REGULATORY REVIEW FOR ARIZONA
DESCRIPTION: This complete and well-organized document is a full-
length practice exam for Arizona's Assisted Living Manager
certification. It includes over 200 real-world Q&A covering ARS and
R9-10 compliance, staffing, emergency response, resident care, financial
operations, food safety, infection control, medication policies, and legal
responsibilities. Designed for those preparing for the state licensing
exam or managing facilities under DHS guidelines, this review ensures
deep understanding and practical readiness.
KEYWORDS: assisted living practice exam, Arizona manager test,
ALF licensing questions, ARS 36-401 guide, R9-10 facility rules, DHS
regulations AZ, resident care standards, ALF medication safety, facility
compliance prep, caregiver training Q&A
, What is accrual type accounting? Answer: Accounting method that
records revenues and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of
when cash is exchanged.
A hospice nurse is allowed by a manager to review residence charts
to determine who might be candidates for hospice services. This is
Answer: Willful and inappropriate
Which is the following is true regarding fire extinguishers in the
assisted living facility? Answer: Have a certified company check them at
least once a year and attach the inspection to the extinguisher
What do you do first when there is an aggressive resident? Answer:
Remove other residents away from the aggressive resident to prevent
harm
what is overtime pay? Answer: time worked over 40 hours in any
given work week, paid at the rate of 1.5 times the hourly rate
Which poster does not need to be posted for employees? Answer: No
smoking ordinance
How can you increase net income? Answer: Increase move ins and
decrease expenses
, What is the plan called for promoting an assisted living community?
Answer: Marketing plan
In the event of an evacuation, who is evacuated from the building
first? Answer: Those that can evacuate on their own with out assistance.
What is the plan called for dealing with emergencies like fire,
tornado, explosion, Answer: emergency preparedness plan
How often and who participates in the following drills? Answer:
Disaster drill every 3 months on each shift for just staff and an
evacuation drill every 6 months for residents and staff
Where do you address problems and issues with a staff member?
Answer: Privately in the managers office
Abuse can not be Answer: accidental
When caregivers keep leaving the residence alone for extended
periods of time. This would e best defined as Answer: Negligence