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1. a dcw who provides personal care needs: level 1 training plus level
2 plus agency orientation
and cpr/first aid
2. in case of lighting it is best to seek shelter in buildings
3. the communication process involves: the speaker, the listen-
er, the message, and the
feedback
4. why is it important to use a land line for calling 911? less dropped calls
5. if you suspect a client is being abused: tell your supervisor asap
6. in an emergency you should NOT leave your client un-
attended for a long peri-
od of time and be sure to
give assistance until emts
arrive
7. because DCWs have a high risk of getting hepatitis b, is part of an osha recom-
the vaccination for hepatitis b: mended standard
8. according to the center for disease control, and pre- 2/3
vention more than ______ of adults age 65 and older
fall each year
9. what is NOT an example of a home modification made narrower doorways
to a home in order to provide comfort and safety?
10. when client starts to fall you should? attempt to lower the indi-
vidual gently to the floor
11. you are not sure how to complete a task. you should: ask your supervisor
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12. when a client has fallen and is on the ground, you NOT allow the client to get
should up at all until emts arrive
13. you have called the paramedics for a medical emer- answer relevant questions
gency. when they arrive at the client's house, you they ask
should:
14. if a client has fallen and is not responding you should call 911 immediately
15. environmental fall hazards include all of the following undermedication
except:
16. 1/2 to 2/3 of all falls happen where? in the home
17. the food label lists ingredients in this order: by weight, the largest
amount first
18. what are some things you can do to improve strength exercise program
and balance for your client?
19. instrumental activities of daily living (iadls) include shopping and us-
ing the telephone
20. which one of these things is NOT a key element to a water
fire?
21. perishable leftover food should: be refrigerated within 2
hours
22. you can put out a small fire with a a large blanket
23. in building a relationship with a family: speak with them directly
and professionally
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