ALF ADMINISTRATOR TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
Proper licensure. Is a valid license posted in the facility visible to those who enter? If not, verify
licensure at - ANS true
If the facility is not licensed but appears to be operating as an ALF, report possible unlicensed
activity. - ANS true
. Mechanical lifting equipment - ANS Mechanical lifting devices such as Hoyer Lifts are
prohibited in ALFs. Residents who need
mechanical lifting devices to get out of bed or chairs are not appropriate for an ALF.
Sufficient food - ANS Based on the menu, is there enough food to prepare (including snacks)?
Medication administration - ANS Does any resident indicate they are not receiving their
medication?
Resident whereabouts/ safety. - ANS Have any residents eloped (missing) and what is the
response?
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, Restraints. Restraints are prohibited - ANS Are restraints being used? Examples of restraints:
Buckle or Velcro seat belt in the
Restraints. Restraints are prohibited - ANS wheelchair that resident cannot release, Geriatric
Chairs with lap trays and, the use of sheets tied to a chair to support resident. Family request is
not justification for the use of restraints.
Restraints. Restraints are prohibited - ANS Only half- bed rails are allowed with a physician's
order every 6 months
Restraints. Restraints are prohibited - ANS An ALF
resident who is also on hospice care can have full bed rails if the health care provider and
interdisciplinary plan identifies that
the resident needs them.
Building Safety - ANS Obvious and urgent safety hazards related to the building such as
unstable construction, fire alarms, or building
safety devices
Building Safety - ANS should be made to local building officials. Obvious and urgent safety
hazards unrelated to the
building may be reported to AHCA.
. Hygiene - ANS . Is the resident's hygiene being neglected? Is the resident dirty with dirty or
wet clothing? Are odors present?
Hygiene - ANS Although residents have the opportunity and are encouraged to perform
personal hygiene, staff should recognize the need
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
Proper licensure. Is a valid license posted in the facility visible to those who enter? If not, verify
licensure at - ANS true
If the facility is not licensed but appears to be operating as an ALF, report possible unlicensed
activity. - ANS true
. Mechanical lifting equipment - ANS Mechanical lifting devices such as Hoyer Lifts are
prohibited in ALFs. Residents who need
mechanical lifting devices to get out of bed or chairs are not appropriate for an ALF.
Sufficient food - ANS Based on the menu, is there enough food to prepare (including snacks)?
Medication administration - ANS Does any resident indicate they are not receiving their
medication?
Resident whereabouts/ safety. - ANS Have any residents eloped (missing) and what is the
response?
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Restraints. Restraints are prohibited - ANS Are restraints being used? Examples of restraints:
Buckle or Velcro seat belt in the
Restraints. Restraints are prohibited - ANS wheelchair that resident cannot release, Geriatric
Chairs with lap trays and, the use of sheets tied to a chair to support resident. Family request is
not justification for the use of restraints.
Restraints. Restraints are prohibited - ANS Only half- bed rails are allowed with a physician's
order every 6 months
Restraints. Restraints are prohibited - ANS An ALF
resident who is also on hospice care can have full bed rails if the health care provider and
interdisciplinary plan identifies that
the resident needs them.
Building Safety - ANS Obvious and urgent safety hazards related to the building such as
unstable construction, fire alarms, or building
safety devices
Building Safety - ANS should be made to local building officials. Obvious and urgent safety
hazards unrelated to the
building may be reported to AHCA.
. Hygiene - ANS . Is the resident's hygiene being neglected? Is the resident dirty with dirty or
wet clothing? Are odors present?
Hygiene - ANS Although residents have the opportunity and are encouraged to perform
personal hygiene, staff should recognize the need
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
