Florida Assisted Living Facility Core
Study Guide Exam Questions and
Answers
When a change of ownership occurs, the transferor shall notify the agency -
ANSWER>>at least 60 days before transfer
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
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
,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
Resident contracts must be retained for a period of - ANSWER>>5 years
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
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.
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... - 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
Therapeutic diets... - ANSWER>>must be provided in accordance with a health
care provider's order
Resident funds and property held in safekeeping shall be held... - ANSWER>>in a
Florida banking institution
Medications may be administered by... - ANSWER>>a nurse
The agency may deny or revoke a license... - ANSWER>>when the administrator is
found to have misappropriated a resident's property
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
Study Guide Exam Questions and
Answers
When a change of ownership occurs, the transferor shall notify the agency -
ANSWER>>at least 60 days before transfer
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
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
,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
Resident contracts must be retained for a period of - ANSWER>>5 years
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
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.
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... - 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
Therapeutic diets... - ANSWER>>must be provided in accordance with a health
care provider's order
Resident funds and property held in safekeeping shall be held... - ANSWER>>in a
Florida banking institution
Medications may be administered by... - ANSWER>>a nurse
The agency may deny or revoke a license... - ANSWER>>when the administrator is
found to have misappropriated a resident's property
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
