ALF CORE TRAINING EXAM 2026-2027
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALF CORE EXAM FLORIDA
The facility provided the family member with a _______
notice when it was determined that the resident can no
longer age in place at the facility. The family member told
the administrator that she would hire a private nurse to
provide the extra care that could not be provided by the
ALF staff. The administrator stated that she must carry out
the request for a discharge because her license does not
allow her to provide services beyond the scope of the
license. Correct Answer 45 days
Prior to admission the administrator can review the
resident's health records or an AHCA form 1823 up to
________ days prior to admission or ________ days after
admission. Correct Answer 60, 30
After the resident has been discharged, how long should
the facility keep the contract? Correct Answer 5 years
An administrator can own ________ ALF's and administer
_______ ALF's. Correct Answer Many, 3
The occupancy cycle is one of the most important cycles
of the ALF business operation. What is the BEST format to
conduct the process? Correct Answer Initial Interview,
Orientation and Screening, Data Collection, Move in
,To help a resident cope with change, it is important to
Correct Answer Respect the resident's rights
Encourage the personal interest of a resident
treat resident with the respect and allow them to express
their feeling
Laura operates a standard ALF. She has 2 mental health
residents. What specialty license must she have with her
standard? Correct Answer Limited Mental Health
What are some responsibilities of the Ombudsman's
Council? Correct Answer Advocate for residents of ALF's
Exploitation is when Correct Answer It has been
determined that a staff has been financially manipulating a
resident
It has been verified that the resident was being deprived of
his medication. Which of the following would you report to
the abuse hotline? Correct Answer Neglect
Family and friends can visit your facility, according to the
Residents Bill of Rights, during _____ to _____. When a
resident is deprived of this visitation during these hours
the administrator is violating the resident's rights. Correct
Answer 9am-9pm
The food director is to ensure that the resident's meals are
cooked according to the menu prepared by the
,_______________ to avoid food adverse incidents.
Correct Answer dietician
Resident does not like the decorations at the ALF. What
should the Administrator do? Correct Answer Consult with
the resident to get ideas and change them.
The resident gave his 30 days' notice as described in the
contract. The administrator informs him that she will not
refund his money as he did not obey all the rules. The
administrator's reasoning was not in the contract. The
resident decided to call the ______________ number that
is posted on the bulletin board at the facility because it
reads that they advocate for the residents in long term
care facilities. Who did the resident call: Correct Answer
Ombudsman Council
Which of the following is not required when applying for
license Correct Answer Picture of facility
When should your staff NOT follow the chain of command
Correct Answer During a fire
The inspector visited the facility to conduct an
unannounced visit, the first thing that they may want to
see is your ___________________? Correct Answer Your
posted license
The facility conducts a fire drill 6 times per year (every
other month). What does this mean about the facility?
, Correct Answer The facility has a sprinkler system
installed.
Resident's record must contain the following information
Correct Answer Next of Kin, name, address, phone and
relationship
All regular and therapeutic menus to be used by the facility
must be reviewed___________ by a licensed or registered
dietitian, a licensed nutritionist, or a registered dietetic
technician supervised by a licensed or registered dietitian,
or a licensed nutritionist to ensure the meals meet the
nutritional standards Correct Answer annually
The facility's direct care staff was able to take the
residents blood glucose test because the facility had a
______________ certificate. Correct Answer CLIA
Who is the representing guardian for a resident referred
from the state Correct Answer DCF
When there is a need to report abuse, neglect,
exploitation, _________ is the best choice of contact first.
Correct Answer The abuse registry
Most elders experience fatigue, impaired vision, and
hearing loss due to: Correct Answer Aging
When a resident who uses a pill organizer is going away
for the weekend and needs to take his medication what is
the best course of action that the administrator can take?
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALF CORE EXAM FLORIDA
The facility provided the family member with a _______
notice when it was determined that the resident can no
longer age in place at the facility. The family member told
the administrator that she would hire a private nurse to
provide the extra care that could not be provided by the
ALF staff. The administrator stated that she must carry out
the request for a discharge because her license does not
allow her to provide services beyond the scope of the
license. Correct Answer 45 days
Prior to admission the administrator can review the
resident's health records or an AHCA form 1823 up to
________ days prior to admission or ________ days after
admission. Correct Answer 60, 30
After the resident has been discharged, how long should
the facility keep the contract? Correct Answer 5 years
An administrator can own ________ ALF's and administer
_______ ALF's. Correct Answer Many, 3
The occupancy cycle is one of the most important cycles
of the ALF business operation. What is the BEST format to
conduct the process? Correct Answer Initial Interview,
Orientation and Screening, Data Collection, Move in
,To help a resident cope with change, it is important to
Correct Answer Respect the resident's rights
Encourage the personal interest of a resident
treat resident with the respect and allow them to express
their feeling
Laura operates a standard ALF. She has 2 mental health
residents. What specialty license must she have with her
standard? Correct Answer Limited Mental Health
What are some responsibilities of the Ombudsman's
Council? Correct Answer Advocate for residents of ALF's
Exploitation is when Correct Answer It has been
determined that a staff has been financially manipulating a
resident
It has been verified that the resident was being deprived of
his medication. Which of the following would you report to
the abuse hotline? Correct Answer Neglect
Family and friends can visit your facility, according to the
Residents Bill of Rights, during _____ to _____. When a
resident is deprived of this visitation during these hours
the administrator is violating the resident's rights. Correct
Answer 9am-9pm
The food director is to ensure that the resident's meals are
cooked according to the menu prepared by the
,_______________ to avoid food adverse incidents.
Correct Answer dietician
Resident does not like the decorations at the ALF. What
should the Administrator do? Correct Answer Consult with
the resident to get ideas and change them.
The resident gave his 30 days' notice as described in the
contract. The administrator informs him that she will not
refund his money as he did not obey all the rules. The
administrator's reasoning was not in the contract. The
resident decided to call the ______________ number that
is posted on the bulletin board at the facility because it
reads that they advocate for the residents in long term
care facilities. Who did the resident call: Correct Answer
Ombudsman Council
Which of the following is not required when applying for
license Correct Answer Picture of facility
When should your staff NOT follow the chain of command
Correct Answer During a fire
The inspector visited the facility to conduct an
unannounced visit, the first thing that they may want to
see is your ___________________? Correct Answer Your
posted license
The facility conducts a fire drill 6 times per year (every
other month). What does this mean about the facility?
, Correct Answer The facility has a sprinkler system
installed.
Resident's record must contain the following information
Correct Answer Next of Kin, name, address, phone and
relationship
All regular and therapeutic menus to be used by the facility
must be reviewed___________ by a licensed or registered
dietitian, a licensed nutritionist, or a registered dietetic
technician supervised by a licensed or registered dietitian,
or a licensed nutritionist to ensure the meals meet the
nutritional standards Correct Answer annually
The facility's direct care staff was able to take the
residents blood glucose test because the facility had a
______________ certificate. Correct Answer CLIA
Who is the representing guardian for a resident referred
from the state Correct Answer DCF
When there is a need to report abuse, neglect,
exploitation, _________ is the best choice of contact first.
Correct Answer The abuse registry
Most elders experience fatigue, impaired vision, and
hearing loss due to: Correct Answer Aging
When a resident who uses a pill organizer is going away
for the weekend and needs to take his medication what is
the best course of action that the administrator can take?
