AZ CERTIFIED CAREGIVER COMPREHENSIVE
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ The factor most likely to contribute to a medication error is when
a. Controlled substances are administered
b. Certified Staff administer medications late in the evening
c. Certified staff are distracted
d. Side effects occur after beginning a new medication. Answer: c.
Certified staff are distracted
◉ The medication count must be done
a. Every 8 hours
b. Every time the staff changes
c. When a medication is dropped
d. When a medication is refused. Answer: b. Every time the staff
changes
, ◉ If the syringe needle (before administration of an injection) is bent
a. Recap it and turn to the Pharmacist
b. Do not use it and discard it properly
c. Inject it at an angle during the injection
d. Straighten it using a sterile technique and use it. Answer: b. Do not
use it and discard it properly
◉ Documentation required after administration of regular insulin
according to sliding scale is
a. Fasting blood sugar, site of injection, and blood pressure
b. Fasting blood sugar, site of injection, and amount of insulin given
c. Site of injection, amount of insulin, and meal intakes
d. Site of injection, blood pressure, and meal intake. Answer: b. Fasting
blood sugar, site of injection, and amount of insulin given
◉ Peripheral Vascular Disease is characterized by
a. Decrease blood flow to the lower extremities and pain with walking
b. Weakness in the legs and red or warm skin over the affected area
c. Pale, cool extremities and a low blood pressure
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ The factor most likely to contribute to a medication error is when
a. Controlled substances are administered
b. Certified Staff administer medications late in the evening
c. Certified staff are distracted
d. Side effects occur after beginning a new medication. Answer: c.
Certified staff are distracted
◉ The medication count must be done
a. Every 8 hours
b. Every time the staff changes
c. When a medication is dropped
d. When a medication is refused. Answer: b. Every time the staff
changes
, ◉ If the syringe needle (before administration of an injection) is bent
a. Recap it and turn to the Pharmacist
b. Do not use it and discard it properly
c. Inject it at an angle during the injection
d. Straighten it using a sterile technique and use it. Answer: b. Do not
use it and discard it properly
◉ Documentation required after administration of regular insulin
according to sliding scale is
a. Fasting blood sugar, site of injection, and blood pressure
b. Fasting blood sugar, site of injection, and amount of insulin given
c. Site of injection, amount of insulin, and meal intakes
d. Site of injection, blood pressure, and meal intake. Answer: b. Fasting
blood sugar, site of injection, and amount of insulin given
◉ Peripheral Vascular Disease is characterized by
a. Decrease blood flow to the lower extremities and pain with walking
b. Weakness in the legs and red or warm skin over the affected area
c. Pale, cool extremities and a low blood pressure
