NJ CALA CERTIFICATION EXAM

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NJ CALA CERTIFICATION EXAM

QUESTIONS AND CORREC T

ANSWERS

Question :During the initial interview with a resident, the

Administrator of an ALF, should inform the resident of

Correct answer:Orientation to the facilities policies

Residents right's and criteria for admission and discharge Business hours, fee schedule and services provided

Question :Accounts payable are considered:

Correct answer:Liabilities

Question :To view revenue and expenses at a given point

in time, one would look at the

Correct answer:Balance Sheet

Question :One of the top reasons for failure of Assisted

Livings is due to poor

Correct answer:Cash Flow

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Question :The initial assessment is completed by the

Correct answer:RN

Question :A willful mental attack on a resident is

considered

Correct answer:Abuse

Question :Hazardous materials must be locked

Correct answer:At all times

Question :Reportable events must be called in

immediately and provided in writing within

Correct answer:72 hours

Question :A plan of corrections must be submitted within

Correct answer:10 business days

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Question :A Health Service Plan should be developed for

a resident requiring health service needs for

Correct answer:More than 14 days

Question :If a facility has a food budget of $4.50 per

resident day and has a census of 90 residents in a 30 day month, what is the maximum they can spend on food costs?

Correct answer:90 x 30 = 2,700 resident days.

2,700 x $4.50 = 12,150

Question :Fire drills must be conducted at least

Correct answer:Once per shift quarterly

Question :The agency that is responsible to advocate for

the elderly is

Correct answer:Ombudsman (OOIE)

Question :Standard precautions are put in place to

Correct answer:Prevent infections

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Question :Laundry should be kept covered so as to

Correct answer:Prevent spread of infections

Question :Documenting in a resident's medical record at

change of condition is done so as to

Correct answer:To accurately show that the staff is aware

of changes and occurrences with the resident

Question :A copy of the facility's Emergency plan shall

be provided to the DHSS and forwarded to

Correct answer:Other agencies as required by State and

local laws (8:36 - 14.2 pg. 75)

Question :A document indicating end-of-life choices is

called

Correct answer:Living will , Advance Directives

Question :A residents' legal guardian has the right to