Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Practice
Test Questions and Answers
The department requires start up funds equal to _ months operating expenses. (85018)(b)(1) (Ans- 3 months No other person than the shall alter the prescription label.
(80075)(k)(4)
(Ans- dispensing pharmacist
Medication shall be centrally stored when…
(80075)(j)
(Ans1. preservation of medication requires refrigeration
- medication is determined by the physician to be hazardous if kept by the
resident - 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) (Ans- be destroyed
What is required for all staff providing direct care, PRIOR to employment?
(Ans-
-First Aid training
-TB test
-background clearance
How long are client records retained?
(80066)(d) (Ans- 3 years
Modifications to the admissions agreement requires how much notice?
(80068)(4) (Ans- 30 CALENDAR days
Fingerprints shall be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) within
what time frame of employment?
(80019)(2)(e)
(Ans- prior to employment
When is an employee fingerprinted?
(80065) (Ans- prior to employment
The death of a client requires a written report submitted to CCLD within
how many days?
(80061)(b) (Ans- 7 WORKING days
What is required for taps/faucets delivering water temperatures 125°F or
above?
(80088)(3)(b)
(Ans- a warning/cautious sign
What is the mandated water temperature range for taps/faucets?
(Ans- 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)
(Ans-
-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)
Ans- 10 WORKING days
What are the time frames that a TB test must be performed on facility staff?
(80065)(g)(1)
(Ans- 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)
(Ans- 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)
(Ans- 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)
(Ans- deed, estate settlement, or lease
Casts and braces are examples of what?
(80072)(8)(a)
(Ans- postural supports
Licensing has the authority to inspect what part of the facility?
(80044)
(Ans- the entire facility
ARF:Adult Residential Facility Final
Exam: ARF Final Exam Preparation
Adult Residential Facilities serve persons:
A. 18-59 years of age
B. With Developmental Disability
C. Who need Care and Supervision
D. With Mental Disorder
E. All of the Above
(Ans- *E. All of the Above
Administrators of Adult Residential Facilities must be:
A. At least 21 years of age
B. Certified
C. College Graduate
D. At least 18 years of age
E. Both A & B
(Ans- *E. Both A & B
Prior to admitting a person with Mental Disorder the facility must obtain:
A. Approval from Community Care Licensing
B. Mental Health Assessment
C. Physician’s Order
D. All of the Above
(Ans- *D. All of the Above
What must be included in every advertisement for the facility?
A. Name of Licensee
B. Capacity
C. Facility License Number
D. Address of facility
E. All of the above
(Ans- *C. Facility License Number
A room approved for ambulatory clients may be used by:
A. ambulatory clients
B. ambulatory or nonambulatory clients who rely on a walker
C. ambulatory clients and nonambulatory clients in an emergency situation,
not to exceed 5 working days
D. ambulatory clients and clients who are transfer dependent
(Ans- *A. ambulatory clients
What is included in the facility license application?
A. name or proposed name of the facility
B. name and address of owner of facility premises of applicant is renting or
leasing
C. information concerning the city or county fire department having
jurisdiction in the area where the facility is located
D. all of the above
E. a and b
F. none of the above
(Ans- *D. all of the above
All community care facilities where water for human consumption is from a
private source shall:
A. hook up to a city water supply
B. install a chlorinating system
C. test the water on a weekly basis
D. none of the above
(Ans- *D. none of the above
Evidence of an onsite bacteriological analysis of the water (when from a
private source) shall be conducted in a six bed facility:
A. upon initial license and every 60 days
B. upon initial license and when evidence supports the need
C. only upon initial license
(Ans- *B. upon initial license and when evidence supports the need
What is required when a facility changes location, or transfers the majority
of the stock or possibly when increasing capacity?
A. a new license application
B. list of all employed staff
C. addition of another assistant administrator
(Ans- *A. a new license application
The department requires start up funds equal to _ months operating expenses. A. three months B. six months C. twelve months D. twenty four months (Ans- *A. three months No person other than the ____ shall alter the prescription label.
A. resident
B. licensee
C. nurse
D. dispensing pharmacist
E. c and d
(Ans- *D. dispensing pharmacist
ARF (Adult Residential Facility) SCLARC
Test 1-3
Capacity is?
(Ans- The maximum number of persons authorized to be provided care and
supervision at any time in any licensed facility.
What is a mental disorder?
(Ans- A disorder meeting the criteria set forth in the DSM 5.
Adult Residential Facilities serve persons:
A. 18-59 years of age and in need of care and supervision.
B. living with a developmental disability.
C. living with a mental illness.
D. All of the above
(Ans- All of the above
Administrators of Adult Residential Facilities must be:
(Ans- At least 21 years of age and certified
In cases where the individual is both the licensee and the administrator of
an ARF:
(Ans- Need to comply with both licensee and administrator requirements
Mandated reporters are:
A. All personnel, no matter the job title.
B. Volunteers
C. Maintenance workers
D. All of the above
(Ans- All of the above
The licensing agency shall have the authority to inspect, audit, and copy
client or facility records.
(Ans- Upon demand during normal business hours and Must be in the
admission’s agreement
What does developmentally disabled mean?
(AnsA disability which originates before an individual attains age 18-22,
continues, or can
Be expected to continue, indefinitely and constitutes a substantial handicap
for such
Individual
What is control of property?
A. A grant deed
B. A lease or rent agreement
C. A court order showing control of property
D. All of the above
(Ans- All of the above
Postural Supports may be used
(Ans- To improve a client’s mobility and independent functioning
Full bed rails are prohibited except….
(Ans- clients currently receiving hospice care that specifies the need
Facilities with a licensed capacity of __ or more shall have space
available in the facility to serve as an office for business, administration,
and admission activities.
A. 26
B. 7
C. 15
D. none of the above
(Ans- none of the above
(ARF) Adult Residential Facility Study
Guide: Questions & Answers
An exception is a specific regulation made for a
(Ans- specific individual. A waiver is a state-wide exception.
Emergency approval to operate allows temporary approval to operate a
facility for no more than
(Ans- 60 days
A waiver is used when a license is permitted to retain
(Ans- terminally ill clients receiving hospice care. It is considered an
URGENT NEED
An evaluator has _ days to come out on a complaint
(Ans- 10 days
A facility must keep records for _ years on an employee/resident when they
are employed/reside in the facility
(Ans- 3 years
True or false: a fee of $150 will be charged for initial application of a facility
with a capacity of 12 residents
(Ans- False it varies
medical records must be kept for at least
(Ans- 1 year
Fees for initial application of facility…
(Ans- varies based on the number of residents
True or false: A bond is required to ensure and safeguard resident cash
resources only if the facility has $500 or more collectively
(Ans- False, a bond must be available at every facility regardless of amount
A provisional license may be issued for a max time of _ months when
licensing determines full compliance with regulation
(Ans- 12 months
An Unusual Incident Report must be reported within _ but a written report
must be sent within_
(Ans- 24 hours/ 7 days
A facility _ or larger must have an office space available for interviews and
meetings
(Ans- 16
A facility of _ must have at least one week worth of menus posted in
advance
(Ans- 15 or more
All monetary gifts and gifts exceeding _ given to licensee by or behalf of a
resident shall be recorded
(Ans- $100
Reappraisals must be completed _ and kept in the resident’s file
(Ans- As needed
T/F: A volunteer must submit fingerprints, a health report by physician and
TB rest results
(Ans- Partially true. They don’t need to be fingerprinted
Licensee must let DSS know within_ days when there is a change of
administration
(Ans- 30 days
You must have licensing approval if a resident is being admitted who is _
60 years old
(Ans- Over 60 years of age
Facilities _ and larger must have a full-time staff person in charge of social
activities
(Ans- 50 or larger
Freezers must maintain a temperature of no more than _ degrees
(Ans- 0 degrees
ARF: Adult Residential Facility : (ARF
TITLE 22, DIV 6, CHAPTER 6)
Facility with capacity of 7 or more, license shall be posted where?
(Ans- In a prominent, publicly accessible location in facility
Facility with capacity of 6 or fewer, license shall be posted where?
(Ans- Retained in facility and be available upon request
An extra charge to the resident shall be allowed for a private room if what?
(Ans- A double room is made available, but resident prefers a private room
and arrangement is documented in admissions agreement, charge is
limited to 10% of Board and room portion of SSI/SSP grant.
An extra charge to the resident shall be allowed for special food services
and products after?
(Ans- Resident wishes to purchase the services and agrees to the extra
charge in agreement.
In how many days shall the the department be notified in writing of change
in administrator?
(Ans- 30 days
What shall be included in the notification to the department of change in
administrator?
(Ans1. Name, residence/mailing address of new administrator
- Date he/or she assumed position
- Description of background and qualifications, including required
administrator certification
An administrator shall be at least what age.
(Ans- 21 years
How many hours shall the administrator be at the facility?
(Ans- Be on premises the number of hours necessary to manage and
administer the facility in compliance with applicable law and regulation.
Administrator of facility with 7 to 15 clients shall have what experience?
(Ans- 1 year work experience in residential care
Administrator of facility with 16-49 clients shall have what
education/experience?
(Ans1. High school diploma or GED
- 15 college or CE semester units in nutrition, human behavior,
administration or staff relations - 1 year work experience in residential care.
Administrator of facility with 50 or more clients shall have what
education/experience?
(Ans1.High school diploma or GED - 60 college or CE semester units in administration or staff relations
- 3 years work experience in direct care to clients or assisting in facility
administration
The administrator shall perform what duties?
(Ans1. Advise license on operation of facility and developments in field of care
and supervision - Development of plan and procedure to define responsibility, workloads
and staff supervision - Recruitment, employment and training of qualified staff and termination
To receive administrator certificate, an applicant shall do what?
(Ans1. Complete Initial Certification Training Program