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How often must ARF administrations complete HIV-TB training ? ✔Correct Answer-within 6
months of becoming an administrator, updated every two years
how does an ARF administration apply for a hospice waiver? ✔Correct Answer-licensee must
request a hospice waiver in writing from the department (CDSS- CCLD)
postural supports can never be used as _______ instead of a postural support ✔Correct
Answer-restraints
what are the two examples of postural supports? ✔Correct Answer-braces & casts
who do you contact if you plan to make alterations or start construction on care home?
✔Correct Answer-must notify the licensing agency (CDSS- CCLD)
define Activity of Daily Living and give some examples ✔Correct Answer-ADLs mean the
following 6 activities:
1. Bathing
2. Dressing
3. Transferring
4. Continence
5. Eating
6. Toileting
what is the definition of a "Client Who Relies Upon Others to Perform All Activities of Daily
Living" also known as total care? ✔Correct Answer-a client who is unable to perform "ALL"
activities of daily living
ex: all 6 ADLs
what is staffing ratio for clients that need Assistance with all ADLs?
DAY STAFF CLIENT RATIO? ✔Correct Answer-as many as needed; sufficient staff & training to
meet the residents needs per an approval plan of operation demonstrating the licensee's ability
to care for these residents.
what should be in the first aid kit? ✔Correct Answer-1. first aid manual
2. sterile first aid dressing
3. bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, antiseptic solution,
,can a care provider ever leave a resident locked in a room? Can the home's doors and windows
be locked? ✔Correct Answer-NEVER locked in a room,
-doors and windows can be locked so people can't break in. Residents must be able to leave the
home in case of emergency.
what is required when caring for clients who lack hazard awareness or impulse control (in plan
of operation) ✔Correct Answer-may use WRIST BANDS & OTHER EGRESS-ALERT DEVICES with
written approval of the resident/authorized representative, FENCED YARDS, ALARMS ON DOORS
TO ALERT STAFF , SELF-CLOSE LATCHES & GATES, DELAYED EGRESS CAN BE USED , notify
department of fire clearances operation
what does an ARF need to have in place when they accept residents who lack hazard awareness
or impulse control? ✔Correct Answer-develop a plan of operation approved by CDSS
-how the home is to be equipped w/ egress control devices.
Plan include staff training in case of egress control devices, protection of resident's rights,
description of how to manage residents lack of hazard awareness, and impulse control
-fire emergency evac procedures,
drills every 3 months
what type of detector must a residential care home have in addition to their smoke detectors?
EVERY FACILITY LICENSED OR CERTIFIED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER SHALL HAVE ONE OR
MORE ✔Correct Answer-carbon monoxide detector
what personal hygiene items DON'T NEED to be provided to residents? ✔Correct Answer-
HAND SANITIZER, MOUTH WASH, BODY WASH,
---> must provide feminine napkins, non-medicated soaps, toilet paper, toothbrush, tooth paste,
and combs
can an administrator or licensee be a Surrogate Decision Maker or a payee for a resident?
✔Correct Answer-NO, surrogate decision maker, no PAYEE. ONLY IF APPROVED AND APPOINTED
BY SS administration (social security administration)
What does dementia means? ✔Correct Answer-Dementia means a deterioration of
intellectual function and other cognitive skills, leading to a decline one's ability to perform ADLs
what is developmental disability? ✔Correct Answer-a disability which originates before the
age of 18.
-continues or can be expected to continue indefinitely & constitutes a substantial handicap.
- the term includes intellectual disability cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism
how is CONSERVATORSHIP obtained? ✔Correct Answer-conservatorship is ordered by
SUPERIOR COURT to the provisions of section 1800 of the probate code or section 5350 of the
W&I code, to care for person or estate or person & estate of another
, if a resident has POLST ✔Correct Answer-POLST (provider orders for life-sustaining treatment)
is an approach to improving end-of-life care in the United states.
-AHCD in order to designate a decision maker (ADVANCED HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVE) is highly
recommended for this reason
what is PRN? ✔Correct Answer-as needed meds
how does a care home properly dispose of blood-soaked bandages & wet contaminated cloth ?
✔Correct Answer-in a bag securely tied, cloth bag, do not let the clients handle it/
-staff dispose of infectious materials by placing them in a plastic trash bag, tying the bag with a
secure tie and disposing of this out of reach of residents/ children.
ARF administrators who renew their certificate renewed after the expiration date, but with four
years of the certificate expiration date must: ✔Correct Answer-1. complete and submit form
LIC 9214
2. submit evidence of completion of the required # of CEUs
3. pay $300
how are firearms and ammunition stored? ✔Correct Answer-these must be locked and stored
separately from one another
what is the difference between a home that must be licensed by CCLD and a home that doesn't
have to be licensed by CCLD? ✔Correct Answer-care homes must be licensed if "care and
supervision" is provided (w/ a few exemptions, ex: caring for a family member)
can notices released in a CDSS-CCLD Technical Support Document, via the evaluator's manual or
in a CCLD advisory notice be enforced by CCLD? ✔Correct Answer-NO, regulations must be in
ARF HSC or Title 22 to be enforced
what does "Residential Use of Property Mean?" ✔Correct Answer-HSC 1566.3 also HSC
1566.4
care homes w/ 6 or fewer residents are considered residential use of property
-residents are seen as a family and the home is considered a family dwelling.; therefore , no
zoning variances, zoning clearances, or special use permits are required.
when communicating to CCL regarding a licensee, CEO, or plan of operations, how many days do
you have? ✔Correct Answer-10 days, = licensee , ceo, plan of operations (business related0
when communicating to CCL regarding administrator info , how many days do you have?
✔Correct Answer-30 days = administrator