FLORIDA ALF CORE EXAM STUDY GUIDE

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FLORIDA ALF CORE EXAM STUDY GUIDE

Expected 200+ Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)

• When outside temperatures are 65°F (18°C) or below, you must maintain a

temperature of at least:- when they are awake

Ans>>: an indoor temperature of at least 72°F (22°C) shall be maintained

• During night hours when it is 65 degrees or cooler what temp must it be inside?

During the day Ans>> 68 degrees 72 degrees

• When it is hotter than 90 degrees- what temp must remain inside at night and day

Ans>> 81.

• What is the min sq ft required of living and dining space per resident if the facility

is not comprised of apartments Ans>> 35 sq ft

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• Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35

sq ft of living space per adult day care client? true or false:

Ans>> True

• IF you also serve as an adult day care center how much extra space per resident

must you have Ans>> extra 35 sq ft

• how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided

to a single occupancy Ans>> 80sq ft

• how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided

to a double occupancy Ans>> 60 sq ft per person

• how many toilets,sinks, and bathtubs must there be per person must there be for all

residents, live in staff and family members. FOR A ALF and ECC: 2 / 4

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Ans>> 1 per 6 people

• per 4 people

• when you have 16 or less residents, do you have to maintain an accessible telephone

in each building, have job descriptions or have staff awake at night

Ans>> No you do not

• if we furnish an apartment, it must have the following

Ans>> bed, no smaller than 36 inches wide and 72 inches long, a closet or place to hang clothes, a table or nightstand, lamp, waste basket and comfortable chair if requested.

12. how many elopement drills per year must ALF's do:

Ans>> 2

• Staff that provide direct care or regular contact with reisdents residing in

secured areas must complete what level of training Ans>> Level 1 Alzheimer's training

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• If you have 16 or less residents, do you have to have a accessible phone, job

descriptions or staff up at night Ans>> NO

• when should the initial fire safety evac capability be completed

Ans>> with in 6 months after the date of licensure

• how often must the drill be done by the local fire marshal or authority

Ans>> - once a year

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