NJ CALA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
assistance with transfer - (ANSWER)providing the physical assistance of no more than two facility staff
while the resident moves between bed and a standing position or between bed, chair, or wheelchair
managed risk agreement - (ANSWER)1.identify the specific cause for concern
2.provide the resident with clear, understandable information about the possible consequences of her
choice or action
3.seek to negotiate a manged risk agreement with the resident that will minimize risk and adverse
consequensces while still respecting the resident's preferences
4.document the process of negotiation
5.The final agreement reached
6.the date and time frames if applicable
medication administration record "MAR" - (ANSWER)resident record that contains name, dob, diagnosis,
age dr. strength dosage form, route frequency, date ordered, stop date, allergies
medication error - (ANSWER)any preventable event that may cause inappropriate medication use or
resident harm while the medication is in the control of the health care professional
40 - (ANSWER)minimum number of hours for administrator training, plus 16 hours at a licensed facility
30 - (ANSWER)hours of continuing education units every 3 years to renew administrator's license
44 inches - (ANSWER)minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors in assisted living
36 inches - (ANSWER)minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors in comprehensive personal
care home
150 square feet - (ANSWER)Clear usable floor area for one person in an ALR
80 square feet - (ANSWER)Space required for an additional person in ALR
, NJ CALA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
80 square feet - (ANSWER)clear usable floor area for 1 person in CPCH
50 square feet - (ANSWER)space required for additional person in cpch
50 feet - (ANSWER)Max travel space to a fire extinguisher
1 personal care assistant awake at all times, 1 additional empoyee - (ANSWER)staffing requirements ALP
72 hours - (ANSWER)time given to provide written confirmation following a reportable event
(immediate -3 hour interruption (heat, light,power, food, staff)
15 days - (ANSWER)# of days Administrator must give reason for denial of admission in writing to a
prospect upon written request by the resident or family
30 days and should include reason and right to appeal - (ANSWER)minimum notice for involuntary
discharge
30 days - (ANSWER)time prior to admission a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant can
authorize a resident in writing as appropriate for AL
14 days of admission - (ANSWER)# of days resident service plan must be developed if resident has
service needs
1. residents need for assistance with adls
2.residents need w recreation/activities
3. transportation - (ANSWER)what should the general service plan include
14 days - (ANSWER)# of days health care assessment must be done by a rn when health services are
determined during the initial assessment
assistance with transfer - (ANSWER)providing the physical assistance of no more than two facility staff
while the resident moves between bed and a standing position or between bed, chair, or wheelchair
managed risk agreement - (ANSWER)1.identify the specific cause for concern
2.provide the resident with clear, understandable information about the possible consequences of her
choice or action
3.seek to negotiate a manged risk agreement with the resident that will minimize risk and adverse
consequensces while still respecting the resident's preferences
4.document the process of negotiation
5.The final agreement reached
6.the date and time frames if applicable
medication administration record "MAR" - (ANSWER)resident record that contains name, dob, diagnosis,
age dr. strength dosage form, route frequency, date ordered, stop date, allergies
medication error - (ANSWER)any preventable event that may cause inappropriate medication use or
resident harm while the medication is in the control of the health care professional
40 - (ANSWER)minimum number of hours for administrator training, plus 16 hours at a licensed facility
30 - (ANSWER)hours of continuing education units every 3 years to renew administrator's license
44 inches - (ANSWER)minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors in assisted living
36 inches - (ANSWER)minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors in comprehensive personal
care home
150 square feet - (ANSWER)Clear usable floor area for one person in an ALR
80 square feet - (ANSWER)Space required for an additional person in ALR
, NJ CALA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
80 square feet - (ANSWER)clear usable floor area for 1 person in CPCH
50 square feet - (ANSWER)space required for additional person in cpch
50 feet - (ANSWER)Max travel space to a fire extinguisher
1 personal care assistant awake at all times, 1 additional empoyee - (ANSWER)staffing requirements ALP
72 hours - (ANSWER)time given to provide written confirmation following a reportable event
(immediate -3 hour interruption (heat, light,power, food, staff)
15 days - (ANSWER)# of days Administrator must give reason for denial of admission in writing to a
prospect upon written request by the resident or family
30 days and should include reason and right to appeal - (ANSWER)minimum notice for involuntary
discharge
30 days - (ANSWER)time prior to admission a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant can
authorize a resident in writing as appropriate for AL
14 days of admission - (ANSWER)# of days resident service plan must be developed if resident has
service needs
1. residents need for assistance with adls
2.residents need w recreation/activities
3. transportation - (ANSWER)what should the general service plan include
14 days - (ANSWER)# of days health care assessment must be done by a rn when health services are
determined during the initial assessment
