NJ CALA Quiz Comprehensive
Questions with Verified
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CPCH's must provide smoke detectors in: - Answer: In residents bedrooms, living rooms and
public areas
A program of palliative and supportive services is called: - Answer: Hospice
A written plan which includes in-service programs and on the job training is a: - Answer: Staff
Education Plan
In an ALF, units occupied by more than one person shall have an additional: - Answer: 80 Feet
The ALF shall provide a minimum of _________square feet per resident of community space for
dining and passive recreation. - Answer: 30
A physician specializing in treatment of diseases of the aging is called a: - Answer: Geriatrician
An Advance Directive is a written document that can aid the resident to: - Answer: Protect their
rights to accept or refuse medical care if they become mentally or physically unable to
communicate them
With regard to portable heaters they: - Answer: Must never be used in an ALF
,Which of the following is least effective in guarding against infection against bloodborne
pathogens: - Answer: Antibiotics
During the heating season, the facility temperature must be maintained: - Answer: At a
minimum of 72 F during the day/ 68 F at night
Corridor widths must have clear space of at least____________ in CPCH's? - Answer: 36"
A job description is best defined as: - Answer: A written summary of the duties and
responsibilities of a job
The square footage of community space in an ALF for 100 residents is: - Answer: 3000 square
feet
If mechanical ventilation is used in a CPCH, there shall be at least: - Answer: 2 air exchanges per
hour
Debt owed to creditors for goods and services are listed in the chart of accounts as: - Answer:
Liabilities
The staffing requirements for a CPCH in accordance with regulatory requirements depend upon:
- Answer: The acuity's of the residents
NFPA involvement regards: - Answer: Fire Prevention
Service plans must be reviewed at least: - Answer: Semi-annually
,Depression may be described as: - Answer: A natural response to loss and disappointment
A managed risk agreement is negotiated in order to: - Answer: Balance flexibility and
responsibility
Which of the following would most effectively minimize the risk of harm to an assisted living
resident? - Answer: Accurate assessment of risks related to choices
The concept of bounded choice may: - Answer: Limit resident choice based on assessed risks
Mrs. Jones has refused to take her thyroid medication for the past two days. The assisted living
staff has a responsibility to: - Answer: Assess the situation notify Mrs. Jones' physician
Mr. Brown has fallen several times in his apartment and in the corridors of the assisted living
residence. His last fall resulted in a hospitalization with a fractured hip. Mr. Brown's physician,
prior to discharge, suggested that his family consider placing him in a nursing home. Mr.
Brown's family supported his wish to return to the assisted living facility. Upon readmission the
administrator: - Answer: Negotiate a managed risk agreement based on a comprehensive
assessment.
Managed risk agreements should only be utilized when: - Answer: It has been determined that
the resident's decision may lead to adverse outcomes
Fire extinguishers shall be all but one of the following: - Answer: Visually examined weekly
The storage area for medications that are not self-administered must be kept locked when not
in use. The key to the storage area shall be kept by: - Answer: The designee assigned for
resident supervision
, All staff in the assisted living facility must participate in at least one fire drill________. - Answer:
Annually
Discontinued or expired medications shall be destroyed: - Answer: Within 30 days of the
expiration or DC date
The temperature of water used for bathing and hand washing must be maintained between: -
Answer: 105-120 degrees F
A resident with short-term post-operative pain has a prescribed order for Darvocet 100mg by
mouth every four hours prn for 7 days. In this case the RN must reassess at least: - Answer:
Every 72 hours
The CMA is changing Mrs. Jones wound dressing and observes that there is a significant amount
of drainage on the dressing and a foul odor. The CMA should first: - Answer: Call the RN
Cold food must be served at a temperature of ________degrees? - Answer: 41
Upon admission, the resident assessment indicates that the resident will receive physical
therapy 3 times per week as per physician's orders while recovering from a hip fracture. A
health care plan must be developed and must include all except: - Answer: Documentation of
family participation
The administration of medication remains the responsibility of: - Answer: The RPN
The Administrator shall annually participate in: - Answer: At least 10 hours of continuing
education regarding assisted living concepts and related topics as specified and approved by the
DOH or Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board
The initial resident assessment must be performed by: - Answer: A registered professional nurse
Questions with Verified
Answers Graded A+
CPCH's must provide smoke detectors in: - Answer: In residents bedrooms, living rooms and
public areas
A program of palliative and supportive services is called: - Answer: Hospice
A written plan which includes in-service programs and on the job training is a: - Answer: Staff
Education Plan
In an ALF, units occupied by more than one person shall have an additional: - Answer: 80 Feet
The ALF shall provide a minimum of _________square feet per resident of community space for
dining and passive recreation. - Answer: 30
A physician specializing in treatment of diseases of the aging is called a: - Answer: Geriatrician
An Advance Directive is a written document that can aid the resident to: - Answer: Protect their
rights to accept or refuse medical care if they become mentally or physically unable to
communicate them
With regard to portable heaters they: - Answer: Must never be used in an ALF
,Which of the following is least effective in guarding against infection against bloodborne
pathogens: - Answer: Antibiotics
During the heating season, the facility temperature must be maintained: - Answer: At a
minimum of 72 F during the day/ 68 F at night
Corridor widths must have clear space of at least____________ in CPCH's? - Answer: 36"
A job description is best defined as: - Answer: A written summary of the duties and
responsibilities of a job
The square footage of community space in an ALF for 100 residents is: - Answer: 3000 square
feet
If mechanical ventilation is used in a CPCH, there shall be at least: - Answer: 2 air exchanges per
hour
Debt owed to creditors for goods and services are listed in the chart of accounts as: - Answer:
Liabilities
The staffing requirements for a CPCH in accordance with regulatory requirements depend upon:
- Answer: The acuity's of the residents
NFPA involvement regards: - Answer: Fire Prevention
Service plans must be reviewed at least: - Answer: Semi-annually
,Depression may be described as: - Answer: A natural response to loss and disappointment
A managed risk agreement is negotiated in order to: - Answer: Balance flexibility and
responsibility
Which of the following would most effectively minimize the risk of harm to an assisted living
resident? - Answer: Accurate assessment of risks related to choices
The concept of bounded choice may: - Answer: Limit resident choice based on assessed risks
Mrs. Jones has refused to take her thyroid medication for the past two days. The assisted living
staff has a responsibility to: - Answer: Assess the situation notify Mrs. Jones' physician
Mr. Brown has fallen several times in his apartment and in the corridors of the assisted living
residence. His last fall resulted in a hospitalization with a fractured hip. Mr. Brown's physician,
prior to discharge, suggested that his family consider placing him in a nursing home. Mr.
Brown's family supported his wish to return to the assisted living facility. Upon readmission the
administrator: - Answer: Negotiate a managed risk agreement based on a comprehensive
assessment.
Managed risk agreements should only be utilized when: - Answer: It has been determined that
the resident's decision may lead to adverse outcomes
Fire extinguishers shall be all but one of the following: - Answer: Visually examined weekly
The storage area for medications that are not self-administered must be kept locked when not
in use. The key to the storage area shall be kept by: - Answer: The designee assigned for
resident supervision
, All staff in the assisted living facility must participate in at least one fire drill________. - Answer:
Annually
Discontinued or expired medications shall be destroyed: - Answer: Within 30 days of the
expiration or DC date
The temperature of water used for bathing and hand washing must be maintained between: -
Answer: 105-120 degrees F
A resident with short-term post-operative pain has a prescribed order for Darvocet 100mg by
mouth every four hours prn for 7 days. In this case the RN must reassess at least: - Answer:
Every 72 hours
The CMA is changing Mrs. Jones wound dressing and observes that there is a significant amount
of drainage on the dressing and a foul odor. The CMA should first: - Answer: Call the RN
Cold food must be served at a temperature of ________degrees? - Answer: 41
Upon admission, the resident assessment indicates that the resident will receive physical
therapy 3 times per week as per physician's orders while recovering from a hip fracture. A
health care plan must be developed and must include all except: - Answer: Documentation of
family participation
The administration of medication remains the responsibility of: - Answer: The RPN
The Administrator shall annually participate in: - Answer: At least 10 hours of continuing
education regarding assisted living concepts and related topics as specified and approved by the
DOH or Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board
The initial resident assessment must be performed by: - Answer: A registered professional nurse
