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RCFE CALIFORNIA STATE EXAM 2025/2026;
COMPLETE ADMINISTRATOR STUDY GUIDE
WITH FLASHCARDS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Health Care Surrogate decision Maker -correct-answer-An individual who
participates in health care decision making on behalf of an incapacitated resident.
Health care surrogate decision maker may be formally appointed (e.g., by the
resident in a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care or by a court in a
conservatorship proceeding) or, in the absence of a formal appointment, may be
recognized by virtue of a relationship with the resident (e.g., the resident's next of
kin). The licensee or any staff member of the facility shall not be appointed health
care surrogate decision maker.
Health Care Relocation Order -correct-answer-Written notice by the Department
to a licensee requiring the relocation of a resident from an RCFE because the
resident has a health condition which cannot be cared for within the limits of the
license, requires inpatient care in a health facility or has a prohibited health
condition.
Hospice or Hospice Agency -correct-answer-An entity which provides hospice
services to terminally ill persons, is Medicare certified for hospice, and holds
either a Hospice license or a Home Health Agency license from the California
Department of Public Health. (T22, pg.16)
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Hospice Care Plan -correct-answer-The hospice agency's written plan of care for a
terminally ill resident. The hospice shall retain overall responsibility for the
development and maintenance of the plan and quality of hospice services
delivered
"Immediate Need" -correct-answer-A situation where prohibiting the operation of
the facility would be detrimental to a resident's physical health, mental health,
safety, or welfare. (T22, pg. 16)
Interdisciplinary Team evaluates... -correct-answer-A team that shall assist the
Department in evaluating the need for relocating a resident of a residential care
facility for the elderly when the resident has requested a review of the
Department's health-condition relocation order.
Interdisciplinary Team Consists of... (people) -correct-answer-This team shall
consist of the Department's nurse consultant and a social worker, designated by
the Department, with experience in the needs of the elderly. Persons selected for
an interdisciplinary team review shall not have been involved in the initial decision
to issue a relocation order for the resident in question.
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LGBT -correct-answer-Term used to refer to lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and
transgender individuals
License -correct-answer-Basic permit to operate an RCFE
Licensed Professional -correct-answer-A person who is licensed in California to
provide medical care or therapy.
Licensee -correct-answer-The individual, firm, partnership, corporation,
association or county having the authority and responsibility for the operation of a
licensed facility.
Licensing Agency -correct-answer-A state, county or other public agency
authorized by the Department to assume specified licensing, approval or
consultation responsibilities.
Mandated Reporter -correct-answer-Any person who has assumed full or
intermittent responsibility for the care or custody of an elder or dependent adult,
whether or not he or she receives compensation, including administrators,
supervisors, and any licensed staff of a public or private facility that provides care
or services for elder or dependent adults, or any elder or dependent adult care
RCFE CALIFORNIA STATE EXAM 2025/2026;
COMPLETE ADMINISTRATOR STUDY GUIDE
WITH FLASHCARDS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Health Care Surrogate decision Maker -correct-answer-An individual who
participates in health care decision making on behalf of an incapacitated resident.
Health care surrogate decision maker may be formally appointed (e.g., by the
resident in a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care or by a court in a
conservatorship proceeding) or, in the absence of a formal appointment, may be
recognized by virtue of a relationship with the resident (e.g., the resident's next of
kin). The licensee or any staff member of the facility shall not be appointed health
care surrogate decision maker.
Health Care Relocation Order -correct-answer-Written notice by the Department
to a licensee requiring the relocation of a resident from an RCFE because the
resident has a health condition which cannot be cared for within the limits of the
license, requires inpatient care in a health facility or has a prohibited health
condition.
Hospice or Hospice Agency -correct-answer-An entity which provides hospice
services to terminally ill persons, is Medicare certified for hospice, and holds
either a Hospice license or a Home Health Agency license from the California
Department of Public Health. (T22, pg.16)
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Hospice Care Plan -correct-answer-The hospice agency's written plan of care for a
terminally ill resident. The hospice shall retain overall responsibility for the
development and maintenance of the plan and quality of hospice services
delivered
"Immediate Need" -correct-answer-A situation where prohibiting the operation of
the facility would be detrimental to a resident's physical health, mental health,
safety, or welfare. (T22, pg. 16)
Interdisciplinary Team evaluates... -correct-answer-A team that shall assist the
Department in evaluating the need for relocating a resident of a residential care
facility for the elderly when the resident has requested a review of the
Department's health-condition relocation order.
Interdisciplinary Team Consists of... (people) -correct-answer-This team shall
consist of the Department's nurse consultant and a social worker, designated by
the Department, with experience in the needs of the elderly. Persons selected for
an interdisciplinary team review shall not have been involved in the initial decision
to issue a relocation order for the resident in question.
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LGBT -correct-answer-Term used to refer to lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and
transgender individuals
License -correct-answer-Basic permit to operate an RCFE
Licensed Professional -correct-answer-A person who is licensed in California to
provide medical care or therapy.
Licensee -correct-answer-The individual, firm, partnership, corporation,
association or county having the authority and responsibility for the operation of a
licensed facility.
Licensing Agency -correct-answer-A state, county or other public agency
authorized by the Department to assume specified licensing, approval or
consultation responsibilities.
Mandated Reporter -correct-answer-Any person who has assumed full or
intermittent responsibility for the care or custody of an elder or dependent adult,
whether or not he or she receives compensation, including administrators,
supervisors, and any licensed staff of a public or private facility that provides care
or services for elder or dependent adults, or any elder or dependent adult care
