A-Z STANDARDIZED DCW COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔ a dcw who provides personal care needs: - ✔✔level 1 training plus level 2 plus
agency orientation and cpr/first aid
✔✔in case of lighting it is best to - ✔✔seek shelter in buildings
✔✔the communication process involves: - ✔✔the speaker, the listener, the message,
and the feedback
✔✔why is it important to use a land line for calling 911? - ✔✔less dropped calls
✔✔if you suspect a client is being abused: - ✔✔tell your supervisor asap
✔✔in an emergency you should - ✔✔NOT leave your client unattended for a long
period of time and be sure to give assistance until emts arrive
✔✔because DCWs have a high risk of getting hepatitis b, the vaccination for hepatitis b:
- ✔✔is part of an osha recommended standard
✔✔according to the center for disease control, and prevention more than ______ of
adults age 65 and older fall each year - ✔✔2/3
✔✔what is NOT an example of a home modification made to a home in order to provide
comfort and safety? - ✔✔narrower doorways
✔✔when client starts to fall you should? - ✔✔attempt to lower the individual gently to
the floor
✔✔you are not sure how to complete a task. you should: - ✔✔ask your supervisor
✔✔when a client has fallen and is on the ground, you should - ✔✔NOT allow the client
to get up at all until emts arrive
✔✔you have called the paramedics for a medical emergency. when they arrive at the
client's house, you should: - ✔✔answer relevant questions they ask
✔✔if a client has fallen and is not responding you should - ✔✔call 911 immediately
✔✔environmental fall hazards include all of the following except: - ✔✔undermedication
✔✔1/2 to 2/3 of all falls happen where? - ✔✔in the home
, ✔✔the food label lists ingredients in this order: - ✔✔by weight, the largest amount first
✔✔what are some things you can do to improve strength and balance for your client? -
✔✔exercise program
✔✔instrumental activities of daily living (iadls) - ✔✔include shopping and using the
telephone
✔✔which one of these things is NOT a key element to a fire? - ✔✔water
✔✔perishable leftover food should: - ✔✔be refrigerated within 2 hours
✔✔you can put out a small fire with a - ✔✔a large blanket
✔✔in building a relationship with a family: - ✔✔speak with them directly and
professionally
✔✔your client should not smoke while - ✔✔in bed
✔✔which is NOT an example of protected health information? - ✔✔the state in which
your client lives in
✔✔you should keep space heaters at least ___ feet away from anything that can burn -
✔✔3
✔✔which is an example of abuse? - ✔✔teeth marks
✔✔if an appliance begins to smell suspicious or spoke you should - ✔✔unplug it
immediately
✔✔which of the following is an example of ethical behavior? - ✔✔not accepting gifts or
tips from your client
✔✔oxygen should not be flowing near - ✔✔open flames or a heat source
✔✔a legal document that allows people to decide what kind of medical care they want if
they are unable to make their own decisions - ✔✔advanced directives
✔✔what is created for each client for services provided? - ✔✔a service plan or care
plan
✔✔who must report abuse? - ✔✔all persons responsible for the care of the client
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔ a dcw who provides personal care needs: - ✔✔level 1 training plus level 2 plus
agency orientation and cpr/first aid
✔✔in case of lighting it is best to - ✔✔seek shelter in buildings
✔✔the communication process involves: - ✔✔the speaker, the listener, the message,
and the feedback
✔✔why is it important to use a land line for calling 911? - ✔✔less dropped calls
✔✔if you suspect a client is being abused: - ✔✔tell your supervisor asap
✔✔in an emergency you should - ✔✔NOT leave your client unattended for a long
period of time and be sure to give assistance until emts arrive
✔✔because DCWs have a high risk of getting hepatitis b, the vaccination for hepatitis b:
- ✔✔is part of an osha recommended standard
✔✔according to the center for disease control, and prevention more than ______ of
adults age 65 and older fall each year - ✔✔2/3
✔✔what is NOT an example of a home modification made to a home in order to provide
comfort and safety? - ✔✔narrower doorways
✔✔when client starts to fall you should? - ✔✔attempt to lower the individual gently to
the floor
✔✔you are not sure how to complete a task. you should: - ✔✔ask your supervisor
✔✔when a client has fallen and is on the ground, you should - ✔✔NOT allow the client
to get up at all until emts arrive
✔✔you have called the paramedics for a medical emergency. when they arrive at the
client's house, you should: - ✔✔answer relevant questions they ask
✔✔if a client has fallen and is not responding you should - ✔✔call 911 immediately
✔✔environmental fall hazards include all of the following except: - ✔✔undermedication
✔✔1/2 to 2/3 of all falls happen where? - ✔✔in the home
, ✔✔the food label lists ingredients in this order: - ✔✔by weight, the largest amount first
✔✔what are some things you can do to improve strength and balance for your client? -
✔✔exercise program
✔✔instrumental activities of daily living (iadls) - ✔✔include shopping and using the
telephone
✔✔which one of these things is NOT a key element to a fire? - ✔✔water
✔✔perishable leftover food should: - ✔✔be refrigerated within 2 hours
✔✔you can put out a small fire with a - ✔✔a large blanket
✔✔in building a relationship with a family: - ✔✔speak with them directly and
professionally
✔✔your client should not smoke while - ✔✔in bed
✔✔which is NOT an example of protected health information? - ✔✔the state in which
your client lives in
✔✔you should keep space heaters at least ___ feet away from anything that can burn -
✔✔3
✔✔which is an example of abuse? - ✔✔teeth marks
✔✔if an appliance begins to smell suspicious or spoke you should - ✔✔unplug it
immediately
✔✔which of the following is an example of ethical behavior? - ✔✔not accepting gifts or
tips from your client
✔✔oxygen should not be flowing near - ✔✔open flames or a heat source
✔✔a legal document that allows people to decide what kind of medical care they want if
they are unable to make their own decisions - ✔✔advanced directives
✔✔what is created for each client for services provided? - ✔✔a service plan or care
plan
✔✔who must report abuse? - ✔✔all persons responsible for the care of the client
