Free 80-Hour Assisted Living Manager Basic Training Course Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1What is an express purpose of Maryland's assisted living regulations?

   1. A. Maximizing resident independence, individuality, dignity, and choice while protecting health and safety
   2. B. Replacing resident choice with uniform facility routines while maintaining safety
   3. C. Providing comprehensive nursing-facility services while preserving dignity
   4. D. Promoting resident independence without establishing health and safety standards

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The purpose clause says the chapter is intended to "maximize independence and promote the principles of individuality, personal dignity, freedom of choice, and fairness" while promoting health and safety. Option A states both sides of that mandate.

   Reference: .01 Purpose. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 10.07.14.01

2. 2Which activity is expressly included in Maryland's definition of activities of daily living?

   1. A. Eating or being fed
   2. B. Shopping for food and personal items
   3. C. Preparing meals
   4. D. Handling money

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The ADL list expressly includes "Eating or being fed." The other choices are examples in Maryland's separate definition of instrumental activities of daily living.

   Reference: .02 Definitions. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 10.07.14.02B(2)(b)(i), B(41)

3. 3How many days after admission are allowed to complete a Maryland resident's written service plan?

   1. A. 30 days
   2. B. 14 days
   3. C. 45 days
   4. D. 60 days

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The service-plan rule says it "is developed within 30 calendar days of admission." A gives the permitted period.

   Reference: .28 Service Plan. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 10.07.14.28D(2)

4. 4After a resident is found capable of self-administering medication, how often must that ability be reassessed under Maryland rules?

   1. A. At least quarterly
   2. B. Every 45 days
   3. C. Every 6 months
   4. D. At least annually

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The manager must ensure the resident "is reassessed by the delegating nurse quarterly for the ability to safely self-administer medications." Thus quarterly is the required interval.

   Reference: .31 Medication Management and Administration. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 10.07.14.31D(2)

5. 5A staff member approaches a resident's closed bedroom door. When may the staff member enter without first knocking under Maryland's resident-rights rule?

   1. A. When the resident is known to be asleep or an emergency exists
   2. B. When the staff member is delivering a scheduled service or medication
   3. C. When the resident's representative has provided general permission
   4. D. When entry occurs during the facility's posted daytime hours

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The privacy right requires a knock "unless the staff member knows that the resident is asleep or there is an emergency situation." The facts in A match the two stated exceptions.

   Reference: .36 Resident’s Rights. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 10.07.14.36A(1)(g)

6. 6Maryland's definition of cognitive impairment includes a loss of which ability?

   1. A. Judgment, planning, organization, self-control, or persistence
   2. B. Mobility, transfer, ambulation, or outdoor access
   3. C. Grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, or dressing
   4. D. Shopping, meal preparation, money handling, or toileting

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The definition says cognitive impairment "includes lack of judgment, planning, organization, self-control, and the persistence" needed for normal demands. A uses that cognitive list.

   Reference: .02 Definitions. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 10.07.14.02B(16)(b)

7. 7Staff follows a resident's valid advance directive concerning medical care. Does that conduct itself constitute abuse under Maryland's assisted living definition?

   1. A. No, compliance with a valid advance directive is excluded from abuse
   2. B. Yes, unless the assisted living manager signs the directive
   3. C. Yes, unless the resident representative withdraws the directive
   4. D. No, but only when the resident is enrolled in hospice

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The abuse definition expressly says it "does not include" compliance with a valid advance directive. A applies that exclusion and does not require a clinical diagnosis.

   Reference: .02 Definitions. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 10.07.14.02B(1)(b)(ii)

8. 8What is the minimum age for a Maryland assisted living manager?

   1. A. 21 years
   2. B. 18 years
   3. C. 20 years
   4. D. 25 years

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The minimum qualification is to "Be 21 years old or older." A states that age.

   Reference: .15 Assisted Living Manager. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 10.07.14.15A(2)(a)

9. 9A resident dies as a result of a medication error. By when must the program notify OHCQ?

   1. A. Within 24 hours
   2. B. Within 48 hours
   3. C. Within 10 days
   4. D. Within 30 days

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The program "shall notify the OHCQ within 24 hours of a resident death resulting from" a listed event, including "A medication error." A gives the deadline.

   Reference: .33 Incident Reports. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 10.07.14.33D(5)

10. 10When may Maryland regulators inspect an assisted living program?

    1. A. At all times through announced or unannounced inspections
    2. B. During business hours through announced inspections only
    3. C. At all times but only after advance notice to the manager
    4. D. During annual licensure surveys but not complaint investigations

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The program "shall be open at all times to announced or unannounced inspections." A states both timing and notice alternatives.

    Reference: .11 Investigation by Department. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 10.07.14.11A(1)