Licensee must let DSS know within_ days when there is a change of administration
- ANSWER- 30 days
You must have licensing approval if a resident is being admitted who is _ 60 years
old – ANSWER- Over 60 years of age
Facilities _ and larger must have a full-time staff person in charge of social
activities – ANSWER- 50 or larger
Freezers must maintain a temperature of no more than _ degrees – ANSWER- 0
degrees
When should an unusual incident report be made? – ANSWER- When a death of a
resident, serious injury and any incident jeopardizing the welfare and safety of the
resident occurs.
T/F: Penalties for all regular deficiencies shall be assessed at $25 per day –
ANSWER- False: the prices vary by deficiencies
PRN can only be given by a… – ANSWER- licensed professional who is trained to
administer the medication. Only a doctor can authorize a medication
Refrigerator temperatures must be a maximum of _ degrees – ANSWER- 45
T/F: Resident rooms approved for 24 hour care shall not be used for any other
purpose – ANSWER- True
There is a maximum of _ hours between the third and first meal – ANSWER- 15
The date for correcting a deficiency shall not exceed _ days – ANSWER- 30
Incident Reports must be sent to licensing within – ANSWER- 7 days
A person who provides care and supervision for residents must be at least –
ANSWER- 18 years old
A resident must have TB clearance in writing – ANSWER- Before being admitted
The lowest to highest temperature allowed in a resident’s room is – ANSWER- 68-
85 degrees
Resident Reappraisals must be done… – ANSWER- Whenever significant changes
in functioning occur
A resident’s record must contain… – ANSWER- Ambulatory status, religious
preferences (if any), and last known address.
Original resident records or photographic reproductions must be retained in the
facility when a resident leaves – ANSWER- for 3 years
Equipment and supplies necessary for personal care and maintenance of adequate
hygiene practice shall be readily available to each resident as follows: – ANSWERClean linen, including blankets, bedspreads, towels; Hygiene items such as soap,
and toilet paper; Basic laundry service of personal clothing.
One Health Condition prohibited in an ARF is: – ANSWER- Naso-gastric tubes
What are considered a skilled or licensed medical profession? – ANSWER- An
LVN or RN, PT and OT
What are 3 health conditions not permitted in an ARF? – ANSWER- Active TB,
NG tube, 24 hr Care
When is it okay to use powdered milk? – ANSWER- Only when baking
If you are going to safeguard residents monies, what should you do? – ANSWERCreate a surety bond. Ideally with more than $50 per client per month, or over
$500 for all clients per month.
What are some examples of postural supports? – ANSWER- Back brace, neck rest
with cushion.
What is required prior to using postural supports? – ANSWER- Medical approval
from an MD
What is a postural support for? – ANSWER- Obtain a physician-prescribed
orthopedic devise such as a brace or cast, used for support of a weakened body-part
Administrators are required to designate one staff member, who has primary
responsibility for organizing, conducting, and evaluating planned activities when
the facility has a licensed capacity of – ANSWER- 16-49 persons
Staff providing night supervision are required to have – ANSWER- a current first
aid card
PRN (Pro Re Nata) medications are allowed if – ANSWER- The resident is able to
determine his/her need for medication and/or the doctor is contacted prior to each
dose to make the determination for the medication if the resident cannot determine
his/her own need.
The specific capacity of an ARF is based on the following: – ANSWER- Any other
household members who may reside at the facility and their individual needs of
residents; physical features of the facility; number of available staff to meet the
care needs of the residents.
A new application shall be made whenever the following occurs – ANSWER- any
increase in capacity, or any change in the location of the facility.
When a change of administrator occurs, licensing shall be notified in writing
within – ANSWER- 30 working days
Under any circumstances, which of the following health conditions are not allowed
in ARF’s? – ANSWER- Staph infection or other serious infections are prohibited
T/F In an ARF facility licensed for 16 or more persons, a dated weekly employee
time schedule must be posted – ANSWER- True
When handling a resident’s cash resources, the records kept must be retained in the
facility for _ after the resident leaves the facility – ANSWER- 3 years
The renewal application fee for an ARF with a licensed capacity of 12 –
ANSWER- varies. It varies for all placement types
A person who is non-ambulatory is unable to… – ANSWER- Leave the facility
unassisted under emergency conditions
A facility with _ or more residents must post a schedule of planned activities in a
central location – ANSWER- 7 or more