NJ CALA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
40 hours, 16 hours - Answer-____ is the minimum number of hours for administrator
training, plus ____ hours at a license facility
30 hours, three years - Answer-____ number of continuing education units every ____
years to renew administrator's license
44 inches - Answer-minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors at ALRs
36 inches - Answer-minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors at CPCH
150 square feet - Answer-Clear usable floor area for one person in an ALR
80 square feet - Answer-Space required for an additional person in ALR
80 square feet - Answer-Clear usable floor area for one person in an CPCH
50 square feet - Answer-Space required for an additional person in CPCH
30 square feet - Answer-Common or community space per resident - dining and
activities
50 feet - Answer-Maximum travel space to a fire extinguisher
75 feet - Answer-Maximum travel space to a Class A extinguisher
1, 1 - Answer-There should be ___ personal care assistant awake at times and ____
additional employee
72 hours - Answer-Time given to provide written confirmation following a reportable
event (immediate notification - 3 hour interruption (heat, light, power, food, staff)
15 days - Answer-How many does an administrator have to give a reason of denial of a
prospect if requested in writing?
30 days - Answer-Minimum notice for involuntary discharge
30 days - Answer-Time prior to admission a physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can
authorize a resident as appropriate for AL
14 days of admission - Answer-Resident service plan must be developed within what
period of time
14 days - Answer-Health services plan must be completed within what period of time
, 3 months - Answer-Health services/care plan must be reviewed when
6 months - Answer-Resident service plan must be reviewed when
30 days - Answer-Menus must be kept on file for how long
monthly - Answer-Fire drills must be done
72 degrees - Answer-Temperature must be kept at what temp during the day during
heating season
68 degrees - Answer-Temperature must be kept at what temp during the night during
heating season
82 degrees - Answer-Temperature not to exceed what temp during the cooling system
105 to 120 degrees - Answer-Bathing and hand washing water temperatures should be
kept between what temperatures
180 degrees - Answer-Dishwasher/laundry water temperature should be what
21 - Answer-Minimum age required for an administrator
20 percent - Answer-Nursing home level of care within 3 years
4 days - Answer-Emergency food supply
Ombudsman's office - Answer-Notify what office for issues with residents 60 + of age
10 years - Answer-Records must be maintained after discharge for how long
Accelerated depreciations - Answer-a method of depreciation which allocates a greater
position of cost to the early years of the life of an asset. Double-declining balance and
sum-of the years digits are two types of this method
Accounting - Answer-the process used to identify, measure, record, and report financial
information
Accounts Payable - Answer-amounts owed to suppliers for goods and services to be
purchased on credit
Accounts Receivable - Answer-Amounts due from residents and customers
Accrual Basis Accounting - Answer-income is recognized when earned rather than
when cash is received, and expenses are recognized as incurred regardless of whether
payment is made
40 hours, 16 hours - Answer-____ is the minimum number of hours for administrator
training, plus ____ hours at a license facility
30 hours, three years - Answer-____ number of continuing education units every ____
years to renew administrator's license
44 inches - Answer-minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors at ALRs
36 inches - Answer-minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors at CPCH
150 square feet - Answer-Clear usable floor area for one person in an ALR
80 square feet - Answer-Space required for an additional person in ALR
80 square feet - Answer-Clear usable floor area for one person in an CPCH
50 square feet - Answer-Space required for an additional person in CPCH
30 square feet - Answer-Common or community space per resident - dining and
activities
50 feet - Answer-Maximum travel space to a fire extinguisher
75 feet - Answer-Maximum travel space to a Class A extinguisher
1, 1 - Answer-There should be ___ personal care assistant awake at times and ____
additional employee
72 hours - Answer-Time given to provide written confirmation following a reportable
event (immediate notification - 3 hour interruption (heat, light, power, food, staff)
15 days - Answer-How many does an administrator have to give a reason of denial of a
prospect if requested in writing?
30 days - Answer-Minimum notice for involuntary discharge
30 days - Answer-Time prior to admission a physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can
authorize a resident as appropriate for AL
14 days of admission - Answer-Resident service plan must be developed within what
period of time
14 days - Answer-Health services plan must be completed within what period of time
, 3 months - Answer-Health services/care plan must be reviewed when
6 months - Answer-Resident service plan must be reviewed when
30 days - Answer-Menus must be kept on file for how long
monthly - Answer-Fire drills must be done
72 degrees - Answer-Temperature must be kept at what temp during the day during
heating season
68 degrees - Answer-Temperature must be kept at what temp during the night during
heating season
82 degrees - Answer-Temperature not to exceed what temp during the cooling system
105 to 120 degrees - Answer-Bathing and hand washing water temperatures should be
kept between what temperatures
180 degrees - Answer-Dishwasher/laundry water temperature should be what
21 - Answer-Minimum age required for an administrator
20 percent - Answer-Nursing home level of care within 3 years
4 days - Answer-Emergency food supply
Ombudsman's office - Answer-Notify what office for issues with residents 60 + of age
10 years - Answer-Records must be maintained after discharge for how long
Accelerated depreciations - Answer-a method of depreciation which allocates a greater
position of cost to the early years of the life of an asset. Double-declining balance and
sum-of the years digits are two types of this method
Accounting - Answer-the process used to identify, measure, record, and report financial
information
Accounts Payable - Answer-amounts owed to suppliers for goods and services to be
purchased on credit
Accounts Receivable - Answer-Amounts due from residents and customers
Accrual Basis Accounting - Answer-income is recognized when earned rather than
when cash is received, and expenses are recognized as incurred regardless of whether
payment is made
