ALF Core Exam Questions With All Correct
and Verified Answers
When outside temperatures are 65°F (18°C) or below, you must maintain a temperature of
at least XX when residents are AWAKE. - an indoor temperature of at least 72°F (22°C) shall
be maintained
AGENCY - Agency for Health Care Administration
AGING IN PLACE - process of providing increased or adjusted services to a person to
compensate for physical or mental decline that may occur with the aging process in order
to maximize a person's dignity and independence and permit them to remain in a familiar,
non institutional resident environment for as long as possible.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY - any building or residential facility provides housing, meals
and one or more personal services for a period exceeding 24 hours to one or more adults
who are not relatives of the owner or administrator. Residents do not require the 24-hour
nursing.
DEPARTMENT - Department of Elderly Affairs
EXTENDED CONGREGATE CARE - means acts beyond personal services / ADL's may be
performed by persons licensed under part 1 chapter 464. TOTAL CARE
PERSONAL SERVICES / ADL's - direct physical assistance or supervision of the activities of
daily living, the self-administration of medication. Does not include transferring, medical,
nursing, dental or mental health services.
LIMITED NURSING SERVICES - for ALF residents who meet admissions criteria but do NOT
require 24 hour nursing supervision. May include routine dressings, care of casts, braces
and splints.
When residents are asleep, what is the min inside temperature at night? - 68 degrees
When the outside temperature is 90 degrees or less, what is the maximum inside
temperature permitted? - Maximum indoor temperature is 85 degrees with mechanical
cooling devices
When it is hotter than 90 degrees outside- what temp must remain inside at night and day?
- 81.
Maximum temperature allowed inside a resident space? As per EEC/ CEMP Hurricane Irma
regulations. - 90 degrees maximum indoor temp allowed.
,What is the min sq ft required of living and dining space per resident if the facility is not
comprised of apartments? - 35 sq ft
Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35 sq ft of
living space per adult day care client? true or false - True
IF you also serve as an adult day care center how much extra space per resident must you
have? - extra 35 sq ft
When calculating the minimum square footage requirements for living and dining space
who else besides residents MUST be included? - live-in staff and family members must be
included in the ratio.
T/F ...ALF's must provide areas separate from bedrooms for activities - True
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a
single occupancy? - 80 sq ft
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a
double occupancy? - 60 sq ft per person. Total min 120 sqft
In an ALF, how many toilets and sinks, and bathtubs must there be per person to
accommodate all residents, live in staff and family members. - 1 sink: toilet per 6 people
1 bathtub per 8 people NEW for 2019
when you have 16 or less residents, do you have to have job descriptions. - No you do not
A resident room must have the following if provided by an ALF: - bed, no smaller than 36
inches wide and 72 inches long, a closet/ wardrobe/place to hang clothes, dresser, a table
or nightstand, floor or table lamp, waste basket and comfortable chair if requested.
Mandatory physical plant standards include: - no standing water; keeping all electrical
mechanics in good working order; keeping a set of master keys on the property at all times;
providing adequate clean non-stained, no rips/ tear linens/ laundry services. Must have
policy on bed bugs.
Legacy Facilities are... - communities that have received certificate of occupancy before July
1, 2016 and comply with 1994 1995 editions of the National Fire Protection Association ,
Life Safety Code NFPA 101 and NFPA 101A.
NFPA is - National Fire Protection Association
T/ F? Every facility shall post a copy of the last inspection report of the agency for that
facility in a prominent location within the facility so as to be accessible to all residents and
,the public. Upon request, the facility shall also provide a copy of the report to any resident
or to an applicant to the facility. - TRUE- 429.35 (3)
Fire evacuation capability determination must be completed when? - Within 6 months of
becoming licensed as an ALF.
Resident bathrooms MUST have - a working door
T/ F Cooking operations in small legacy facilities (16 beds or less) must comply with
ventilation standards like bigger (17 or more beds)? - FALSE
Legacy facilities that are fully sprinklered must conduct how may fire drills per year? - 6
drills per year; NEW FOR 2019; if legacy facility is sprinklered and in full compliance with
AHJ- Authority having jurisdiction- usually the fire marshall- then only need 1 drill b/w
11p-7am and can conduct the second mandatory overnight drill before 11pm.
Legacy facilities that are NOT sprinklered must conduct how may fire drills per year? - 12
per year total with one monthly and at least 4 drills on each shift. NEW FOR 2019
A sprinklered ALF that receives a certificate of occupancy on or after July 1, 2016 must
conduct how many fire drills per year and when? - 6 drills per year with a min of 2 when
residents are asleep.
An ALF that receives a certificate of occupancy on or after July 1, 2016 must comply with
____ fire standards? - NFPA 101 and NFPA 101A current editions
AHJ - Authority Having Jurisdiction
Who is the Final Administrative Interpreting Authority? - State Fire Marshall
how many elopement drills per year must ALF's do - 2
Who must participate in resident elopement drills? - All direct care staff and
administrators.
Staff that provide direct care or regular contact with residents residing in secured areas
must complete what level of training? - Level 1 Alzheimer's training within ?? months AND
Level 2 training within ?? months.
Perimeter or egress control devices and equipment must... - comply with all life safety
requirements
How often does the CEMP need to be updated/ reviewed and approved? - The
comprehensive emergency management plan must be updated and approved annually by
the County Emergency Management Agency.
, What needs to be in a CEMP? - emergency evacuation transportation; sheltering
arrangements; post disaster activities; provisions for emergency power, food and water;
post disaster transportation; supplies; staffing; emergency equipment individual
identification of residents; transfer or records; communication with families and responses
to family inquiries. 429.41 (b)
How long does a facility need to retain AHCA inspections? - 5 years
How long does a facility need to retain resident contracts? - 5 years
How long does a facility need to retain resident records? - 2 years
T/ F? If you have 16 or less residents, you do not need to have an accessible phone? - False!
Must have an accessible phone available to all residents with at least one per floor if more
than 17 residents.
When should the initial fire safety evac capability be completed? - within 6 months after the
date of licensure to review the sprinklers and points of safety evacuation drills.
How often must the drill be done by the local fire marshal or authority? - once a year
How many fire drills must be done if you have sprinklers ? - 6 times a year- NEW FOR 2019
with a min of 2 drills when residents are asleep.
What level back ground screening must any employee have that has ANY contact with a
resident? - Level 2 AHCA background screening
who are the key people: - The licensee holder, if an individual
The administrator for day to day operation
The financial officer
Anyone who is a controlling interest
any person who has a license that will be working with clients
change of ownership- all funds on deposit, resident trust funds must be transferred to the
applicant ? - yes
what is a conditional license? - if the facility is found to have uncorrected violations that the
community has not had a chance to correct
If transfer or relocation is needed due to NON emergency reasons such as: adjudicated
mentally incapacitated. how many days must the guardian be given? - 45 days in writing for
a discharge notice
Are facilities allowed to go over their resident capacity for a RESPITE care? - NO , they are
counted on the census
and Verified Answers
When outside temperatures are 65°F (18°C) or below, you must maintain a temperature of
at least XX when residents are AWAKE. - an indoor temperature of at least 72°F (22°C) shall
be maintained
AGENCY - Agency for Health Care Administration
AGING IN PLACE - process of providing increased or adjusted services to a person to
compensate for physical or mental decline that may occur with the aging process in order
to maximize a person's dignity and independence and permit them to remain in a familiar,
non institutional resident environment for as long as possible.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY - any building or residential facility provides housing, meals
and one or more personal services for a period exceeding 24 hours to one or more adults
who are not relatives of the owner or administrator. Residents do not require the 24-hour
nursing.
DEPARTMENT - Department of Elderly Affairs
EXTENDED CONGREGATE CARE - means acts beyond personal services / ADL's may be
performed by persons licensed under part 1 chapter 464. TOTAL CARE
PERSONAL SERVICES / ADL's - direct physical assistance or supervision of the activities of
daily living, the self-administration of medication. Does not include transferring, medical,
nursing, dental or mental health services.
LIMITED NURSING SERVICES - for ALF residents who meet admissions criteria but do NOT
require 24 hour nursing supervision. May include routine dressings, care of casts, braces
and splints.
When residents are asleep, what is the min inside temperature at night? - 68 degrees
When the outside temperature is 90 degrees or less, what is the maximum inside
temperature permitted? - Maximum indoor temperature is 85 degrees with mechanical
cooling devices
When it is hotter than 90 degrees outside- what temp must remain inside at night and day?
- 81.
Maximum temperature allowed inside a resident space? As per EEC/ CEMP Hurricane Irma
regulations. - 90 degrees maximum indoor temp allowed.
,What is the min sq ft required of living and dining space per resident if the facility is not
comprised of apartments? - 35 sq ft
Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35 sq ft of
living space per adult day care client? true or false - True
IF you also serve as an adult day care center how much extra space per resident must you
have? - extra 35 sq ft
When calculating the minimum square footage requirements for living and dining space
who else besides residents MUST be included? - live-in staff and family members must be
included in the ratio.
T/F ...ALF's must provide areas separate from bedrooms for activities - True
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a
single occupancy? - 80 sq ft
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a
double occupancy? - 60 sq ft per person. Total min 120 sqft
In an ALF, how many toilets and sinks, and bathtubs must there be per person to
accommodate all residents, live in staff and family members. - 1 sink: toilet per 6 people
1 bathtub per 8 people NEW for 2019
when you have 16 or less residents, do you have to have job descriptions. - No you do not
A resident room must have the following if provided by an ALF: - bed, no smaller than 36
inches wide and 72 inches long, a closet/ wardrobe/place to hang clothes, dresser, a table
or nightstand, floor or table lamp, waste basket and comfortable chair if requested.
Mandatory physical plant standards include: - no standing water; keeping all electrical
mechanics in good working order; keeping a set of master keys on the property at all times;
providing adequate clean non-stained, no rips/ tear linens/ laundry services. Must have
policy on bed bugs.
Legacy Facilities are... - communities that have received certificate of occupancy before July
1, 2016 and comply with 1994 1995 editions of the National Fire Protection Association ,
Life Safety Code NFPA 101 and NFPA 101A.
NFPA is - National Fire Protection Association
T/ F? Every facility shall post a copy of the last inspection report of the agency for that
facility in a prominent location within the facility so as to be accessible to all residents and
,the public. Upon request, the facility shall also provide a copy of the report to any resident
or to an applicant to the facility. - TRUE- 429.35 (3)
Fire evacuation capability determination must be completed when? - Within 6 months of
becoming licensed as an ALF.
Resident bathrooms MUST have - a working door
T/ F Cooking operations in small legacy facilities (16 beds or less) must comply with
ventilation standards like bigger (17 or more beds)? - FALSE
Legacy facilities that are fully sprinklered must conduct how may fire drills per year? - 6
drills per year; NEW FOR 2019; if legacy facility is sprinklered and in full compliance with
AHJ- Authority having jurisdiction- usually the fire marshall- then only need 1 drill b/w
11p-7am and can conduct the second mandatory overnight drill before 11pm.
Legacy facilities that are NOT sprinklered must conduct how may fire drills per year? - 12
per year total with one monthly and at least 4 drills on each shift. NEW FOR 2019
A sprinklered ALF that receives a certificate of occupancy on or after July 1, 2016 must
conduct how many fire drills per year and when? - 6 drills per year with a min of 2 when
residents are asleep.
An ALF that receives a certificate of occupancy on or after July 1, 2016 must comply with
____ fire standards? - NFPA 101 and NFPA 101A current editions
AHJ - Authority Having Jurisdiction
Who is the Final Administrative Interpreting Authority? - State Fire Marshall
how many elopement drills per year must ALF's do - 2
Who must participate in resident elopement drills? - All direct care staff and
administrators.
Staff that provide direct care or regular contact with residents residing in secured areas
must complete what level of training? - Level 1 Alzheimer's training within ?? months AND
Level 2 training within ?? months.
Perimeter or egress control devices and equipment must... - comply with all life safety
requirements
How often does the CEMP need to be updated/ reviewed and approved? - The
comprehensive emergency management plan must be updated and approved annually by
the County Emergency Management Agency.
, What needs to be in a CEMP? - emergency evacuation transportation; sheltering
arrangements; post disaster activities; provisions for emergency power, food and water;
post disaster transportation; supplies; staffing; emergency equipment individual
identification of residents; transfer or records; communication with families and responses
to family inquiries. 429.41 (b)
How long does a facility need to retain AHCA inspections? - 5 years
How long does a facility need to retain resident contracts? - 5 years
How long does a facility need to retain resident records? - 2 years
T/ F? If you have 16 or less residents, you do not need to have an accessible phone? - False!
Must have an accessible phone available to all residents with at least one per floor if more
than 17 residents.
When should the initial fire safety evac capability be completed? - within 6 months after the
date of licensure to review the sprinklers and points of safety evacuation drills.
How often must the drill be done by the local fire marshal or authority? - once a year
How many fire drills must be done if you have sprinklers ? - 6 times a year- NEW FOR 2019
with a min of 2 drills when residents are asleep.
What level back ground screening must any employee have that has ANY contact with a
resident? - Level 2 AHCA background screening
who are the key people: - The licensee holder, if an individual
The administrator for day to day operation
The financial officer
Anyone who is a controlling interest
any person who has a license that will be working with clients
change of ownership- all funds on deposit, resident trust funds must be transferred to the
applicant ? - yes
what is a conditional license? - if the facility is found to have uncorrected violations that the
community has not had a chance to correct
If transfer or relocation is needed due to NON emergency reasons such as: adjudicated
mentally incapacitated. how many days must the guardian be given? - 45 days in writing for
a discharge notice
Are facilities allowed to go over their resident capacity for a RESPITE care? - NO , they are
counted on the census
