ARF Study Guide 2026

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📋 ARF Exam Format at a Glance

75
Questions
90 min
Time Limit
70.00%
Passing Score

📚 ARF Topics to Study (22)

✍️ Sample ARF Questions & Answers

1. What must an ARF do when a resident is discharged regarding their medications?
✓ Send all current medications with the resident or their legal representative

Upon discharge, all of the resident's medications must be sent with the resident or transferred to their legal representative.

2. How should an ARF handle a staff member who has not yet received their DOJ clearance results?
✓ The staff member may not have unsupervised contact with residents until clearance is received

Staff with pending clearances must be supervised at all times and may not have unsupervised contact with residents.

3. An ARF's admission agreement must be written in:
✓ Language understandable to the resident or their authorized representative

Admission agreements must be written in language that is understandable to the resident or their authorized representative so they can meaningfully consent to care terms.

4. What must be posted in each bedroom and common area of an ARF regarding emergencies?
✓ An evacuation route diagram

Clearly marked evacuation route diagrams must be posted in each bedroom and common area so residents and staff can quickly identify exit paths.

5. What social services do ARFs often provide to their residents?
✓ Structured recreational activities

ARFs aim to provide a holistic living environment that supports residents' well-being beyond basic care. Structured recreational activities are commonly offered to promote physical activity, cognitive engagement, and social interaction among residents. These activities contribute to a higher quality of life and help residents maintain their skills and interests.

6. Which of the following fees applies when an ARF applies for an initial license?
✓ A licensing fee based on licensed capacity

Initial ARF licensing fees in California are calculated based on the facility's licensed capacity.

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