RCFE CERTIFICATION TEST RESIDENTIAL

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RCFE CERTIFICATION TEST RESIDENTIAL

CARE FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY TEST 300

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED

ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE

• **Of the following medical conditions identified below,

which condition(s) are prohibited in RCFE's:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS Gastrostomy care

• **A written report of any eviction of a resident in an RCFE

must be sent to the Licensing District office within how many

days:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS 5 days

• **Verification through a medical assessment that a resident

does not have tuberculosis is required:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS Prior to acceptance into the

facility and within the last year

• **The Department of Social Services (CDSS) may deny or

revoke an administrator's certificate for violation of regulations

based on which of the following:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS All of the above

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• **The original or photographic reproductions of resident

records shall be retained for a minimum of:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS 3 years following

termination of service to the resident

6. **The RCFE disaster and mass casualty plan shall include:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS Transportation arrangements

• **Every resident of an RCFE shall have personal rights

which include freedom from:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS All of the above

• **If the RCFE Licensee is also the Administrator of the

facility, which of the following is true:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS A and B

• **An applicant or Licensee shall file his/her mailing address,

in writing, with the licensing agency and shall notify the agency, in writing, of any changes within how many days?**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS 10 calendar days

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• **A current register of all facility residents in the RCFE

shall be maintained in the facility and contain the following

updated information:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS All of the above

• **An RCFE should maintain the facility hot water

temperature within the following range:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS 105 to 120 degrees

Fahrenheit

• **An RCFE Administrator applying for recertification must

complete:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS A total of 40 hours of

continuing education units during each two-year certification period

• **The RCFE shall heat rooms that residents occupy to a

minimum of:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS 68 degrees Fahrenheit

• **The facility plan of operation shall contain which of the

following:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS All of the above

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• **The RCFE Administrator shall have which of the

following qualifications:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS All of the above

• **When the RCFE Administrator is not in the facility, there

shall be coverage by:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS A designated substitute who

shall have the qualifications required to be responsible and accountable for management and administration of the RCFE

17. **When must resident reappraisals be completed:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS Whenever significant

changes in resident functioning are noted, or once every 12 months, whichever occurs first.

• **Prior to accepting a resident in an RCFE, and in order to

evaluate his/her suitability for admission, the facility shall:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS All of the above

• **To apply for recertification prior to the expiration date of

the certificate, the certificate holder must submit:**

• THE CORRECT ANSWER IS All of the above