Free Assisted Living Facility Manager Exam Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1A manager cannot document the required continuing education at renewal. What cure period does the statute allow before renewal is precluded?

   1. A. 30 days
   2. B. 60 days
   3. C. 90 days
   4. D. 120 days

   Answer: D

   Explanation: A.R.S. § 36-446.07 allows 120 days to fulfill the continuing-education requirement when evidence was not furnished for the preceding two years. Controlling text: "within one hundred twenty days".

   Reference: Ars 36 446 07 — A.R.S. § 36-446.07

2. 2What minimum score must an initial manager applicant obtain on the Arizona examination?

   1. A. 70 percent
   2. B. 75 percent
   3. C. 80 percent
   4. D. 85 percent

   Answer: B

   Explanation: R4-33-401(A)(3) requires a score of at least 75 percent on the Arizona examination. Controlling text: "Obtain a score of at least 75 percent on the Arizona examination".

   Reference: Az AAC Title 4 Ch 33 — R4-33-401(A)(3)

3. 3An Arizona facility is deciding whether a new individual has been accepted under Article 8. Which event constitutes acceptance?

   1. A. The individual signs an inquiry form
   2. B. The individual begins living in and receiving assisted living services from the facility
   3. C. The individual tours a residential unit
   4. D. The individual submits a wait-list deposit

   Answer: B

   Explanation: R9-10-801 defines acceptance to include an individual beginning to live in and receive assisted living services from the facility; the inquiry, tour, and wait-list events do not meet that definition. The defined term is "Accept".

   Reference: Arizona Administrative Code Title 9. Health Services, Chapter 10. Department of Health Services; Health Care Institutions — R9-10-801(1)

4. 4What is the maximum civil penalty the Board may impose on a manager for violating the governing article or rules?

   1. A. $250
   2. B. $500
   3. C. $750
   4. D. $1,000

   Answer: B

   Explanation: A.R.S. § 36-446.07(C) authorizes a civil penalty not exceeding $500. Controlling text: "not to exceed five hundred dollars".

   Reference: Ars 36 446 07 — A.R.S. § 36-446.07(C)

5. 5How much paid health-related work experience must an initial manager applicant generally complete within the preceding five years?

   1. A. 1,040 hours
   2. B. 1,560 hours
   3. C. 2,080 hours
   4. D. 4,160 hours

   Answer: C

   Explanation: R4-33-401(A)(2) requires at least 2,080 hours of paid work experience in a health-related field within five years before application. Controlling text: "Complete at least 2,080 hours of paid work experience".

   Reference: Az AAC Title 4 Ch 33 — 4-33-312

6. 6A governing authority designates an individual to act for it in the on-site operation of an Arizona assisted living facility. What defined role does that individual hold?

   1. A. Manager
   2. B. Caregiver
   3. C. Assistant caregiver
   4. D. Primary care provider

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Under R9-10-801, the manager is the individual designated by the governing authority to act on its behalf in on-site management. Controlling text: "in the on-site management of the assisted living facility".

   Reference: Arizona Administrative Code Title 9. Health Services, Chapter 10. Department of Health Services; Health Care Institutions — R9-10-801(6)

7. 7A manager discloses a resident's records without authorization. Which statutory disciplinary ground most directly applies?

   1. A. Unauthorized disclosure of resident information
   2. B. Failure to post a food menu
   3. C. Failure to test pool water
   4. D. Failure to file a referral contract

   Answer: A

   Explanation: A.R.S. § 36-446.07(B)(7) identifies unauthorized disclosure of resident information or records as a ground for manager discipline. Controlling text: "Unauthorized disclosure of information relating to a resident".

   Reference: Ars 36 446 07 — A.R.S. § 36-446.07(B)(7)

8. 8For how long is an Arizona assisted living facility manager temporary certificate valid?

   1. A. 90 days
   2. B. 120 days
   3. C. 150 days
   4. D. 180 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: R4-33-402(C) makes a temporary certificate valid for 150 days and nonrenewable. Controlling text: "temporary certificate is valid for 150 days and is not renewable".

   Reference: Az AAC Title 4 Ch 33 — R4-33-402(C)

9. 9A written document describes a resident's need for care and the specific assisted living services the facility will provide. How does Article 8 classify this document?

   1. A. Residency agreement
   2. B. Service plan
   3. C. Medical record index
   4. D. Scope of services

   Answer: B

   Explanation: R9-10-801 defines a service plan as the written description of the resident's needs and the specific assisted living services to be provided. Controlling text: "specific assisted living services".

   Reference: Arizona Administrative Code Title 9. Health Services, Chapter 10. Department of Health Services; Health Care Institutions — R9-10-801(11)

10. 10A person manages an Arizona assisted living facility without a current valid certificate. What offense classification applies?

    1. A. Civil infraction
    2. B. Class 3 misdemeanor
    3. C. Class 2 misdemeanor
    4. D. Class 1 misdemeanor

    Answer: C

    Explanation: A.R.S. § 36-446.09(A) classifies managing without the required current valid certificate as a class 2 misdemeanor. Controlling text: "guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor".

    Reference: 36-446.09 - Violations; classification — A.R.S. § 36-446.09(A)