Caregiver study exam questions and
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A blood clot that is sometimes found in the arms or legs that limit or completely blocks
blood flow - ANSWER-DVT-deep vein thrombosis
A caregiver is talking loudly about her personal family situation, this is a violation of -
ANSWER-Professional ethics
A myocardial infarction is known as a - ANSWER-Heart attack
A narrowing of veins that restricts blood flow that usually occurs in the legs but
sometimes seen in the arms. - ANSWER-PVD- peripheral vascular disease
A person who does not believe in the existence of God is known as a(n) - ANSWER-
Atheist
A PRN medication is a medication - ANSWER-Given as needed for a specific reason
A resident has a diagnosis of C-diff the type of transmission-based precaution to be
used is - ANSWER-Contact
A resident with Alzheimer's disease becomes upset and shouts at you. You should -
ANSWER-Answer them in a calm voice
A resident with Alzheimer's disease is yelling in the middle of the hallway, the caregiver
should - ANSWER-Reassure the resident in a calm voice
A resident with Alzheimer's disease shouts at you. You should - ANSWER-Answer them
in a calm voice
A specimen sent to the lab for examination must be accompanied by - ANSWER-A
laboratory requisition
According to basic human needs, the task of old age may be to - ANSWER-Review
life's accomplishments
An important thing to remember when caring for a resident with Alzheimer's disease
would be to - ANSWER-Make sure they have clean eyeglasses is they wear eyeglasses
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 - ANSWER-Follow the sliding scale and report to the manager
, An instance of verifying something by using an alternative source? - ANSWER-Cross
checking.
An observation of what a resident tells you about how she feels is known as a (an) -
ANSWER-Subjective observation
Behavior management techniques to use when problems arise include - ANSWER-
Speaking clearly and directly redirecting and giving short simple instructions
Being on time for work everyday is a sure sign of - ANSWER-Dependability
Breaking the HIPPA law can result in? - ANSWER-Going to jail.
Caregivers in assisted living facilities should work toward helping residents become -
ANSWER-Independent
Changes in the aging urinary system include - ANSWER-Difficulty in emptying the
bladder
Changing a resident's position at least every two hours - ANSWER-Prevents skin
breakdown
Cleaners and disinfectants should be - ANSWER-Kept in locked cupboards
Common symptoms of diabetes are - ANSWER-Extra urine production, increased thirst,
and increased hunger
Dementia is a progressive loss of - ANSWER-Mental functioning
Digestion begins in the - ANSWER-Mouth
During a resident's seizure a caregiver must - ANSWER-Stay with the residents and call
for help
During an assisted transfer, the resident should never - ANSWER-Place his hands on
your body
During the bathing of a resident, the caregiver should report - ANSWER-Broken skin
Fasting usually means no eating for more than - ANSWER-Eight hours
For safety and comfort, the temperature of the water for a bed bath could be -
ANSWER-110-115 degrees F
Going along with a resident story of a purple cow is an example of... - ANSWER-
validation therapy
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A blood clot that is sometimes found in the arms or legs that limit or completely blocks
blood flow - ANSWER-DVT-deep vein thrombosis
A caregiver is talking loudly about her personal family situation, this is a violation of -
ANSWER-Professional ethics
A myocardial infarction is known as a - ANSWER-Heart attack
A narrowing of veins that restricts blood flow that usually occurs in the legs but
sometimes seen in the arms. - ANSWER-PVD- peripheral vascular disease
A person who does not believe in the existence of God is known as a(n) - ANSWER-
Atheist
A PRN medication is a medication - ANSWER-Given as needed for a specific reason
A resident has a diagnosis of C-diff the type of transmission-based precaution to be
used is - ANSWER-Contact
A resident with Alzheimer's disease becomes upset and shouts at you. You should -
ANSWER-Answer them in a calm voice
A resident with Alzheimer's disease is yelling in the middle of the hallway, the caregiver
should - ANSWER-Reassure the resident in a calm voice
A resident with Alzheimer's disease shouts at you. You should - ANSWER-Answer them
in a calm voice
A specimen sent to the lab for examination must be accompanied by - ANSWER-A
laboratory requisition
According to basic human needs, the task of old age may be to - ANSWER-Review
life's accomplishments
An important thing to remember when caring for a resident with Alzheimer's disease
would be to - ANSWER-Make sure they have clean eyeglasses is they wear eyeglasses
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 - ANSWER-Follow the sliding scale and report to the manager
, An instance of verifying something by using an alternative source? - ANSWER-Cross
checking.
An observation of what a resident tells you about how she feels is known as a (an) -
ANSWER-Subjective observation
Behavior management techniques to use when problems arise include - ANSWER-
Speaking clearly and directly redirecting and giving short simple instructions
Being on time for work everyday is a sure sign of - ANSWER-Dependability
Breaking the HIPPA law can result in? - ANSWER-Going to jail.
Caregivers in assisted living facilities should work toward helping residents become -
ANSWER-Independent
Changes in the aging urinary system include - ANSWER-Difficulty in emptying the
bladder
Changing a resident's position at least every two hours - ANSWER-Prevents skin
breakdown
Cleaners and disinfectants should be - ANSWER-Kept in locked cupboards
Common symptoms of diabetes are - ANSWER-Extra urine production, increased thirst,
and increased hunger
Dementia is a progressive loss of - ANSWER-Mental functioning
Digestion begins in the - ANSWER-Mouth
During a resident's seizure a caregiver must - ANSWER-Stay with the residents and call
for help
During an assisted transfer, the resident should never - ANSWER-Place his hands on
your body
During the bathing of a resident, the caregiver should report - ANSWER-Broken skin
Fasting usually means no eating for more than - ANSWER-Eight hours
For safety and comfort, the temperature of the water for a bed bath could be -
ANSWER-110-115 degrees F
Going along with a resident story of a purple cow is an example of... - ANSWER-
validation therapy
