Florida Assisted Living Facilities Practice Exam

Facilities with extended congregate care licenses may provide what?

1. Only the services of a personal care attendant

2. Medical services exclusively under a physician's supervision

3. Any services as allowed under the nurse's scope of practice

4. Only basic life support services

The correct answer is: Any services as allowed under the nurse's scope of practice

Facilities with extended congregate care licenses have a broader range of service capabilities compared to those with standard licenses. They are designed to provide a higher level of personal care and supportive services, including assistance with activities of daily living. The key aspect of an extended congregate care license is that it allows facilities to offer services that fall within the scope of practice for licensed nurses, which can include health monitoring and certain medical procedures. This flexibility means that residents can receive more comprehensive care, which is essential for those with greater health care needs. The ability to provide any services as allowed under the nurse's scope of practice enables these facilities to support a diverse population, including those with varying degrees of medical conditions that require skilled nursing interventions, thus enhancing the residents' quality of life and their ability to remain in a community setting longer. The other options are more limited in scope. For example, offering only the services of a personal care attendant would restrict the facility to basic assistance without the added benefits of skilled medical support. Providing medical services exclusively under a physician's supervision does not accurately reflect the broader capabilities of these licensed facilities, which can also involve nursing staff directly managing care. Lastly, limiting services to only basic life support does not take into account the full range of necessary and