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NJ CALA EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025
TEST BANK| NJ CERTIFIED ASSISTED LIVING
ADMINISTRATOR EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 650
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
How many resident rights are there in assisted living? - ANSWER -
There are 42 resident rights.
What is the purpose of resident rights in assisted living? - ANSWER -
To ensure residents are treated fairly and without fear of retribution,
abuse, or malice.
What is meant by 'aging in place' in assisted living? - ANSWER - Aging
in place refers to keeping residents in their chosen homes by providing
services that accommodate their increasing needs.
What happens when a resident's care needs exceed what an ALF can
provide? - ANSWER - The discharge process must begin when the level
of care needed is beyond what the ALF can adequately provide.
What is the difference between enhanced services and required services
in assisted living? - ANSWER - Enhanced services are additional
services provided beyond regulatory requirements, while required
services are those mandated by regulations.
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What is the role of the ombudsman in assisted living? - ANSWER - The
ombudsman acts as a volunteer advocate for seniors, providing support
and addressing complaints.
What must be included in the orientation for new employees regarding
resident rights? - ANSWER - Resident rights must be covered during
initial orientations and yearly in-service sessions.
What is the significance of the Programmed Longevity theory in
biological aging? - ANSWER - It asserts that aging results from the
sequential activation and deactivation of specific genes.
What does the Endocrine Theory suggest about aging? - ANSWER - It
suggests that biological clocks regulate the rate of aging through
hormones.
What should an assisted living facility do to accommodate a resident
with increased care needs? - ANSWER - The facility should implement
additional services or adjustments to meet the resident's needs.
What must be done with the resident rights statement in assisted living
facilities? - ANSWER - It must be posted and distributed to all residents.
What are the four perspectives of aging theories? - ANSWER -
Biological, Sociological, Psychological, and Moral/Spiritual.
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What is the role of the aging-in-place concept for assisted living
facilities? - ANSWER - It allows facilities to retain residents as their
care needs increase.
What are the requirements for posting resident rights in assisted living? -
ANSWER - They must be posted in a conspicuous area of the
community.
What is the importance of resident rights during the admission of a new
resident? - ANSWER - They must be reviewed during the initial meeting
with the prospective resident.
What must be included in the emergency postings within an assisted
living facility? - ANSWER - Emergency plates showing the location of
exits, fire extinguishers, and pull alarms.
What is the significance of the aging theories in understanding the aging
process? - ANSWER - They provide explanations and insights into the
physiological, social, psychological, and moral aspects of aging.
What does the immunological theory suggest about aging? - ANSWER -
The immune system is programmed to decline over time, increasing
susceptibility to diseases and contributing to aging and mortality.
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What is the definition of human disease? - ANSWER - Any harmful
deviation from the normal state of a human being that interrupts or
modifies vital functions.
What are some common diseases associated with aging? - ANSWER -
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure
(CHF), hypertension (HTN), peripheral vascular disease (PVD),
pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTI), cataracts, strokes,
osteoporosis, dementia, and hearing loss.
What is ageism? - ANSWER - A bias against seniors driven by unproven
facts, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.
How does aging affect cognitive abilities? - ANSWER - Cognitive
abilities tend to peak after age 65 and remain stable or gradually
improve until the mid-90s, while short-term memory may decline.
What is the significance of long-term memory in aging? - ANSWER -
Long-term memory often improves with age, even as short-term
memory may show signs of decline.
What are some physical changes that occur with aging? - ANSWER -
Diminished sensory capabilities, increased risk of chronic diseases, and
potential physical slowdown due to lack of exercise.
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NJ CALA EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025
TEST BANK| NJ CERTIFIED ASSISTED LIVING
ADMINISTRATOR EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 650
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
How many resident rights are there in assisted living? - ANSWER -
There are 42 resident rights.
What is the purpose of resident rights in assisted living? - ANSWER -
To ensure residents are treated fairly and without fear of retribution,
abuse, or malice.
What is meant by 'aging in place' in assisted living? - ANSWER - Aging
in place refers to keeping residents in their chosen homes by providing
services that accommodate their increasing needs.
What happens when a resident's care needs exceed what an ALF can
provide? - ANSWER - The discharge process must begin when the level
of care needed is beyond what the ALF can adequately provide.
What is the difference between enhanced services and required services
in assisted living? - ANSWER - Enhanced services are additional
services provided beyond regulatory requirements, while required
services are those mandated by regulations.
pg. 1
,2|Page
What is the role of the ombudsman in assisted living? - ANSWER - The
ombudsman acts as a volunteer advocate for seniors, providing support
and addressing complaints.
What must be included in the orientation for new employees regarding
resident rights? - ANSWER - Resident rights must be covered during
initial orientations and yearly in-service sessions.
What is the significance of the Programmed Longevity theory in
biological aging? - ANSWER - It asserts that aging results from the
sequential activation and deactivation of specific genes.
What does the Endocrine Theory suggest about aging? - ANSWER - It
suggests that biological clocks regulate the rate of aging through
hormones.
What should an assisted living facility do to accommodate a resident
with increased care needs? - ANSWER - The facility should implement
additional services or adjustments to meet the resident's needs.
What must be done with the resident rights statement in assisted living
facilities? - ANSWER - It must be posted and distributed to all residents.
What are the four perspectives of aging theories? - ANSWER -
Biological, Sociological, Psychological, and Moral/Spiritual.
pg. 2
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What is the role of the aging-in-place concept for assisted living
facilities? - ANSWER - It allows facilities to retain residents as their
care needs increase.
What are the requirements for posting resident rights in assisted living? -
ANSWER - They must be posted in a conspicuous area of the
community.
What is the importance of resident rights during the admission of a new
resident? - ANSWER - They must be reviewed during the initial meeting
with the prospective resident.
What must be included in the emergency postings within an assisted
living facility? - ANSWER - Emergency plates showing the location of
exits, fire extinguishers, and pull alarms.
What is the significance of the aging theories in understanding the aging
process? - ANSWER - They provide explanations and insights into the
physiological, social, psychological, and moral aspects of aging.
What does the immunological theory suggest about aging? - ANSWER -
The immune system is programmed to decline over time, increasing
susceptibility to diseases and contributing to aging and mortality.
pg. 3
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What is the definition of human disease? - ANSWER - Any harmful
deviation from the normal state of a human being that interrupts or
modifies vital functions.
What are some common diseases associated with aging? - ANSWER -
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure
(CHF), hypertension (HTN), peripheral vascular disease (PVD),
pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTI), cataracts, strokes,
osteoporosis, dementia, and hearing loss.
What is ageism? - ANSWER - A bias against seniors driven by unproven
facts, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.
How does aging affect cognitive abilities? - ANSWER - Cognitive
abilities tend to peak after age 65 and remain stable or gradually
improve until the mid-90s, while short-term memory may decline.
What is the significance of long-term memory in aging? - ANSWER -
Long-term memory often improves with age, even as short-term
memory may show signs of decline.
What are some physical changes that occur with aging? - ANSWER -
Diminished sensory capabilities, increased risk of chronic diseases, and
potential physical slowdown due to lack of exercise.
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