NJ CALA Test
During the initial interview with a resident, the Administrator of an ALF, should inform the
resident of - correct answer-Orientation to the facilities policies
Residents right's and criteria for admission and discharge
Business hours, fee schedule and services provided
Accounts payable are considered: - correct answer-Liabilities
To view revenue and expenses at a given point in time, one would look at the - correct
answer-Balance Sheet
One of the top reasons for failure of Assisted Livings is due to poor - correct answer-Cash
Flow
The initial assessment is completed by the - correct answer-RN
A willful mental attack on a resident is considered - correct answer-Abuse
Hazardous materials must be locked - correct answer-At all times
Reportable events must be called in immediately and provided in writing within - correct
answer-72 hours
A plan of corrections must be submitted within - correct answer-10 business days
A Health Service Plan should be developed for a resident requiring health service needs for -
correct answer-More than 14 days
If a facility has a food budget of $4.50 per resident day and has a census of 90 residents in a
30 day month, what is the maximum they can spend on food costs? - correct answer-90 x 30
= 2,700 resident days.
2,700 x $4.50 = 12,150
Fire drills must be conducted at least - correct answer-Once per shift quarterly
The agency that is responsible to advocate for the elderly is - correct answer-Ombudsman
(OOIE)
Standard precautions are put in place to - correct answer-Prevent infections
Laundry should be kept covered so as to - correct answer-Prevent spread of infections
Documenting in a resident's medical record at change of condition is done so as to - correct
answer-To accurately show that the staff is aware of changes and occurrences with the
resident
, A copy of the facility's Emergency plan shall be provided to the DHSS and forwarded to -
correct answer-Other agencies as required by State and local laws (8:36 - 14.2 pg. 75)
A document indicating end-of-life choices is called - correct answer-Living will , Advance
Directives
A residents' legal guardian has the right to - correct answer-Sign a Do Not Resuscitate on
behalf of the resident
DNR stands for - correct answer-Do Not Resuscitate
FMLA stands for - correct answer-Family Medical Leave Act
HIPAA is in place to provide for confidentiality of resident's records - correct answer-True
The OSHA log 300 is used to track employee work related injury or illness incidents from the
- correct answer-Current year (300A is a summary of the incidents from the previous year. It
is posted from 2/1 to 4/30 each year. Both the Form 300 and 300A should be kept on file for
5 years)
An involuntary discharge must include - correct answer-The name and number of the
Ombudsman (Based on Resident Rights #37 - Page 31 of regulations)
A notification of involuntary discharge, unless an emergency, must be provided at least
_____ prior to discharge - correct answer-30 days
If care is provided to residents with psychiatric disorders, a facility must have a written
agreement with - correct answer-A mental health clinic & An inpatient psychiatric hospital
A male resident who wishes to wear women's clothing is - correct answer-Allowed to do so
to promote their independence
A managed risk agreement is put in place so as to - correct answer-Minimize negative
outcomes to the resident
In an apparent medical emergency, the responding staff should first - correct answer-Call
911
Staff must use soap to wash their hands and must scrub for at least - correct answer-20
seconds
A resident who is not interested in eating should be - correct answer-Offered Alternatives
The menus are reviewed and signed off by the - correct answer-Dietician
Resident records shall be accessible at all time to - correct answer-State Surveyors
During the initial interview with a resident, the Administrator of an ALF, should inform the
resident of - correct answer-Orientation to the facilities policies
Residents right's and criteria for admission and discharge
Business hours, fee schedule and services provided
Accounts payable are considered: - correct answer-Liabilities
To view revenue and expenses at a given point in time, one would look at the - correct
answer-Balance Sheet
One of the top reasons for failure of Assisted Livings is due to poor - correct answer-Cash
Flow
The initial assessment is completed by the - correct answer-RN
A willful mental attack on a resident is considered - correct answer-Abuse
Hazardous materials must be locked - correct answer-At all times
Reportable events must be called in immediately and provided in writing within - correct
answer-72 hours
A plan of corrections must be submitted within - correct answer-10 business days
A Health Service Plan should be developed for a resident requiring health service needs for -
correct answer-More than 14 days
If a facility has a food budget of $4.50 per resident day and has a census of 90 residents in a
30 day month, what is the maximum they can spend on food costs? - correct answer-90 x 30
= 2,700 resident days.
2,700 x $4.50 = 12,150
Fire drills must be conducted at least - correct answer-Once per shift quarterly
The agency that is responsible to advocate for the elderly is - correct answer-Ombudsman
(OOIE)
Standard precautions are put in place to - correct answer-Prevent infections
Laundry should be kept covered so as to - correct answer-Prevent spread of infections
Documenting in a resident's medical record at change of condition is done so as to - correct
answer-To accurately show that the staff is aware of changes and occurrences with the
resident
, A copy of the facility's Emergency plan shall be provided to the DHSS and forwarded to -
correct answer-Other agencies as required by State and local laws (8:36 - 14.2 pg. 75)
A document indicating end-of-life choices is called - correct answer-Living will , Advance
Directives
A residents' legal guardian has the right to - correct answer-Sign a Do Not Resuscitate on
behalf of the resident
DNR stands for - correct answer-Do Not Resuscitate
FMLA stands for - correct answer-Family Medical Leave Act
HIPAA is in place to provide for confidentiality of resident's records - correct answer-True
The OSHA log 300 is used to track employee work related injury or illness incidents from the
- correct answer-Current year (300A is a summary of the incidents from the previous year. It
is posted from 2/1 to 4/30 each year. Both the Form 300 and 300A should be kept on file for
5 years)
An involuntary discharge must include - correct answer-The name and number of the
Ombudsman (Based on Resident Rights #37 - Page 31 of regulations)
A notification of involuntary discharge, unless an emergency, must be provided at least
_____ prior to discharge - correct answer-30 days
If care is provided to residents with psychiatric disorders, a facility must have a written
agreement with - correct answer-A mental health clinic & An inpatient psychiatric hospital
A male resident who wishes to wear women's clothing is - correct answer-Allowed to do so
to promote their independence
A managed risk agreement is put in place so as to - correct answer-Minimize negative
outcomes to the resident
In an apparent medical emergency, the responding staff should first - correct answer-Call
911
Staff must use soap to wash their hands and must scrub for at least - correct answer-20
seconds
A resident who is not interested in eating should be - correct answer-Offered Alternatives
The menus are reviewed and signed off by the - correct answer-Dietician
Resident records shall be accessible at all time to - correct answer-State Surveyors
