RCFE Facility Management Test 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum square footage of usable floor space required per resident in a multi-bed room in a California RCFE?
- 50 square feet
- 70 square feet (Correct answer)
- 80 square feet
- 100 square feet
Correct answer: 70 square feet
California RCFE regulations require a minimum of 70 square feet of usable floor space per resident in multi-bed rooms.
Question 2: How often must smoke detectors in an RCFE be tested to ensure they are functioning properly?
- Monthly (Correct answer)
- Quarterly
- Every six months
- Annually
Correct answer: Monthly
Smoke detectors in RCFEs must be tested monthly to ensure they are in proper working order.
Question 3: Which agency is primarily responsible for licensing and inspecting Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly in California?
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
- California Department of Social Services (CDSS) (Correct answer)
- California Department of Aging (CDA)
- California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Correct answer: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) through its Community Care Licensing Division licenses and inspects RCFEs.
Question 4: An RCFE must maintain a minimum indoor temperature of how many degrees Fahrenheit for resident comfort?
- 65°F
- 68°F
- 70°F (Correct answer)
- 72°F
Correct answer: 70°F
California RCFE regulations require that indoor temperatures be maintained at a minimum of 70°F for resident health and comfort.
Question 5: What is the required frequency for a licensed RCFE to conduct unannounced fire drills?
- Monthly for large facilities, quarterly for small
- At least twice per year, with one during sleeping hours (Correct answer)
- Once per quarter
- Once per year per shift
Correct answer: At least twice per year, with one during sleeping hours
RCFEs must conduct fire drills at least twice per year, and at least one drill must occur during nighttime sleeping hours.
Question 6: When an RCFE facility undergoes a change of administrator, how soon must the licensing agency be notified?
- Within 24 hours
- Within 5 business days
- Within 10 calendar days (Correct answer)
- Within 30 days
Correct answer: Within 10 calendar days
The licensing agency must be notified within 10 calendar days when an RCFE changes its administrator.
Question 7: An RCFE that serves six or fewer residents and is located in a private home is classified as what type of facility?
- Small family home
- Residential facility
- Small RCFE (Correct answer)
- Group home
Correct answer: Small RCFE
A facility serving six or fewer elderly residents is classified as a small RCFE and has somewhat different regulatory requirements than large facilities.
RCFE Facility Management Test 2
What is the minimum square footage of usable floor space required per resident in a multi-bed room in a California RCFE?