ALF CORE TRAINING FLORIDA EXAM 2025/2026 EXPECTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS () (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
1. Florida’s Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) are governed under state law to
ensure the health, safety, and well-being of residents. Which statute specifically
outlines the regulations for ALFs?
A. Chapter 400, Florida Statutes
B. Chapter 408, Florida Statutes
C. Chapter 429, Florida Statutes
D. Chapter 59A-36, Florida Administrative Code
Correct Answer: Chapter 429, Florida Statutes
2. The Florida Resident Bill of Rights ensures that every ALF resident is treated
with courtesy, dignity, and respect. Which of the following rights is specifically
protected?
A. The right to refuse facility meals without consequence
B. The right to direct staff scheduling
C. The right to participate in social and community activities
D. The right to control medication storage
Correct Answer: The right to participate in social and community activities
3. Before a resident can self-administer medications, what must the administrator
verify according to Florida regulations?
A. A family member’s written consent
B. A physician’s approval for medication type
C. A health assessment confirming capability
D. A one-week observation period by staff
Correct Answer: A health assessment confirming capability
,4. Physical restraints may only be used in an ALF setting when:
A. Requested by a resident’s family for safety
B. Ordered by a physician and consistent with least-restrictive care standards
C. Recommended by the night-shift staff for fall prevention
D. The resident is confused or agitated
Correct Answer: Ordered by a physician and consistent with least-restrictive care
standards
5. ALF residents must be informed of their rights before admission. Which
document fulfills this requirement?
A. Resident Council Charter
B. Facility Admission Agreement including the Resident Bill of Rights
C. Employee Conduct Policy
D. Facility Inspection Summary
Correct Answer: Facility Admission Agreement including the Resident Bill of
Rights
Admission & Discharge
6. Before admission, every ALF resident must submit a current health assessment
(Form 1823). How recent must this form be?
A. Within 90 days prior to admission
B. Within 60 days prior to admission
C. Within one year of admission
D. Within 30 days after admission
Correct Answer: Within 60 days prior to admission
7. When a resident requires 24-hour nursing care that exceeds ALF capacity, what
action must the administrator take?
A. Hire additional nursing staff
B. Arrange a transfer to a skilled nursing facility
,C. Apply for an AHCA exemption
D. Increase staff training hours
Correct Answer: Arrange a transfer to a skilled nursing facility
8. If an ALF plans to discharge a resident for non-emergency reasons, how much
written notice must be provided?
A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
Correct Answer: 30 days
9. Under which circumstance can an ALF discharge a resident immediately without
prior notice?
A. Failure to pay rent on time
B. Family request
C. Resident poses an immediate danger to self or others
D. Resident refuses medication
Correct Answer: Resident poses an immediate danger to self or others
10. Which document is not required as part of the ALF admission process?
A. Health Assessment (Form 1823)
B. Resident Rights Acknowledgment
C. Admission Agreement
D. Copy of Resident’s Driver’s License
Correct Answer: Copy of Resident’s Driver’s License
Medication Management
11. When assisting with self-administration of medications, staff must:
A. Place medication directly into the resident’s mouth
B. Remind and observe the resident while ensuring the right dose is taken
, C. Leave medication at bedside for later use
D. Decide when the resident should skip a dose
Correct Answer: Remind and observe the resident while ensuring the right dose is
taken
12. What training must ALF staff complete before assisting with resident
medications?
A. 1-hour orientation
B. 4-hour medication assistance training by a licensed nurse or pharmacist
C. 8-hour CPR training
D. Annual fire safety training only
Correct Answer: 4-hour medication assistance training by a licensed nurse or
pharmacist
13. A resident’s medication is mislabeled. What should the administrator do first?
A. Store the medication in a separate area and contact the pharmacist
B. Correct the label immediately
C. Allow the nurse aide to administer it
D. Return the medication to the family
Correct Answer: Store the medication in a separate area and contact the
pharmacist
14. Controlled substances in an ALF must be stored:
A. In the resident’s personal drawer
B. In a locked cabinet accessible only to authorized staff
C. In the medication cart, unlocked during the day
D. In the administrator’s office
Correct Answer: In a locked cabinet accessible only to authorized staff
15. A medication error occurs. What must the ALF do?
A. Document the error, notify the resident’s health care provider, and take
corrective action
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS () (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
1. Florida’s Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) are governed under state law to
ensure the health, safety, and well-being of residents. Which statute specifically
outlines the regulations for ALFs?
A. Chapter 400, Florida Statutes
B. Chapter 408, Florida Statutes
C. Chapter 429, Florida Statutes
D. Chapter 59A-36, Florida Administrative Code
Correct Answer: Chapter 429, Florida Statutes
2. The Florida Resident Bill of Rights ensures that every ALF resident is treated
with courtesy, dignity, and respect. Which of the following rights is specifically
protected?
A. The right to refuse facility meals without consequence
B. The right to direct staff scheduling
C. The right to participate in social and community activities
D. The right to control medication storage
Correct Answer: The right to participate in social and community activities
3. Before a resident can self-administer medications, what must the administrator
verify according to Florida regulations?
A. A family member’s written consent
B. A physician’s approval for medication type
C. A health assessment confirming capability
D. A one-week observation period by staff
Correct Answer: A health assessment confirming capability
,4. Physical restraints may only be used in an ALF setting when:
A. Requested by a resident’s family for safety
B. Ordered by a physician and consistent with least-restrictive care standards
C. Recommended by the night-shift staff for fall prevention
D. The resident is confused or agitated
Correct Answer: Ordered by a physician and consistent with least-restrictive care
standards
5. ALF residents must be informed of their rights before admission. Which
document fulfills this requirement?
A. Resident Council Charter
B. Facility Admission Agreement including the Resident Bill of Rights
C. Employee Conduct Policy
D. Facility Inspection Summary
Correct Answer: Facility Admission Agreement including the Resident Bill of
Rights
Admission & Discharge
6. Before admission, every ALF resident must submit a current health assessment
(Form 1823). How recent must this form be?
A. Within 90 days prior to admission
B. Within 60 days prior to admission
C. Within one year of admission
D. Within 30 days after admission
Correct Answer: Within 60 days prior to admission
7. When a resident requires 24-hour nursing care that exceeds ALF capacity, what
action must the administrator take?
A. Hire additional nursing staff
B. Arrange a transfer to a skilled nursing facility
,C. Apply for an AHCA exemption
D. Increase staff training hours
Correct Answer: Arrange a transfer to a skilled nursing facility
8. If an ALF plans to discharge a resident for non-emergency reasons, how much
written notice must be provided?
A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
Correct Answer: 30 days
9. Under which circumstance can an ALF discharge a resident immediately without
prior notice?
A. Failure to pay rent on time
B. Family request
C. Resident poses an immediate danger to self or others
D. Resident refuses medication
Correct Answer: Resident poses an immediate danger to self or others
10. Which document is not required as part of the ALF admission process?
A. Health Assessment (Form 1823)
B. Resident Rights Acknowledgment
C. Admission Agreement
D. Copy of Resident’s Driver’s License
Correct Answer: Copy of Resident’s Driver’s License
Medication Management
11. When assisting with self-administration of medications, staff must:
A. Place medication directly into the resident’s mouth
B. Remind and observe the resident while ensuring the right dose is taken
, C. Leave medication at bedside for later use
D. Decide when the resident should skip a dose
Correct Answer: Remind and observe the resident while ensuring the right dose is
taken
12. What training must ALF staff complete before assisting with resident
medications?
A. 1-hour orientation
B. 4-hour medication assistance training by a licensed nurse or pharmacist
C. 8-hour CPR training
D. Annual fire safety training only
Correct Answer: 4-hour medication assistance training by a licensed nurse or
pharmacist
13. A resident’s medication is mislabeled. What should the administrator do first?
A. Store the medication in a separate area and contact the pharmacist
B. Correct the label immediately
C. Allow the nurse aide to administer it
D. Return the medication to the family
Correct Answer: Store the medication in a separate area and contact the
pharmacist
14. Controlled substances in an ALF must be stored:
A. In the resident’s personal drawer
B. In a locked cabinet accessible only to authorized staff
C. In the medication cart, unlocked during the day
D. In the administrator’s office
Correct Answer: In a locked cabinet accessible only to authorized staff
15. A medication error occurs. What must the ALF do?
A. Document the error, notify the resident’s health care provider, and take
corrective action
