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ALF Core Exam (2025/2026) – Study Set
with 100% Verified & Polished Solutions
| 100 Questions
When a resident is experiencing diarrhea of unknown source, you should -
(ANSWER)Call the doctor
Over-the-counter medications - (ANSWER)Require an order by a licensed health
care provider
If a doctor gives a resident medication samples from his office, the facility does
not need a signed, written prescription order or fax copy of the same because the
medication came directly from the doctor's office. - (ANSWER)False
If a resident who receives assistance with medication is away from the facility and
facility staff - (ANSWER)All of the above
Medications that have been abandoned or have expired must be disposed of
within 60 days of being determined abandoned or expired and the disposal must
be documented in the resident's record. - (ANSWER)False
Unlicensed staff must have initial four 2-hour training in assisting with self-
administration of medication before providing assistance to any resident. -
(ANSWER)False
, 2
A resident's medication was temporarily discontinued, but it is not expired. You
should store this with his current medications for the resident's future use. -
(ANSWER)False
The nurse that manages a pill organizer will - (ANSWER)All of the above
Medication that has been discontinued but has not expired must be returned to
the resident or the resident's representative, as appropriate, or may be centrally
stored by the facility for future use by the resident at the resident's request. -
(ANSWER)True
An unlicensed person who has completed the required ALF training related to
assisting with self-administration of medications should recognize the need to
obtain clarification of circumstances of an "as needed" prescription order. -
(ANSWER)True
What types of residents can use a pill organizer? - (ANSWER)Residents who self-
administer medications
Which of the following is not required to use a medication observation record
(MOR)? - (ANSWER)Self-administration of medication
An "as needed" prescription must always have clear specific directions for use and
the condition for which the medication should be given. - (ANSWER)True
, 3
An order written on the Medication Observation Record (MOR) must always
exactly match the prescription label. - (ANSWER)True
Assistance with medication by an unlicensed person requires the written
informed consent of the resident. - (ANSWER)True
When a resident's stay in the facility has ended, the administrator must dispose of
all the resident's unused medications. - (ANSWER)False
Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional
35 square feet of living and dining space per adult day care client. -
(ANSWER)True
_______________ provides housing and personal care for disabled adults and frail
elders who choose to live with an individual or family in a private home. The
___________ provider must live in the home. The purpose of this part is to
provide for the health, safety, and welfare of residents of ______________ in the
state. - (ANSWER)Adult Family Care Home
Any person seeking employment or contracting with a licensee or provider who is
expected to or provides personal care or services directly to clients or have access
to client funds, personal property, or living areas must have level 2 background
screening. - (ANSWER)True
ALF Core Exam (2025/2026) – Study Set
with 100% Verified & Polished Solutions
| 100 Questions
When a resident is experiencing diarrhea of unknown source, you should -
(ANSWER)Call the doctor
Over-the-counter medications - (ANSWER)Require an order by a licensed health
care provider
If a doctor gives a resident medication samples from his office, the facility does
not need a signed, written prescription order or fax copy of the same because the
medication came directly from the doctor's office. - (ANSWER)False
If a resident who receives assistance with medication is away from the facility and
facility staff - (ANSWER)All of the above
Medications that have been abandoned or have expired must be disposed of
within 60 days of being determined abandoned or expired and the disposal must
be documented in the resident's record. - (ANSWER)False
Unlicensed staff must have initial four 2-hour training in assisting with self-
administration of medication before providing assistance to any resident. -
(ANSWER)False
, 2
A resident's medication was temporarily discontinued, but it is not expired. You
should store this with his current medications for the resident's future use. -
(ANSWER)False
The nurse that manages a pill organizer will - (ANSWER)All of the above
Medication that has been discontinued but has not expired must be returned to
the resident or the resident's representative, as appropriate, or may be centrally
stored by the facility for future use by the resident at the resident's request. -
(ANSWER)True
An unlicensed person who has completed the required ALF training related to
assisting with self-administration of medications should recognize the need to
obtain clarification of circumstances of an "as needed" prescription order. -
(ANSWER)True
What types of residents can use a pill organizer? - (ANSWER)Residents who self-
administer medications
Which of the following is not required to use a medication observation record
(MOR)? - (ANSWER)Self-administration of medication
An "as needed" prescription must always have clear specific directions for use and
the condition for which the medication should be given. - (ANSWER)True
, 3
An order written on the Medication Observation Record (MOR) must always
exactly match the prescription label. - (ANSWER)True
Assistance with medication by an unlicensed person requires the written
informed consent of the resident. - (ANSWER)True
When a resident's stay in the facility has ended, the administrator must dispose of
all the resident's unused medications. - (ANSWER)False
Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional
35 square feet of living and dining space per adult day care client. -
(ANSWER)True
_______________ provides housing and personal care for disabled adults and frail
elders who choose to live with an individual or family in a private home. The
___________ provider must live in the home. The purpose of this part is to
provide for the health, safety, and welfare of residents of ______________ in the
state. - (ANSWER)Adult Family Care Home
Any person seeking employment or contracting with a licensee or provider who is
expected to or provides personal care or services directly to clients or have access
to client funds, personal property, or living areas must have level 2 background
screening. - (ANSWER)True
