FLORIDA ALF CORE REGULATIONS,
RESIDENT CARE & STAFF EXAM WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
GUARANTEED PASS|| ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the requirements for a facility serving 3 or more mental health
residents? - ANSWER-Hold a standard license, no uncorrected deficiencies,
staff must complete 6 hours of training within 6 months.
What is the admission criteria for an ALF? - ANSWER-1. 18 y/o 2. free of
communicable diseases 3. can perform ADLs 4. be able to transfer 5. can take
own meds 6. not be a danger to others 7. not require mental health treatment 24
hours/day 8. not be bedridden 9. not have stage 3 or 4 pressure sore 10. not
require 24 hour nursing services
How many days can a resident be bedridden? - ANSWER-7 days
How often must a resident have a face-to-face medical examination? -
ANSWER-Every 3 years after the initial assessment, or after a significant
change, whichever comes first.
What is required for a facility to accept a resident who requires medication
administration? - ANSWER-1. the facility has a nurse 2. resident's legal rep
contracts with 3rd party
What is the required frequency for activities in a facility? - ANSWER-6 days a
week for a total of not less than 12 hours
,What is a CLIA certificate required for? - ANSWER-When a facility performs
clinical lab tests.
When is a CLIA certificate not required? - ANSWER-If the resident performs
glucose tests themselves; or a third party assists; or staff assist residents in
performing tests with residents' equipment.
What does the Medication Observation Record (MOD) do? - ANSWER-Used to
record residents who receive assistance with self-medication or medication
administration.
When must an ALF maintain a surety bond? - ANSWER-If it serves as a
representative payee for a resident who receives optional state supplementation
(OSS).
What is required of assisted living facilities regarding liability insurance? -
ANSWER-Maintain liability insurance at all times.
What is the consequence of withholding evidence of financial instability from
the agency? - ANSWER-It is evidenced by hiding unpaid liens and taxes.
What must assisted living facilities do when experiencing financial difficulties?
- ANSWER-Notify residents in writing.
When must the agency be notified of a controlling interest involved in
bankruptcy? - ANSWER-Within 10 days.
What must a facility maintain if it serves as the attorney-in-fact for residents? -
ANSWER-A surety bond equal to twice the average monthly income of the
resident plus the value of resident property.
,What is the maximum amount an ALF may provide for safekeeping of a
resident's funds and property? - ANSWER-Up to $500 cash and $500 personal
effects.
What information is required on a medication label? - ANSWER-The pharmacy
name and address, the name and strength of the drug, and the directions for use.
What are the physician's directions for medication use? - ANSWER-The
physician's directions for use must be followed.
What details should be documented when dispensing medication? - ANSWER-
The resident's name, the practitioner's name, and the date dispensed.
What tasks are unlicensed staff allowed to assist with? - ANSWER-Unlicensed
staff may assist with colostomy bags, give injections, give suppositories, apply
topical creams, and change bandages for skin tears.
What can unlicensed staff do when assisting residents with pain medications? -
ANSWER-They can assist residents with 'as needed' pain medications when
they've observed a resident in pain.
What should unlicensed staff do if a resident is noncompliant with medications?
- ANSWER-They can mix a crushed medication in the resident's food.
What preparations can unlicensed staff make for medication administration? -
ANSWER-They can prepare items such as water, cups, spoons, and juice.
What is the staffing standard for 0-5 residents? - ANSWER-168 hours
What is the staffing standard for 6-15 residents? - ANSWER-212 hours
, How many staff hours should be added for every 20 residents over 95? -
ANSWER-42 hours per week
What is the best method to thaw foods? - ANSWER-Under refrigeration.
What is the minimum temperature for hot food? - ANSWER-135°.
What is the most important thing to prevent foodborne illness? - ANSWER-
Wash your hands.
What must food handlers do regarding their hands? - ANSWER-Wash their
hands for at least 20 seconds.
How must food be stored off the floor? - ANSWER-At least 6 inches off the
floor.
What should leftovers be reheated to? - ANSWER-At least 165° and held for 15
seconds.
What should be done if a resident is a messy eater? - ANSWER-Assist them in
a dignified manner in the dining room.
What should be done if broccoli is not received from the vendor? - ANSWER-
You can skip the broccoli and double up on vegetables next week.
What can be added if most residents do not like broccoli? - ANSWER-An
additional serving of mashed potatoes.
What can be substituted for broccoli? - ANSWER-Asparagus.
RESIDENT CARE & STAFF EXAM WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
GUARANTEED PASS|| ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the requirements for a facility serving 3 or more mental health
residents? - ANSWER-Hold a standard license, no uncorrected deficiencies,
staff must complete 6 hours of training within 6 months.
What is the admission criteria for an ALF? - ANSWER-1. 18 y/o 2. free of
communicable diseases 3. can perform ADLs 4. be able to transfer 5. can take
own meds 6. not be a danger to others 7. not require mental health treatment 24
hours/day 8. not be bedridden 9. not have stage 3 or 4 pressure sore 10. not
require 24 hour nursing services
How many days can a resident be bedridden? - ANSWER-7 days
How often must a resident have a face-to-face medical examination? -
ANSWER-Every 3 years after the initial assessment, or after a significant
change, whichever comes first.
What is required for a facility to accept a resident who requires medication
administration? - ANSWER-1. the facility has a nurse 2. resident's legal rep
contracts with 3rd party
What is the required frequency for activities in a facility? - ANSWER-6 days a
week for a total of not less than 12 hours
,What is a CLIA certificate required for? - ANSWER-When a facility performs
clinical lab tests.
When is a CLIA certificate not required? - ANSWER-If the resident performs
glucose tests themselves; or a third party assists; or staff assist residents in
performing tests with residents' equipment.
What does the Medication Observation Record (MOD) do? - ANSWER-Used to
record residents who receive assistance with self-medication or medication
administration.
When must an ALF maintain a surety bond? - ANSWER-If it serves as a
representative payee for a resident who receives optional state supplementation
(OSS).
What is required of assisted living facilities regarding liability insurance? -
ANSWER-Maintain liability insurance at all times.
What is the consequence of withholding evidence of financial instability from
the agency? - ANSWER-It is evidenced by hiding unpaid liens and taxes.
What must assisted living facilities do when experiencing financial difficulties?
- ANSWER-Notify residents in writing.
When must the agency be notified of a controlling interest involved in
bankruptcy? - ANSWER-Within 10 days.
What must a facility maintain if it serves as the attorney-in-fact for residents? -
ANSWER-A surety bond equal to twice the average monthly income of the
resident plus the value of resident property.
,What is the maximum amount an ALF may provide for safekeeping of a
resident's funds and property? - ANSWER-Up to $500 cash and $500 personal
effects.
What information is required on a medication label? - ANSWER-The pharmacy
name and address, the name and strength of the drug, and the directions for use.
What are the physician's directions for medication use? - ANSWER-The
physician's directions for use must be followed.
What details should be documented when dispensing medication? - ANSWER-
The resident's name, the practitioner's name, and the date dispensed.
What tasks are unlicensed staff allowed to assist with? - ANSWER-Unlicensed
staff may assist with colostomy bags, give injections, give suppositories, apply
topical creams, and change bandages for skin tears.
What can unlicensed staff do when assisting residents with pain medications? -
ANSWER-They can assist residents with 'as needed' pain medications when
they've observed a resident in pain.
What should unlicensed staff do if a resident is noncompliant with medications?
- ANSWER-They can mix a crushed medication in the resident's food.
What preparations can unlicensed staff make for medication administration? -
ANSWER-They can prepare items such as water, cups, spoons, and juice.
What is the staffing standard for 0-5 residents? - ANSWER-168 hours
What is the staffing standard for 6-15 residents? - ANSWER-212 hours
, How many staff hours should be added for every 20 residents over 95? -
ANSWER-42 hours per week
What is the best method to thaw foods? - ANSWER-Under refrigeration.
What is the minimum temperature for hot food? - ANSWER-135°.
What is the most important thing to prevent foodborne illness? - ANSWER-
Wash your hands.
What must food handlers do regarding their hands? - ANSWER-Wash their
hands for at least 20 seconds.
How must food be stored off the floor? - ANSWER-At least 6 inches off the
floor.
What should leftovers be reheated to? - ANSWER-At least 165° and held for 15
seconds.
What should be done if a resident is a messy eater? - ANSWER-Assist them in
a dignified manner in the dining room.
What should be done if broccoli is not received from the vendor? - ANSWER-
You can skip the broccoli and double up on vegetables next week.
What can be added if most residents do not like broccoli? - ANSWER-An
additional serving of mashed potatoes.
What can be substituted for broccoli? - ANSWER-Asparagus.
