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Florida ALF Core Exam ACTUAL Exam ALL 350
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Florida ALF Core - ANSWER-Exam Coverage - Florida ALF Core
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Core
Exam covers the knowledge and skills required to operate and manage assisted living facilities
in Florida. The exam includes topics such as resident rights, admission and discharge
procedures, medication management, personal care services, infection control, nutrition and
food service, emergency preparedness, documentation requirements, and staff supervision. It
also tests understanding of Florida regulations, including Florida Statutes Chapter 429, which
governs assisted living facilities, to ensure administrators can maintain a safe, compliant, and
supportive environment for residents.
QUESTION: Withholding evidence of financial instability from the agency is... - ANSWER-
evidenced by things like purposely hiding from the agency things like unpaid liens and taxes
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QUESTION: A person who needs total care with their ADLs is not appropriate for admission to
an ALF with a standard license but... - ANSWER-may be admitted to a facility with an ECC
license
QUESTION: Menus must be developed by a licensed or registered dietician, a licensed
nutritionist, or a registered dietetic tech supervised by a licensed or registered dietician or
licensed nutritionist and reviewed how often? - ANSWER-annually
QUESTION: When a change of ownership occurs, the transferor shall notify the agency -
ANSWER-at least 60 days before transfer
QUESTION: An ALF may provide safekeeping of a resident's funds and property in the amount
of - ANSWER-up to $500 cash and $500 personal effects
QUESTION: ALFs with a standard license - ANSWER-may employ nurses to administer
medications to residents.
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QUESTION: Who must participate in elopement drills? - ANSWER-administrators and direct care
staff
QUESTION: Issued when the agency determines imminent danger to residents - ANSWER-class I
violation
QUESTION: Any entity that provides housing, meals, and one or more personal services to more
than 2 persons who are not relatives for a period exceeding 24 hours must have an ALF license
unless - ANSWER-licensed as an Adult Family Care Home
QUESTION: Resident contracts must be retained for a period of - ANSWER-5 years
QUESTION: ALFs must provide - ANSWER-supervision appropriate for each resident
QUESTION: Which of the following must be provided at the time of admission if not previously
included in information shared with potential residents? - ANSWER-Copy of the resident
contract, copy of bill or rights, and copy of LTC ombudsman brochure.
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QUESTION: What is the most important thing you can do to prevent foodborne illness? -
ANSWER-Wash your hands
QUESTION: The agency has identified problems with your dietary practices and cited a class II
violation. You must - ANSWER-Bring in a consultant dietician within 7 days
QUESTION: Mr. Williams is no longer able to participate in dressing himself and needs his
medications administered. Your ALF does not have a nurse available to administer medications.
Under what circumstances would Mr. Williams be able to remain living in your ALF? - ANSWER-
Mr. Williams no longer meets the residency criteria for your ALF.
QUESTION: Your menu says that your main entree is roasted pork loin served with broccoli and
carrots but you only have asparagus to serve this evening... - ANSWER-Prior to serving the meal,
make a note on the menu that you will be serving asparagus instead of broccoli and carrots
QUESTION: Mr. Thompson is a messy eater and this upsets his tablemates... - ANSWER-You
assist Mr. Thompson in a dignified manner in the dining room.
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Florida ALF Core Exam ACTUAL Exam ALL 350
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Florida ALF Core - ANSWER-Exam Coverage - Florida ALF Core
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Core
Exam covers the knowledge and skills required to operate and manage assisted living facilities
in Florida. The exam includes topics such as resident rights, admission and discharge
procedures, medication management, personal care services, infection control, nutrition and
food service, emergency preparedness, documentation requirements, and staff supervision. It
also tests understanding of Florida regulations, including Florida Statutes Chapter 429, which
governs assisted living facilities, to ensure administrators can maintain a safe, compliant, and
supportive environment for residents.
QUESTION: Withholding evidence of financial instability from the agency is... - ANSWER-
evidenced by things like purposely hiding from the agency things like unpaid liens and taxes
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, Page 2 of 100
QUESTION: A person who needs total care with their ADLs is not appropriate for admission to
an ALF with a standard license but... - ANSWER-may be admitted to a facility with an ECC
license
QUESTION: Menus must be developed by a licensed or registered dietician, a licensed
nutritionist, or a registered dietetic tech supervised by a licensed or registered dietician or
licensed nutritionist and reviewed how often? - ANSWER-annually
QUESTION: When a change of ownership occurs, the transferor shall notify the agency -
ANSWER-at least 60 days before transfer
QUESTION: An ALF may provide safekeeping of a resident's funds and property in the amount
of - ANSWER-up to $500 cash and $500 personal effects
QUESTION: ALFs with a standard license - ANSWER-may employ nurses to administer
medications to residents.
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QUESTION: Who must participate in elopement drills? - ANSWER-administrators and direct care
staff
QUESTION: Issued when the agency determines imminent danger to residents - ANSWER-class I
violation
QUESTION: Any entity that provides housing, meals, and one or more personal services to more
than 2 persons who are not relatives for a period exceeding 24 hours must have an ALF license
unless - ANSWER-licensed as an Adult Family Care Home
QUESTION: Resident contracts must be retained for a period of - ANSWER-5 years
QUESTION: ALFs must provide - ANSWER-supervision appropriate for each resident
QUESTION: Which of the following must be provided at the time of admission if not previously
included in information shared with potential residents? - ANSWER-Copy of the resident
contract, copy of bill or rights, and copy of LTC ombudsman brochure.
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QUESTION: What is the most important thing you can do to prevent foodborne illness? -
ANSWER-Wash your hands
QUESTION: The agency has identified problems with your dietary practices and cited a class II
violation. You must - ANSWER-Bring in a consultant dietician within 7 days
QUESTION: Mr. Williams is no longer able to participate in dressing himself and needs his
medications administered. Your ALF does not have a nurse available to administer medications.
Under what circumstances would Mr. Williams be able to remain living in your ALF? - ANSWER-
Mr. Williams no longer meets the residency criteria for your ALF.
QUESTION: Your menu says that your main entree is roasted pork loin served with broccoli and
carrots but you only have asparagus to serve this evening... - ANSWER-Prior to serving the meal,
make a note on the menu that you will be serving asparagus instead of broccoli and carrots
QUESTION: Mr. Thompson is a messy eater and this upsets his tablemates... - ANSWER-You
assist Mr. Thompson in a dignified manner in the dining room.
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