CARE GIVER CLASS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
Which of the following statement is true of sterilization? - Answer-sterilization means
that all microorganisms are destroyed
What is one way that blood borne pathogens can be transmitted? - Answer-by contact
with blood or body fluids
Which of the following statement is true of hepatitis b (HBV)? - Answer-the vaccine for
HBV helps prevent the disease
A person with TB disease - Answer-can spread it to others
How is HIV spread? - Answer-by blood
Which of the following is true of HIV testing? - Answer-the results are confidential and
cannot be shared with anyone
In which of the following people is tuberculosis most likely to develop? - Answer-people
who have HIV
How is MRSA most often spread? - Answer-by direct physical contact
What is the best way to control the spread of MRSA? - Answer-through proper hand
washing
What is the best way to control the spread of C. difficile? - Answer-through proper hand
washing and handling of contaminated wastes
A resident may store & consume her/his own medications if:
A. the resident doesn't have a diagnosis of dementia
B. the family signs a statement which is maintained in the resident's chart
C. never
D. there is written physician approval - Answer-D. there is written physician approval
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following sets of systems should the caregiver
expect to be associated with this condition?
, A. low blood pressure, low body temperature, low pulse
B. excessive thirst, excessive hunger, excessive urination
C. slow heart rate, intolerance to cold, fatigue
D. excessive perspiration, rapid heartbeat, bulging eyes - Answer-B. excessive thirst,
excessive hunger, excessive urination
which of the following reduces risk of a medication error?
A. transcribing information incorrectly onto the MAR
B. checking the medication label with the MAR
C. relying on your expertise & experience in remembering the medications your resident
takes
D. borrowing medications from a resident to give to another resident - Answer-B.
checking the medication label with the MAR
Orthostatic hypertension, confusion, drowsiness & nausea are all examples of
A. adverse drug reactions
B. medication synergistic effects
C. medication use
D. benefits of taking medications - Answer-A. adverse drug reactions
which statement best describes your responsibility as a med aide?
A. med aides are only responsible for giving medications
B. med aides are responsible for ensuring medications are not left unattended
C. med aides are responsible for ensuring medications & supplies are available
D. med aide are responsible for monitoring the resident for change in status - Answer-C.
med aides are responsible for ensuring medications & supplies are available
PRN medications may:
A. never be used in an assisted living community
B. only be administered by physician
C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
D. only be given after a registered nurse has given the first dose - Answer-C. be used
under special guidelines specified by state regulations
a routine medication is given:
A. as requested by the resident
B. on a regular scheduled basis
C. only by a registered nurse
D. without worrying about proper techniques - Answer-B. on a regular scheduled basis
injections may:
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
Which of the following statement is true of sterilization? - Answer-sterilization means
that all microorganisms are destroyed
What is one way that blood borne pathogens can be transmitted? - Answer-by contact
with blood or body fluids
Which of the following statement is true of hepatitis b (HBV)? - Answer-the vaccine for
HBV helps prevent the disease
A person with TB disease - Answer-can spread it to others
How is HIV spread? - Answer-by blood
Which of the following is true of HIV testing? - Answer-the results are confidential and
cannot be shared with anyone
In which of the following people is tuberculosis most likely to develop? - Answer-people
who have HIV
How is MRSA most often spread? - Answer-by direct physical contact
What is the best way to control the spread of MRSA? - Answer-through proper hand
washing
What is the best way to control the spread of C. difficile? - Answer-through proper hand
washing and handling of contaminated wastes
A resident may store & consume her/his own medications if:
A. the resident doesn't have a diagnosis of dementia
B. the family signs a statement which is maintained in the resident's chart
C. never
D. there is written physician approval - Answer-D. there is written physician approval
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following sets of systems should the caregiver
expect to be associated with this condition?
, A. low blood pressure, low body temperature, low pulse
B. excessive thirst, excessive hunger, excessive urination
C. slow heart rate, intolerance to cold, fatigue
D. excessive perspiration, rapid heartbeat, bulging eyes - Answer-B. excessive thirst,
excessive hunger, excessive urination
which of the following reduces risk of a medication error?
A. transcribing information incorrectly onto the MAR
B. checking the medication label with the MAR
C. relying on your expertise & experience in remembering the medications your resident
takes
D. borrowing medications from a resident to give to another resident - Answer-B.
checking the medication label with the MAR
Orthostatic hypertension, confusion, drowsiness & nausea are all examples of
A. adverse drug reactions
B. medication synergistic effects
C. medication use
D. benefits of taking medications - Answer-A. adverse drug reactions
which statement best describes your responsibility as a med aide?
A. med aides are only responsible for giving medications
B. med aides are responsible for ensuring medications are not left unattended
C. med aides are responsible for ensuring medications & supplies are available
D. med aide are responsible for monitoring the resident for change in status - Answer-C.
med aides are responsible for ensuring medications & supplies are available
PRN medications may:
A. never be used in an assisted living community
B. only be administered by physician
C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
D. only be given after a registered nurse has given the first dose - Answer-C. be used
under special guidelines specified by state regulations
a routine medication is given:
A. as requested by the resident
B. on a regular scheduled basis
C. only by a registered nurse
D. without worrying about proper techniques - Answer-B. on a regular scheduled basis
injections may:
