CALA NJ TEST PREP QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
Q: What is the minimum training required for administrators, including
hands-on hours?
A: ✔✔ 40 hours of training, plus 16 hours in a licensed facility.
Q: How many Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required to renew an
administrator’s license?
A: ✔✔ 30 hours.
Q: What is the required minimum width for doorways, corridors, and aisles
in an ALF?
A: ✔✔ 44 inches.
Q: How much clear, usable space is needed for one resident in an Assisted
Living Residence (ALR)?
A: ✔✔ 150 square feet.
Q: How much additional space must be provided for a second resident in the
same ALR unit?
A: ✔✔ 80 square feet.
Q: What is the minimum floor space required for one person in a Congregate
Personal Care Home (CPCH)?
A: ✔✔ 80 square feet.
80 sq. ft. -ANSWER✔✔space required for an additional person in a CPCH
, 50 feet -ANSWER✔✔maximum travel space to a fire extinguisher (class B in the
basement) (75 class A)
30 square feet -ANSWER✔✔common or community space per resident - activity
and dining
minimum staffing -ANSWER✔✔1 PCA awake at all times 1 additional person
72 hours -ANSWER✔✔the time given to provide written confirmation following a
reportable event
3 hours -ANSWER✔✔amount of time before reporting interruption of food,
power, heat, light, staff
15 days -ANSWER✔✔amount of time an administrator has to give reason for
denial or a prospect if requested
30 days -ANSWER✔✔the minimum notice of involuntary discharge
60 days -ANSWER✔✔the time prior to admission that a physician, np or pa can
authorize a resident as appropriate for al
14 days of admission -ANSWER✔✔a resident service plan must be developed if a
resident has service needs
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
Q: What is the minimum training required for administrators, including
hands-on hours?
A: ✔✔ 40 hours of training, plus 16 hours in a licensed facility.
Q: How many Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required to renew an
administrator’s license?
A: ✔✔ 30 hours.
Q: What is the required minimum width for doorways, corridors, and aisles
in an ALF?
A: ✔✔ 44 inches.
Q: How much clear, usable space is needed for one resident in an Assisted
Living Residence (ALR)?
A: ✔✔ 150 square feet.
Q: How much additional space must be provided for a second resident in the
same ALR unit?
A: ✔✔ 80 square feet.
Q: What is the minimum floor space required for one person in a Congregate
Personal Care Home (CPCH)?
A: ✔✔ 80 square feet.
80 sq. ft. -ANSWER✔✔space required for an additional person in a CPCH
, 50 feet -ANSWER✔✔maximum travel space to a fire extinguisher (class B in the
basement) (75 class A)
30 square feet -ANSWER✔✔common or community space per resident - activity
and dining
minimum staffing -ANSWER✔✔1 PCA awake at all times 1 additional person
72 hours -ANSWER✔✔the time given to provide written confirmation following a
reportable event
3 hours -ANSWER✔✔amount of time before reporting interruption of food,
power, heat, light, staff
15 days -ANSWER✔✔amount of time an administrator has to give reason for
denial or a prospect if requested
30 days -ANSWER✔✔the minimum notice of involuntary discharge
60 days -ANSWER✔✔the time prior to admission that a physician, np or pa can
authorize a resident as appropriate for al
14 days of admission -ANSWER✔✔a resident service plan must be developed if a
resident has service needs
