RCFE California State Complete Exam
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1. How many days of perishable food supplies must be maintained in the
facility? - ANSWER 2 days
2. How many days of non-perishable food supplies must be maintained in the
facility? - ANSWER 7 days
3. What is the required time frame for a health screening prior to employment?
- ANSWER 6 months
4. What must licensees prominently post in accessible areas? - ANSWER All
of the above (Nondiscrimination notice, Complaint information, Personal
rights)
5. What personal rights must facilities uphold for their residents? - ANSWER
Access to individual storage space for private use.
6. What factors does the licensing agency consider when determining the
capacity of a facility? - ANSWER Physical energy and skills of the
Licensee, household members' needs, physical features of the facility, and
number of available staff.
7. What types of functioning must residents be regularly observed for changes?
- ANSWER Physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning.
,8. How long must records of centrally stored prescription medications be
maintained? - ANSWER At least 1 year.
9. Can residents participate in household duties? - ANSWER Yes, but they
shall not be used as substitutes for required staff.
10.What must facilities provide for resident councils? - ANSWER Post notice
of meetings, space for meetings, assistance for residents attending meetings,
and time without facility personnel.
11.What type of change in a resident's condition is not required to be
documented? - ANSWER Dietary behavior / food habits.
12.What regulations exist regarding home canned foods? - ANSWER They
shall not be used.
13.Where may toxic substances be stored? - ANSWER In a locked storage
area, inaccessible to residents.
14.What must a prescription order for medications contain? - ANSWER Exact
dosage, maximum number of doses in 24 hours, minimum hours between
doses, and specific symptoms indicating need.
15.What is required regarding the facility staffing plan? - ANSWER It must be
sufficient in numbers and may not include volunteers who are unsupervised.
16.How many calendar days must a Licensee notify the agency of a mailing
address change? - ANSWER Within 10 days.
,17.How must postural supports be fastened? - ANSWER In a manner that
permits quick release by the resident.
18.What actions will the licensing agency take if a facility operates without a
license? - ANSWER Conduct a site visit, issue a Notice of Operation in
Violation of Law, and refer the case for prosecution.
19.Can an authorized officer enter and inspect a facility without advance
notice? - ANSWER Yes, upon proper identification and stating the purpose
of the visit.
20.What is the required staff presence for facilities with 16 to 50 residents? -
ANSWER At least one employee must be on duty and awake, and another
must be on call.
21.Can a postural support be used if it limits a resident's use of their hands or
feet? - ANSWER False
22.What rights must all residential care facilities for the elderly uphold? -
ANSWER All of the above (Visiting the facility, Receiving dignity, Being
provided safe accommodations)
23.What is defined as an exception according to regulations? - ANSWER A
variance to a specific regulation based on unique needs
24.What are braces, spring release trays, and soft ties examples of? - ANSWER
Postural supports
25.What licensed capacity requires a designated staff liaison for the resident
council? - ANSWER 16 or more
, 26.What must a Licensee receive to accept or retain terminally ill residents? -
ANSWER A hospice waiver from the Department
27.How must centrally stored medications be kept? - ANSWER Kept in a safe
and locked place, accessible only to responsible employees
28.What must Licensing Representatives do before removing resident records?
- ANSWER Receive permission and prepare a list of records to be removed
29.What size of facility is exempt from having a written disaster plan? -
ANSWER None. It is required in all facilities.
30.How many days must a change in the chief corporate officer be reported? -
ANSWER 15 days
31.What must be included in the notification of hiring a new Administrator? -
ANSWER All of the above (Name, Date, Background and qualifications)
32.What must a Licensee do to accept a resident with oxygen gas
administration needs? - ANSWER Post 'No Smoking - Oxygen in Use'
signs, ensure oxygen administration is provided by a skilled professional,
and ensure staff have knowledge of the oxygen equipment.
33.In what ways may powdered milk be used according to regulations? -
ANSWER As a beverage, in cooking and baking, and for emergency
supplies.
Study Questions with Verified Answers |
Brand New Version
1. How many days of perishable food supplies must be maintained in the
facility? - ANSWER 2 days
2. How many days of non-perishable food supplies must be maintained in the
facility? - ANSWER 7 days
3. What is the required time frame for a health screening prior to employment?
- ANSWER 6 months
4. What must licensees prominently post in accessible areas? - ANSWER All
of the above (Nondiscrimination notice, Complaint information, Personal
rights)
5. What personal rights must facilities uphold for their residents? - ANSWER
Access to individual storage space for private use.
6. What factors does the licensing agency consider when determining the
capacity of a facility? - ANSWER Physical energy and skills of the
Licensee, household members' needs, physical features of the facility, and
number of available staff.
7. What types of functioning must residents be regularly observed for changes?
- ANSWER Physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning.
,8. How long must records of centrally stored prescription medications be
maintained? - ANSWER At least 1 year.
9. Can residents participate in household duties? - ANSWER Yes, but they
shall not be used as substitutes for required staff.
10.What must facilities provide for resident councils? - ANSWER Post notice
of meetings, space for meetings, assistance for residents attending meetings,
and time without facility personnel.
11.What type of change in a resident's condition is not required to be
documented? - ANSWER Dietary behavior / food habits.
12.What regulations exist regarding home canned foods? - ANSWER They
shall not be used.
13.Where may toxic substances be stored? - ANSWER In a locked storage
area, inaccessible to residents.
14.What must a prescription order for medications contain? - ANSWER Exact
dosage, maximum number of doses in 24 hours, minimum hours between
doses, and specific symptoms indicating need.
15.What is required regarding the facility staffing plan? - ANSWER It must be
sufficient in numbers and may not include volunteers who are unsupervised.
16.How many calendar days must a Licensee notify the agency of a mailing
address change? - ANSWER Within 10 days.
,17.How must postural supports be fastened? - ANSWER In a manner that
permits quick release by the resident.
18.What actions will the licensing agency take if a facility operates without a
license? - ANSWER Conduct a site visit, issue a Notice of Operation in
Violation of Law, and refer the case for prosecution.
19.Can an authorized officer enter and inspect a facility without advance
notice? - ANSWER Yes, upon proper identification and stating the purpose
of the visit.
20.What is the required staff presence for facilities with 16 to 50 residents? -
ANSWER At least one employee must be on duty and awake, and another
must be on call.
21.Can a postural support be used if it limits a resident's use of their hands or
feet? - ANSWER False
22.What rights must all residential care facilities for the elderly uphold? -
ANSWER All of the above (Visiting the facility, Receiving dignity, Being
provided safe accommodations)
23.What is defined as an exception according to regulations? - ANSWER A
variance to a specific regulation based on unique needs
24.What are braces, spring release trays, and soft ties examples of? - ANSWER
Postural supports
25.What licensed capacity requires a designated staff liaison for the resident
council? - ANSWER 16 or more
, 26.What must a Licensee receive to accept or retain terminally ill residents? -
ANSWER A hospice waiver from the Department
27.How must centrally stored medications be kept? - ANSWER Kept in a safe
and locked place, accessible only to responsible employees
28.What must Licensing Representatives do before removing resident records?
- ANSWER Receive permission and prepare a list of records to be removed
29.What size of facility is exempt from having a written disaster plan? -
ANSWER None. It is required in all facilities.
30.How many days must a change in the chief corporate officer be reported? -
ANSWER 15 days
31.What must be included in the notification of hiring a new Administrator? -
ANSWER All of the above (Name, Date, Background and qualifications)
32.What must a Licensee do to accept a resident with oxygen gas
administration needs? - ANSWER Post 'No Smoking - Oxygen in Use'
signs, ensure oxygen administration is provided by a skilled professional,
and ensure staff have knowledge of the oxygen equipment.
33.In what ways may powdered milk be used according to regulations? -
ANSWER As a beverage, in cooking and baking, and for emergency
supplies.
