Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Practice Test, California ARF
Administrat Study Guide, ARF (ARF TITLE 22, DIV 6, CHAPTER 6)
1. The department requires start up funds equal to months operating
expenses. (85018)(b)(1): 3 months
2. No other person than the shall alter the prescription label. (80075)(k)(4):
dispensing pharmacist
3. Medication shall be centrally stored when...(80075)(j): 1. preservation of med- ication requires refrigeration
2. medication is determined by the physician to be hazardous if kept by the resident
3. administrator/licensing determines the medication to be a safety hazard due to physical arrangements and/or
conditions/habits of persons in facility
4. Prescription medications which are not taken with the resident upon termi- nation of service shall...(80075)(l):
be destroyed
5. What is required for all staff providing direct care, PRIOR to employment?: 1. First Aid training
2. TB test
3. background clearance
6. How long are client records retained? (80066)(d): 3 years
7. Modifications to the admissions agreement requires how much notice? (80068)(4): 30 *CALENDAR* days
8. Fingerprints shall be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) within what time frame of employment?
(80019)(2)(e): prior to employment
9. When is an employee fingerprinted? (80065): prior to employment
10.The death of a client requires a written report submitted to CCLD within how many days? (80061)(b): 7
WORKING days
11.What is required for taps/faucets delivering water temperatures 125°F or above? (80088)(3)(b): a
warning/cautious sign
12.What is the mandated water temperature range for taps/faucets?: 105°F -- 120°F
13.According to CCLD, what are employees providing night supervision from 10pm to 7am and who assist with
care and supervision required to have for emergencies? (85065.6)(b): 1. the facility's planned emergency procedures
2. a first aide certificate
14.Any changes in the licensee's or applicants mailing address shall be submitted to CCLD within...
(80061)(c): 10 WORKING days
15.What are the time frames that a TB test must be performed on facility staff? (80065)(g)(1): no more than 1
year PRIOR TO or WITHIN 7 days after employment
16.Except for children's residential facilities, the licensee may, upon 30 days written notice to the client may
only evict them for non-payment of the rate for basic services w/in how many days of the due date? (80068.5)(a)
(1): 10 days
, Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Practice Test, California ARF
Administrat Study Guide, ARF (ARF TITLE 22, DIV 6, CHAPTER 6)
17.If a licensee dies, an adult relative who has control of the property shall be allowed to continue the
operation of the facility under what approval? (80035)(b)(1): emergency approval to operate (for 60 days)
(a provisional license is granted for 12 months)
18.Example of proof of control of the facility property includes a: (80001)(17(a-c): deed, estate
settlement, *or* lease
19.Casts and braces are examples of what? (80072)(8)(a): postural supports
20.Licensing has the authority to inspect what part of the facility? (80044): the entire facility
21.In lieu of locked storage of firearms, what can a licensee do? (80087)(2)(a)-
: use trigger locks or remove the firing pin; ammo shall be stored and locked separately from firearms
22.What size facility shall post their license in a prominent location? (85009)-
: 7 or larger
23.A supply of staple *nonperishable* food shall be maintained in the facility for a minimum of... (85076)(d)(1):
One week/7 days
24.This temperature in a clients room shall be heated to at least... (80088)(a)(1): 68°F
25.What is the allowed temperature range for a client's room?: 68°F-85°F
26.An *emergency approval to operate* means a temporary approval to oper- ate a facility for no more than
how days pending the department's decision on whether to approve or deny a provisional license? (80035)(3)(D):
60 days
27.What should be maintained in hallways and passages to non-private bath- rooms? (85088)(E)(2): Nightlights
28.Admission agreements shall be signed by the clients no later than how many days after admission?
(80068)(E): 7 calendar days
29.Documentation of disaster drills shall be documented and maintained in the facility for how long? (80023)
(d): 12 months
30.How often are fire drills to be practiced?: once every 3 months
31.A conservator is... (80001)(15): a person appointed by the court to care for the person, or estate, or person and
estate of another.
(conservators represent adults, guardians represent children)
32.What temperature should hot water controls be maintained at? (80061)(e)(1): 105°F - 120°F
(anything over 125°F requires a caution sign to be posted)
33.In addition to sending the report to licensing, who shall a report be submit- ted to if an epidemic outbreak
occurs? (80061)(2): the local health department
34.A licensee may request a review of a notice of deficiency within how many days of receipt of such notice?
(80055)(a): 10 working days
, Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Practice Test, California ARF
Administrat Study Guide, ARF (ARF TITLE 22, DIV 6, CHAPTER 6)
35.A verbal report (phone call) shall be made to the licensing agency within the agency's next working day
during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the specific information shall be
submitted to the licensing agency within how many days of the occurrences of any suspected physical or
psychological abuse of any client to licensing? (80061)(B)(F): 7 days
36.Refrigerators shall maintain a maximum temperature of what? (85076)(D)(3): 45°F
37.A dated employee time schedule shall document an employee's... (85066)(b)(3): hours of work
38.How long are menus to be kept on file in the facility? (80076)(5): 30 days
39.T/F: Admissions agreements are automatically terminated, after the date of the client death, and any debts
he/she accrued are stopped. (80068)(10)(h): - True
40.What size facility must have regular consultations with a nutritionist, dieti- cian, or a home economist?
(85065)(E)(4): 50 or more clients
41.What cannot be used as a *beverage/drink*? (80076)(9): powdered milk
however, powdered milk may be used in cooking
42. Fresh, perishable foods must be maintained for how long? (85076)(d)(1): 48 hours/2 days
43.A written relocation plan to move a client from the facility shall not exceed how many days? (80078)(b)(1)
(a): 30 days
44.How many clients are allowed per room? (85087)(1)(A): No more than 2
45.Upon receipt of a complaint, licensing shall make an onsite inspection within how many days? (80006)
(1): 10 days
46.What size facility must have a reception area and a restroom facility designed for the use by
visitors? (85087) (d)(3): 16 or more clients
47.The maximum number of a person a facility is authorized to provide care for is referred to as the ? (80001)
(c)(2): Capacity
48.What type of bedrails are allowed only for assisting the client with mobili- ty? (80072)(e)(1): Half rails, that
extend from the head to half the length of the bed
49.A $2000.00 bond is necessary if the licensee safeguards how much money per month for all clients? (80025)
(c): $751 to $1500
50.Where are soap, detergents and cleaning compounds stored? (80076)(16)-
: In areas that are separate from food supplies
51.What should be provided for clients eating needs if *temporarily* he/she must dine in their room and not
in the facility's assigned dining area? (80076)(2): Tray service for their meals
Administrat Study Guide, ARF (ARF TITLE 22, DIV 6, CHAPTER 6)
1. The department requires start up funds equal to months operating
expenses. (85018)(b)(1): 3 months
2. No other person than the shall alter the prescription label. (80075)(k)(4):
dispensing pharmacist
3. Medication shall be centrally stored when...(80075)(j): 1. preservation of med- ication requires refrigeration
2. medication is determined by the physician to be hazardous if kept by the resident
3. administrator/licensing determines the medication to be a safety hazard due to physical arrangements and/or
conditions/habits of persons in facility
4. Prescription medications which are not taken with the resident upon termi- nation of service shall...(80075)(l):
be destroyed
5. What is required for all staff providing direct care, PRIOR to employment?: 1. First Aid training
2. TB test
3. background clearance
6. How long are client records retained? (80066)(d): 3 years
7. Modifications to the admissions agreement requires how much notice? (80068)(4): 30 *CALENDAR* days
8. Fingerprints shall be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) within what time frame of employment?
(80019)(2)(e): prior to employment
9. When is an employee fingerprinted? (80065): prior to employment
10.The death of a client requires a written report submitted to CCLD within how many days? (80061)(b): 7
WORKING days
11.What is required for taps/faucets delivering water temperatures 125°F or above? (80088)(3)(b): a
warning/cautious sign
12.What is the mandated water temperature range for taps/faucets?: 105°F -- 120°F
13.According to CCLD, what are employees providing night supervision from 10pm to 7am and who assist with
care and supervision required to have for emergencies? (85065.6)(b): 1. the facility's planned emergency procedures
2. a first aide certificate
14.Any changes in the licensee's or applicants mailing address shall be submitted to CCLD within...
(80061)(c): 10 WORKING days
15.What are the time frames that a TB test must be performed on facility staff? (80065)(g)(1): no more than 1
year PRIOR TO or WITHIN 7 days after employment
16.Except for children's residential facilities, the licensee may, upon 30 days written notice to the client may
only evict them for non-payment of the rate for basic services w/in how many days of the due date? (80068.5)(a)
(1): 10 days
, Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Practice Test, California ARF
Administrat Study Guide, ARF (ARF TITLE 22, DIV 6, CHAPTER 6)
17.If a licensee dies, an adult relative who has control of the property shall be allowed to continue the
operation of the facility under what approval? (80035)(b)(1): emergency approval to operate (for 60 days)
(a provisional license is granted for 12 months)
18.Example of proof of control of the facility property includes a: (80001)(17(a-c): deed, estate
settlement, *or* lease
19.Casts and braces are examples of what? (80072)(8)(a): postural supports
20.Licensing has the authority to inspect what part of the facility? (80044): the entire facility
21.In lieu of locked storage of firearms, what can a licensee do? (80087)(2)(a)-
: use trigger locks or remove the firing pin; ammo shall be stored and locked separately from firearms
22.What size facility shall post their license in a prominent location? (85009)-
: 7 or larger
23.A supply of staple *nonperishable* food shall be maintained in the facility for a minimum of... (85076)(d)(1):
One week/7 days
24.This temperature in a clients room shall be heated to at least... (80088)(a)(1): 68°F
25.What is the allowed temperature range for a client's room?: 68°F-85°F
26.An *emergency approval to operate* means a temporary approval to oper- ate a facility for no more than
how days pending the department's decision on whether to approve or deny a provisional license? (80035)(3)(D):
60 days
27.What should be maintained in hallways and passages to non-private bath- rooms? (85088)(E)(2): Nightlights
28.Admission agreements shall be signed by the clients no later than how many days after admission?
(80068)(E): 7 calendar days
29.Documentation of disaster drills shall be documented and maintained in the facility for how long? (80023)
(d): 12 months
30.How often are fire drills to be practiced?: once every 3 months
31.A conservator is... (80001)(15): a person appointed by the court to care for the person, or estate, or person and
estate of another.
(conservators represent adults, guardians represent children)
32.What temperature should hot water controls be maintained at? (80061)(e)(1): 105°F - 120°F
(anything over 125°F requires a caution sign to be posted)
33.In addition to sending the report to licensing, who shall a report be submit- ted to if an epidemic outbreak
occurs? (80061)(2): the local health department
34.A licensee may request a review of a notice of deficiency within how many days of receipt of such notice?
(80055)(a): 10 working days
, Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Practice Test, California ARF
Administrat Study Guide, ARF (ARF TITLE 22, DIV 6, CHAPTER 6)
35.A verbal report (phone call) shall be made to the licensing agency within the agency's next working day
during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the specific information shall be
submitted to the licensing agency within how many days of the occurrences of any suspected physical or
psychological abuse of any client to licensing? (80061)(B)(F): 7 days
36.Refrigerators shall maintain a maximum temperature of what? (85076)(D)(3): 45°F
37.A dated employee time schedule shall document an employee's... (85066)(b)(3): hours of work
38.How long are menus to be kept on file in the facility? (80076)(5): 30 days
39.T/F: Admissions agreements are automatically terminated, after the date of the client death, and any debts
he/she accrued are stopped. (80068)(10)(h): - True
40.What size facility must have regular consultations with a nutritionist, dieti- cian, or a home economist?
(85065)(E)(4): 50 or more clients
41.What cannot be used as a *beverage/drink*? (80076)(9): powdered milk
however, powdered milk may be used in cooking
42. Fresh, perishable foods must be maintained for how long? (85076)(d)(1): 48 hours/2 days
43.A written relocation plan to move a client from the facility shall not exceed how many days? (80078)(b)(1)
(a): 30 days
44.How many clients are allowed per room? (85087)(1)(A): No more than 2
45.Upon receipt of a complaint, licensing shall make an onsite inspection within how many days? (80006)
(1): 10 days
46.What size facility must have a reception area and a restroom facility designed for the use by
visitors? (85087) (d)(3): 16 or more clients
47.The maximum number of a person a facility is authorized to provide care for is referred to as the ? (80001)
(c)(2): Capacity
48.What type of bedrails are allowed only for assisting the client with mobili- ty? (80072)(e)(1): Half rails, that
extend from the head to half the length of the bed
49.A $2000.00 bond is necessary if the licensee safeguards how much money per month for all clients? (80025)
(c): $751 to $1500
50.Where are soap, detergents and cleaning compounds stored? (80076)(16)-
: In areas that are separate from food supplies
51.What should be provided for clients eating needs if *temporarily* he/she must dine in their room and not
in the facility's assigned dining area? (80076)(2): Tray service for their meals
