ALF Core Training Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
Standard licensed ALFs are limited to about what eight nursing services?
Correct Answer
1) basic vitals/weights
2) assist/administer medications including insulin injections
3) document in nursing progress notes
4) enemas
5) manage oxygen
6) assistance with Ted hose
7) routine colostomy care
8) change a bandage for minor cut or abrasion
Question 2
standard ALF license
Correct Answer
all ALFs in Florida must apply for this; based on minimum standards; limited to about 8 nursing services; base fee plus a
per bed charge; not required to have a nurse
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, Question 3
capacity is determined by
Correct Answer
zoning and floor space
Question 4
Can AHCA survey history be viewed by the public?
Correct Answer
Yes at Floridahealthfinder.gov
Question 5
What are the keys to successful ALFs?
Correct Answer
maintain high resident care standards
be a great place to work
sound business operations
maintain compliance at all times
manage risk and limit liability
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Question 1
Standard licensed ALFs are limited to about what eight nursing services?
Correct Answer
1) basic vitals/weights
2) assist/administer medications including insulin injections
3) document in nursing progress notes
4) enemas
5) manage oxygen
6) assistance with Ted hose
7) routine colostomy care
8) change a bandage for minor cut or abrasion
Question 2
standard ALF license
Correct Answer
all ALFs in Florida must apply for this; based on minimum standards; limited to about 8 nursing services; base fee plus a
per bed charge; not required to have a nurse
Page 1 of 15
, Question 3
capacity is determined by
Correct Answer
zoning and floor space
Question 4
Can AHCA survey history be viewed by the public?
Correct Answer
Yes at Floridahealthfinder.gov
Question 5
What are the keys to successful ALFs?
Correct Answer
maintain high resident care standards
be a great place to work
sound business operations
maintain compliance at all times
manage risk and limit liability
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