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FLORIDA ALF CORE STUDY GUIDE
JAN 250 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED!!
Mr. Williams is no longer able to participate in dressing himself and
needs his medications administered. Your ALF does not have a nurse
available to administer medications. Under what circumstances would
Mr. Williams be able to remain living in your ALF? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Mr. Williams no longer meets the residency criteria for your ALF.
When a change of ownership occurs, the transferor shall notify the
agency - ANSWER ✔✔- at least 60 days before transfer
Resident contracts must be retained for a period of - ANSWER ✔✔- 5
years
Medications may be administered by... - ANSWER ✔✔- a nurse
Withholding evidence of financial instability from the agency is... -
ANSWER ✔✔- evidenced by things like purposely hiding from the
agency things like unpaid liens and taxes
You are the happy owner and administrator of Sea Bonnet's ALF I and II
and are excited to be opening your third ALF. All of your ALFs are
licensed for 6 beds and you are the administrator of all three. Sea Bonnet
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I and II are located approximately 17 miles from each other and Sea
Bonnet III is opening 21 miles south of Sea Bonnet II. How many
managers must you have? - ANSWER ✔✔- You must have a manager
for all three ALFs because they are located more than 15 miles away
from each other
A person who needs total care with their ADLs is not appropriate for
admission to an ALF with a standard license but... - ANSWER ✔✔-
may be admitted to a facility with an ECC license
Menus must be developed by a licensed or registered dietician, a
licensed nutritionist, or a registered dietetic tech supervised by a licensed
or registered dietician or licensed nutritionist and reviewed how often? -
ANSWER ✔✔- annually
An ALF may provide safekeeping of a resident's funds and property in
the amount of - ANSWER ✔✔- up to $500 cash and $500 personal
effects
ALFs with a standard license - ANSWER ✔✔- may employ nurses to
administer medications to residents.
Who must participate in elopement drills? - ANSWER ✔✔-
administrators and direct care staff
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Issued when the agency determines imminent danger to residents -
ANSWER ✔✔- class I violation
Any entity that provides housing, meals, and one or more personal
services to more than 2 persons who are not relatives for a period
exceeding 24 hours must have an ALF license unless - ANSWER ✔✔-
licensed as an Adult Family Care Home
ALFs must provide - ANSWER ✔✔- supervision appropriate for each
resident
Which of the following must be provided at the time of admission if not
previously included in information shared with potential residents? -
ANSWER ✔✔- Copy of the resident contract, copy of bill or rights, and
copy of LTC ombudsman brochure.
What is the most important thing you can do to prevent foodborne
illness? - ANSWER ✔✔- Wash your hands
The agency has identified problems with your dietary practices and cited
a class II violation. You must - ANSWER ✔✔- Bring in a consultant
dietician within 7 days
Your menu says that your main entree is roasted pork loin served with
broccoli and carrots but you only have asparagus to serve this evening...
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- ANSWER ✔✔- Prior to serving the meal, make a note on the menu
that you will be serving asparagus instead of broccoli and carrots
Mr. Thompson is a messy eater and this upsets his tablemates... -
ANSWER ✔✔- You assist Mr. Thompson in a dignified manner in the
dining room.
Mrs. Costello's family obtains her medications for her from a local
pharmacy. They have been late in picking up the medications and
delivering them to the ALF the past three months. What should you do?
- ANSWER ✔✔- Meet with the family and establish a back-up plan if
they cannot deliver the medications on time.
When assisting residents with their medications, unlicensed staff may... -
ANSWER ✔✔- prepare items such as water, cups, spoons, and juice
There must be at least one person in the facility at all times who -
ANSWER ✔✔- has completed first aid and CPR courses and holds
currently valid CPR and first aid cards
Providing "personal services" includes providing direct physical
assistance with or supervision of - ANSWER ✔✔- the self-
administration of medication
ALFs must provide - ANSWER ✔✔- areas separate from bedrooms for
activities
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FLORIDA ALF CORE STUDY GUIDE
JAN 250 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED!!
Mr. Williams is no longer able to participate in dressing himself and
needs his medications administered. Your ALF does not have a nurse
available to administer medications. Under what circumstances would
Mr. Williams be able to remain living in your ALF? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Mr. Williams no longer meets the residency criteria for your ALF.
When a change of ownership occurs, the transferor shall notify the
agency - ANSWER ✔✔- at least 60 days before transfer
Resident contracts must be retained for a period of - ANSWER ✔✔- 5
years
Medications may be administered by... - ANSWER ✔✔- a nurse
Withholding evidence of financial instability from the agency is... -
ANSWER ✔✔- evidenced by things like purposely hiding from the
agency things like unpaid liens and taxes
You are the happy owner and administrator of Sea Bonnet's ALF I and II
and are excited to be opening your third ALF. All of your ALFs are
licensed for 6 beds and you are the administrator of all three. Sea Bonnet
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I and II are located approximately 17 miles from each other and Sea
Bonnet III is opening 21 miles south of Sea Bonnet II. How many
managers must you have? - ANSWER ✔✔- You must have a manager
for all three ALFs because they are located more than 15 miles away
from each other
A person who needs total care with their ADLs is not appropriate for
admission to an ALF with a standard license but... - ANSWER ✔✔-
may be admitted to a facility with an ECC license
Menus must be developed by a licensed or registered dietician, a
licensed nutritionist, or a registered dietetic tech supervised by a licensed
or registered dietician or licensed nutritionist and reviewed how often? -
ANSWER ✔✔- annually
An ALF may provide safekeeping of a resident's funds and property in
the amount of - ANSWER ✔✔- up to $500 cash and $500 personal
effects
ALFs with a standard license - ANSWER ✔✔- may employ nurses to
administer medications to residents.
Who must participate in elopement drills? - ANSWER ✔✔-
administrators and direct care staff
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Issued when the agency determines imminent danger to residents -
ANSWER ✔✔- class I violation
Any entity that provides housing, meals, and one or more personal
services to more than 2 persons who are not relatives for a period
exceeding 24 hours must have an ALF license unless - ANSWER ✔✔-
licensed as an Adult Family Care Home
ALFs must provide - ANSWER ✔✔- supervision appropriate for each
resident
Which of the following must be provided at the time of admission if not
previously included in information shared with potential residents? -
ANSWER ✔✔- Copy of the resident contract, copy of bill or rights, and
copy of LTC ombudsman brochure.
What is the most important thing you can do to prevent foodborne
illness? - ANSWER ✔✔- Wash your hands
The agency has identified problems with your dietary practices and cited
a class II violation. You must - ANSWER ✔✔- Bring in a consultant
dietician within 7 days
Your menu says that your main entree is roasted pork loin served with
broccoli and carrots but you only have asparagus to serve this evening...
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- ANSWER ✔✔- Prior to serving the meal, make a note on the menu
that you will be serving asparagus instead of broccoli and carrots
Mr. Thompson is a messy eater and this upsets his tablemates... -
ANSWER ✔✔- You assist Mr. Thompson in a dignified manner in the
dining room.
Mrs. Costello's family obtains her medications for her from a local
pharmacy. They have been late in picking up the medications and
delivering them to the ALF the past three months. What should you do?
- ANSWER ✔✔- Meet with the family and establish a back-up plan if
they cannot deliver the medications on time.
When assisting residents with their medications, unlicensed staff may... -
ANSWER ✔✔- prepare items such as water, cups, spoons, and juice
There must be at least one person in the facility at all times who -
ANSWER ✔✔- has completed first aid and CPR courses and holds
currently valid CPR and first aid cards
Providing "personal services" includes providing direct physical
assistance with or supervision of - ANSWER ✔✔- the self-
administration of medication
ALFs must provide - ANSWER ✔✔- areas separate from bedrooms for
activities
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