Caregiver study exam questions with correct answers

An individual is on a sliding scale. The fasting blood sugar before supper is 400, but the individual ate cake and ice cream at the facility birthday party one hour before. You should - Answer Follow the sliding scale and report to the manager The best things you can ask yourself when administering medications is, "am I giving the right... - Answer Dose of the right medication to the right person at the right time through the right route Fasting usually means no eating for more than - Answer Eight hours If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should - Answer Tell your facility manager/designee Hands should be washed - Answer After coming in contact with the residents The area around the stoma should - Answer Be cleaned with mild soap and water Risk factors for residents' accidents include - Answer Changes in vision and hearing When transferring a resident from one room or area to another, the most critical step you should perform would be to - Answer Make sure the new room is ready before transferring him A caregiver is talking loudly about her personal family situation, this is a violation of - Answer Professional ethics The abbreviation DNR stands for - Answer Do not resuscitate Behavior management techniques to use when problems arise include - Answer Speaking clearly and directly redirecting and giving short simple instructions Injections in the abdomen should be given - Answer No closer than two inches from the umbilicus A resident with Alzheimer's disease is yelling in the middle of the hallway, the caregiver should - Answer Reassure the resident in a calm voice Keeping information about residents confidential - Answer Is a legal responsibility If a resident is making sexual advances to another resident without mutual consent you should - Answer Separate the two residents and report the incident The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used when a - Answer Resident is choking Medication having a high potential