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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
