Florida Assisted Living Facilities Practice Exam

What is true regarding residents with a limited nursing services license in an ALF?

1. They may receive care from a visiting doctor

2. They can be admitted if needing 24-hour nursing supervision

3. They can only receive IV therapy if the facility agrees

4. They must have a full-time nurse on staff

The correct answer is: They can only receive IV therapy if the facility agrees

Residents with a limited nursing services license in an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) can have specific restrictions on the types of care they may receive. The choice indicating that they can only receive IV therapy if the facility agrees is correct because it emphasizes the facility's role in determining the level and type of care provided. In an ALF with a limited nursing services license, staff may not be qualified to administer certain medical treatments, and the facility must evaluate its capabilities and policies before agreeing to such treatments like IV therapy. This aligns with the regulatory framework governing ALFs, which often limits the scope of medical care they can provide without additional supports or staff. Other choices address scenarios that do not align with the restrictions typically associated with a limited nursing services license. For instance, residents are generally not able to receive 24-hour nursing supervision under such a license. The requirement for a full-time nurse on staff is also beyond what is required for facilities with a limited nursing license, which often operate with minimal nursing staff. The provision for care from a visiting doctor does not directly pertain to the limitations of a facility's nursing capabilities, as this is generally an arrangement made independently of the facility's licensing status.