PCHA Competency Exam Questions with
100% verified correct detailed answers
Latest Update 2025
what should an activities program promote? --- correct answer ---
social, physical, intellectual and recreational activities in
planned/coordinated manner
a home's description of services includes... --- correct answer ---1.
scope and general description of services
2. criteria for admission and discharge
3. specific services that home does not provide, but will arrange and
coordinate
what is the purpose of a PCH? --- correct answer ---protect the health
safety and well being of residents who do not require services in a
licensed long term facility but do require assistance or supervision in
ADL and IADLS
what is the max capacity? --- correct answer ---total number of
residents able to reside at one time; limited by physical space and
other laws and regulations
if a building is altered, how many days do you have to get new fire
saftey approval? --- correct answer ---15 days
, a home intending to serve those with mobility needs requires a COO
stating... --- correct answer ---1. PA construction code
2. previously commonweatlh panic and fire law
when should one report abuse? --- correct answer ---immediately.
if allegation of abuse, plan should be immediately developed and
implemented
what are some reportable incidents and conditions? --- correct answer
---1. death of a resident (even in hospital)
2. physical act to commit suicide
3. serious bodily injury requiring treatment or a hospital stay
4. violation of resident rights
5. unexplained absence for 24 hours (or less depending on RASP)
6. misuse of funds by home
7. outbreak of disease
8. physical or sexual assult
9. food poisioning
10. fire or structural damage
11. incident requiring emergency department
12. complaint of resident abuse or referral of complaint
13. prescription med error
14. emergency requiring procedures
15. unscheduled closure
16. bankruptcy
100% verified correct detailed answers
Latest Update 2025
what should an activities program promote? --- correct answer ---
social, physical, intellectual and recreational activities in
planned/coordinated manner
a home's description of services includes... --- correct answer ---1.
scope and general description of services
2. criteria for admission and discharge
3. specific services that home does not provide, but will arrange and
coordinate
what is the purpose of a PCH? --- correct answer ---protect the health
safety and well being of residents who do not require services in a
licensed long term facility but do require assistance or supervision in
ADL and IADLS
what is the max capacity? --- correct answer ---total number of
residents able to reside at one time; limited by physical space and
other laws and regulations
if a building is altered, how many days do you have to get new fire
saftey approval? --- correct answer ---15 days
, a home intending to serve those with mobility needs requires a COO
stating... --- correct answer ---1. PA construction code
2. previously commonweatlh panic and fire law
when should one report abuse? --- correct answer ---immediately.
if allegation of abuse, plan should be immediately developed and
implemented
what are some reportable incidents and conditions? --- correct answer
---1. death of a resident (even in hospital)
2. physical act to commit suicide
3. serious bodily injury requiring treatment or a hospital stay
4. violation of resident rights
5. unexplained absence for 24 hours (or less depending on RASP)
6. misuse of funds by home
7. outbreak of disease
8. physical or sexual assult
9. food poisioning
10. fire or structural damage
11. incident requiring emergency department
12. complaint of resident abuse or referral of complaint
13. prescription med error
14. emergency requiring procedures
15. unscheduled closure
16. bankruptcy
