RCFE Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

During a facility evacuation, a resident with dementia refuses to leave their room. What is the BEST action?

Accepted Answer

Use calm redirection and gentle physical guidance to move the resident

Answer

Staff should use calm verbal redirection and gentle guidance to assist cognitively impaired residents who resist evacuation.

Question 2

An RCFE's emergency generator fails during a power outage. What is the FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Assess residents dependent on electric medical equipment

Answer

Residents relying on electric-powered medical devices (oxygen concentrators, feeding pumps) face immediate life safety risks and must be assessed first.

Question 3

Which document must be readily accessible to emergency responders arriving at an RCFE?

Accepted Answer

Resident roster with medical information and emergency contacts

Answer

A current resident roster including medical needs and emergency contacts must be available to first responders to ensure appropriate care.

Question 4

A wildfire is approaching the RCFE. The facility has received a voluntary evacuation advisory. What should the administrator do?

Accepted Answer

Begin evacuation preparations and contact receiving facilities immediately

Answer

A voluntary advisory warrants immediate preparation because conditions can deteriorate rapidly, and transferring non-ambulatory residents takes significant time.

Question 5

What is the minimum frequency for conducting fire drills in an RCFE under California regulations?

Accepted Answer

Once per quarter

Answer

California Title 22 requires RCFE fire drills to be conducted at least quarterly (four times per year).

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE Emergency Procedures 2