NJ CALA TEST QUESTIONS WITH
ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
A 100 bed capacity building has 80% occupancy rate. 50 private-pay residents pay a
monthly rate of $3,600. The remaining residents are Medicaid and are paying $2,200
monthly. How much will the facility get from all residents in a month? - Answer- 80 total
residents
50 x $3,600 = $180,000
30 x $2,200 = $66,000
$180,000 + $66,000 = $246,000
What is Arthritis - Answer- Pain on joints
What will be the possible outcome or result of unmanaged diabetes - Answer-
Amputation
Which of the following is not a Reportable Event - Answer- Substituting meals for two
days
A Managed Risk Agreement - Answer- is a written document that includes issues of
concern, resident preference and choices, identification of possible or probable
consequences, alternate options, final agreement and decision if agreement will be re-
evaluated at a later date.
A Hazard Communication Plan has all the following components - Answer- Material
Safety Data Sheets
Inventory of solutions containing toxic chemicals
Hazardous locations with the facility and treatment areas
Medical records of employees who were exposed to bloodborne pathogens must be
kept for - Answer- Length of employment plus 30 years
Which of the following are required services - Answer- RN on call 24/7 a planned
schedule of activities based on residents preferences and a Food Service Coordinator
The Assisted Living can require visiting hours and not allow visitors to enter the building
from 11pm - 7am - Answer- False
, What is the difference between a 'Power of Attorney' and a 'Legal Guardian - Answer- A
Legal Guardian is appointed by the courts; Power of Attorney is a voluntary decision
made by the elderly person
Name the specific qualifications and training for a Certified Medication Aide - Answer-
Must be a CHHA, CNA or PCA who has taken the CMA training, as approved by the
Board of Nursing and DHSS
A CMA may administer PRN Medications - Answer- True
A CMA may administer standing orders for pain medication - Answer- True
Staff Education Plan and a Staff Orientation Plan are - Answer- Required
Firewalls of the room that is designated for commercial type laundry equipment must be
at least _________ rated construction - Answer- 1 hour (8:36-16.2 pg. 82)
One could find the following in the Purchase Journals, prior to positing in the General
Ledger - Answer- New lawn mower
Replacement Linens
Office Supplies
Mandatory Overtime is - Answer- Required to be identified in a policy of the ALF (based
on 8:43E-8.8 - Pg. 33 (or page 161 of the regs in PDF format)
Cold food must be served at a temperature of ________ degrees or less - Answer- 41°F
Quality Assurance Plan does not need - Answer- To be done quarterly
Accounts payable are considered: - Answer- Liabilities
To view revenue and expenses at a given point in time, one would look at the - Answer-
Balance Sheet
One of the top reasons for failure of Assisted Livings is due to poor - Answer- Cash
Flow
The initial assessment is completed by the - Answer- RN
A willful mental attack on a resident is considered - Answer- Abuse
Hazardous materials must be locked - Answer- At all times
Reportable events must be called in immediately and provided in writing within -
Answer- 72 hours
ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
A 100 bed capacity building has 80% occupancy rate. 50 private-pay residents pay a
monthly rate of $3,600. The remaining residents are Medicaid and are paying $2,200
monthly. How much will the facility get from all residents in a month? - Answer- 80 total
residents
50 x $3,600 = $180,000
30 x $2,200 = $66,000
$180,000 + $66,000 = $246,000
What is Arthritis - Answer- Pain on joints
What will be the possible outcome or result of unmanaged diabetes - Answer-
Amputation
Which of the following is not a Reportable Event - Answer- Substituting meals for two
days
A Managed Risk Agreement - Answer- is a written document that includes issues of
concern, resident preference and choices, identification of possible or probable
consequences, alternate options, final agreement and decision if agreement will be re-
evaluated at a later date.
A Hazard Communication Plan has all the following components - Answer- Material
Safety Data Sheets
Inventory of solutions containing toxic chemicals
Hazardous locations with the facility and treatment areas
Medical records of employees who were exposed to bloodborne pathogens must be
kept for - Answer- Length of employment plus 30 years
Which of the following are required services - Answer- RN on call 24/7 a planned
schedule of activities based on residents preferences and a Food Service Coordinator
The Assisted Living can require visiting hours and not allow visitors to enter the building
from 11pm - 7am - Answer- False
, What is the difference between a 'Power of Attorney' and a 'Legal Guardian - Answer- A
Legal Guardian is appointed by the courts; Power of Attorney is a voluntary decision
made by the elderly person
Name the specific qualifications and training for a Certified Medication Aide - Answer-
Must be a CHHA, CNA or PCA who has taken the CMA training, as approved by the
Board of Nursing and DHSS
A CMA may administer PRN Medications - Answer- True
A CMA may administer standing orders for pain medication - Answer- True
Staff Education Plan and a Staff Orientation Plan are - Answer- Required
Firewalls of the room that is designated for commercial type laundry equipment must be
at least _________ rated construction - Answer- 1 hour (8:36-16.2 pg. 82)
One could find the following in the Purchase Journals, prior to positing in the General
Ledger - Answer- New lawn mower
Replacement Linens
Office Supplies
Mandatory Overtime is - Answer- Required to be identified in a policy of the ALF (based
on 8:43E-8.8 - Pg. 33 (or page 161 of the regs in PDF format)
Cold food must be served at a temperature of ________ degrees or less - Answer- 41°F
Quality Assurance Plan does not need - Answer- To be done quarterly
Accounts payable are considered: - Answer- Liabilities
To view revenue and expenses at a given point in time, one would look at the - Answer-
Balance Sheet
One of the top reasons for failure of Assisted Livings is due to poor - Answer- Cash
Flow
The initial assessment is completed by the - Answer- RN
A willful mental attack on a resident is considered - Answer- Abuse
Hazardous materials must be locked - Answer- At all times
Reportable events must be called in immediately and provided in writing within -
Answer- 72 hours
