NJ CALA CERTIFIED ASSISTED LIVING
ADMINISTRATOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | ASSISTED LIVING
ADMINISTRATION STUDY GUIDE
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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,The functions or tasks for self-care, which are performed ADLs (Activity of Daily Living)
either independently or with supervision or assistance, such
as: dressing, bathing, toileting, transfer, locomotion, bed
mobility, and eating.
A coordinated array of supportive personal and health Assisted Living
services 24 hours per day, to residents who have been
assessed to need these services including persons who
require nursing home level care. It promotes resident self
direction and participation in decisions that emphasize
independence, individuality, privacy, dignity, and homelike
surroundings.
Limits places on a resident's choice as a result of an Bounded Choice
assessment, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:36-5.18, which
indicates that such resident's choices or preference place the
resident or others at a risk of harm or lead to consequences
which violate the norms of the facility or program or the rights
of others.
A facility which is licensed by the Department of Health and CPCH (Comprehensive Personal Care Home)
Senior Services to provide room and board and to assure that
assisted living services are available when needed, to four or
more adults unrelated to the proprietor. Residential units in
this type of facility have no more than two residents and have
a lockable door on the unit entrance.
A facility that has received a certificate of authority pursuant CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community)
to the _________ and Financial Disclosure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-300
et seq.
A unit-of-use package prepared by a pharmacist for a specific Customized Resident Medication Package
resident comprising a series of containers and containing two
or more prescribed sold oral dosage forms, and so designed
or labeled as to indicate the day and time, or period of time,
that the contents within each container are to be taken.
,A person appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction to Guardian
handle the affairs and protect the rights of any resident of the
facility who has been declared a mental incompetent. This
does not include a person affiliated with the facility, its
operations or personnel, unless so ordered by the court.
Any service provided to a resident of an assisted living or Health Care Service
comprehensive personal care home that is ordered by a
physician and required to be provided or delegated by a
licensed, registered or certified health care professional.
A program of palliative and supportive services provided to Hospice
terminally ill persons and their families in the form of physical,
psychological, social, and spiritual care.
The process of balancing resident choice and independence Managed Risk
with the health and safety of the resident and other persons in
the facility or program. If a resident's preference or decision
places the resident or others at risk and is likely to lead to
adverse consequences, such risks or consequences are
discussed with the resident, and, if the resident agrees, a
resident representative, and a formal plan to avoid or reduce
negative or adverse outcomes is negotiated, in accordance
with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 8:36-5.18.
The written formal plan developed in consideration of shared Manage Risk Agreement
responsibility, bounded choice and assisted living values and
negotiated between the resident and the facility or program
to avoid or reduce the risk of adverse outcomes which may
occur in an assisted living environment.
A procedure in which a prescribed medication or biological is Medication Administration
given to a resident by an authorized individual in accordance
with all laws and regulations governing such procedures.
, 1.) Removing an individual dose from a previously dispensed, Process of Medication Administration
properly labeled container (including a unit dose or unit-of-
use container).
2.) Verifying it with the prescriber's orders.
3.) Giving the individual dose to the resident.
4.) Seeing that the resident takes it (if oral).
5.) Recording the required information, including but not
limited to the method of administration, time administered,
initials of individuals who administered the medication, and
effect of the medication when "PRN" or as-needed
medications are administered.
The self-worth of a resident. Dignity
The support and enhancement of resident capabilities and Independence
facilitation of resident abilities so that the resident's
preferences and choices may be implemented within a
barrier-free environment.
Each resident's unique needs, capabilities, personalities, Individuality
backgrounds and preferences.
An individual resident record that contains, but is not limited MAR (Medication Administration Record)
to: resident name, date of birth, diagnosis(es), age, physician,
name and medication strength, dosage form, route of
administration, frequency, date and time of administration,
initials of individual administering the medication, a section
containing the full signature and title of each individual who
initials it, date medication ordered, stop date if appliacable,
allergies, and all other professionally acceptable information
that is appropriate.
ADMINISTRATOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | ASSISTED LIVING
ADMINISTRATION STUDY GUIDE
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,The functions or tasks for self-care, which are performed ADLs (Activity of Daily Living)
either independently or with supervision or assistance, such
as: dressing, bathing, toileting, transfer, locomotion, bed
mobility, and eating.
A coordinated array of supportive personal and health Assisted Living
services 24 hours per day, to residents who have been
assessed to need these services including persons who
require nursing home level care. It promotes resident self
direction and participation in decisions that emphasize
independence, individuality, privacy, dignity, and homelike
surroundings.
Limits places on a resident's choice as a result of an Bounded Choice
assessment, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:36-5.18, which
indicates that such resident's choices or preference place the
resident or others at a risk of harm or lead to consequences
which violate the norms of the facility or program or the rights
of others.
A facility which is licensed by the Department of Health and CPCH (Comprehensive Personal Care Home)
Senior Services to provide room and board and to assure that
assisted living services are available when needed, to four or
more adults unrelated to the proprietor. Residential units in
this type of facility have no more than two residents and have
a lockable door on the unit entrance.
A facility that has received a certificate of authority pursuant CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community)
to the _________ and Financial Disclosure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-300
et seq.
A unit-of-use package prepared by a pharmacist for a specific Customized Resident Medication Package
resident comprising a series of containers and containing two
or more prescribed sold oral dosage forms, and so designed
or labeled as to indicate the day and time, or period of time,
that the contents within each container are to be taken.
,A person appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction to Guardian
handle the affairs and protect the rights of any resident of the
facility who has been declared a mental incompetent. This
does not include a person affiliated with the facility, its
operations or personnel, unless so ordered by the court.
Any service provided to a resident of an assisted living or Health Care Service
comprehensive personal care home that is ordered by a
physician and required to be provided or delegated by a
licensed, registered or certified health care professional.
A program of palliative and supportive services provided to Hospice
terminally ill persons and their families in the form of physical,
psychological, social, and spiritual care.
The process of balancing resident choice and independence Managed Risk
with the health and safety of the resident and other persons in
the facility or program. If a resident's preference or decision
places the resident or others at risk and is likely to lead to
adverse consequences, such risks or consequences are
discussed with the resident, and, if the resident agrees, a
resident representative, and a formal plan to avoid or reduce
negative or adverse outcomes is negotiated, in accordance
with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 8:36-5.18.
The written formal plan developed in consideration of shared Manage Risk Agreement
responsibility, bounded choice and assisted living values and
negotiated between the resident and the facility or program
to avoid or reduce the risk of adverse outcomes which may
occur in an assisted living environment.
A procedure in which a prescribed medication or biological is Medication Administration
given to a resident by an authorized individual in accordance
with all laws and regulations governing such procedures.
, 1.) Removing an individual dose from a previously dispensed, Process of Medication Administration
properly labeled container (including a unit dose or unit-of-
use container).
2.) Verifying it with the prescriber's orders.
3.) Giving the individual dose to the resident.
4.) Seeing that the resident takes it (if oral).
5.) Recording the required information, including but not
limited to the method of administration, time administered,
initials of individuals who administered the medication, and
effect of the medication when "PRN" or as-needed
medications are administered.
The self-worth of a resident. Dignity
The support and enhancement of resident capabilities and Independence
facilitation of resident abilities so that the resident's
preferences and choices may be implemented within a
barrier-free environment.
Each resident's unique needs, capabilities, personalities, Individuality
backgrounds and preferences.
An individual resident record that contains, but is not limited MAR (Medication Administration Record)
to: resident name, date of birth, diagnosis(es), age, physician,
name and medication strength, dosage form, route of
administration, frequency, date and time of administration,
initials of individual administering the medication, a section
containing the full signature and title of each individual who
initials it, date medication ordered, stop date if appliacable,
allergies, and all other professionally acceptable information
that is appropriate.
