2026 NJ CALA EVALUATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔A 100 bed capacity building has 80% occupancy rate. 50 private-pay residents pay
a monthly rate of $3,600. The remaining residents are Medicaid and are paying $2,200
monthly. How much will the facility get from all residents in a month? - ✔✔80 total
residents
50 x $3,600 = $180,000
30 x $2,200 = $66,000
$180,000 + $66,000 = $246,000
✔✔What is Arthritis - ✔✔Pain on joints
✔✔What will be the possible outcome or result of unmanaged diabetes - ✔✔Amputation
✔✔Which of the following is not a Reportable Event - ✔✔Substituting meals for two
days
✔✔A Managed Risk Agreement - ✔✔is a written document that includes issues of
concern, resident preference and choices, identification of possible or probable
consequences, alternate options, final agreement and decision if agreement will be re-
evaluated at a later date.
✔✔A Hazard Communication Plan has all the following components - ✔✔Material
Safety Data Sheets
Inventory of solutions containing toxic chemicals
Hazardous locations with the facility and treatment areas
✔✔Medical records of employees who were exposed to bloodborne pathogens must be
kept for - ✔✔Length of employment plus 30 years
, ✔✔Which of the following are required services - ✔✔RN on call 24/7 a planned
schedule of activities based on residents preferences and a Food Service Coordinator
✔✔The Assisted Living can require visiting hours and not allow visitors to enter the
building from 11pm - 7am - ✔✔False
✔✔What is the difference between a 'Power of Attorney' and a 'Legal Guardian - ✔✔A
Legal Guardian is appointed by the courts; Power of Attorney is a voluntary decision
made by the elderly person
✔✔Name the specific qualifications and training for a Certified Medication Aide -
✔✔Must be a CHHA, CNA or PCA who has taken the CMA training, as approved by the
Board of Nursing and DHSS
✔✔A CMA may administer PRN Medications - ✔✔True
✔✔A CMA may administer standing orders for pain medication - ✔✔True
✔✔Staff Education Plan and a Staff Orientation Plan are - ✔✔Required
✔✔Firewalls of the room that is designated for commercial type laundry equipment must
be at least _________ rated construction - ✔✔1 hour (8:36-16.2 pg. 82)
✔✔One could find the following in the Purchase Journals, prior to positing in the
General Ledger - ✔✔New lawn mower
Replacement Linens
Office Supplies
✔✔Mandatory Overtime is - ✔✔Required to be identified in a policy of the ALF (based
on 8:43E-8.8 - Pg. 33 (or page 161 of the regs in PDF format)
✔✔Cold food must be served at a temperature of ________ degrees or less - ✔✔41°F
✔✔Quality Assurance Plan does not need - ✔✔To be done quarterly
✔✔ During the initial interview with a resident, the Administrator of an ALF, should
inform the resident of - ✔✔Orientation to the facilities policies
Residents right's and criteria for admission and discharge
Business hours, fee schedule and services provided
✔✔Accounts payable are considered: - ✔✔Liabilities
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔A 100 bed capacity building has 80% occupancy rate. 50 private-pay residents pay
a monthly rate of $3,600. The remaining residents are Medicaid and are paying $2,200
monthly. How much will the facility get from all residents in a month? - ✔✔80 total
residents
50 x $3,600 = $180,000
30 x $2,200 = $66,000
$180,000 + $66,000 = $246,000
✔✔What is Arthritis - ✔✔Pain on joints
✔✔What will be the possible outcome or result of unmanaged diabetes - ✔✔Amputation
✔✔Which of the following is not a Reportable Event - ✔✔Substituting meals for two
days
✔✔A Managed Risk Agreement - ✔✔is a written document that includes issues of
concern, resident preference and choices, identification of possible or probable
consequences, alternate options, final agreement and decision if agreement will be re-
evaluated at a later date.
✔✔A Hazard Communication Plan has all the following components - ✔✔Material
Safety Data Sheets
Inventory of solutions containing toxic chemicals
Hazardous locations with the facility and treatment areas
✔✔Medical records of employees who were exposed to bloodborne pathogens must be
kept for - ✔✔Length of employment plus 30 years
, ✔✔Which of the following are required services - ✔✔RN on call 24/7 a planned
schedule of activities based on residents preferences and a Food Service Coordinator
✔✔The Assisted Living can require visiting hours and not allow visitors to enter the
building from 11pm - 7am - ✔✔False
✔✔What is the difference between a 'Power of Attorney' and a 'Legal Guardian - ✔✔A
Legal Guardian is appointed by the courts; Power of Attorney is a voluntary decision
made by the elderly person
✔✔Name the specific qualifications and training for a Certified Medication Aide -
✔✔Must be a CHHA, CNA or PCA who has taken the CMA training, as approved by the
Board of Nursing and DHSS
✔✔A CMA may administer PRN Medications - ✔✔True
✔✔A CMA may administer standing orders for pain medication - ✔✔True
✔✔Staff Education Plan and a Staff Orientation Plan are - ✔✔Required
✔✔Firewalls of the room that is designated for commercial type laundry equipment must
be at least _________ rated construction - ✔✔1 hour (8:36-16.2 pg. 82)
✔✔One could find the following in the Purchase Journals, prior to positing in the
General Ledger - ✔✔New lawn mower
Replacement Linens
Office Supplies
✔✔Mandatory Overtime is - ✔✔Required to be identified in a policy of the ALF (based
on 8:43E-8.8 - Pg. 33 (or page 161 of the regs in PDF format)
✔✔Cold food must be served at a temperature of ________ degrees or less - ✔✔41°F
✔✔Quality Assurance Plan does not need - ✔✔To be done quarterly
✔✔ During the initial interview with a resident, the Administrator of an ALF, should
inform the resident of - ✔✔Orientation to the facilities policies
Residents right's and criteria for admission and discharge
Business hours, fee schedule and services provided
✔✔Accounts payable are considered: - ✔✔Liabilities
