ALF ALF - Assisted Living Facility Administrator Dementia and Memory Care Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is the most common form of dementia affecting residents in assisted living facilities?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease

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Vascular dementia

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Lewy body dementia

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Frontotemporal dementia

Question 2

A resident with dementia repeatedly tries to leave the ALF, believing they need to pick up their children from school. This behavior is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Exit-seeking or elopement behavior rooted in past role memory

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Deliberate rule-breaking

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A sign of physical illness

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Aggression toward staff

Question 3

In a memory care unit, the physical environment should be designed to:

Accepted Answer

Support orientation, safety, and familiar cues to reduce confusion

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Maximize the number of residents per room to reduce costs

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Minimize stimulation with all-white walls and no windows

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Restrict resident movement to designated areas using locked rooms

Question 4

When a memory care resident becomes agitated, the FIRST recommended intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Identify and address the underlying unmet need or trigger

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Administer PRN medication immediately

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Apply physical restraints for safety

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Isolate the resident in their room

Question 5

Which federal law requires that nursing facilities and ALFs receiving Medicaid funds protect the rights of residents with cognitive impairments?

Accepted Answer

Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA 1987)

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Question 6

What does 'person-centered care' mean in the context of memory care in an ALF?

Accepted Answer

Tailoring care to each resident's individual history, preferences, and strengths

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Providing the same care routine to all residents for efficiency

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Focusing care on physician orders only

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Centering care decisions around family preferences regardless of resident wishes