PERSONAL CARE HOME
ADMINISTRATOR (PCHA) TEST Actual
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Questions 1-50
1. What is the primary purpose of a personal care home?
A) Provide acute medical care
B) Provide personal care and supervision for residents
C) Conduct medical research studies
D) Serve as a rehabilitation hospital
Answer: B
2. Which of the following is required for a personal care home
administrator license in Pennsylvania?
A) Bachelor's degree in nursing
B) Completion of a state-approved training program
C) 10 years of healthcare experience
,D) Certification as a physician
Answer: B
3. According to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600, a Personal Care
Home (PCH) is defined as a premise where accommodations
are provided for a fee to how many or more adults?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: C
4. What is the required passing score for the PCHA
competency test?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 90%
Answer: C
5. According to 55 Pa. Code §2600.53, what is the minimum
age requirement for a personal care home administrator?
A) 18 years old
B) 21 years old
C) 25 years old
D) 30 years old
Answer: B
6. How many hours of annual continuing education are
required for PCH administrators?
A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
,C) 36 hours
D) 48 hours
Answer: B
7. A resident's personal needs allowance must be refunded
within how many business days of discharge?
A) 1 day
B) 2 business days
C) 7 days
D) 14 days
Answer: B
8. How long does a resident have to rescind (cancel) a
contract after signing?
A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
C) 72 hours
D) 7 days
Answer: C
9. What is the SSI personal needs allowance amount?
A) $45
B) $60
C) $85
D) $100
Answer: C
10. How long must personnel records be retained after an
employee leaves the PCH?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
, D) 7 years
Answer: B
11. A resident in a personal care home refuses to take
prescribed medication. Which action is required by resident
rights regulations?
A) Force the medication
B) Document the refusal and notify the physician and responsible
party
C) Hide the medication in food
D) Discharge the resident for noncompliance
Answer: B
12. When must the admission contract be signed and
completed?
A) Prior to admission
B) Within 24 hours after admission
C) Within 7 days
D) At the first care plan meeting
Answer: B
13. PA Code Title 55 Chapter 2600 applies to:
A) Nursing Homes
B) Hospitals
C) Personal Care Homes
D) Assisted Living Residences
Answer: C
14. A provisional license is issued for a maximum of:
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
ADMINISTRATOR (PCHA) TEST Actual
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Questions 1-50
1. What is the primary purpose of a personal care home?
A) Provide acute medical care
B) Provide personal care and supervision for residents
C) Conduct medical research studies
D) Serve as a rehabilitation hospital
Answer: B
2. Which of the following is required for a personal care home
administrator license in Pennsylvania?
A) Bachelor's degree in nursing
B) Completion of a state-approved training program
C) 10 years of healthcare experience
,D) Certification as a physician
Answer: B
3. According to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600, a Personal Care
Home (PCH) is defined as a premise where accommodations
are provided for a fee to how many or more adults?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: C
4. What is the required passing score for the PCHA
competency test?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 90%
Answer: C
5. According to 55 Pa. Code §2600.53, what is the minimum
age requirement for a personal care home administrator?
A) 18 years old
B) 21 years old
C) 25 years old
D) 30 years old
Answer: B
6. How many hours of annual continuing education are
required for PCH administrators?
A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
,C) 36 hours
D) 48 hours
Answer: B
7. A resident's personal needs allowance must be refunded
within how many business days of discharge?
A) 1 day
B) 2 business days
C) 7 days
D) 14 days
Answer: B
8. How long does a resident have to rescind (cancel) a
contract after signing?
A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
C) 72 hours
D) 7 days
Answer: C
9. What is the SSI personal needs allowance amount?
A) $45
B) $60
C) $85
D) $100
Answer: C
10. How long must personnel records be retained after an
employee leaves the PCH?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
, D) 7 years
Answer: B
11. A resident in a personal care home refuses to take
prescribed medication. Which action is required by resident
rights regulations?
A) Force the medication
B) Document the refusal and notify the physician and responsible
party
C) Hide the medication in food
D) Discharge the resident for noncompliance
Answer: B
12. When must the admission contract be signed and
completed?
A) Prior to admission
B) Within 24 hours after admission
C) Within 7 days
D) At the first care plan meeting
Answer: B
13. PA Code Title 55 Chapter 2600 applies to:
A) Nursing Homes
B) Hospitals
C) Personal Care Homes
D) Assisted Living Residences
Answer: C
14. A provisional license is issued for a maximum of:
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
