ALF core competency exam questions
with correct answers 2026/2027
How often do regular menus need to be reviewed? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Annually by a licensed dietitian or nutritionist. Must be signed & documented in facility files. P
ortion sizes must be on menu /or seperate sheet.
What is ADRD? - CORRECT ANSWER -Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders
How should ALF be operated & regulated? - CORRECT ANSWER -
As residential environments with supportive services
In an ECC community, how long can a resident be bedridden? - CORRECT ANSWER -
If a resident has a stage 2 pressure sore, how long can they stay before being discharged if sor
e fails to improve? - CORRECT ANSWER -30 days-then must be discharged
Minimum surety bond proceeds for a resident receiving OSS is what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
2x the value of the residents monthly aggregate income
A licensed hospice develops & implements what-in consultation with the facility? -
CORRECT ANSWER -A interdisciplinary plan
How many years does an ALF have to keep copies of a contract? - CORRECT ANSWER -5 years
How many days do you have to refund money to a resident after transfer, discharge, or death?
- CORRECT ANSWER -45 days
, How many days after receiving a deposit do you have to notify resident of where it is being he
ld? - CORRECT ANSWER -30 days
An ALF with 17 or more beds must have what on premises? - CORRECT ANSWER -AED-
automated external defibrillator
What is an unlicensed person? - CORRECT ANSWER -
An individual not currently licensed to practice nursing or medicine and is employed by an ALF
& has received training to assist w/ the self administration of medicine.
How many days can a resident be bedridden in a standard license, LNS or LMH Facility? -
CORRECT ANSWER -7 consecutive days
14 consecutive days w/ a ECC license
How many days before/after admission must a resident have an exam by a Dr? -
CORRECT ANSWER -6o days before or 30 days after
How much should a surety bond be held for if you serve as the residents representative payee
? - CORRECT ANSWER -2 times the average monthly aggregate income
If you are the POA, how often do you need to supply a written summary of all transactions? -
CORRECT ANSWER -1x a month & keep in resident life
What is an 1896 form? - CORRECT ANSWER -Florida Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO)
Yellow form
What is an 1823 form? - CORRECT ANSWER -President Health Assessment for ALF's
with correct answers 2026/2027
How often do regular menus need to be reviewed? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Annually by a licensed dietitian or nutritionist. Must be signed & documented in facility files. P
ortion sizes must be on menu /or seperate sheet.
What is ADRD? - CORRECT ANSWER -Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders
How should ALF be operated & regulated? - CORRECT ANSWER -
As residential environments with supportive services
In an ECC community, how long can a resident be bedridden? - CORRECT ANSWER -
If a resident has a stage 2 pressure sore, how long can they stay before being discharged if sor
e fails to improve? - CORRECT ANSWER -30 days-then must be discharged
Minimum surety bond proceeds for a resident receiving OSS is what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
2x the value of the residents monthly aggregate income
A licensed hospice develops & implements what-in consultation with the facility? -
CORRECT ANSWER -A interdisciplinary plan
How many years does an ALF have to keep copies of a contract? - CORRECT ANSWER -5 years
How many days do you have to refund money to a resident after transfer, discharge, or death?
- CORRECT ANSWER -45 days
, How many days after receiving a deposit do you have to notify resident of where it is being he
ld? - CORRECT ANSWER -30 days
An ALF with 17 or more beds must have what on premises? - CORRECT ANSWER -AED-
automated external defibrillator
What is an unlicensed person? - CORRECT ANSWER -
An individual not currently licensed to practice nursing or medicine and is employed by an ALF
& has received training to assist w/ the self administration of medicine.
How many days can a resident be bedridden in a standard license, LNS or LMH Facility? -
CORRECT ANSWER -7 consecutive days
14 consecutive days w/ a ECC license
How many days before/after admission must a resident have an exam by a Dr? -
CORRECT ANSWER -6o days before or 30 days after
How much should a surety bond be held for if you serve as the residents representative payee
? - CORRECT ANSWER -2 times the average monthly aggregate income
If you are the POA, how often do you need to supply a written summary of all transactions? -
CORRECT ANSWER -1x a month & keep in resident life
What is an 1896 form? - CORRECT ANSWER -Florida Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO)
Yellow form
What is an 1823 form? - CORRECT ANSWER -President Health Assessment for ALF's
