NJ CALA FINAL EXAM LATEST VERSIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

Menus must be planed how far in advance? - -14 days How long do menus have to be kept after being served? - -30 days Dietician must spend on average______________minutes per resident each month. - 15 minutes Resident should not wait more than __________minutes for food delivery? - -15 minutes A Managed Risk Agreement should include the following three things. - -1. Identify the problem 2. List desired outcome 3. State the consequence A Managed Risk Agreement should include the following three things. - -1. Identify the problem 2. List desired outcome 3. State the consequence Department of Health Tool Kit - -Training on Alzheimer's Disease, with a pre-test and 2 weeks later a post-test. Department of Health Tool Kit - -Training on Alzheimer's Disease, with a pre-test and 2 weeks later a post-test. ALF Staffing Plan - -1 CNA: Every 8. Resident (day) 1 CNA/Nurse : 10 Residents (evening) 1CNA/Nurse: 14 Residents (night) ALF Staffing Plan - -1 CNA: Every 8. Resident (day) 1 CNA/Nurse : 10 Residents (evening) 1CNA/Nurse: 14 Residents (night) NJ CALA NJ CALA NJ CALA ALF Room Square Feet -for one resident - -150 square feet, excluding closet, vestibule and bathroom ALF Room Square Feet -for one resident - -150 square feet, excluding closet, vestibule and bathroom ALF Room Square Feet- for roommate - -150 square feet PLUS 80 square feet ALF Room Square Feet- for roommate - -150 square feet PLUS 80 square feet Assisted Living Program (ALP)-Room Square Feet - -80 square feet Assisted Living Program (ALP)-Room Square Feet - -80 square feet Assisted Living Program (ALP) -Room Square Feet for two - -80 square feet PLUS 50 square feet for roommate Assisted Living Program (ALP) -Room Square Feet for two - -80 square feet PLUS 50 square feet for roommate Bounded Choice - -A resident is given a choice with boundaries/limits. This can seen within a Managed Risk Agreement Bounded Choice - -A resident is given a choice with boundaries/limits. This can seen within a Managed Risk Agreement How often does an employee have to get a Mantoux Test? - -Once at the beginning of employment. Then a yearly questionnaire can be completed. How often does an employee have to get a Mantoux Test? - -Once at the beginning of employment. Then a yearly questionnaire can be completed. What are the requirements to be a Med Tech ? - -CNA, 30 hour class, and pass an exam What are the requirements to be a Med Tech ? - -CNA, 30 hour class, and pass an exam When is a new Self Medication Assessment required? - -When it is noticed that a resident skipped a medication. When is a new Self Medication Assessment required? - -When it is noticed that a resident skipped a medication. NJ CALA Staff Education Plan - -An outline of topics that will be covered related to your job. Staff Education Plan - -An outline of topics that will be covered related to your job. How often do you renew the ALF's building license? - -Yearly, can be done online, Can take up to 30 days. How often do you renew the ALF's building license? - -Yearly, can be done online, Can take up to 30 days. CALA's license renewal? - -Renewed every 3 years, with 30 CEUs CALA's license renewal? - -Renewed every 3 years, with 30 CEUs How long do you have to hold onto resident records? - -10 years How long do you have to hold onto resident records? - -10 years How long do you have to hold onto employee records? - -30 years (OSHA) How long do you have to hold onto employee records? - -30 years (OSHA) ALF must have which transfer agreements? - -Hospital, nursing home and psychiatric hospital ALF must have which transfer agreements? - -Hospital, nursing home and psychiatric hospital NFPA - -National Fire Prevention Agency NFPA - -National Fire Prevention Agency Heating in the Cold Months - -Day- min 72 degrees Night- min 68 degrees Heating in the Cold Months - -Day- min 72 degrees Night- min 68 degrees Temperature in Hot Months - -Cannot exceed 82 degrees Temperature in Hot Months - -Cannot exceed 82 degrees Conditions of using a restraint - -1. Require a doctor's order 2.Complete an assessment 3. Create a care plan NJ CALA NJ CALA 4. Open restraint every 2 hours/ resident must be able to self release Conditions of using a restraint - -1. Require a doctor's order 2.Complete an assessment 3. Create a care plan 4. Open restraint every 2 hours/ resident must be able to self release CPCH - -Comprehensive Personal Care Homes CPCH - -Comprehensive Personal Care Homes CPCH required corridor widths ? - -36 inches CPCH required corridor widths ? - -36 inches In CPCH, if mechanical ventilation is used, how many air exchanges per hour - -2 In CPCH, if mechanical ventilation is used, how many air exchanges per hour - -2 CPCH residential units must have how many square feet of clear usable area? - -80 square feet, with roommate an additional 50 square feet CPCH residential units must have how many square feet of clear usable area? - -80 square feet, with roommate an additional 50 square feet Criteria for Disclosing PHI - -1. written in specific terms 2. include which exact information would be disclosed 3. Receiving and disclosing parties 4. Expiration date 4. Right to revoke Criteria for Disclosing PHI - -1. written in specific terms 2. include which exact information would be disclosed 3. Receiving and disclosing parties 4. Expiration date 4. Right to revoke 4 Types of Activities - -1.Productive 2. Self-Care 3. Leasure 4. Insightful 4 Types of Activities - -1.Productive 2. Self-Care NJ CALA NJ CALA 3. Leasure 4. Insightful A,B, C Fire Extinguishers - -A- for paper and wood B-liquids, flammables C-electrical (K-kitchen) 2- minimum in basement, 1 on each floor, 1 in kitchen A,B, C Fire Extinguishers - -A- for paper and wood B-liquids, flammables C-electrical (K-kitchen) 2- minimum in basement, 1 on each floor, 1 in kitchen Frequency of Fire Drill - -Monthly, with rotation on each shift Local fire department must attend once a year Frequency of Fire Drill - -Monthly, with rotation on each shift Local fire department must attend once a year How often must ALF have a disaster drill ? - -yearly and invite fire department and OEM How often must ALF have a disaster drill ? - -yearly and invite fire department and OEM OSHEA - -Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHEA - -Occupational Safety and Health Administration SDS - -Safety Data Sheet SDS - -Safety Data Sheet Are all employees required to take a Hepititus B shot? - -No. You must offer the 3 series shot. and employees must. sign waiver if they decline. Are all employees required to take a Hepititus B shot? - -No. You must offer the 3 series shot. and employees must. sign waiver if they decline. When is a risk management agreement reviewed ? - -After first week of completion and then revisit in a month. NJ CALA NJ CALA When is a risk management agreement reviewed ? - -After first week of completion and then revisit in a month. The 5 "Rights" of Medication Administration - -1. Right Person 2. Right Right Time 3. Right Medication 4.Right Dose 5. The Right Route The 5 "Rights" of Medication Administration - -1. Right Person 2. Right Right Time 3. Right Medication 4.Right Dose 5. The Right Route What is the time window for a critical medication ? - -30 minutes What is the time window for a critical medication ? - -30 minutes Medication Routes - -1. Oral 2. Topical 3. Sublingual 4. Transdermal 5. Inhalation Medication Routes - -1. Oral 2. Topical 3. Sublingual 4. Transdermal 5. Inhalation 3 Types of Budgets - -1. Operational Budget 2. Capital Budget 3. Cash Budget 3 Types of Budgets - -1. Operational Budget 2. Capital Budget 3. Cash Budget How do you calculate Assets - -Assets= Liabilities + Equity How do you calculate Assets - -Assets= Liabilities + Equity 3 Financial Statements - -1. Balance Sheets-summary of assets, liabilities and equities NJ CALA NJ CALA NJ CALA 2. Income statements-reports expenses and revenue 3. Cash Flow Statements- 3 Financial Statements - -1. Balance Sheets-summary of assets, liabilities and equities 2. Income statements-reports expenses and revenue 3. Cash Flow Statements- Trial Balance - -Summary of the organization's accounts Trial Balance - -Summary of the organization's accounts Surety Bond - -State will request a copy. The bond acts as a promise to be responsible for debts, failures and defaults. Surety Bond - -State will request a copy. The bond acts as a promise to be responsible for debts, failures and defaults. Professional Liability Insure - -Pays for professional staff malpractice. Professional Liability Insure - -Pays for professional staff malpractice. General Liability - -Pays for injured visitors. General Liability - -Pays for injured visitors. Business Interruption Insurance - -Pays for the Pays for loss of revenue during closed operations over a time period. Business Interruption Insurance - -Pays for the Pays for loss of revenue during closed operations over a time period. Intangible Assets - -Goodwill or Donations Intangible Assets - -Goodwill or Donations Special Medications Wait Rule - -Eye Drops/Puffs- 1 min between drop/puff of same med. 5 mins between different drop/puff Special Medications Wait Rule - -Eye Drops/Puffs- 1 min between drop/puff of same med. 5 mins between different drop/puff When must the General Service Plan be developed ? - -Within 14 days NJ CALA NJ CALA When must the General Service Plan be developed ? - -Within 14 days If resident has a temporary service plan less than ________ a health service plan is not needed to be developed. - -14 days and must have tracking sysytem If resident has a temporary service plan less than ________ a health service plan is not needed to be developed. - -14 days and must have tracking sysytem Who can pronounce a resident deceased ? - -RN or police Who can pronounce a resident deceased ? - -RN or police Who is able to destroy medication? - -Administrator, RN or Pharmacist Who is able to destroy medication? - -Administrator, RN or Pharmacist Storage cannot be kept_______________ from ceiling. - -18 inches Storage cannot be kept_______________ from ceiling. - -18 inches Exterminator Visits - -Must post a log stating when coming and what treating. Exterminator Visits - -Must post a log stating when coming and what treating. Non carpeted floors in common area must... - -be coated with slip-resistant finish and less than 20% glare Non carpeted floors in common area must... - -be coated with slip-resistant finish and less than 20% glare Water temperature range is .... - -Between 105 and 120 degrees Water temperature range is .... - -Between 105 and 120 degrees Emergency Food Supply must last - -4 days per resident Emergency Food Supply must last - -4 days per resident Wellness Room Size - -100 square feet, bathroom and must accommodate an overnight stay Wellness Room Size - -100 square feet, bathroom and must accommodate an overnight stay NJ CALA NJ CALA Factors that would lead to discharging an ALF resident - -Requiring 24 hour care Bedridden more than 14 days Requires assistance with 4 or more ADLs Resident is a danger to themselves and/or others Has a medically unstable condition Stage 3 or 4 pressure ulcers OR multiple Stage 2s Factors that would lead to discharging an ALF resident - -Requiring 24 hour care Bedridden more than 14 days Requires assistance with 4 or more ADLs Resident is a danger to themselves and/or others Has a medically unstable condition Stage 3 or 4 pressure ulcers OR multiple Stage 2s Train the Trainer Program - -Only RN or Pharmacist can participate, offered through/ approved by Department of Health. Train the Trainer Program - -Only RN or Pharmacist can participate, offered through/ approved by Department of Health. CMA/ MED TECH - -License renewal every 3 years/ 30 CEUs CMA/ MED TECH - -License renewal every 3 years/ 30 CEUs CHHA/PCA - -License renewal every 2 years/ 20 CEUs CHHA/PCA - -License renewal every 2 years/ 20 CEUs What is the maximum amount of time between dinner and breakfast ? - -14 hours What is the maximum amount of time between dinner and breakfast ? - -14 hours First meal of the day cannot be earlier than ? - -7 am First meal of the day cannot be earlier than ? - -7 am Recreation staff member must spend ____________per resident per week - -45 minutes Recreation staff member must spend ____________per resident per week - -45 minutes Fridgirator Temp - -40 degrees NJ CALA Fridgirator Temp - -40 degrees Dishwasher temp/ Clothing Dryer - -180 degrees Dishwasher temp/ Clothing Dryer - -180 degrees