Florida ALF Core Competency Exam
Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Berry is a med tech and took the initial six hour training class on January 10, 2017. When
auditing her file on January 20, 2018, you notice she needs an update training class. You.....
A schedule her to take the two hour update class
B pull her off the med cart and schedule her to take the six hour med class Correct Answer
C you let her continue to pass meds but schedule her for the six hour med class
D none of the above
Question 2
All resident records must be retained for how many years?
A3
B1
C5
D 2 Correct Answer
Question 3
Under ECC a resident may be bedridden for up to
A 7 days
B 14 days Correct Answer
C 3 days
D 5 days
Question 4
,The facility was Visited by ACHA and during the unannounced visit of records, the surveyor
found that one of three staff members did not complete HIV/AIDS training course. Which class
violation was the facility facing?
A class 1
B class 2
C class 3 Correct Answer
D class 4
Question 5
ALF's that act as power of attorney for their resident must provide the resident or the resident
legal representative with a statement of accounting for all transactions, which is_________?
A a monthly statement
B a quarterly statement Correct Answer
C every two months
D an annual statement
Question 6
How many years do you keep contracts?
A 2 years
B 5 years Correct Answer
C 7 years
D 10 years
Question 7
What is the minimum education requirement for an administrator?
,A HS/GED Correct Answer
B masters in agIng
C BA in aging
D none
Question 8
Staff who provide direct care to residents, other than nurses, CNA's, or home health aides, must
receive how many hours of in-service training within 30 days of employment that covers the
following subjects: resident behavior and needs and providing assistance with the activities of
daily living?
A 1 hour
B 3 hours Correct Answer
C 2 hours
D none of the above
Question 9
In an ECC licensed ALF, a toilet sink, and shower our shared at a maximum of how many
residents?
A 6 residents
B 4 residents Correct Answer
C 7 residents
D 3residents
Question 10
The purpose of specialty licenses is to:
A allow individuals to Age in place in familiar surroundings Correct Answer
B allow individuals to get 24 hour nursing care
, C A and B
D none of the above
Question 11
Exploitation is when:
A it has been determined that a staff has been financially manipulating a resident Correct
Answer
B molested by the administrator
C a resident was deprived of his medication
D a resident was pushed to the floor
Question 12
Ms Jones facility had six citations of having residents who were abused. The AHCA survey team
came out and found it to be true. During their visit they also checked the food level and found
that there was not enough food in the facility for the residents to eat. The facility was given a
moratorium. The agency states that with a moratorium at the facility cannot:
A discharge resident from the facility
B allow the ombudsman to inspect the facility
C admit new residents to the facility
D remove moratorium from a visible location
E C & D Correct Answer
Question 13
How many years must DOH inspection to be kept on file?
A2
B 5 Correct Answer
C3
D4
Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Berry is a med tech and took the initial six hour training class on January 10, 2017. When
auditing her file on January 20, 2018, you notice she needs an update training class. You.....
A schedule her to take the two hour update class
B pull her off the med cart and schedule her to take the six hour med class Correct Answer
C you let her continue to pass meds but schedule her for the six hour med class
D none of the above
Question 2
All resident records must be retained for how many years?
A3
B1
C5
D 2 Correct Answer
Question 3
Under ECC a resident may be bedridden for up to
A 7 days
B 14 days Correct Answer
C 3 days
D 5 days
Question 4
,The facility was Visited by ACHA and during the unannounced visit of records, the surveyor
found that one of three staff members did not complete HIV/AIDS training course. Which class
violation was the facility facing?
A class 1
B class 2
C class 3 Correct Answer
D class 4
Question 5
ALF's that act as power of attorney for their resident must provide the resident or the resident
legal representative with a statement of accounting for all transactions, which is_________?
A a monthly statement
B a quarterly statement Correct Answer
C every two months
D an annual statement
Question 6
How many years do you keep contracts?
A 2 years
B 5 years Correct Answer
C 7 years
D 10 years
Question 7
What is the minimum education requirement for an administrator?
,A HS/GED Correct Answer
B masters in agIng
C BA in aging
D none
Question 8
Staff who provide direct care to residents, other than nurses, CNA's, or home health aides, must
receive how many hours of in-service training within 30 days of employment that covers the
following subjects: resident behavior and needs and providing assistance with the activities of
daily living?
A 1 hour
B 3 hours Correct Answer
C 2 hours
D none of the above
Question 9
In an ECC licensed ALF, a toilet sink, and shower our shared at a maximum of how many
residents?
A 6 residents
B 4 residents Correct Answer
C 7 residents
D 3residents
Question 10
The purpose of specialty licenses is to:
A allow individuals to Age in place in familiar surroundings Correct Answer
B allow individuals to get 24 hour nursing care
, C A and B
D none of the above
Question 11
Exploitation is when:
A it has been determined that a staff has been financially manipulating a resident Correct
Answer
B molested by the administrator
C a resident was deprived of his medication
D a resident was pushed to the floor
Question 12
Ms Jones facility had six citations of having residents who were abused. The AHCA survey team
came out and found it to be true. During their visit they also checked the food level and found
that there was not enough food in the facility for the residents to eat. The facility was given a
moratorium. The agency states that with a moratorium at the facility cannot:
A discharge resident from the facility
B allow the ombudsman to inspect the facility
C admit new residents to the facility
D remove moratorium from a visible location
E C & D Correct Answer
Question 13
How many years must DOH inspection to be kept on file?
A2
B 5 Correct Answer
C3
D4
