Jersey CALA test, CALA questions and answers, assisted living
administrator exam, NJ CALA 2025, CALA prep material
managed risk agreement - 100% correct answer as -
>1.identify the specific cause for concern
2. provide the resident with clear, understandable information
about the possible consequences of her choice or action
3. seek to negotiate a manged risk agreement with the resident
that will minimize risk and adverse consequensces while still
respecting the resident's preferences
4. document the process of negotiation
5. The final agreement reached
6. the date and time frames if applicable
assistance with transfer - 100% correct answer as -
>providing the physical assistance of no more than two facility
staff while the resident moves between bed and a standing
position or between bed, chair, or wheelchair
medication administration record "MAR" - 100% correct
answer as ->resident record that contains name, dob,
,diagnosis, age dr. strength dosage form, route frequency, date
ordered, stop date, allergies
medication error - 100% correct answer as ->any
preventable event that may cause inappropriate medication
use or resident harm while the medication is in the control of
the health care professional
40 - 100% correct answer as ->minimum number of hours for
administrator training, plus 16 hours at a licensed facility
30 - 100% correct answer as ->hours of continuing education
units every 3 years to renew administrator's license
44 inches - 100% correct answer as ->minimum width of
passageways, aisles, and corridors in assisted living
36 inches - 100% correct answer as ->minimum width of
passageways, aisles, and corridors in comprehensive personal
care home
150 square feet - 100% correct answer as ->Clear usable
floor area for one person in an ALR
, 80 square feet - 100% correct answer as ->Space required for
an additional person in ALR
80 square feet - 100% correct answer as ->clear usable floor
area for 1 person in CPCH
50 square feet - 100% correct answer as ->space required for
additional person in cpch
50 feet - 100% correct answer as ->Max travel space to a fire
extinguisher
1 personal care assistant awake at all times, 1 additional
empoyee - 100% correct answer as ->staffing requirements
ALP
72 hours - 100% correct answer as ->time given to provide
written confirmation following a reportable event (immediate -
3 hour interruption (heat, light,power, food, staff)