RCFE - Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Resident Care Test 2

Question 1

Under California Title 22, when must an RCFE notify a resident's responsible person about a change in the resident's condition?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours of the change occurring

Answer

Title 22 §87211 requires RCFEs to notify the resident's responsible person or designated contact within 24 hours of any significant change in a resident's physical, mental, or emotional condition.

Question 2

A resident in an RCFE has been diagnosed with dementia and occasionally wanders. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate facility response?

Accepted Answer

Implement a secured environment with appropriate supervision and safety measures

Answer

RCFEs must provide a safe environment for residents with dementia, which includes secured perimeters, monitoring systems, and adequate supervision — not physical restraints or room confinement, which are prohibited.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the RCFE's responsibility regarding a resident's prescribed medications?

Accepted Answer

The RCFE may store, assist with self-administration, or administer medications only as authorized and in compliance with Title 22

Answer

Under Title 22, RCFEs must follow specific regulations for medication storage and administration, including having physician orders and ensuring staff act only within their authorized scope — whether assisting with self-administration or administering directly.

Question 4

An RCFE resident refuses to eat meals consistently and is losing weight. What is the facility's required course of action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the resident's physician and responsible person, document the issue, and develop a care plan to address nutritional needs

Answer

RCFEs must monitor residents' nutritional status and, when a concern arises, notify the physician and responsible party, document findings, and revise the care plan — all while respecting the resident's autonomy.

Question 5

Under Title 22, what is required before an RCFE can perform a planned physical examination or health assessment on a resident?

Accepted Answer

The resident's informed consent or consent from their authorized representative

Answer

Residents retain the right to make decisions about their own health care. Before performing assessments or examinations, the RCFE must obtain informed consent from the resident or, if they lack capacity, from their authorized representative.

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE - Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Resident Care Test 2