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NJ CALA Test Exam: Questions and Answers for Assisted Living Administrators, Exams of Business Economics

A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to the nj cala test exam for assisted living administrators. It covers a wide range of topics, including resident rights, facility operations, emergency procedures, medication administration, and more. Designed to help individuals preparing for the nj cala exam by providing insights into the types of questions they may encounter and the correct answers.

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NJ CALA TEST EXAM|| LATELY UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH A GUARANTEED A+|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE 2024-2025 WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!!
During the initial interview with a resident, the Administrator of an ALF, should
inform the resident of - ANSWER: Orientation to the facilities policies
Residents right's and criteria for admission and discharge
Business hours, fee schedule and services provided
Accounts payable are considered: - ANSWER: Liabilities
To view revenue and expenses at a given point in time, one would look at the -
ANSWER: Balance Sheet
One of the top reasons for failure of Assisted Livings is due to poor - ANSWER:
Cash Flow
The initial assessment is completed by the - ANSWER: RN
A willful mental attack on a resident is considered - ANSWER: Abuse
Hazardous materials must be locked - ANSWER: At all times
Reportable events must be called in immediately and provided in writing within -
ANSWER: 72 hours
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NJ CALA TEST EXAM|| LATELY UPDATED

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

WITH A GUARANTEED A+|| LATEST AND

COMPLETE UPDATE 2024-2025 WITH

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During the initial interview with a resident, the Administrator of an ALF, should inform the resident of - ANSWER: Orientation to the facilities policies Residents right's and criteria for admission and discharge Business hours, fee schedule and services provided Accounts payable are considered: - ANSWER: Liabilities To view revenue and expenses at a given point in time, one would look at the - ANSWER: Balance Sheet One of the top reasons for failure of Assisted Livings is due to poor - ANSWER: Cash Flow The initial assessment is completed by the - ANSWER: RN A willful mental attack on a resident is considered - ANSWER: Abuse Hazardous materials must be locked - ANSWER: At all times Reportable events must be called in immediately and provided in writing within - ANSWER: 72 hours

A plan of corrections must be submitted within - ANSWER: 10 business days A Health Service Plan should be developed for a resident requiring health service needs for - ANSWER: More than 14 days 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? - ANSWER: 90 x 30 = 2,700 resident days. 2,700 x $4.50 = 12, Fire drills must be conducted at least - ANSWER: Once per shift quarterly The agency that is responsible to advocate for the elderly is - ANSWER: Ombudsman (OOIE) Standard precautions are put in place to - ANSWER: Prevent infections Laundry should be kept covered so as to - ANSWER: Prevent spread of infections Documenting in a resident's medical record at change of condition is done so as to

- ANSWER: To accurately show that the staff is aware of changes and occurrences with the resident A copy of the facility's Emergency plan shall be provided to the DHSS and forwarded to - ANSWER: Other agencies as required by State and local laws (8:

  • 14.2 pg. 75)

A male resident who wishes to wear women's clothing is - ANSWER: Allowed to do so to promote their independence A managed risk agreement is put in place so as to - ANSWER: Minimize negative outcomes to the resident In an apparent medical emergency, the responding staff should first - ANSWER: Call 911 Staff must use soap to wash their hands and must scrub for at least - ANSWER: 20 seconds A resident who is not interested in eating should be - ANSWER: Offered Alternatives The menus are reviewed and signed off by the - ANSWER: Dietician Resident records shall be accessible at all time to - ANSWER: State Surveyors Snacks shall be - ANSWER: Always made available Residents in Assisted Living are allowed to - ANSWER: Have a right to their privacy 3 years after opening, a facility shall have _____ nursing home appropriate residents - ANSWER: 20% Fire extinguishers must be examined - ANSWER: Monthly

The fire sprinkler system must be in inspected - ANSWER: Based on manufacturer recommendations The facility must collect all of the following information from the resident - ANSWER: a. Diet b. ADL Needs c. Health Status A resident is admitted to the facility and speaks a language other than English, the facility must - ANSWER: Implement a process for communicating with this resident A facility has 120 beds and during a 30-day period, they have 3,000 occupied bed days. What is the average percentage of occupancy: - ANSWER: 120 x 30 = 3, max bed days. 3,000/3,600 = 83% CVA is a - ANSWER: Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident) The profile of a 'standard' Assisted Living resident is: - ANSWER: A female in her late eighties High blood pressure is - ANSWER: A result of Hypertension In order to properly solve a problem, the Administrator must first - ANSWER: Understand the problem

During the heating season, the facility temperature must be maintained - ANSWER: At a minimum of 72 degrees F during the day and 68 F degrees at night (8:36-17.5 pg. 88) In accordance with regulations, soiled laundry shall be stored in a ventilated area which is also - ANSWER: Vermin-proof (8:36-17.8 pg. 89) The distance between fire extinguishers should not be more than____ feet? - ANSWER: c. 75 ft (for type A) and 50 ft for type B and type C) Based on NFPA rules (https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/evacuation/portable_placement.html The meaning of EGRESS is - ANSWER: Exit A 100 bed capacity building has 80% occupancy rate. 50 private-pay residents pay a monthly rate of $3,600. The remaining residents are Medicaid and are paying $2,200 monthly. How much will the facility get from all residents in a month? - ANSWER: 80 total residents 50 x $3,600 = $180, 30 x $2,200 = $66, $180,000 + $66,000 = $246, What is Arthritis - ANSWER: Pain on joints What will be the possible outcome or result of unmanaged diabetes - ANSWER: Amputation Which of the following is not a Reportable Event - ANSWER: Substituting meals for two days

A Managed Risk Agreement - ANSWER: is a written document that includes issues of concern, resident preference and choices, identification of possible or probable consequences, alternate options, final agreement and decision if agreement will be re-evaluated at a later date. A Hazard Communication Plan has all the following components - ANSWER: Material Safety Data Sheets Inventory of solutions containing toxic chemicals Hazardous locations with the facility and treatment areas Medical records of employees who were exposed to bloodborne pathogens must be kept for - ANSWER: Length of employment plus 30 years Which of the following are required services - ANSWER: RN on call 24/7 a planned schedule of activities based on residents preferences and a Food Service Coordinator The Assisted Living can require visiting hours and not allow visitors to enter the building from 11pm - 7am - ANSWER: False What is the difference between a 'Power of Attorney' and a 'Legal Guardian - ANSWER: A Legal Guardian is appointed by the courts; Power of Attorney is a voluntary decision made by the elderly person Name the specific qualifications and training for a Certified Medication Aide - ANSWER: Must be a CHHA, CNA or PCA who has taken the CMA training, as approved by the Board of Nursing and DHSS