NJ CALA CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW
TESTED QUESTIONS FULL SOLUTION
ALREADY PASSED
◉ 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
TESTED QUESTIONS FULL SOLUTION
ALREADY PASSED
◉ 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
