Caregiver study exam| 132 Questions| With Complete Solutions

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 correct answer: 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... correct answer: 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 correct answer: Eight hours If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should correct answer: Tell your facility manager/designee Hands should be washed correct answer: After coming in contact with the residents The area around the stoma should correct answer: Be cleaned with mild soap and water Risk factors for residents' accidents include correct answer: 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 correct answer: 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 correct answer: Professional ethics The abbreviation DNR stands for correct answer: Do not resuscitate Behavior management techniques to use when problems arise