exploitation,
inadequate care, a situation in which the facility has operated for more than thirty (30) days
without a licensed administrator designated the responsibility for the day to day operations of
the facility; inoperable fire detection or extinguishing system with no fire watch in place pending
the correction of the system; or surveyors denied access to records, residents or facilities.
Criminal offense - ANSWER Any crime as defined in Section 18-111, Idaho code, in 18 U.S.C.
Section 4A1.2(o), and 17 U.S.C. Sections 1001 through 1027
Deficiency - ANSWER A determination of non-compliance with a specific rule or part of a rule.
Dementia - ANSWER A chronic deterioration of intellectual function and other cognitive skills
sever enough to interfere with the ability to perform activities of daily living and instrumental
activities of daily living
Department - ANSWER The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
