CALA NJ Exam 2025/2026 | Certified Assisted Living
Administrator Exam with Verified Questions &
Accurate Answers
1. What is the required temperature setting for buildings during the heating
season according to the regulations outlined in the document?
72/68 degrees
70/65 degrees
75/70 degrees
68/65 degrees
2. What is the minimum age requirement for an administrator in a healthcare
facility?
30 years old
21 years old
18 years old
25 years old
3. In facilities providing care and night supervision for 16 to 100 clients, there
shall be at least which of the following staff?
One person on call, on the premises: another qualified person
shall be on duty, on the premises and awake; and another person
shall be on call and capable of responding within 30 minutes
One person on call, one person asleep
,One person on call on the premises
One person on duty on the premises and awake and another on call
and capable of responding within 30 minutes.
,4. For what period of time do all primary medical records be retained?
10 years
6 years
30 years
4 years
5. Hot water available to residents at bathing and handwashing facilities shall
not exceed how many degrees Fahrenheit?
115
120
110
130
6. If a healthcare facility's washing machine is set to 120 degrees instead of the
required 140 degrees, what potential issue could arise?
Inadequate sanitation of laundry
Improved staff morale
Increased energy efficiency
Faster drying times
7. If a healthcare facility fails to conduct a Medicaid level of care assessment
within the required timeframe, what potential consequences might it face?
Increase in resident capacity limits
Exemption from safety protocols
Reduction in staffing requirements
, Loss of Medicaid funding
8. If a new assisted living facility is designed to accommodate 20 residents,
what is the total minimum clear usable floor area required for the residents?
2500 square feet
4000 square feet
1500 square feet
3000 square feet
9. Describe the significance of maintaining a dishwasher temperature of 180
degrees in healthcare facilities.
It is necessary for energy efficiency in the facility.
It helps in drying dishes more quickly.
Maintaining a dishwasher temperature of 180 degrees ensures
proper sanitation and eliminates harmful pathogens.
It is a standard temperature for all kitchen appliances.
10. Nursing homes must comply with more than _____ federal regulations at all
times
180
25
100
45
,11. If a healthcare facility fails to ensure that all residents receive their flu shots
by the deadline, what potential consequences might they face?
Increased risk of flu outbreaks among residents
Improved resident satisfaction scores
Reduction in staffing requirements
No consequences as vaccinations are voluntary
12. What is the percentage of residents' illnesses that healthcare facilities are
required to report to the state?
20%
10%
5%
15%
13. If an administrator fails to provide a reason for denial within the 15-day
period, what potential implications could arise for the healthcare facility?
Enhanced emergency preparedness
Legal or regulatory consequences
Increased staffing requirements
Improved resident satisfaction
14. To ensure that bacteria is effectively eliminated in a commercial
dishwasher, the final rinse temperature should be at least
160°F
180°F
, 140°F
120°F
15. Why is it important for healthcare facilities to have at least one person
trained in CPR, Heimlich, and AED on-site?
To ensure immediate response to medical emergencies and
enhance resident safety.
To comply with staffing regulations only.
To provide training for all staff members.
To reduce the need for emergency services.
16. All exit doors in new facilities must be, at a minimum, what width?
40 inches
44 inches
32 inches
54 inches
17. If a new resident with complex service needs is admitted to a nursing
home, what steps should the facility take within the first 14 days to comply
with regulations?
Conduct a fire drill to ensure safety protocols are followed.
Develop a comprehensive resident service plan that addresses
the individual's specific needs.
Wait for the resident to request services before taking action.
Schedule a meeting with family members to discuss general care
policies.
Administrator Exam with Verified Questions &
Accurate Answers
1. What is the required temperature setting for buildings during the heating
season according to the regulations outlined in the document?
72/68 degrees
70/65 degrees
75/70 degrees
68/65 degrees
2. What is the minimum age requirement for an administrator in a healthcare
facility?
30 years old
21 years old
18 years old
25 years old
3. In facilities providing care and night supervision for 16 to 100 clients, there
shall be at least which of the following staff?
One person on call, on the premises: another qualified person
shall be on duty, on the premises and awake; and another person
shall be on call and capable of responding within 30 minutes
One person on call, one person asleep
,One person on call on the premises
One person on duty on the premises and awake and another on call
and capable of responding within 30 minutes.
,4. For what period of time do all primary medical records be retained?
10 years
6 years
30 years
4 years
5. Hot water available to residents at bathing and handwashing facilities shall
not exceed how many degrees Fahrenheit?
115
120
110
130
6. If a healthcare facility's washing machine is set to 120 degrees instead of the
required 140 degrees, what potential issue could arise?
Inadequate sanitation of laundry
Improved staff morale
Increased energy efficiency
Faster drying times
7. If a healthcare facility fails to conduct a Medicaid level of care assessment
within the required timeframe, what potential consequences might it face?
Increase in resident capacity limits
Exemption from safety protocols
Reduction in staffing requirements
, Loss of Medicaid funding
8. If a new assisted living facility is designed to accommodate 20 residents,
what is the total minimum clear usable floor area required for the residents?
2500 square feet
4000 square feet
1500 square feet
3000 square feet
9. Describe the significance of maintaining a dishwasher temperature of 180
degrees in healthcare facilities.
It is necessary for energy efficiency in the facility.
It helps in drying dishes more quickly.
Maintaining a dishwasher temperature of 180 degrees ensures
proper sanitation and eliminates harmful pathogens.
It is a standard temperature for all kitchen appliances.
10. Nursing homes must comply with more than _____ federal regulations at all
times
180
25
100
45
,11. If a healthcare facility fails to ensure that all residents receive their flu shots
by the deadline, what potential consequences might they face?
Increased risk of flu outbreaks among residents
Improved resident satisfaction scores
Reduction in staffing requirements
No consequences as vaccinations are voluntary
12. What is the percentage of residents' illnesses that healthcare facilities are
required to report to the state?
20%
10%
5%
15%
13. If an administrator fails to provide a reason for denial within the 15-day
period, what potential implications could arise for the healthcare facility?
Enhanced emergency preparedness
Legal or regulatory consequences
Increased staffing requirements
Improved resident satisfaction
14. To ensure that bacteria is effectively eliminated in a commercial
dishwasher, the final rinse temperature should be at least
160°F
180°F
, 140°F
120°F
15. Why is it important for healthcare facilities to have at least one person
trained in CPR, Heimlich, and AED on-site?
To ensure immediate response to medical emergencies and
enhance resident safety.
To comply with staffing regulations only.
To provide training for all staff members.
To reduce the need for emergency services.
16. All exit doors in new facilities must be, at a minimum, what width?
40 inches
44 inches
32 inches
54 inches
17. If a new resident with complex service needs is admitted to a nursing
home, what steps should the facility take within the first 14 days to comply
with regulations?
Conduct a fire drill to ensure safety protocols are followed.
Develop a comprehensive resident service plan that addresses
the individual's specific needs.
Wait for the resident to request services before taking action.
Schedule a meeting with family members to discuss general care
policies.
