PA PERSONAL CARE HOME (PCH) ADMINISTRATOR
EXAMINATION 2026/2027
Newly Released | Actual Exam| Guaranteed Pass |Graded A+
100 correct and Verified Questions & Answers With Expert Rationales
Q1: Under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600, a Personal Care Home (PCH) may have a maximum of
how many residents?
A. 15 residents
B. 20 residents
C. 25 residents
D. 30 residents
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.2, a Personal Care Home is defined as a
residence that provides personal care to no more than 25 residents. This is a fundamental
regulatory definition that all PCH administrators must know.
Q2: According to Pennsylvania PCH regulations, the maximum water temperature at the faucet
in a Personal Care Home must not exceed:
A. 100°F
B. 110°F
C. 120°F
D. 130°F
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.65(c), the hot water temperature at each
fixture must not exceed 120°F to prevent scalding of residents, who may have decreased
sensation or mobility limitations.
,Q3: A resident in a PA Personal Care Home has the right to refuse personal care services. Under
Chapter 2600, what should the administrator do when a resident refuses care?
A. Force the resident to accept care for their safety
B. Document the refusal, inform the resident of consequences, and continue to offer care
C. Discharge the resident immediately for non-compliance
D. Call the resident's physician to override the refusal
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.81(a), residents have the right to refuse
services, and the administrator must document the refusal, inform the resident of potential
consequences, and continue to offer the service. Forcing care violates resident self-
determination rights.
Q4: What is the minimum square footage required per resident in a bedroom in a PA Personal
Care Home?
A. 60 square feet
B. 70 square feet
C. 80 square feet
D. 100 square feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.65(a)(1), each resident must be provided
a minimum of 80 square feet of bedroom space to ensure adequate living conditions and
privacy.
Q5: Under PA PCH regulations, how often must fire drills be conducted in a Personal Care
Home?
A. Monthly
B. Every 6 months
C. Quarterly (every 3 months)
D. Annually
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.65(g), fire drills must be conducted at
least quarterly (every 3 months) to ensure all residents and staff are familiar with evacuation
procedures.
Q6: A PCH administrator discovers that a staff member administered medication to a resident
without a valid physician's order. Under Chapter 2600, what is the proper course of action?
A. Ignore it if the resident had no adverse reaction
B. Document the incident, report it per Chapter 2600.91, and take corrective action
C. Only verbally warn the staff member
D. Wait until the next inspection to report it
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.91, unusual incidents including
medication errors must be reported, and the administrator must document the event and take
immediate corrective action. Failure to report is a regulatory violation.
Q7: In a PA Personal Care Home, what is the staff-to-resident ratio required during waking
hours?
A. 1 staff member per 3 residents
B. 1 staff member per 5 residents
C. 1 staff member per 8 residents
D. 1 staff member per 10 residents
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.93(a), during waking hours the ratio
must be at least 1 staff member for every 5 residents to ensure adequate supervision and
personal care delivery.
Q8: A resident's family requests access to the resident's medical records. Under HIPAA and PA
PCH regulations, the administrator should:
A. Deny access because records are confidential
B. Provide access only to the physician
C. Provide access as the resident or their legal representative has authorized
D. Provide copies only if the family pays a fee
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because under HIPAA and 55 Pa. Code §2600.85, resident records may be
released to the resident or their authorized legal representative. The family may access records if
the resident has provided written authorization or if a legal guardian has been appointed.
Q9: Under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600, what is the difference between medication "assistance"
and medication "administration" in a PCH?
A. There is no difference; both terms mean the same thing
B. Assistance means reminding or helping a resident take their own medication;
administration means giving the medication to the resident, which PCH staff generally
cannot do
C. Administration means storing medications; assistance means giving them
D. Assistance is only for over-the-counter medications; administration is for prescriptions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.87, PCH staff may assist residents with
self-administration of medications but generally cannot administer medications. Administration
of medications is restricted and requires specific training and authorization beyond standard
PCH operations.
Q10: A PCH must have a minimum of how many exits?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.65(e), a Personal Care Home must have
at least two exits to ensure safe evacuation in case of fire or other emergencies.
EXAMINATION 2026/2027
Newly Released | Actual Exam| Guaranteed Pass |Graded A+
100 correct and Verified Questions & Answers With Expert Rationales
Q1: Under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600, a Personal Care Home (PCH) may have a maximum of
how many residents?
A. 15 residents
B. 20 residents
C. 25 residents
D. 30 residents
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.2, a Personal Care Home is defined as a
residence that provides personal care to no more than 25 residents. This is a fundamental
regulatory definition that all PCH administrators must know.
Q2: According to Pennsylvania PCH regulations, the maximum water temperature at the faucet
in a Personal Care Home must not exceed:
A. 100°F
B. 110°F
C. 120°F
D. 130°F
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.65(c), the hot water temperature at each
fixture must not exceed 120°F to prevent scalding of residents, who may have decreased
sensation or mobility limitations.
,Q3: A resident in a PA Personal Care Home has the right to refuse personal care services. Under
Chapter 2600, what should the administrator do when a resident refuses care?
A. Force the resident to accept care for their safety
B. Document the refusal, inform the resident of consequences, and continue to offer care
C. Discharge the resident immediately for non-compliance
D. Call the resident's physician to override the refusal
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.81(a), residents have the right to refuse
services, and the administrator must document the refusal, inform the resident of potential
consequences, and continue to offer the service. Forcing care violates resident self-
determination rights.
Q4: What is the minimum square footage required per resident in a bedroom in a PA Personal
Care Home?
A. 60 square feet
B. 70 square feet
C. 80 square feet
D. 100 square feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.65(a)(1), each resident must be provided
a minimum of 80 square feet of bedroom space to ensure adequate living conditions and
privacy.
Q5: Under PA PCH regulations, how often must fire drills be conducted in a Personal Care
Home?
A. Monthly
B. Every 6 months
C. Quarterly (every 3 months)
D. Annually
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.65(g), fire drills must be conducted at
least quarterly (every 3 months) to ensure all residents and staff are familiar with evacuation
procedures.
Q6: A PCH administrator discovers that a staff member administered medication to a resident
without a valid physician's order. Under Chapter 2600, what is the proper course of action?
A. Ignore it if the resident had no adverse reaction
B. Document the incident, report it per Chapter 2600.91, and take corrective action
C. Only verbally warn the staff member
D. Wait until the next inspection to report it
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.91, unusual incidents including
medication errors must be reported, and the administrator must document the event and take
immediate corrective action. Failure to report is a regulatory violation.
Q7: In a PA Personal Care Home, what is the staff-to-resident ratio required during waking
hours?
A. 1 staff member per 3 residents
B. 1 staff member per 5 residents
C. 1 staff member per 8 residents
D. 1 staff member per 10 residents
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.93(a), during waking hours the ratio
must be at least 1 staff member for every 5 residents to ensure adequate supervision and
personal care delivery.
Q8: A resident's family requests access to the resident's medical records. Under HIPAA and PA
PCH regulations, the administrator should:
A. Deny access because records are confidential
B. Provide access only to the physician
C. Provide access as the resident or their legal representative has authorized
D. Provide copies only if the family pays a fee
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because under HIPAA and 55 Pa. Code §2600.85, resident records may be
released to the resident or their authorized legal representative. The family may access records if
the resident has provided written authorization or if a legal guardian has been appointed.
Q9: Under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600, what is the difference between medication "assistance"
and medication "administration" in a PCH?
A. There is no difference; both terms mean the same thing
B. Assistance means reminding or helping a resident take their own medication;
administration means giving the medication to the resident, which PCH staff generally
cannot do
C. Administration means storing medications; assistance means giving them
D. Assistance is only for over-the-counter medications; administration is for prescriptions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.87, PCH staff may assist residents with
self-administration of medications but generally cannot administer medications. Administration
of medications is restricted and requires specific training and authorization beyond standard
PCH operations.
Q10: A PCH must have a minimum of how many exits?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because under 55 Pa. Code §2600.65(e), a Personal Care Home must have
at least two exits to ensure safe evacuation in case of fire or other emergencies.
