NJ CALA Certification Question and Answer
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• managed risk agreement . CORRECT ANSWER: 1.identify the specific cause for
concern
2.provide the resident with clear, understandable information about the possible
consequences of her choice or action
3.seek to negotiate a manged risk agreement with the resident that will minimize
risk and adverse consequensces while still respecting the resident's preferences
4.document the process of negotiation
5.The final agreement reached
6.the date and time frames if applicable
• medication administration record "MAR" . CORRECT ANSWER: resident record
that contains name, dob, diagnosis, age dr. strength dosage form, route
frequency, date ordered, stop date, allergies
• medication error . CORRECT ANSWER: any preventable event that may cause
inappropriate medication use or resident harm while the medication is in the
control of the health care professional
• 40 . CORRECT ANSWER: minimum number of hours for administrator training,
plus 16 hours at a licensed facility
• 30 . CORRECT ANSWER: hours of continuing education units every 3 years to
renew administrator's license
,• 44 inches . CORRECT ANSWER: minimum width of passageways, aisles, and
corridors in assisted living
• 36 inches . CORRECT ANSWER: minimum width of passageways, aisles, and
corridors in comprehensive personal care home
• 150 square feet . CORRECT ANSWER: Clear usable floor area for one person in
an ALR
• 80 square feet . CORRECT ANSWER: Space required for an additional person in
ALR
• 80 square feet . CORRECT ANSWER: clear usable floor area for 1 person in CPCH
• 50 square feet . CORRECT ANSWER: space required for additional person in
cpch
• 50 feet . CORRECT ANSWER: Max travel space to a fire extinguisher
• 1 personal care assistant awake at all times, 1 additional empoyee . CORRECT
ANSWER: staffing requirements ALP
• 72 hours . CORRECT ANSWER: time given to provide written confirmation
following a reportable event (immediate -3 hour interruption (heat, light,power,
food, staff)
, • 15 days . CORRECT ANSWER: # of days Administrator must give reason for
denial of admission in writing to a prospect upon written request by the resident
or family
• 30 days and should include reason and right to appeal . CORRECT ANSWER:
minimum notice for involuntary discharge
• 30 days . CORRECT ANSWER: time prior to admission a physician, nurse
practitioner or physician assistant can authorize a resident in writing as
appropriate for AL
• 14 days of admission . CORRECT ANSWER: # of days resident service plan must
be developed if resident has service needs
• 1. residents need for assistance with adls
2.residents need w recreation/activities
3. transportation . CORRECT ANSWER: what should the general service plan
include
• 14 days . CORRECT ANSWER: # of days health care assessment must be done by
a rn when health services are determined during the initial assessment
• need for assistance with adls
cognitive patterns
communication/hearing
vision
physical functioning and structural problems
(2026/2027) | Latest Study Guide | 100%
Verified Answers
• managed risk agreement . CORRECT ANSWER: 1.identify the specific cause for
concern
2.provide the resident with clear, understandable information about the possible
consequences of her choice or action
3.seek to negotiate a manged risk agreement with the resident that will minimize
risk and adverse consequensces while still respecting the resident's preferences
4.document the process of negotiation
5.The final agreement reached
6.the date and time frames if applicable
• medication administration record "MAR" . CORRECT ANSWER: resident record
that contains name, dob, diagnosis, age dr. strength dosage form, route
frequency, date ordered, stop date, allergies
• medication error . CORRECT ANSWER: any preventable event that may cause
inappropriate medication use or resident harm while the medication is in the
control of the health care professional
• 40 . CORRECT ANSWER: minimum number of hours for administrator training,
plus 16 hours at a licensed facility
• 30 . CORRECT ANSWER: hours of continuing education units every 3 years to
renew administrator's license
,• 44 inches . CORRECT ANSWER: minimum width of passageways, aisles, and
corridors in assisted living
• 36 inches . CORRECT ANSWER: minimum width of passageways, aisles, and
corridors in comprehensive personal care home
• 150 square feet . CORRECT ANSWER: Clear usable floor area for one person in
an ALR
• 80 square feet . CORRECT ANSWER: Space required for an additional person in
ALR
• 80 square feet . CORRECT ANSWER: clear usable floor area for 1 person in CPCH
• 50 square feet . CORRECT ANSWER: space required for additional person in
cpch
• 50 feet . CORRECT ANSWER: Max travel space to a fire extinguisher
• 1 personal care assistant awake at all times, 1 additional empoyee . CORRECT
ANSWER: staffing requirements ALP
• 72 hours . CORRECT ANSWER: time given to provide written confirmation
following a reportable event (immediate -3 hour interruption (heat, light,power,
food, staff)
, • 15 days . CORRECT ANSWER: # of days Administrator must give reason for
denial of admission in writing to a prospect upon written request by the resident
or family
• 30 days and should include reason and right to appeal . CORRECT ANSWER:
minimum notice for involuntary discharge
• 30 days . CORRECT ANSWER: time prior to admission a physician, nurse
practitioner or physician assistant can authorize a resident in writing as
appropriate for AL
• 14 days of admission . CORRECT ANSWER: # of days resident service plan must
be developed if resident has service needs
• 1. residents need for assistance with adls
2.residents need w recreation/activities
3. transportation . CORRECT ANSWER: what should the general service plan
include
• 14 days . CORRECT ANSWER: # of days health care assessment must be done by
a rn when health services are determined during the initial assessment
• need for assistance with adls
cognitive patterns
communication/hearing
vision
physical functioning and structural problems
