Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Practice Test Questions and Answers

Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Practice Test Questions and Answers The department requires start up funds equal to ______ months operating expenses. (85018)(b)(1) - ANSWER 3 months No other person than the _____ shall alter the prescription label. (80075)(k)(4) - ANSWER dispensing pharmacist Medication shall be centrally stored when... (80075)(j) - ANSWER 1. preservation of medication 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 Prescription medications which are not taken with the resident upon termination of service shall... (80075)(l) - ANSWER be destroyed What is required for all staff providing direct care, PRIOR to employment? - ANSWER -First Aid training -TB test -background clearance How long are client records retained? (80066)(d) - ANSWER 3 years Modifications to the admissions agreement requires how much notice? (80068)(4) - ANSWER 30 *CALENDAR* days Fingerprints shall be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) within what time frame of employment? (80019)(2)(e) - ANSWER prior to employment When is an employee fingerprinted? (80065) - ANSWER prior to employment The death of a client requires a written report submitted to CCLD within how many days? (80061)(b) - ANSWER 7 WORKING days What is required for taps/faucets delivering water temperatures 125°F or above? (80088)(3)(b) - ANSWER a warning/cautious sign What is the mandated water temperature range for taps/faucets? - ANSWER 105°F -- 120°F 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) - ANSWER -the facility's planned emergency procedures -a first aide certificate Any changes in the licensee's or applicants mailing address shall be submitted to CCLD within... (80061)(c) - ANSWER 10 WORKING days What are the time frames that a TB test must be performed on facility staff? (80065)(g)(1) - ANSWER no more than 1 year PRIOR TO or WITHIN 7 days after employment 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) - ANSWER 10 days 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) - ANSWER emergency approval to operate (for 60 days) (a provisional license is granted for 12 months) Example of proof of control of the facility property includes a: (80001)(17(a-c) - ANSWER deed, estate settlement, *or* lease Casts and braces are examples of what? (80072)(8)(a) - ANSWER postural supports Licensing has the authority to inspect what part of the facility? (80044) - ANSWER the entire facility In lieu of locked storage of firearms, what can a licensee do? (80087)(2)(a) - ANSWER use trigger locks or remove the firing pin What size facility shall post their license in a prominent location? (85009) - ANSWER 7 or larger A supply of staple *nonperishable* food shall be maintained in the facility for a minimum of... (85076)(d)(1) - ANSWER One week/7 days This temperature in a clients room shall be heated to at least... (80088)(a)(1) - ANSWER 68°F What is the allowed temperature range for a client's room? - ANSWER 68°F-85°F An *emergency approval to operate* means a temporary approval to operate 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) - ANSWER 60 days What should be maintained in hallways and passages to non-private bathrooms? (85088)(E)(2) - ANSWER Nightlights Admission agreements shall be signed by the clients no later than how many days after admission? (80068)(E) - ANSWER 7 calendar days Documentation of disaster drills shall be documented and maintained in the facility for how long? (80023)(d) - ANSWER 12 months How often are fire drills to be practiced? - ANSWER once every 3 months A conservator is... (80001)(15) - ANSWER 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) What temperature should hot water controls be maintained at? (80061)(e)(1) - ANSWER 105°F - 120°F (anything over 125°F requires a caution sign to be posted) In addition to sending the report to licensing, who shall a report be submitted to if an epidemic outbreak occurs? (80061)(2) - ANSWER the local health department A licensee may request a review of a notice of deficiency within how many days of receipt of such notice? (80055)(a) - ANSWER 10 working days 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) - ANSWER 7 days Refrigerators shall maintain a maximum temperature of what? (85076)(D)(3) - ANSWER 45°F A dated employee time schedule shall document an employee's... (85066)(b)(3) - ANSWER hours of work How long are menus to be kept on file in the facility? (80076)(5) - ANSWER 30 days 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) - ANSWER True What size facility must have regular consultations with a nutritionist, dietician, or a home economist? (85065)(E)(4) - ANSWER 50 or more clients What cannot be used as a *beverage/drink*? (80076)(9) - ANSWER powdered milk however, powdered milk may be used in cooking Fresh, perishable foods must be maintained for how long? (85076)(d)(1) - ANSWER 48 hours/2 days A written relocation plan to move a client from the facility shall not exceed how many days? (80078)(b)(1)(a) - ANSWER 30 days How many clients are allowed per room? (85087)(1)(A) - ANSWER No more than 2 Upon receipt of a complaint, licensing shall make an onsite inspection within how many days? (80006)(1) - ANSWER 10 days What size facility must have a reception area and a restroom facility designed for the use by visitors? (85087) (d)(3) - ANSWER 16 or more clients The maximum number of a person a facility is authorized to provide care for is referred to as the _________? (80001)(c)(2) - ANSWER Capacity What type of bedrails are allowed only for assisting the client with mobility? (80072)(e)(1) - ANSWER Half rails, that extend from the head to half the length of the bed A $2000.00 bond is necessary if the licensee safeguards how much money per month for all clients? (80025)(c) - ANSWER $751 to $1500 Where are soap, detergents and cleaning compounds stored? (80076)(16) - ANSWER In areas that are separate from food supplies 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) - ANSWER Tray service for their meals As recommended by the USDA basic food group plan what portion of serving shall be served at each meal? (80076)(a)(1) - ANSWER 1/3 (protein, starch, and veg./fruit) What is the maximum hours to elapse between the third meal (dinner) and first meal (breakfast) of the day? (80076)(a)(2) - ANSWER 15 hours In facilities providing care and night supervision for 16 to 100 clients, how many staff is required? (80065.6)(d) (85065.6)(d) - ANSWER One person on the premise and awake and another on call and capable of responding within 30 minutes When shall licensing be notified if there is a change of facility's administrator? (85061)(B) - ANSWER Within 30 days According to regulations, how long/often should the administrator of an adult residential facility be on the premises? (85064) (D)(1) - ANSWER The number of hours necessary to manage and administer the facility in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. A non-transferrable written authorization issued by the licensing agency to use alternative means which meet the intent of the specific regulation and which are based on the unique needs or circumstances of a specific client(s)or staff person(s) is called what? (80001)(e)(6) - ANSWER An exception Client linens should be changed at least ____ or more often when necessary to ensure that clean linens are in use by the client at all times. (85088)(4)(a) - ANSWER once per week The licensing agency shall conduct an inspection of a newly licensed facility within how many days of issuance of a license? (80044)(a)(1) - ANSWER 90 days All community care facilities shall be inspected and evaluated for quality of care by licensing personnel at least... ()(b)(1) - ANSWER Once per year In facilities with a licensed capacity of 16 or more clients, what shall a food service employee shall be designated with? ( 85065)(2)(a) - ANSWER On-the-job training or related experience by safe and effective performance All persons providing care and supervision to residential care client shall have... (80065)(1) - ANSWER Received a criminal record clearance from the department of justice prior to having any client contact The licensing agency may issue a professional license for maximum of... (80030)(d), (80027) - ANSWER 12 months When a complete facility application has been received, the licensing agency shall notify the applicant that it has either been approved or denied within... (80031)(a) - ANSWER 90 days When a licensee agrees to safeguard $750 or less per month, they must have on file a bond issued by a surety company to the State of California as a principal in the amount of? (80025) - ANSWER $1000 $750 or less --- $1,000 $751-$1,500 --- $2,000 $1,501-$2,500--- $3,000 How many toilets and wash basins are required for every 10 person residing in the facility, including clients, family and facility staff? (85088)(B)(3) - ANSWER at least ONE toilet and wash basin What bedroom furniture is required per consumer? (85088) - ANSWER -bed -chair -nightstand -lamp -at least 8 ft.³ of drawer space The Department may deny or revoke any administrator certificate upon ... (85064.4) - ANSWER -The certificate holder procured a certificate by fraud or misrepresentation. -The certificate holder knowingly made or gave false statements in conjunction with the application for certificate. -The department has issued an exclusion order against the certificate holder. An administrator applying for *recertification* must complete... (85064.3) - ANSWER 40 units (20 can be online & 20 in-person) Of continuing education during the two-year certification period To apply for recertification prior to the expiration date of the certificate, the certificate holder must submit... (85064.3)(D) - ANSWER -An application to recertify post-marked on or before the certificate expiration date -Evidence of completion of 40 hours continuing education hours -Payment of a $100 processing fee Unless otherwise provided, a certified administrator may administer up to _____ licensed Adult Residential Facilities (85064)(O) - ANSWER 2 ARF per administrator T/F: an individual shall be a certificate holder prior to being employed as an administrator (85064.2)(A) - ANSWER true T/F: Adult residential care facilities may not accept and retain clients whose primary need is a *acute* psychiatric care due to mental disorder. (85068.4)(A)(5) - ANSWER True (ARF is *non-medical*) T/F: Clients who wish to eat alone in their rooms, shall be in encouraged to have meals with other clients. (85076)(E) - ANSWER true T/F: the licensing agency does not have authority to restrict care to specific individuals. (85044)(D) - ANSWER false