RCFE Facility Management Test 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under California RCFE regulations, how many hours of initial training must a new administrator complete before assuming duties?
- 20 hours
- 30 hours
- 40 hours (Correct answer)
- 60 hours
Correct answer: 40 hours
New RCFE administrators must complete 40 hours of initial administrator certification training before or shortly after assuming their role.
Question 2: What is the minimum staff-to-resident ratio required during nighttime hours at an RCFE with 16 residents?
- 1:8
- 1:10
- 1:16
- Depends on resident care needs (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Depends on resident care needs
RCFE staffing ratios during nighttime are determined by the assessed needs of residents rather than a fixed universal ratio.
Question 3: Which of the following is a mandatory background check requirement for all RCFE employees who have contact with residents?
- FBI fingerprint clearance only
- State DOJ fingerprint clearance only
- Both DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearances (Correct answer)
- Local law enforcement background check
Correct answer: Both DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearances
All RCFE staff with resident contact must obtain clearances from both the California DOJ and the FBI through fingerprint-based background checks.
Question 4: How often must RCFE direct care staff complete continuing education training after the initial certification?
- 4 hours every year
- 8 hours every year (Correct answer)
- 16 hours every two years
- 24 hours every three years
Correct answer: 8 hours every year
After initial training, RCFE direct care staff must complete a minimum of 8 hours of continuing education each year.
Question 5: What must an RCFE administrator do if they plan to be absent from the facility for more than 30 consecutive days?
- File a waiver with the licensing agency
- Designate a qualified facility manager in writing and notify CDSS (Correct answer)
- Hire a temporary administrator through the state
- Close the facility temporarily
Correct answer: Designate a qualified facility manager in writing and notify CDSS
For absences exceeding 30 days, the administrator must designate a qualified manager in writing and notify CDSS of the arrangement.
Question 6: Which of the following disqualifies a person from working in an RCFE under California's criminal background clearance rules?
- A DUI conviction from 15 years ago
- A misdemeanor theft conviction from 8 years ago
- A felony conviction for elder abuse at any time (Correct answer)
- A traffic infraction from 2 years ago
Correct answer: A felony conviction for elder abuse at any time
A felony conviction for elder or dependent adult abuse results in a permanent disqualification from working in an RCFE regardless of when it occurred.
Question 7: An RCFE staff member witnesses a resident fall and sustain a cut requiring stitches. What is the first required action?
- Document the incident in the resident's file
- Notify the resident's responsible party
- Provide first aid and call emergency services if needed (Correct answer)
- Complete a written incident report within 24 hours
Correct answer: Provide first aid and call emergency services if needed
The immediate priority after a resident injury is to provide first aid and summon emergency medical services if the injury warrants it.
RCFE Facility Management Test 3
Under California RCFE regulations, how many hours of initial training must a new administrator complete before assuming duties?