California ARF Administrator
Examination
ARF rooms approved for non-ambulatory residents can be used for
__________________________ residents. 80010(b)(1) - Correct Answer-Non-
ambulatory and ambulatory
ARF licensees shall reveal what in each or all advertisements, publications, or
announcements made with the intent to attract residents? 80011(A)(1)(a) - Correct
Answer-License number
Disaster drills shall be conducted in ARF homes at least once
___________________________. 80023(d) - Correct Answer-Every 6 months
What must licensees do when they change the conditions or limitations described on
their license, such as location or capacity? - Correct Answer-File a new licensing
application
A follow-up visit shall be conducted to determine compliance with the plan of correction
specified in the notice of deficiency within __________________________ unless the
licensee has demonstrated by some other means that the deficiency was corrected as
required. 80053(a)(1) - Correct Answer-10 working days
What is the timeline for an ARF to report a special incident to Community Care
Licensing by fax or telephone? 80061(b) - Correct Answer-By the next working day
during CCL's normal business hours
The licensee has ___________________________ days to mail a Special Incident
Report to Community Care Licensing? 80061(b) - Correct Answer-7 days
How long does the licensee have to report a change of their CEO or Licensee's mailing
address? 80061(c)(2)(3) - Correct Answer-10 working days
How long does the licensee have to report a change in the ARF's plan of operation?
80061(c)(4) - Correct Answer-10 working days
Who can change the label on a prescribed medication? 80071(n)(4) - Correct Answer-
Nobody but the dispensing pharmacist.
Centrally stored medication records must be maintained for how long? 80075(N)(7) -
Correct Answer-1 year
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An ARF administrator shall be at least how old? 85064(c), 85964.2(B)(3)(b) - Correct
Answer-21
What are the education requirements for an administrator of a 8-bed ARF? 85064(d) -
Correct Answer-High school diploma or GED
An ARF certificate holder who wants to administer a home for 50 residents shall meet
what requirements prior to employment as an administrator? 85064(i)(1)(2) - Correct
Answer-High school diploma or GED and completion of 60 college units OR 4 years of
work experience in residential care
How many hours per week must an administrator be available to work in each care
home he/she administers? 85064(d)(1) - Correct Answer-The number of hours
necessary to manage and administer the facility in compliance with applicable law and
regulation
When an administrator is absent from the facility, what are the coverage requirements"
85064(f) - Correct Answer-Coverage by a designated substitute who is capable of
running the home and who meets the qualifications listed in section 80065
What are the three things a person must do to become a certified administrator?
85064(B)(1)(2)(3)(d) - Correct Answer-Complete the initial training class, pass a written
exam, submit an application form along with a processing fee of $100
An administrator must pass a written exam administered by ACS within ____________
days of completing the initial certification program? 85064.3(b)(2) - Correct Answer-60
days
An administrator must submit an application form to ACS within ____________ of being
notified of having passed the ARF administrator exam? - Correct Answer-30 days
The amount of the ARF administrator certification processing fee is? 85064(b)(3)(d) -
Correct Answer-$100
ARF administrator certificates must be renewed every ______________. 85064.2(e) -
Correct Answer-2 years
in order for an ARF administrator to renew their certificate the certificate holder shall
submit a written application or letter to the _____________________ located in
Sacramento. 85064.3 - Correct Answer-CCL Administrator Certification Section (ACS)
In order for an ARF administrator to renew their certificate the certificate holder shall
submit a written application or letter to the ___________________. 85064.3 - Correct
Answer-ACS
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