ALF Core Training, ALF CORE EXAM;Study Questions
and answers for ALF core training test for Florida
completed 2023
True or False? An ALF can be only one building?
False
A resident can be bedridden in an ALF with a standard licence for no more then
__ days?
7
Which agency is responsible for regulatory inspections of ALF's?
AHCA
Capacity in an ALF is the ____ of residents it is licensed to care for.
number
Which of the following is not considered an ADL?
a. Eating
b.Dressing
c.transferring
d.ambulation
e.toileting
c. transferring
Limited nursing services can only be provided by?
LPN, RN, ARNP
1/2 bed rails are considered a ________ and are allowed in an ALF only if?
Physical Restraint
they are ordered by a physician
An event over which facility personnel could exercise control rather than as
result of the resident's condition and results in?
Adverse Incident
Adverse incidents are submitted on day __ and day __ to ACHA.
1 and 15
A fully sprinkled ALF must conduct how many fire drills annually?
5
True or False? A limited mental health resident must receive OSS?
True
True or False? Facilities licensed for 16 residents must have an awake staff
person at night.
False
The specialty licences for an ALF are?
LMH, LNS, ECC
The facility must have a surety bond if it has power of attorney or is a?
Representative payee
If a facility decides to hold monies or property for a resident for safekeeping,a
statement must be provided to the resident and/or legal representative how
often?
quarterly
,A facility must conduct how many elopement drills annually?
2
A minimum weekly staffing hours for an ALF with four residents is?
168 hours
An ALF with ___ or more residents that receive OSS must have which type of
licence?
3
Limited mental health licence
What is not commonly used medication to treat symptoms of mental health
disorders?
a. anti-psychotic
b. anti-anxiety
c. psychotherapy
d. antidepressant
C. psychotherapy
Hospice services are allowed in an ALF and must be coordinated through the
development of a what?
Interdiscplinary care plan
What is not a potentially hazardous food?
a. milk
b. fruit
c. eggs
d. poultry
Fruit
There are two types of diabetes. Type one does not produce enough insulin. The
primary treatment for type one involves what?
Insulin injections
True or False? Alzheimer disease is curable by stimulating the brain?
False
Any items a facility uses to advertise must contain what two things?
Assisted living facility & Licence #
At least one staff member who is trained in ____ & ____ must be in the facility at
all times.
CPR & First Aid
ALF surveys conducted by ACHA will occur how often to ensure compliance with
all regulations and rules?
Biennial
Applications for a CHOW must be submitted to ACHA __ many days prior to the
transaction.
60
True or False? Deficiencies cited by ACHA must be corrected within 10 calendar
days of notification of inspection results unless other correction date is given.
False 30 days
True or False? An individual with stage 2 pressure sore can admitted to an ALF
with a standard licence.
True
, How many days does a resident have to show documented improvement of a
stage 2 pressure sore before given a discharge notice?
30 days
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
ACHA
Agency Health Care Administartion
DOEA
Department of elderly affairs
RN
Registered Nurse
LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
ARNP
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
RD
Registered Diatitian
LD
Licensed Diatitian
CLSP
Community Living Support Plan
CA
Cooperative Agreement
ACS
Assisted Care Services
LNS
Limited Nursing Services Licence
ECC
Extended Congregate Care Licence
LMH
Limited Medical Health Licence
AFCH
Adult Family Care Home
MOR
Medication Observation Record
DCF
Department of Children and Families
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
HHA
Home Health Aide
OSS
Optional State supplementation
LTCOC
Long Term Care Ombudsman Council
FPSS
and answers for ALF core training test for Florida
completed 2023
True or False? An ALF can be only one building?
False
A resident can be bedridden in an ALF with a standard licence for no more then
__ days?
7
Which agency is responsible for regulatory inspections of ALF's?
AHCA
Capacity in an ALF is the ____ of residents it is licensed to care for.
number
Which of the following is not considered an ADL?
a. Eating
b.Dressing
c.transferring
d.ambulation
e.toileting
c. transferring
Limited nursing services can only be provided by?
LPN, RN, ARNP
1/2 bed rails are considered a ________ and are allowed in an ALF only if?
Physical Restraint
they are ordered by a physician
An event over which facility personnel could exercise control rather than as
result of the resident's condition and results in?
Adverse Incident
Adverse incidents are submitted on day __ and day __ to ACHA.
1 and 15
A fully sprinkled ALF must conduct how many fire drills annually?
5
True or False? A limited mental health resident must receive OSS?
True
True or False? Facilities licensed for 16 residents must have an awake staff
person at night.
False
The specialty licences for an ALF are?
LMH, LNS, ECC
The facility must have a surety bond if it has power of attorney or is a?
Representative payee
If a facility decides to hold monies or property for a resident for safekeeping,a
statement must be provided to the resident and/or legal representative how
often?
quarterly
,A facility must conduct how many elopement drills annually?
2
A minimum weekly staffing hours for an ALF with four residents is?
168 hours
An ALF with ___ or more residents that receive OSS must have which type of
licence?
3
Limited mental health licence
What is not commonly used medication to treat symptoms of mental health
disorders?
a. anti-psychotic
b. anti-anxiety
c. psychotherapy
d. antidepressant
C. psychotherapy
Hospice services are allowed in an ALF and must be coordinated through the
development of a what?
Interdiscplinary care plan
What is not a potentially hazardous food?
a. milk
b. fruit
c. eggs
d. poultry
Fruit
There are two types of diabetes. Type one does not produce enough insulin. The
primary treatment for type one involves what?
Insulin injections
True or False? Alzheimer disease is curable by stimulating the brain?
False
Any items a facility uses to advertise must contain what two things?
Assisted living facility & Licence #
At least one staff member who is trained in ____ & ____ must be in the facility at
all times.
CPR & First Aid
ALF surveys conducted by ACHA will occur how often to ensure compliance with
all regulations and rules?
Biennial
Applications for a CHOW must be submitted to ACHA __ many days prior to the
transaction.
60
True or False? Deficiencies cited by ACHA must be corrected within 10 calendar
days of notification of inspection results unless other correction date is given.
False 30 days
True or False? An individual with stage 2 pressure sore can admitted to an ALF
with a standard licence.
True
, How many days does a resident have to show documented improvement of a
stage 2 pressure sore before given a discharge notice?
30 days
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
ACHA
Agency Health Care Administartion
DOEA
Department of elderly affairs
RN
Registered Nurse
LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
ARNP
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
RD
Registered Diatitian
LD
Licensed Diatitian
CLSP
Community Living Support Plan
CA
Cooperative Agreement
ACS
Assisted Care Services
LNS
Limited Nursing Services Licence
ECC
Extended Congregate Care Licence
LMH
Limited Medical Health Licence
AFCH
Adult Family Care Home
MOR
Medication Observation Record
DCF
Department of Children and Families
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
HHA
Home Health Aide
OSS
Optional State supplementation
LTCOC
Long Term Care Ombudsman Council
FPSS
