CAVIT DIRECT CARE WORKER
FUNDAMENTALS EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Different settings where direct care and support services can be provided - ANS indviduals
home, group home, assisted living home, assisted living facility, dementia specific unit, skilled
nursing facility
Different types of services that are offered to individuals and families in their home -
ANS personal care, housekeeping, attendant care, respite
Different types of individuals that may receive care - ANS older adults, persons with
disabilities, children and adults with developmental disabilities
AHCCS - ANS Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
ALTCS - ANS Arizona Long term care systems
DES - ANS Arizona Department of Economic Security
DAAS - ANS Division of Aging and Adult services
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,DDD - ANS Division of Developmental Disabilities
ADHS - ANS Arizona Department of Health Services
BHS - ANS Behavioral Health Services
ADL - ANS activities of daily living; any activity of daily living-ex: housekeeping, running
errands, encouragement
instrumental ADL's. - ANS adl that should be done regularly-ex:bathing, grooming, helping
with meals, etc.
Family members - ANS Provide emotional support, Encourage the person to do as much as
possible independently, Communicate with the case manager about changes
Case manager/support coordinator - ANS Determine the needs of the client, Monitor for
changes
PCP (primary care physician) - ANS Monitor and manage the physical health of the client,
Communicate with the case manager about changes in the client's needs
Supervisor - ANS Monitor the DCW, Answer questions that the DCW may have
Agency rep - ANS Arrange compatible, reliable DCW's for the client
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, Others (therapists, teachers, psychologists, etc) - ANS Communicate with the case manager
about changes in the clients needs
Describe the training requirements for DCW's. - ANS Level one required for everyone, level II
if working as personal care attendant, Level II can be any one of the following:Aging and physical
disabilities, Developmental disabilities, Dementia and alzheimers
Explain that job responsibilities for DCW may vary from agency to agency - ANS It is not
possible to write one job description. What a DCW can and cannot do depends on the setting
and specific job. In order to know job expectations, attend job orientation.
positive caregiver traits. - ANS Dependable, Reliable, High standard of health, hygiene, and
appearance, Respectful, Safe, Maintains boundaries, Kind, Patient
Identify behavior that shows high professional standards, for example, appearance and being on
time. - ANS Carry out responsibilities the BEST way you can, Get trained, Recognize
independent, thinking, Maintain composure
Explain how professional standards influence the relationship between the DCW and the person
receiving services - ANS Creates respect, trust, and positive working relationship
Explain why it is important to notify the agency as soon as possible when you are unable to
report to work as scheduled. - ANS So that someone can be found to replace you, Client still
has needs that need to be met
Explain the importance of team work in providing services - ANS In order for a client to
receive efficient services everyone must work as a team, communicate with each other, and
always maintain the clients best interest at heart
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
FUNDAMENTALS EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Different settings where direct care and support services can be provided - ANS indviduals
home, group home, assisted living home, assisted living facility, dementia specific unit, skilled
nursing facility
Different types of services that are offered to individuals and families in their home -
ANS personal care, housekeeping, attendant care, respite
Different types of individuals that may receive care - ANS older adults, persons with
disabilities, children and adults with developmental disabilities
AHCCS - ANS Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
ALTCS - ANS Arizona Long term care systems
DES - ANS Arizona Department of Economic Security
DAAS - ANS Division of Aging and Adult services
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,DDD - ANS Division of Developmental Disabilities
ADHS - ANS Arizona Department of Health Services
BHS - ANS Behavioral Health Services
ADL - ANS activities of daily living; any activity of daily living-ex: housekeeping, running
errands, encouragement
instrumental ADL's. - ANS adl that should be done regularly-ex:bathing, grooming, helping
with meals, etc.
Family members - ANS Provide emotional support, Encourage the person to do as much as
possible independently, Communicate with the case manager about changes
Case manager/support coordinator - ANS Determine the needs of the client, Monitor for
changes
PCP (primary care physician) - ANS Monitor and manage the physical health of the client,
Communicate with the case manager about changes in the client's needs
Supervisor - ANS Monitor the DCW, Answer questions that the DCW may have
Agency rep - ANS Arrange compatible, reliable DCW's for the client
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Others (therapists, teachers, psychologists, etc) - ANS Communicate with the case manager
about changes in the clients needs
Describe the training requirements for DCW's. - ANS Level one required for everyone, level II
if working as personal care attendant, Level II can be any one of the following:Aging and physical
disabilities, Developmental disabilities, Dementia and alzheimers
Explain that job responsibilities for DCW may vary from agency to agency - ANS It is not
possible to write one job description. What a DCW can and cannot do depends on the setting
and specific job. In order to know job expectations, attend job orientation.
positive caregiver traits. - ANS Dependable, Reliable, High standard of health, hygiene, and
appearance, Respectful, Safe, Maintains boundaries, Kind, Patient
Identify behavior that shows high professional standards, for example, appearance and being on
time. - ANS Carry out responsibilities the BEST way you can, Get trained, Recognize
independent, thinking, Maintain composure
Explain how professional standards influence the relationship between the DCW and the person
receiving services - ANS Creates respect, trust, and positive working relationship
Explain why it is important to notify the agency as soon as possible when you are unable to
report to work as scheduled. - ANS So that someone can be found to replace you, Client still
has needs that need to be met
Explain the importance of team work in providing services - ANS In order for a client to
receive efficient services everyone must work as a team, communicate with each other, and
always maintain the clients best interest at heart
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