Caregiver study exam Questions Correctly Solved

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 - ANSWERFollow the sliding scale and report to the manager The best things you can ask yourself when administering medications is, "am I giving the right... - ANSWERDose of the right medication to the right person at the right time through the right route Fasting usually means no eating for more than - ANSWEREight hours If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should - ANSWERTell your facility manager/designee Hands should be washed - ANSWERAfter coming in contact with the residents The area around the stoma should - ANSWERBe cleaned with mild soap and water Risk factors for residents' accidents include - ANSWERChanges 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 - ANSWERMake sure the new room is ready before transferring him A caregiver is talking loudly about her personal family situation, this is a violation of - ANSWERProfessional ethics The abbreviation DNR stands for - ANSWERDo not resuscitate Behavior management techniques to use when problems arise include - ANSWERSpeaking clearly and directly redirecting and giving short simple instructions Injections in the abdomen should be given - ANSWERNo closer than two inches from the umbilicus A resident with Alzheimer's disease is yelling in the middle of the hallway, the caregiver should - ANSWERReassure the resident in a calm voice Keeping information about residents confidential - ANSWERIs a legal responsibility