test:Caregiver Exam: State Practice Exam:Caregiver
Training Assessment CG 100:Caregiver Complete
Set:Caregiver Certification Test Review Part 1
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 - ANSWERFollow the sliding scale and report to the manager
The best things you can ask yourself when administering medications is, "am I giving
the right... - ANSWERDose of the right medication to the right person at the right
time through the right route
Fasting usually means no eating for more than - ANSWEREight hours
If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should - ANSWERTell
your facility manager/designee
Hands should be washed - ANSWERAfter coming in contact with the residents
The area around the stoma should - ANSWERBe cleaned with mild soap and water
Risk factors for residents' accidents include - ANSWERChanges 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 - ANSWERMake sure the new room is ready
before transferring him
A caregiver is talking loudly about her personal family situation, this is a violation of -
ANSWERProfessional ethics
The abbreviation DNR stands for - ANSWERDo not resuscitate
Behavior management techniques to use when problems arise include -
ANSWERSpeaking clearly and directly redirecting and giving short simple instructions
Injections in the abdomen should be given - ANSWERNo closer than two inches from
the umbilicus
A resident with Alzheimer's disease is yelling in the middle of the hallway, the
caregiver should - ANSWERReassure the resident in a calm voice
Keeping information about residents confidential - ANSWERIs a legal responsibility
, If a resident is making sexual advances to another resident without mutual consent
you should - ANSWERSeparate the two residents and report the incident
The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used when a - ANSWERResident is
choking
Medication having a high potential for abuse are - ANSWERControlled substances
To assure that a chair does not move while transferring a resident you should
position the chair - ANSWERAgainst the wall
A specimen sent to the lab for examination must be accompanied by - ANSWERA
laboratory requisition
The cause of Alzheimer's disease is - ANSWERNot known
Cleaners and disinfectants should be - ANSWERKept in locked cupboards
According to basic human needs, the task of old age may be to - ANSWERReview
life's accomplishments
The first step in any bed making procedure is - ANSWERWash your hands
The handles of water faucets are considered to be - ANSWERDirty
If a liquid medication comes with its own dropper and is used as the cap as well, you
can squeeze excess medication into - ANSWERThe medication container
The environment best suited for a resident with Alzheimer's disease is one that is -
ANSWERCalm and quiet
Loss of interest in eating often a sign of - ANSWERDepressive behavior
To completely document the administration of a PRN medication you would -
ANSWERWrite the time administered, your initials on the medication sheet (MAR),
why you gave the medication and its effectiveness in a progress note
The authority for admitting a resident to an assisted living facility comes from -
ANSWERFacility manager
Residents who will be making the assisted living facility their home should be
encouraged to - ANSWERBring some personal items from their home
Insulin is made by the - ANSWERPancreas
An important thing to remember when caring for a resident with Alzheimer's disease
would be to - ANSWERMake sure they have clean eyeglasses is they wear eyeglasses