RCFE Initial Certification Test
Questions and Answers11
An administrator of a facility with 15 or fewer residents must have earned 15 college units with
a passing grade. - ANSWERS-False
An administrator of a facility with 50 or more residents must have two years of college credits
with a passing grade. - ANSWERS-True
A person with at least one year's experience in California as an administrator of an RCFE (within
the last eight years), and with a history of substantial compliance, is eligible to provide training
to his or her staff. - ANSWERS-False
Facilities licensed for 16 or more residents shall have planned on-the-job training programs that
include orientation, skills training, and continuing education. - ANSWERS-True
Personnel and resident records need to be kept for seven years following the termination of the
employment or residency. - ANSWERS-False
The text of the admission agreement, including any attachments and modifications, shall be in
18-point black lettering, written on one side of white paper, and written in understandable
language, using words with common and everyday meanings. - ANSWERS-False
A facility with fewer than 16 residents shall have at least one night staff person awake and on
duty - ANSWERS-False
Upon receipt of a complaint, the LPA will conduct an inspection of the facility within ___ days -
ANSWERS-10
, Residents with a dementia diagnosis who are unable or unlikely to respond, either physically or
mentally, to oral instructions relating to exiting during an emergency are considered: -
ANSWERS-Non-ambulatory
Casts and braces are not good examples of postural supports and they do not require a doctor's
order - ANSWERS-False
The designated substitute must be at least 18 years of age - ANSWERS-True
A staff member who provides direct care to residents must be a first aid and CPR card holder -
ANSWERS-False
All employees are subject to criminal clearance within seven days after employment. -
ANSWERS-False
There shall be one locked storage area for guns, ammunition, and poisons. - ANSWERS-False
A waiver is a variance to a regulation for a circumstance at the property. - ANSWERS-True
At least ____ toilet and wash basin for each ____ persons, which includes residents, family and
personnel, is required. - ANSWERS-1/6
All persons who supervise employees must be 21 years old. - ANSWERS-False
You must notify the fire department when oxygen is to be used in the facility within 24 hours of
having the provided service in the building. - ANSWERS-False
Questions and Answers11
An administrator of a facility with 15 or fewer residents must have earned 15 college units with
a passing grade. - ANSWERS-False
An administrator of a facility with 50 or more residents must have two years of college credits
with a passing grade. - ANSWERS-True
A person with at least one year's experience in California as an administrator of an RCFE (within
the last eight years), and with a history of substantial compliance, is eligible to provide training
to his or her staff. - ANSWERS-False
Facilities licensed for 16 or more residents shall have planned on-the-job training programs that
include orientation, skills training, and continuing education. - ANSWERS-True
Personnel and resident records need to be kept for seven years following the termination of the
employment or residency. - ANSWERS-False
The text of the admission agreement, including any attachments and modifications, shall be in
18-point black lettering, written on one side of white paper, and written in understandable
language, using words with common and everyday meanings. - ANSWERS-False
A facility with fewer than 16 residents shall have at least one night staff person awake and on
duty - ANSWERS-False
Upon receipt of a complaint, the LPA will conduct an inspection of the facility within ___ days -
ANSWERS-10
, Residents with a dementia diagnosis who are unable or unlikely to respond, either physically or
mentally, to oral instructions relating to exiting during an emergency are considered: -
ANSWERS-Non-ambulatory
Casts and braces are not good examples of postural supports and they do not require a doctor's
order - ANSWERS-False
The designated substitute must be at least 18 years of age - ANSWERS-True
A staff member who provides direct care to residents must be a first aid and CPR card holder -
ANSWERS-False
All employees are subject to criminal clearance within seven days after employment. -
ANSWERS-False
There shall be one locked storage area for guns, ammunition, and poisons. - ANSWERS-False
A waiver is a variance to a regulation for a circumstance at the property. - ANSWERS-True
At least ____ toilet and wash basin for each ____ persons, which includes residents, family and
personnel, is required. - ANSWERS-1/6
All persons who supervise employees must be 21 years old. - ANSWERS-False
You must notify the fire department when oxygen is to be used in the facility within 24 hours of
having the provided service in the building. - ANSWERS-False
