CALA Study Guide Questions and Answers | Guaranteed Pass 2026

CALA Study Guide Questions and Answers | Guaranteed Pass 2026 Aging in Place - answer-process which allows individuals to remain in their living environment despite cognitive or physical decline occurred in aging AL census must be Medicaid - answer-10% AL census must be Long Term Care (LTC) - answer-20%. 3 years after opening Assisted Living Principles - answer-Promotes maximum independence Promotes dignity Promotes self-direction & participation Allows aging in place AL Values - answer-DIPCI Dignity Individuality Privacy Choice Indepence Resident's Rights - answer-1. The right to receive personalized services and care in accordance with the resident's individualized general service and/or health service plan;2. The right to receive a level of care and services that addresses the resident's changing physical and psychosocial status; 3. The right to have his or her independence and individuality; 4. The right to be treated with respect, courtesy, consideration and dignity; 5. The right to make choices with respect to services and lifestyle; 6. The right to privacy; 7. The right to have or not to have families' and friends' participation in resident service planning and implementation; 8. The right to receive pain management as needed, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:43E-6; 9. The right to choose a physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant; 10. The right to appeal an involuntary discharge as specified at N.J.A.C. 8:36-5.14(b); 11. The right to receive written documentation that fee increases based on a higher level of care are based on reassessment of the resident and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:36-6.2;12. The right to receive a written explanation of fee increases that are not related to increased services, upon request by the resident; 13. The right to participate, to the fullest extent that the resident is able, in planning his or her own medical treatment and care; 14. The right to refuse medication and treatment after the resident has been informed, in language that the resident understands, of the possible consequences of this decision; 15. The right to refuse to participate in experimental research, including the investigations of new drugs and medical devices. The resident shall be included in experimental research only when he or she gives informed, written consent to such participation; 16. The right to be free from physical and mental High Blood pressure - answer-Result of Hypertension Cellular Theory - answer-Senescent changes are result of genetic program. leads to diminished function and result in death of organ Stress & Viral Theory - answer-Organs have fixed amount of energy available and they wear out. Residual damage resulting from stress, body no longer is able to resist stress & dies off Activity Theory - answer-Stay active, body will last at optimal ageHuman Needs Theory - answer-Hierarchy of physiologic needs, safety and security, love and belonging, self-esteem, self-actualization. Meaning fulfilled in self-creativity relationships w/ friends, family, and society Skin Changes in aging - answer-Decrease in subcutaneous tissue Loss of insulation Increase chance of hypothermia Genito-urinary Changes in aging - answer-Decrease bladder capacity Frequent bathroom trips Nocturia - peeing at night, increase in falls Decrease fluid intake to compensate Dehydration, infection (UTI) Respiratory Changes in aging - answer-Decrease in strength & stiffening of chest wall Decrease O2 intake = fatigue Decrease ability to cough eliminate secretions High risk of Pneumonia Parkinson's Disease - answer-Shuffling, mask-like face Stroke/TIA's - answer-Gradual decline CVA - cerebrovascular accident Numbness/paralysis of one side of body Osteoporosis - answer-Hump backOphthalmology - answer-Macular degeneration Common Mental Disease/Disorders in Elderly population - answer-Depression Alcohol Abuse Suicide Drug Problem Dementia Alzheimer's Disease - answer-Abnormal loss of brain cells Accounts for 50% - 60% of dementia in elderly Loss of memory, mental functions, loss of ability to do ADLs Gradual decline over time Multi-infarct Dementia - answer-Cause in repeated brain damage due to loss of blood supply from CVA Accounts for 20% in elderly Sudden loss/decline Withdrawal from society - answer-When unable to perform functions that are important to them Types of Supportive Services - answer-Preventive care Supervision of self-administration of medication Administration of medication Assistance in performing Daily Activities of Living (ADLs) Access to therapeutic care (OT, PT, etc.)Food Service - community dining Transportation Services Dignity - answer-Residents have varied lifestyles. Self-worth Individuality - answer-Recognize residents as individuals Privacy - answer-Residents must be provided w/ a lockable entrance door