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1. An individual is on a sliding scale. The fasting blood sugar before supper is
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400,buttheindividualatecakeand
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icecreamatthefacilitybirthdaypartyonehourbefore.Youshould:Followthesliding scale and
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report to the manager
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2. The best things you can ask yourself when administering medications is, "am I
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givingtheright...:Doseoftherightmedicationtotherightpersonattherighttimethroughtherightroute
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3. Fasting usually means no eating for more than: Eighthours S S S S S S S S S




4. If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should: Tellyour facility
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5. Handsshould bewashed: Aftercomingincontactwiththeresidents S S S S S S S S S S




6. Theareaaroundthestomashould:Becleanedwithmildsoapandwater
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7. Riskfactorsforresidents'accidentsinclude:Changesinvisionandhearing
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8. When transferring a resident from one room or area to another, the most S S S S S S S S S S S S




critical step you should perform
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would be to: Makesure thenewroom isready beforetransferringhim
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9. A caregiver is talking loudly about her personal family situation, this is a violation
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of: Professional ethics
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10. The abbreviation DNR stands for: Donotresuscitate S S S S S S S




11. Behavior management techniques to use when problems arise include: Speak- ing S S S S S S S S S S




clearly and directly redirectingand givingshort simple instructions
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12. Injections in the abdomen should be given: Nocloserthantwoinchesfromtheumbilicus S S S S S S S S S S S S S S




13. A resident with Alzheimer's disease is yelling in the middle of the hallway, the caregiver
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should: Reassure the resident in a calm voice
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14. Keeping information about residents confidential: Isalegalresponsibility S S S S S S S S




15. If a resident is making sexual advances to another resident without mutual
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consent you should: Separatethetworesidentsandreporttheincident
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16. TheHeimlichmaneuver(abdominalthrust)isusedwhena:Residentischoking
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17. Medicationhavingahighpotentialforabuseare:Controlledsubstances S S S S S S S S S




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,18. Toassurethatachairdoesnotmovewhiletransferringaresidentyoushould position
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the chair: Againstthewall
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19. A specimen sent to the lab for examination must be accompanied by: A
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, 20. The cause of Alzheimer's disease is: Notknown S S S S S S S




21. Cleaners and disinfectants should be: Keptinlockedcupboards S S S S S S S S




22. Accordingtobasichumanneeds,thetaskofoldagemaybeto:Reviewlife's S S S S S S S S S S S S S S




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23. Thefirststepinanybedmakingprocedureis:Washyourhands S S S S S S S S S S S




24. The handles ofwater faucets areconsidered tobe:Dirty S S S S S S S S S




25. If a liquid medication comes with its own dropper and is used as the cap as well,
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youcansqueezeexcess
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medication into: Themedicationcontainer S S S S




26. The environment best suited for a resident with Alzheimer's disease is one that is:
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Calmandquiet
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27. Lossofinterestineatingoftenasignof:Depressivebehavior S S S S S S S S S S




28. To completely document the administration of a PRN medication you would-
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: Writethetimeadministered,yourinitialsonthemedicationsheet(MAR),whyyougavethemedication and its
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ettectiveness in a progressnote
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29. The authority for admitting a resident to an assisted living facility comes from:
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Facility manager
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30. Residents who will be making the assisted living facility their home should be S S S S S S S S S S S S




encouraged to: Bring some personal items from their home
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31. Insulin is made by the: pancreas S S S S S




32. An important thing to remember when caring for a resident with Alzheimer's disease
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would be to: Makesuretheyhavecleaneyeglassesistheyweareyeglasses
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33. Mr. Tidewater has had congestive heart failure for more than two years. He
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oftensleepswithhisheadelevated.
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He likes his head elevated. He likes the position because he can: Breatheeasier
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34. Thethreethingsneededforsuccessfulcommunicationare:Asenderwithamessage,a
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receivertoreceivethemessage,the feedback(message)providedbythe
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receiver
35. Being on time for work everyday is a sure sign of: Dependability S S S S S S S S S S S




36. In general, the diet for the elderly should: Berichinvitaminsandminerals
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37. Hypoglycemiais:Toolittleglucoseinthebloodorlessthan70mg/dL S S S S S S S S S S S




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