ALF Resident Care and Services 2

Question 1

A resident with mild dementia repeatedly refuses her morning medications. What should the administrator ensure staff do first?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the resident's physician

Answer

Residents retain the right to refuse medication, and refusals must be documented and reported to the prescriber for follow-up.

Question 2

Which document must be completed before or shortly after admission to determine the services a resident will receive?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive resident assessment

Answer

An initial resident assessment identifies care needs and drives the individualized service plan required at admission.

Question 3

How often should a resident's service plan typically be reviewed and updated in an assisted living facility?

Accepted Answer

At least annually and whenever the resident's condition changes significantly

Answer

Most state regulations require service plan reviews at set intervals and after any significant change in condition.

Question 4

A resident begins requiring two-person assistance for all transfers and 24-hour skilled nursing. What issue does this raise for the facility?

Accepted Answer

The resident may exceed the facility's licensed level of care and need discharge planning

Answer

When needs exceed the scope of the facility's license, the administrator must initiate appropriate transfer or discharge planning.

Question 5

Which practice best supports resident autonomy in daily care?

Accepted Answer

Offering choices in dressing, meals, and activity schedules

Answer

Person-centered care preserves independence by giving residents meaningful choices in their daily routines.

(ALF) Assisted Living Facility Administrator Certification Practice Test