NJ Cala exam
assistance with transfer - correct answer-providing the physical assistance of no more than
two facility staff while the resident moves between bed and a standing position or between
bed, chair, or wheelchair
managed risk agreement - correct answer-1.identify the specific cause for concern
2.provide the resident with clear, understandable information about the possible
consequences of her choice or action
3.seek to negotiate a manged risk agreement with the resident that will minimize risk and
adverse consequensces while still respecting the resident's preferences
4.document the process of negotiation
5.The final agreement reached
6.the date and time frames if applicable
medication administration record "MAR" - correct answer-resident record that contains
name, dob, diagnosis, age dr. strength dosage form, route frequency, date ordered, stop
date, allergies
medication error - correct answer-any preventable event that may cause inappropriate
medication use or resident harm while the medication is in the control of the health care
professional
40 - correct answer-minimum number of hours for administrator training, plus 16 hours at a
licensed facility
30 - correct answer-hours of continuing education units every 3 years to renew
administrator's license
44 inches - correct answer-minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors in assisted
living
36 inches - correct answer-minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors in
comprehensive personal care home
150 square feet - correct answer-Clear usable floor area for one person in an ALR
80 square feet - correct answer-Space required for an additional person in ALR
80 square feet - correct answer-clear usable floor area for 1 person in CPCH
50 square feet - correct answer-space required for additional person in cpch
50 feet - correct answer-Max travel space to a fire extinguisher
, 1 personal care assistant awake at all times, 1 additional empoyee - correct answer-staffing
requirements ALP
72 hours - correct answer-time given to provide written confirmation following a reportable
event (immediate -3 hour interruption (heat, light,power, food, staff)
15 days - correct answer-# of days Administrator must give reason for denial of admission in
writing to a prospect upon written request by the resident or family
30 days and should include reason and right to appeal - correct answer-minimum notice for
involuntary discharge
30 days - correct answer-time prior to admission a physician, nurse practitioner or physician
assistant can authorize a resident in writing as appropriate for AL
14 days of admission - correct answer-# of days resident service plan must be developed if
resident has service needs
1. residents need for assistance with adls
2.residents need w recreation/activities
3. transportation - correct answer-what should the general service plan include
14 days - correct answer-# of days health care assessment must be done by a rn when
health services are determined during the initial assessment
need for assistance with adls
cognitive patterns
communication/hearing
vision
physical functioning and structural problems
continence
psychosocial well-being
mood and behavior problems
activity pursuit patterns'disease diagnoses
health conditions and preventive health measures(pain falls, and lifestyle)
oral/nutritional status
oran/dental sttus
skin
medication use
special treatment and procedures
restraint use
outside service utilization - correct answer-what does the health care assessment by the rn
include
orders for treatment or services, medications and diet
the residents needs and preferences
specific goal of treatment if any
time intervals at which the resident's response to treatment shall be reviewed
assistance with transfer - correct answer-providing the physical assistance of no more than
two facility staff while the resident moves between bed and a standing position or between
bed, chair, or wheelchair
managed risk agreement - correct answer-1.identify the specific cause for concern
2.provide the resident with clear, understandable information about the possible
consequences of her choice or action
3.seek to negotiate a manged risk agreement with the resident that will minimize risk and
adverse consequensces while still respecting the resident's preferences
4.document the process of negotiation
5.The final agreement reached
6.the date and time frames if applicable
medication administration record "MAR" - correct answer-resident record that contains
name, dob, diagnosis, age dr. strength dosage form, route frequency, date ordered, stop
date, allergies
medication error - correct answer-any preventable event that may cause inappropriate
medication use or resident harm while the medication is in the control of the health care
professional
40 - correct answer-minimum number of hours for administrator training, plus 16 hours at a
licensed facility
30 - correct answer-hours of continuing education units every 3 years to renew
administrator's license
44 inches - correct answer-minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors in assisted
living
36 inches - correct answer-minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors in
comprehensive personal care home
150 square feet - correct answer-Clear usable floor area for one person in an ALR
80 square feet - correct answer-Space required for an additional person in ALR
80 square feet - correct answer-clear usable floor area for 1 person in CPCH
50 square feet - correct answer-space required for additional person in cpch
50 feet - correct answer-Max travel space to a fire extinguisher
, 1 personal care assistant awake at all times, 1 additional empoyee - correct answer-staffing
requirements ALP
72 hours - correct answer-time given to provide written confirmation following a reportable
event (immediate -3 hour interruption (heat, light,power, food, staff)
15 days - correct answer-# of days Administrator must give reason for denial of admission in
writing to a prospect upon written request by the resident or family
30 days and should include reason and right to appeal - correct answer-minimum notice for
involuntary discharge
30 days - correct answer-time prior to admission a physician, nurse practitioner or physician
assistant can authorize a resident in writing as appropriate for AL
14 days of admission - correct answer-# of days resident service plan must be developed if
resident has service needs
1. residents need for assistance with adls
2.residents need w recreation/activities
3. transportation - correct answer-what should the general service plan include
14 days - correct answer-# of days health care assessment must be done by a rn when
health services are determined during the initial assessment
need for assistance with adls
cognitive patterns
communication/hearing
vision
physical functioning and structural problems
continence
psychosocial well-being
mood and behavior problems
activity pursuit patterns'disease diagnoses
health conditions and preventive health measures(pain falls, and lifestyle)
oral/nutritional status
oran/dental sttus
skin
medication use
special treatment and procedures
restraint use
outside service utilization - correct answer-what does the health care assessment by the rn
include
orders for treatment or services, medications and diet
the residents needs and preferences
specific goal of treatment if any
time intervals at which the resident's response to treatment shall be reviewed
