AZ Caregiver Practice Test Questions with 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 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... 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 Eight hours If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should Tell your facility manager/designee Hands should be washed After coming in contact with the residents The area around the stoma should Be cleaned with mild soap and water Risk factors for residents' accidents include 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 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 Professional ethics The abbreviation DNR stands for Do not resuscitate Behavior management techniques to use when problems arise include Speaking clearly and directly redirecting and giving short simple instructions Injections in the abdomen should be given 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 Reassure the resident in a calm voice