ALF CORE FLORIDA EXAM 2026 WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
GUARANTEED PASS|| ALREADY GRADED A+||
LATEST VERSION 2026
What is the maximum period for which an inactive license will be issued? -
ANSWER-12 months.
What is the classification and fine for violating a moratorium issued by the
agency? - ANSWER-Class 1 violation; $500 per day until corrected.
True or False: 24-hour care can be provided in an ALF. - ANSWER-False.
Who must complete Form 1823? - ANSWER-MD, PA, or ARNP.
For facilities of what size are standardized recipes required? - ANSWER-17
residents and up.
For facilities of what size are standardized recipes NOT required? - ANSWER-
16 residents and below.
What is the minimum interval between meals? - ANSWER-Not less than 2
hours; not more than 6 hours.
,What does assistance with self-medication include? - ANSWER-Taking meds
to the resident, reading labels, opening containers, placing doses in mouth.
What does assistance with self-medication NOT include? - ANSWER-Mixing,
compounding, converting doses, preparation of syringes without specific
instructions.
When must a transferee notify residents after receiving a new license? -
ANSWER-Within 7 days.
What are the physician's directions for medication use? - ANSWER-The
physician's directions for use must be followed.
What details should be documented when dispensing medication? - ANSWER-
The resident's name, the practitioner's name, and the date dispensed.
What tasks are unlicensed staff allowed to assist with? - ANSWER-Unlicensed
staff may assist with colostomy bags, give injections, give suppositories, apply
topical creams, and change bandages for skin tears.
What can unlicensed staff do when assisting residents with pain medications? -
ANSWER-They can assist residents with 'as needed' pain medications when
they've observed a resident in pain.
What should unlicensed staff do if a resident is noncompliant with medications?
- ANSWER-They can mix a crushed medication in the resident's food.
What preparations can unlicensed staff make for medication administration? -
ANSWER-They can prepare items such as water, cups, spoons, and juice.
What is Mary allowed to do as the primary unlicensed staff person? -
ANSWER-Mary can ask other staff to take residents their medications when
,busy, greet medications at the request of residents or family, record changes to
medication directions, and accept telephone orders for changes.
What should staff do before assisting residents with their medication? -
ANSWER-They should ask the residents if they want to take their medications
and wash their hands.
Who is allowed to administer medications? - ANSWER-Medications may be
administered by unlicensed staff trained in self-administration, private duty
aides, nurses, or the resident's guardian.
What tasks can unlicensed trained staff perform? - ANSWER-They can apply
patches, perform glucometer testing, crush medications, give eardrops, draw
insulin, and inject insulin using an insulin pen.
What should unlicensed staff do when assisting residents with topical creams? -
ANSWER-Staff should wear gloves and advise the resident to remain seated for
5 minutes after applying the cream.
What are nurses allowed to do regarding medication assistance? - ANSWER-
Nurses can delegate medication assistance to unlicensed trained staff, pre-pour
medications, administer 'as needed' medications, and change medication labels
within 10 days of receiving an order.
What should be done if a resident is a messy eater? - ANSWER-Assist them in
a dignified manner in the dining room.
What should be done if broccoli is not received from the vendor? - ANSWER-
You can skip the broccoli and double up on vegetables next week.
What can be added if most residents do not like broccoli? - ANSWER-An
additional serving of mashed potatoes.
, What can be substituted for broccoli? - ANSWER-Asparagus.
What should therapeutic diets be provided in accordance with? - ANSWER-A
health care provider's order.
When may therapeutic diets be provided? - ANSWER-Based on the request of
the resident's family member or representative.
When must therapeutic diets be provided? - ANSWER-When requested by the
resident's guardian.
When may therapeutic diets be provided based on staff observation? -
ANSWER-When staff notice the resident does not like regular menu items.
How often must snacks be available? - ANSWER-Three times per day.
When must snacks be available? - ANSWER-When residents do not have
access to kitchen facilities.
What should menus be planned for? - ANSWER-The convenience of the
provider to ensure that food isn't wasted.
What should menus be based on? - ANSWER-The preferences and food habits
of the residents.
What is the maximum time between meals for facilities serving 3 meals per
day? - ANSWER-Not more than 6 hours and no less than 2 hours between
meals.
What is the minimum time between meals for facilities serving 3 meals per day?
- ANSWER-Not less than 2 hours between meals.
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
GUARANTEED PASS|| ALREADY GRADED A+||
LATEST VERSION 2026
What is the maximum period for which an inactive license will be issued? -
ANSWER-12 months.
What is the classification and fine for violating a moratorium issued by the
agency? - ANSWER-Class 1 violation; $500 per day until corrected.
True or False: 24-hour care can be provided in an ALF. - ANSWER-False.
Who must complete Form 1823? - ANSWER-MD, PA, or ARNP.
For facilities of what size are standardized recipes required? - ANSWER-17
residents and up.
For facilities of what size are standardized recipes NOT required? - ANSWER-
16 residents and below.
What is the minimum interval between meals? - ANSWER-Not less than 2
hours; not more than 6 hours.
,What does assistance with self-medication include? - ANSWER-Taking meds
to the resident, reading labels, opening containers, placing doses in mouth.
What does assistance with self-medication NOT include? - ANSWER-Mixing,
compounding, converting doses, preparation of syringes without specific
instructions.
When must a transferee notify residents after receiving a new license? -
ANSWER-Within 7 days.
What are the physician's directions for medication use? - ANSWER-The
physician's directions for use must be followed.
What details should be documented when dispensing medication? - ANSWER-
The resident's name, the practitioner's name, and the date dispensed.
What tasks are unlicensed staff allowed to assist with? - ANSWER-Unlicensed
staff may assist with colostomy bags, give injections, give suppositories, apply
topical creams, and change bandages for skin tears.
What can unlicensed staff do when assisting residents with pain medications? -
ANSWER-They can assist residents with 'as needed' pain medications when
they've observed a resident in pain.
What should unlicensed staff do if a resident is noncompliant with medications?
- ANSWER-They can mix a crushed medication in the resident's food.
What preparations can unlicensed staff make for medication administration? -
ANSWER-They can prepare items such as water, cups, spoons, and juice.
What is Mary allowed to do as the primary unlicensed staff person? -
ANSWER-Mary can ask other staff to take residents their medications when
,busy, greet medications at the request of residents or family, record changes to
medication directions, and accept telephone orders for changes.
What should staff do before assisting residents with their medication? -
ANSWER-They should ask the residents if they want to take their medications
and wash their hands.
Who is allowed to administer medications? - ANSWER-Medications may be
administered by unlicensed staff trained in self-administration, private duty
aides, nurses, or the resident's guardian.
What tasks can unlicensed trained staff perform? - ANSWER-They can apply
patches, perform glucometer testing, crush medications, give eardrops, draw
insulin, and inject insulin using an insulin pen.
What should unlicensed staff do when assisting residents with topical creams? -
ANSWER-Staff should wear gloves and advise the resident to remain seated for
5 minutes after applying the cream.
What are nurses allowed to do regarding medication assistance? - ANSWER-
Nurses can delegate medication assistance to unlicensed trained staff, pre-pour
medications, administer 'as needed' medications, and change medication labels
within 10 days of receiving an order.
What should be done if a resident is a messy eater? - ANSWER-Assist them in
a dignified manner in the dining room.
What should be done if broccoli is not received from the vendor? - ANSWER-
You can skip the broccoli and double up on vegetables next week.
What can be added if most residents do not like broccoli? - ANSWER-An
additional serving of mashed potatoes.
, What can be substituted for broccoli? - ANSWER-Asparagus.
What should therapeutic diets be provided in accordance with? - ANSWER-A
health care provider's order.
When may therapeutic diets be provided? - ANSWER-Based on the request of
the resident's family member or representative.
When must therapeutic diets be provided? - ANSWER-When requested by the
resident's guardian.
When may therapeutic diets be provided based on staff observation? -
ANSWER-When staff notice the resident does not like regular menu items.
How often must snacks be available? - ANSWER-Three times per day.
When must snacks be available? - ANSWER-When residents do not have
access to kitchen facilities.
What should menus be planned for? - ANSWER-The convenience of the
provider to ensure that food isn't wasted.
What should menus be based on? - ANSWER-The preferences and food habits
of the residents.
What is the maximum time between meals for facilities serving 3 meals per
day? - ANSWER-Not more than 6 hours and no less than 2 hours between
meals.
What is the minimum time between meals for facilities serving 3 meals per day?
- ANSWER-Not less than 2 hours between meals.
