NJ CALA EXAM PACK CERTIFICATION
REVIEW SET 2026 ANSWERS GUARANTEED
PASS
⫸ managed risk agreement Answer: 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
⫸ medication administration record "MAR" Answer: resident record
that contains name, dob, diagnosis, age dr. strength dosage form, route
frequency, date ordered, stop date, allergies
⫸ medication error Answer: 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 Answer: minimum number of hours for administrator training,
plus 16 hours at a licensed facility
,⫸ 30 Answer: hours of continuing education units every 3 years to
renew administrator's license
⫸ 44 inches Answer: minimum width of passageways, aisles, and
corridors in assisted living
⫸ 36 inches Answer: minimum width of passageways, aisles, and
corridors in comprehensive personal care home
⫸ 150 square feet Answer: Clear usable floor area for one person in an
ALR
⫸ 80 square feet Answer: Space required for an additional person in
ALR
⫸ 80 square feet Answer: clear usable floor area for 1 person in CPCH
⫸ 50 square feet Answer: space required for additional person in cpch
⫸ 50 feet Answer: Max travel space to a fire extinguisher
⫸ 1 personal care assistant awake at all times, 1 additional empoyee
Answer: staffing requirements ALP
, ⫸ 72 hours Answer: time given to provide written confirmation
following a reportable event (immediate -3 hour interruption (heat,
light,power, food, staff)
⫸ 15 days Answer: # of days Administrator must give reason for denial
of admission in writing to a prospect upon written request by the
resident or family
⫸ 30 days and should include reason and right to appeal Answer:
minimum notice for involuntary discharge
⫸ 30 days Answer: time prior to admission a physician, nurse
practitioner or physician assistant can authorize a resident in writing as
appropriate for AL
⫸ 14 days of admission Answer: # of days resident service plan must be
developed if resident has service needs
⫸ 1. residents need for assistance with adls
2.residents need w recreation/activities
3. transportation Answer: what should the general service plan include
⫸ 14 days Answer: # of days health care assessment must be done by a
rn when health services are determined during the initial assessment
⫸ need for assistance with adls
REVIEW SET 2026 ANSWERS GUARANTEED
PASS
⫸ managed risk agreement Answer: 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
⫸ medication administration record "MAR" Answer: resident record
that contains name, dob, diagnosis, age dr. strength dosage form, route
frequency, date ordered, stop date, allergies
⫸ medication error Answer: 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 Answer: minimum number of hours for administrator training,
plus 16 hours at a licensed facility
,⫸ 30 Answer: hours of continuing education units every 3 years to
renew administrator's license
⫸ 44 inches Answer: minimum width of passageways, aisles, and
corridors in assisted living
⫸ 36 inches Answer: minimum width of passageways, aisles, and
corridors in comprehensive personal care home
⫸ 150 square feet Answer: Clear usable floor area for one person in an
ALR
⫸ 80 square feet Answer: Space required for an additional person in
ALR
⫸ 80 square feet Answer: clear usable floor area for 1 person in CPCH
⫸ 50 square feet Answer: space required for additional person in cpch
⫸ 50 feet Answer: Max travel space to a fire extinguisher
⫸ 1 personal care assistant awake at all times, 1 additional empoyee
Answer: staffing requirements ALP
, ⫸ 72 hours Answer: time given to provide written confirmation
following a reportable event (immediate -3 hour interruption (heat,
light,power, food, staff)
⫸ 15 days Answer: # of days Administrator must give reason for denial
of admission in writing to a prospect upon written request by the
resident or family
⫸ 30 days and should include reason and right to appeal Answer:
minimum notice for involuntary discharge
⫸ 30 days Answer: time prior to admission a physician, nurse
practitioner or physician assistant can authorize a resident in writing as
appropriate for AL
⫸ 14 days of admission Answer: # of days resident service plan must be
developed if resident has service needs
⫸ 1. residents need for assistance with adls
2.residents need w recreation/activities
3. transportation Answer: what should the general service plan include
⫸ 14 days Answer: # of days health care assessment must be done by a
rn when health services are determined during the initial assessment
⫸ need for assistance with adls
