RCFE Administrator Exam – California
Residential Care Facility Administrator Actual
Questions and Answers
Every residential care facility for the elderly shall the provisions of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender long-term care facility residents' bill of rights. - ANSWER - Abide by
When observed changes in a resident's behavior result in a diagnosis of dementia, a licensee, wanting to
retain the resident, shall ensure that all of the following are complete EXCEPT: - ANSWER - Submit a
restricted health care waiver to the department on behalf of the resident
Outdoor facility space used for resident recreation and leisure shall be completely enclose to protect the
safety of residents by all of the following methods EXCEPT: - ANSWER - Fence with self-closing gate
What must the licensee do 30 days prior to discontinuing advertising or promoting dementia special
care, programming, or environments? - ANSWER - Submit a request to the licensing agency for a change
to the type to license on file
What term is given to the loss of intellectual and cognitive functions, sufficient to interfere with an
individual's ability to perform activities of daily living or carry out social or occupation activities? -
ANSWER - Bedridden
To protect the safety of residents with dementia, outdoor facilities space used for resident recreation
and leisure shall be completely secured by a: - ANSWER - Door that sounds an alarm when opened
Which of the following is an example of something dangerous to residents diagnosed with dementia,
and therefore shall be stored inaccessible to those residents? - ANSWER - Weed killer
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,Which of the following training topic MUST. Be included in training for staff who provide direct care to
residents with dementia? - ANSWER - Recognizing the effects of medications commonly used to treat the
symptoms of dementia
In addition to on-the-job training requirements, staff who provide direct care to residents with dementia
shall receive all of the following training on dementia care EXCEPT: - ANSWER - Behavioral challenges
The activity program shall address the needs and limitations of residents and include large motor
activities along with perceptual and sensory stimulation for residents with what type of illness? -
ANSWER - Dementia
Activity programs for residents with dementia should include all of the following EXCEPT activities that: -
ANSWER - Improve skills with sharp objects
Under which of the follow conditions MAY RCFE staff designated by the licensee assist residents with
self-administered medications? - ANSWER - Assistance required because of tremors, failing eyesight and
similar conditions
A resident's medication shall NOT be: - ANSWER - Transferred between containers
In facilities licensed to provide care for 15 or fewer persons, how many hours of hands-on shadowing
training shall direct care staff employees complete prior to assisting with self-administrations of
medications for residents? - ANSWER - Three (3)
Which of the following is NOT one of the licensee's responsibilities regarding residents with diabetes? -
ANSWER - Ensure sufficient amounts of medicines, testing equipment, syringes, and supplies are
maintained and stored in the facility
RCFEs licensed to provide care for 16 or more persons shall maintain documentation that demonstrates
that consultant pharmacist or nurse has reviewed the facility's medication management program and
procedures at least how often? - ANSWER - Once a year
If a resident is unable to determine his/her own needs, the facility may assist with the self-administration
of medications per the direction of: - ANSWER - The resident's physician
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,As of January 2016, in RCFEs licensed to provide care for 16 or more person, how many hours of hands-
on shadowing training shall direct care staff employees complete prior to assisting with self-
administration of medications for residents? - ANSWER - 12 hours
Per definition, "PRN Medication" (pro re nata) means: - ANSWER - Any nonprescription medication which
is to be taken as needed
When a licensee assists the resident with medication self-administration, a physician's order and PRN
medication label shall contain all the following information EXCEPT the: - ANSWER - Name of the
licensee approved to assist with self-administration
As of January 1, 2016, in RCFEs licensed to provide care for 16 or more persons, how many hours of
initial training shall direct care staff employees complete if they assist residents with self-administration
of medications? - ANSWER - 24 hours
Within how many days of hiring a new administrator must the licensee notify the department in writing?
- ANSWER - 30 days
Written notification to the department within 30 days of hiring a new certified administrator shall
include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER - A resignation letter from his/ her previous administrator
A licensee is required to have a surely bond if the licensee is entrusted to safeguard any residents: -
ANSWER - Cash resources
If an RCFE is operating without a licensing agency may take all of the following actions EXCEPT: - ANSWER
- Arrest the licensee
A new applicant for RCFE licensure shall have start-up funds sufficient to meet a minimum of: - ANSWER
- Three months operating costs
Per definition, the term "shall" is most synonymous with what term? - ANSWER - May
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, Who shall provide coverage in an RCFE when the administrator is NOT present in the facility? - ANSWER -
A department designated employee who is qualified, is at least 18 years of age, and has a high school
diploma or equivalent
What type of clearance must an applicant or licensee of a facility obtain to accept or retain non
ambulatory persons or bedridden persons? - ANSWER - Fire safety
If a licensee safeguards a resident's cash in an amount ranging from $1 to $750, the licensee shall have a
copy of a valid surety bond on file for the amount of: - ANSWER - $1,000
If a poisoning occurs that threatens the welfare, safety, or health of residents, personnel or visitors, the
licensee shall notify the licensing agency within: - ANSWER - 24 hours
The fair labor standards act sets a minimum age of years old for non-agricultural employment. -
ANSWER - Sixteen
In which of the following locations must planned activity schedules be posted? - ANSWER - A dental
location that is accessible to residents, relatives, and representatives or placement and referral agencies
The fair labor standards act states that employers are required to keep payroll records for how many
years? - ANSWER - 3
Emergency exiting plans and telephone numbers shall be: - ANSWER - Posted
Following termination of service to the resident, original records or reproductions shall be retained for a
minimum of: - ANSWER - 3 years
Without a formal release of information, the licensee shall ensure that separate, complete and current
record is maintained for each resident in the facility that is available to whom? - ANSWER - Facility staff
and licensing agency staff
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Residential Care Facility Administrator Actual
Questions and Answers
Every residential care facility for the elderly shall the provisions of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender long-term care facility residents' bill of rights. - ANSWER - Abide by
When observed changes in a resident's behavior result in a diagnosis of dementia, a licensee, wanting to
retain the resident, shall ensure that all of the following are complete EXCEPT: - ANSWER - Submit a
restricted health care waiver to the department on behalf of the resident
Outdoor facility space used for resident recreation and leisure shall be completely enclose to protect the
safety of residents by all of the following methods EXCEPT: - ANSWER - Fence with self-closing gate
What must the licensee do 30 days prior to discontinuing advertising or promoting dementia special
care, programming, or environments? - ANSWER - Submit a request to the licensing agency for a change
to the type to license on file
What term is given to the loss of intellectual and cognitive functions, sufficient to interfere with an
individual's ability to perform activities of daily living or carry out social or occupation activities? -
ANSWER - Bedridden
To protect the safety of residents with dementia, outdoor facilities space used for resident recreation
and leisure shall be completely secured by a: - ANSWER - Door that sounds an alarm when opened
Which of the following is an example of something dangerous to residents diagnosed with dementia,
and therefore shall be stored inaccessible to those residents? - ANSWER - Weed killer
pg. 1
,Which of the following training topic MUST. Be included in training for staff who provide direct care to
residents with dementia? - ANSWER - Recognizing the effects of medications commonly used to treat the
symptoms of dementia
In addition to on-the-job training requirements, staff who provide direct care to residents with dementia
shall receive all of the following training on dementia care EXCEPT: - ANSWER - Behavioral challenges
The activity program shall address the needs and limitations of residents and include large motor
activities along with perceptual and sensory stimulation for residents with what type of illness? -
ANSWER - Dementia
Activity programs for residents with dementia should include all of the following EXCEPT activities that: -
ANSWER - Improve skills with sharp objects
Under which of the follow conditions MAY RCFE staff designated by the licensee assist residents with
self-administered medications? - ANSWER - Assistance required because of tremors, failing eyesight and
similar conditions
A resident's medication shall NOT be: - ANSWER - Transferred between containers
In facilities licensed to provide care for 15 or fewer persons, how many hours of hands-on shadowing
training shall direct care staff employees complete prior to assisting with self-administrations of
medications for residents? - ANSWER - Three (3)
Which of the following is NOT one of the licensee's responsibilities regarding residents with diabetes? -
ANSWER - Ensure sufficient amounts of medicines, testing equipment, syringes, and supplies are
maintained and stored in the facility
RCFEs licensed to provide care for 16 or more persons shall maintain documentation that demonstrates
that consultant pharmacist or nurse has reviewed the facility's medication management program and
procedures at least how often? - ANSWER - Once a year
If a resident is unable to determine his/her own needs, the facility may assist with the self-administration
of medications per the direction of: - ANSWER - The resident's physician
pg. 2
,As of January 2016, in RCFEs licensed to provide care for 16 or more person, how many hours of hands-
on shadowing training shall direct care staff employees complete prior to assisting with self-
administration of medications for residents? - ANSWER - 12 hours
Per definition, "PRN Medication" (pro re nata) means: - ANSWER - Any nonprescription medication which
is to be taken as needed
When a licensee assists the resident with medication self-administration, a physician's order and PRN
medication label shall contain all the following information EXCEPT the: - ANSWER - Name of the
licensee approved to assist with self-administration
As of January 1, 2016, in RCFEs licensed to provide care for 16 or more persons, how many hours of
initial training shall direct care staff employees complete if they assist residents with self-administration
of medications? - ANSWER - 24 hours
Within how many days of hiring a new administrator must the licensee notify the department in writing?
- ANSWER - 30 days
Written notification to the department within 30 days of hiring a new certified administrator shall
include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER - A resignation letter from his/ her previous administrator
A licensee is required to have a surely bond if the licensee is entrusted to safeguard any residents: -
ANSWER - Cash resources
If an RCFE is operating without a licensing agency may take all of the following actions EXCEPT: - ANSWER
- Arrest the licensee
A new applicant for RCFE licensure shall have start-up funds sufficient to meet a minimum of: - ANSWER
- Three months operating costs
Per definition, the term "shall" is most synonymous with what term? - ANSWER - May
pg. 3
, Who shall provide coverage in an RCFE when the administrator is NOT present in the facility? - ANSWER -
A department designated employee who is qualified, is at least 18 years of age, and has a high school
diploma or equivalent
What type of clearance must an applicant or licensee of a facility obtain to accept or retain non
ambulatory persons or bedridden persons? - ANSWER - Fire safety
If a licensee safeguards a resident's cash in an amount ranging from $1 to $750, the licensee shall have a
copy of a valid surety bond on file for the amount of: - ANSWER - $1,000
If a poisoning occurs that threatens the welfare, safety, or health of residents, personnel or visitors, the
licensee shall notify the licensing agency within: - ANSWER - 24 hours
The fair labor standards act sets a minimum age of years old for non-agricultural employment. -
ANSWER - Sixteen
In which of the following locations must planned activity schedules be posted? - ANSWER - A dental
location that is accessible to residents, relatives, and representatives or placement and referral agencies
The fair labor standards act states that employers are required to keep payroll records for how many
years? - ANSWER - 3
Emergency exiting plans and telephone numbers shall be: - ANSWER - Posted
Following termination of service to the resident, original records or reproductions shall be retained for a
minimum of: - ANSWER - 3 years
Without a formal release of information, the licensee shall ensure that separate, complete and current
record is maintained for each resident in the facility that is available to whom? - ANSWER - Facility staff
and licensing agency staff
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