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ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITY (ARF) PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ WITH RATIONALES
1. How many months of operating expenses are required as start-up funds for an ARF?
a) 1 month
b) 3 months
c) 6 months
d) 12 months
Answer: b) 3 months
Rationale: The department requires start-up funds equal to three months of operating expenses to
ensure financial stability.
2. Who is authorized to alter a prescription label?
a) The resident
b) The licensee
c) A nurse
d) The dispensing pharmacist
Answer: d) The dispensing pharmacist
Rationale: Only the dispensing pharmacist is authorized to alter prescription labels to ensure accuracy
and safety.
3. When must medications be centrally stored in an ARF?
a) When the resident requests it
b) When preservation requires refrigeration, the medication is hazardous, or it poses a safety
hazard
c) When the facility is at full capacity
d) When the administrator decides
Answer: b) When preservation requires refrigeration, the medication is hazardous, or it poses a safety
hazard
Rationale: Central storage is required for safety and preservation purposes.
4. What must be done with prescription medications not taken by the resident upon termination
of service?
a) They must be returned to the pharmacy
b) They must be destroyed
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c) They must be given to the resident's family
d) They must be stored indefinitely
Answer: b) They must be destroyed
Rationale: Unused medications must be destroyed to prevent misuse or contamination.
5. What is required for all staff providing direct care prior to employment?
a) First Aid training, TB test, and background clearance
b) A college degree
c) A driver's license
d) A medical license
Answer: a) First Aid training, TB test, and background clearance
Rationale: These requirements ensure staff are qualified and safe to work with residents.
6. How long must client records be retained?
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 5 years
d) 10 years
Answer: b) 3 years
Rationale: Client records must be retained for three years to comply with regulatory requirements.
7. How much notice is required for modifications to the admissions agreement?
a) 10 days
b) 30 calendar days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
Answer: b) 30 calendar days
Rationale: Thirty days' notice ensures residents and their families are informed of changes.
8. When must fingerprints be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ)?
a) Within 30 days of employment
b) Prior to employment
c) After the first month of employment
d) Only if requested by the facility
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Answer: b) Prior to employment
Rationale: Fingerprints must be submitted before employment to complete background checks.
9. When is an employee fingerprinted?
a) After the first month of employment
b) Prior to employment
c) Only if the employee requests it
d) After a probationary period
Answer: b) Prior to employment
Rationale: Fingerprinting is required before employment to ensure safety and compliance.
10. How many days does the facility have to submit a written report after a client's death?
a) 3 working days
b) 7 working days
c) 10 working days
d) 30 calendar days
Answer: b) 7 working days
Rationale: A written report must be submitted within seven working days to comply with regulations.
Questions 11-20: Facility Operations and Safety
11. What is required for taps/faucets delivering water temperatures of 125°F or above?
a) A temperature gauge
b) A warning/caution sign
c) Automatic shut-off valves
d) A cooling system
Answer: b) A warning/caution sign
Rationale: Warning signs are required to prevent burns and ensure safety.
12. What is the mandated water temperature range for taps/faucets?
a) 90°F–100°F
b) 105°F–120°F
c) 125°F–130°F
d) 140°F–150°F
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Answer: b) 105°F–120°F
Rationale: This range ensures water is safe for use and prevents scalding.
13. What are employees providing night supervision required to have for emergencies?
a) A flashlight
b) The facility's emergency procedures and a First Aid certificate
c) A fire extinguisher
d) A medical degree
Answer: b) The facility's emergency procedures and a First Aid certificate
Rationale: These requirements ensure staff can respond effectively to emergencies.
14. How soon must changes in the licensee's or applicant's mailing address be submitted to CCLD?
a) 5 working days
b) 10 working days
c) 15 working days
d) 30 calendar days
Answer: b) 10 working days
Rationale: Timely submission ensures accurate communication with regulatory authorities.
15. When must a TB test be performed on facility staff?
a) Within 30 days of employment
b) No more than one year prior to or within seven days after employment
c) Only if the employee shows symptoms
d) Every six months
Answer: b) No more than one year prior to or within seven days after employment
Rationale: This ensures staff are free from tuberculosis and safe to work with residents.
16. What is the primary purpose of a warning sign on taps/faucets with high water temperatures?
a) To indicate water quality
b) To prevent burns and ensure safety
c) To reduce water usage
d) To comply with plumbing codes
Answer: b) To prevent burns and ensure safety
Rationale: Warning signs alert users to potential hazards.
ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITY (ARF) PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ WITH RATIONALES
1. How many months of operating expenses are required as start-up funds for an ARF?
a) 1 month
b) 3 months
c) 6 months
d) 12 months
Answer: b) 3 months
Rationale: The department requires start-up funds equal to three months of operating expenses to
ensure financial stability.
2. Who is authorized to alter a prescription label?
a) The resident
b) The licensee
c) A nurse
d) The dispensing pharmacist
Answer: d) The dispensing pharmacist
Rationale: Only the dispensing pharmacist is authorized to alter prescription labels to ensure accuracy
and safety.
3. When must medications be centrally stored in an ARF?
a) When the resident requests it
b) When preservation requires refrigeration, the medication is hazardous, or it poses a safety
hazard
c) When the facility is at full capacity
d) When the administrator decides
Answer: b) When preservation requires refrigeration, the medication is hazardous, or it poses a safety
hazard
Rationale: Central storage is required for safety and preservation purposes.
4. What must be done with prescription medications not taken by the resident upon termination
of service?
a) They must be returned to the pharmacy
b) They must be destroyed
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c) They must be given to the resident's family
d) They must be stored indefinitely
Answer: b) They must be destroyed
Rationale: Unused medications must be destroyed to prevent misuse or contamination.
5. What is required for all staff providing direct care prior to employment?
a) First Aid training, TB test, and background clearance
b) A college degree
c) A driver's license
d) A medical license
Answer: a) First Aid training, TB test, and background clearance
Rationale: These requirements ensure staff are qualified and safe to work with residents.
6. How long must client records be retained?
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 5 years
d) 10 years
Answer: b) 3 years
Rationale: Client records must be retained for three years to comply with regulatory requirements.
7. How much notice is required for modifications to the admissions agreement?
a) 10 days
b) 30 calendar days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
Answer: b) 30 calendar days
Rationale: Thirty days' notice ensures residents and their families are informed of changes.
8. When must fingerprints be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ)?
a) Within 30 days of employment
b) Prior to employment
c) After the first month of employment
d) Only if requested by the facility
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Answer: b) Prior to employment
Rationale: Fingerprints must be submitted before employment to complete background checks.
9. When is an employee fingerprinted?
a) After the first month of employment
b) Prior to employment
c) Only if the employee requests it
d) After a probationary period
Answer: b) Prior to employment
Rationale: Fingerprinting is required before employment to ensure safety and compliance.
10. How many days does the facility have to submit a written report after a client's death?
a) 3 working days
b) 7 working days
c) 10 working days
d) 30 calendar days
Answer: b) 7 working days
Rationale: A written report must be submitted within seven working days to comply with regulations.
Questions 11-20: Facility Operations and Safety
11. What is required for taps/faucets delivering water temperatures of 125°F or above?
a) A temperature gauge
b) A warning/caution sign
c) Automatic shut-off valves
d) A cooling system
Answer: b) A warning/caution sign
Rationale: Warning signs are required to prevent burns and ensure safety.
12. What is the mandated water temperature range for taps/faucets?
a) 90°F–100°F
b) 105°F–120°F
c) 125°F–130°F
d) 140°F–150°F
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Answer: b) 105°F–120°F
Rationale: This range ensures water is safe for use and prevents scalding.
13. What are employees providing night supervision required to have for emergencies?
a) A flashlight
b) The facility's emergency procedures and a First Aid certificate
c) A fire extinguisher
d) A medical degree
Answer: b) The facility's emergency procedures and a First Aid certificate
Rationale: These requirements ensure staff can respond effectively to emergencies.
14. How soon must changes in the licensee's or applicant's mailing address be submitted to CCLD?
a) 5 working days
b) 10 working days
c) 15 working days
d) 30 calendar days
Answer: b) 10 working days
Rationale: Timely submission ensures accurate communication with regulatory authorities.
15. When must a TB test be performed on facility staff?
a) Within 30 days of employment
b) No more than one year prior to or within seven days after employment
c) Only if the employee shows symptoms
d) Every six months
Answer: b) No more than one year prior to or within seven days after employment
Rationale: This ensures staff are free from tuberculosis and safe to work with residents.
16. What is the primary purpose of a warning sign on taps/faucets with high water temperatures?
a) To indicate water quality
b) To prevent burns and ensure safety
c) To reduce water usage
d) To comply with plumbing codes
Answer: b) To prevent burns and ensure safety
Rationale: Warning signs alert users to potential hazards.
