Texas Licensed Child-Placing Agency Administrator (LCPAA) Set 1 Practice Exam

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• What specific safety requirements must cribs meet?
• Which community activities should be available as part of recreation in child-care services?
• Where must the foster parents maintain the current month's medication records?
• Which placement condition applies for admitting a young adult to non-transitional programs within 12 months after discharge from another residential operation?
• What age range defines a toddler?
• Which area is a required competency for a transitional living program?
• What is the purpose of a home study in determining eligibility?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four critical CCR efforts to protect children in care?
• Which action best supports formalizing referral processes and responsibilities with DFPS and partner agencies?
• Which statement best describes the timing of caseworker assignment after intake?
• Which relation is classified as a third-degree relative?
• Which statement about transfer is true?
• Within 30 days of admission, which of the following must have been completed?
• If a child is not receiving treatment services, when must you inform them of discharge or transfer?
• What defines supervision for a toddler under minimum standards?
• Which organizations must approve or accredit the educational facility or program for the child in care?
• What must a caregiver do if a child experiences an adverse reaction to a medication?
• Which statement best defines personal restraint as used in emergency behavior management?
• Which elements are typically required in an LCPAA policy and procedure manual?
• If adolescent parents are admitted with their child, who is responsible for the care of the adolescent's child?
• Under chemical restraint policy, which statement is correct?
• Who must plan a child's non-emergency discharge or transfer?
• Immunizations required for a child’s age must either be completed by the date of admission or begin within how many days after admission?
• What must be done before or within 24 hours of imposing restrictions to a room for more than 24 hours?
• Which restraint position is described as chest-down?
• Are you allowed to swaddle an infant to help the infant sleep?
• How should an LCPAA manage the confidentiality of a child's records when working with foster families?
• Which statement best describes the required background checks for staff and prospective foster homes?
• When must you inform a child of non-emergency discharge or transfer?
• In the LCPAA QA/CI plan, which practice supports ongoing improvement by ensuring actions are based on evidence?
• How long must you maintain copies of all the child's medication records?
• How should an LCPAA administer training and professional development for staff and foster parents?
• A foster family home operates under the regulation of which entity?
• What is the significance of family engagement strategies in an LCPAA?
• The physician must review PRN orders for protective devices at least every how many days?
• How is a Babysitter defined in the context of foster care?
• How is ‘Discipline’ defined in the context of care standards?
• What is the role of the LCPAA administrator in financial management and contract compliance?
• How should an LCPAA ensure cultural and linguistic competence in service delivery?
• What does a 'transfer' of a child in care mean?
• Which option best describes the scope of vendor and contract management within an LCPAA?
• Which document is required to establish eligibility of a foster or adoptive home with an LCPAA?
• Who designs the individualized recreation plan in treatment services?
• Which statement is NOT consistent with the intended use of a supportive device?
• How should an LCPAA handle confidential information and ensure compliance with privacy laws?
• How does an LCPAA monitor and evaluate placement stability and outcomes?
• What are the legal implications of termination of parental rights (TPR) in LCPAA work?
• Mechanical restraint is defined as which of the following?
• Which medical services are included in the initial 72-hour screen for trafficking victim admissions?
• What is the role of documentation in proving compliance during an inspection?
• Which age range defines a young adult in a residential child-care context?
• Who must review PRN orders for protective devices at least every 90 days?
• A child receiving treatment services for primary medical needs or intellectual disability must have a daily schedule based on which principle?
• Which item is included in the operation plan?
• Which option is NOT typically considered a professional service provider?
• What is the first step in handling emergencies involving children in placement?
• Which entity typically identifies deficiencies that trigger a Corrective Action Plan (CAP)?
• How often must the physician review a child’s primary medical needs?
• Are medical clearances part of eligibility documentation for foster or adoptive homes?
• Who must have a tuberculosis examination?
• Which scenario qualifies as an emergency discharge or transfer?
• What minimum records must an LCPAA maintain for each child placed?
• In a foster care home study, which element represents ongoing oversight?
• What is the importance of maintaining a census and caseload management system for an LCPAA?
• Within how many days of admission must a child receiving trafficking victim services be assessed for PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety?
• What is the primary purpose of a Texas Licensed Child-Placing Agency Administrator (LCPAA)?
• What must the health-care professional document regarding emergency behavior intervention for a pregnant child?
• Which of the following is considered a first-degree relative?
• Describe mandatory background checks for individuals employed by or volunteering with an LCPAA.
• How should an LCPAA respond to a data breach?
• What is a required approach to ensure cultural and linguistic competence in service delivery?
• Which equipment must have safety straps before use with an infant?
• Identify the CCR effort whose purpose is to support providers with information and guidance at the site.
• For non-mobile children, what must training programs include?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a caregiver for the purposes of the child/caregiver ratio?
• What responsibilities do I have for the education of a child in care?
• What is an example of escort within personal restraint?
• May you use protective devices?
• What is the annual training requirement for single foster parent homes?
• Which populations are included in treatment services?
• Which items must have safety straps according to infant equipment guidelines?
• Which statement best describes the retention and confidentiality of records for a child placed by an LCPAA?
• Which relation is a third-degree relative?
• What is the procedure when a placement disrupts or a child runs away from placement?
• Which option best describes the sequence of required actions for trafficking victim services admissions?
• Can a licensed physician use PRN orders for protective devices?
• Nonprescription medications and supplements dispensed to which age group must be included in the cumulative medication record?
• Which statement best reflects the overall sequence of handling trauma-related behavioral health needs when admitting a child to trafficking victim services?
• Can a caregiver restrict a child's activities as a behavior management tool?
• What is a key element of pre-inspection readiness?
• How many hours of trafficking-related training must employees complete within the annual requirement for homes with two foster parents?
• How should an LCPAA handle interagency collaboration and referrals?
• Non-mobile describes a child who:
• What is the purpose of a safety inspection in eligibility documentation?
• What defines a short personal restraint?
• Before imposing restrictions on a child's activities, who must review and approve them?
• Which of the following is an example of a prohibited behavior management technique?
• What do child-care services encompass?
• Which item is an example of a protective device?
• What are essential elements of a foster parent endorsement or licensure process?
• What does a psychosocial assessment include?
• What is a protective device?
• What are typical elements of a Disaster Preparedness and Continuity of Operations plan for an LCPAA?
• Who should be invited to participate in planning the child's non-emergency discharge or transfer, if appropriate?
• Which statement describes treatment services in residential child care?
• What mental health services are required for children receiving trafficking victim services?
• The Foster family home is sometimes referred to as which term?
• Which of the following best describes the decision-making basis for placing a child or referring to DFPS during intake?
• How should an LCPAA prepare for and respond to an on-site licensing inspection?
• The policy states you may not use any emergency behavior intervention that is found inadvisable by the health-care professional attending to the pregnancy.
• Which are typical indicators of effective program governance in an LCPAA?
• Which statement accurately identifies the agency that administers licensing for LCPAA and the governing codes?
• Who may use PRN orders with respect to supportive devices?
• How does DFPS licensing impact LCPAA operations and what to expect during inspections?
• If the health-care professional does not substantiate effectiveness within 90 days for a psychotropic medication, what must happen?
• Which item is included as ongoing compliance documentation for LCPAA?
• Why is objective decision-making and documentation important in placement decisions?
• Which practice best ensures ongoing compliance with DFPS rules and TAC updates?
• Which of the following is NOT an ethical standard for LCPAA administrators?
• How should an LCPAA approach continuity of care during staff transitions?
• What type of recreational activities must be provided in treatment services?
• Which practice best prevents fraud in an LCPAA's financial management?
• If the alcohol and substance abuse screening indicates a possible need for treatment, within how many days must you coordinate and schedule an alcohol and substance abuse professional assessment?
• What are standard reporting obligations to DFPS by the LCPAA administrator?
• Which statement best describes how licensing inspections evaluate an LCPAA?
• If a caregiver detects a medication error regarding a prescribed medication, what is the first action?
• How should records be stored to meet LCPAA compliance?
• The Minimum Standards are based on which law?
• May I use supportive devices?
• Which age qualifies a child to participate in a transitional living program?
• What are required elements for policy and procedure manuals in an LCPAA?
• What belongs in the risk section of the annual report?
• Regarding side effects, which actions are required?
• Which item is listed as part of the plans required for Licensing's approval?
• How can an LCPAA ensure ongoing compliance with changing DFPS rules and TAC updates?
• What is the must-have process for intake and assessment of a child referred to the agency?
• A Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is a plan to address deficiencies identified by which sources?
• Which items must be included in the cumulative medication record for a child?
• Which of the following is included in the third degree?
• Which topic is included as a competency area if the child is a parent?
• For other programs and services for trafficking victims, under what conditions may you admit a young adult?
• To whom can you discharge a child in a non-emergency situation?
• How should an LCPAA measure placement stability and child well-being outcomes?
• Which action is part of supervisory oversight in case management within an LCPAA?
• Can an infant's caregiver leave the infant unsupervised?
• Who must accompany a child during discharge or transfer when the child is in immediate danger, unless transported by parent or law enforcement?
• What is required for timely reporting to DFPS?
• Which of the following is a second-degree relative?
• An Overnight Care Provider is defined as someone who cares for a child for how long at maximum?
• If the service planning team approves an alternative, can a child attend a non-approved educational facility?
• Which item is prohibited for use as sleeping equipment in a foster home for infants?
• How should an LCPAA handle grievance procedures and client rights for foster families and children?
• Which statement best describes safeguarding against abuse and neglect by staff or providers?
• Which description matches a supine restraint?
• Which statement best describes the credibility of documentation for compliance and safety?
• The 12-month placement window applies to admissions to which programs?
• What is required if a mesh-sided crib has a side folded down?
• What elements should be included in a foster care home study conducted by or for an LCPAA?
• During short periods of routine household activities, the infant may be out of the caregiver's eyesight if which conditions are met?
• Infant is defined as a child from birth through which age?
• To meet licensing standards for electronic recordkeeping, which practices should an LCPAA implement?
• Which statement best captures the impact of evidence-based practice on policy and training?
• Which of the following best describes ongoing monitoring requirements for foster homes?
• In the operation plan, what information describes governance?
• What characterizes an emergency situation in child care settings?
• What is the minimum number of hours of pre-service training regarding complex trauma for trafficking victims programs?
• In an emergency order for a psychotropic medication, what must you do regarding consent and notification?
• Which statement is true about the caregiver definition?
• What are the primary duties of the LCPAA administrator regarding child safety and risk management?
• When a medication label error is found, what must you do?
• Which statement best describes an independent living program?
• A Foster Family Home is described as which of the following?
• What is the maximum duration a babysitter may care for a child in foster care?
• Which of the following statements is true about screening and assessment for children admitted to trafficking victim services?
• Which of the following describes foster parents' responsibilities for recreational activities?
• For children receiving treatment services, must I designate a liaison between the agency and the child's school?
• Which best describes a professional service provider in child-placing settings?
• Which of the following lists the essential components of an LCPAA's annual compliance plan?
• Step and half relationships are considered the same as blood relationships.
• What is the primary goal of a transitional living program?
• What are the differences between placement and guardianship authority?
• What physical fitness activities must caregivers provide for a child receiving treatment services for primary medical needs or intellectual disability?
• Which statement best describes the trafficking victim services training and caregiver eligibility requirements?
• Which element must the fiscal plan include regarding reserves?
• Upon admission of a child receiving trafficking victim services, within how many hours must they be screened to determine whether there is an immediate need for medical services?
• How are treatment services related to child-care services?
• Which items are essential components of an annual agency report to the Board?
• Which group should be involved to maximize family engagement strategies' effectiveness?
• Restrictions to a room or building for more than 24 hours require approval from whom?
• Which relative is considered a second-degree relative?
• Which of the following is a valid basis for an immunization exemption?
• Which item is included in the fiscal plan?
• What does corporal punishment include?
• Which measures support data privacy across LCPAA systems?
• Which exposure and mitigation is commonly associated with LCPAA operations?
• Which furnishings and equipment must be in an infant care area?
• What is a Quality Assurance/Continuous Improvement plan and its role in LCPAA operations?
• Which statement identifies something not included in child-care services?
• Who is responsible for providing individual counseling to each child receiving trafficking victim services?
• May a foster home release a child to any person without consent?
• TB screening must be completed within how many days before or after starting to live, work, or volunteer at the operation, and documentation must be in the file within how many days?
• Is family counseling always required for trafficking victim services?
• What is the role of evidence-based practice in an LCPAA's service delivery?
• Can a foster home have stackable cribs?
• Which sequence correctly describes a recommended data-breach response?
• Where must the use of protective devices be documented?
• What type of recreational activities must be provided in child-care services?
• Which statement describes the educational program requirements for a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder?
• Which item is NOT considered a typical element of a Disaster Preparedness and Continuity of Operations plan for an LCPAA?
• Which condition provides an exemption from TB screening requirements?
• After emergency psychotropic administration, whom must you notify within 72 hours?
• Which behavioral health domains must be assessed within 30 days of admission?
• What constitutes appropriate use of social media and public communications by an LCPAA?
• What is the annual training requirement for homes with two foster parents?
• When admitting a child for trafficking victim services, within how many hours must you screen for alcohol and substance abuse?
• What describes a Transitional Living Program?
• Which statement best describes a non-ambulatory child?
• Are mesh cribs or port-a-cribs allowed?
• When is a toddler considered supervised?
• Can an agency provide an independent living program for a child in care under 18?
• How should a discharge or transfer be handled for a child who is an immediate danger to self or others?
• Under chemical restraint definitions, which statement is true?
• When must information be provided to the receiving placement after a child's discharge if consent has been obtained?
• May you admit a young adult into your transitional living program?