PCHA Exam 2025/2026 Updated Questions
and Answers
How many hrs does the resident/family have to resend the contract? -
ANSWER 72 hrs
If you as a leader are approached with a situation that you can't figure it out
what should you do? - ANSWER Walk away and come back to it later
What is HIPPA - ANSWER Health insurance portability and accountably act
What is the maximum water temperature before thermal burns can occur? -
ANSWER 120 degrees
In what year will Racial & ethnic minority groups account for what percentage?
- ANSWER 40% in 2030
How often in days should a self-administration resident be reviewed? -
ANSWER 90 days
What type of disorders are Autism & down syndrome? - ANSWER IDD
These residents with this disease need music, exercise, simplified tasks and
monitor comfort - ANSWER dementia
The cost of food in a personal care home is what type of expense? - ANSWER
variable expense
AED means - ANSWER automated external defibrillator
true or false you can serve moms meatloaf at dinner at the home? - ANSWER
false
what is considered "old age" - ANSWER 40
at what age does your taste and smell decrease? - ANSWER 50
Older Protection Act - ANSWER requires abuse reports
Unilateral means - ANSWER alone (by yourself)
true or false? all memory care residents have mobility issues - ANSWER true
, What is the number #1 type of arthritis? - ANSWER osteo arthritis - bones
(old age)
T or F there are a lot of infections in the kitchen and bathroom? especially when
cleaning - ANSWER true
if the room is cold can the resident have a space heater? - ANSWER no
What time of day do the most FATAL fires start? - ANSWER @ night OVER
NIGHT and electrical
what is NOT an ADL? - Bathing - Toileting - Medication - Feeding -
ANSWER Medication
when does the contract need signed and completed? - ANSWER before or
during admission OR within 24 hours after admission
how much is the resident's personal allowance? - ANSWER $85
How much of the rent rebate can be taken for the resdient? - ANSWER no
more than half
where are germs most at? - ANSWER any opening in the body
what do you need to be considered a PCHome. resdients - ANSWER 4 or
more residents who NEED ASSISTANCE & who are NOT your family
and Answers
How many hrs does the resident/family have to resend the contract? -
ANSWER 72 hrs
If you as a leader are approached with a situation that you can't figure it out
what should you do? - ANSWER Walk away and come back to it later
What is HIPPA - ANSWER Health insurance portability and accountably act
What is the maximum water temperature before thermal burns can occur? -
ANSWER 120 degrees
In what year will Racial & ethnic minority groups account for what percentage?
- ANSWER 40% in 2030
How often in days should a self-administration resident be reviewed? -
ANSWER 90 days
What type of disorders are Autism & down syndrome? - ANSWER IDD
These residents with this disease need music, exercise, simplified tasks and
monitor comfort - ANSWER dementia
The cost of food in a personal care home is what type of expense? - ANSWER
variable expense
AED means - ANSWER automated external defibrillator
true or false you can serve moms meatloaf at dinner at the home? - ANSWER
false
what is considered "old age" - ANSWER 40
at what age does your taste and smell decrease? - ANSWER 50
Older Protection Act - ANSWER requires abuse reports
Unilateral means - ANSWER alone (by yourself)
true or false? all memory care residents have mobility issues - ANSWER true
, What is the number #1 type of arthritis? - ANSWER osteo arthritis - bones
(old age)
T or F there are a lot of infections in the kitchen and bathroom? especially when
cleaning - ANSWER true
if the room is cold can the resident have a space heater? - ANSWER no
What time of day do the most FATAL fires start? - ANSWER @ night OVER
NIGHT and electrical
what is NOT an ADL? - Bathing - Toileting - Medication - Feeding -
ANSWER Medication
when does the contract need signed and completed? - ANSWER before or
during admission OR within 24 hours after admission
how much is the resident's personal allowance? - ANSWER $85
How much of the rent rebate can be taken for the resdient? - ANSWER no
more than half
where are germs most at? - ANSWER any opening in the body
what do you need to be considered a PCHome. resdients - ANSWER 4 or
more residents who NEED ASSISTANCE & who are NOT your family
