A-Z Standardized DCW Test Solved
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1/2 to 2/3 of all falls happen where? - ANSWER-in the home
a dcw is a person who: - ANSWER-provide assistance or support for daily living
a dcw who provides personal care needs: - ANSWER-level 1 training plus level 2 plus
agency orientation and cpr/first aid
a dcw will come into contact with microorganisms - ANSWER-every time they touch
something
a legal document that allows people to decide what kind of medical care they want if
they are unable to make their own decisions - ANSWER-advanced directives
according to the center for disease control, and prevention more than ______ of adults
age 65 and older fall each year - ANSWER-2/3
after shopping which food should be put away first - ANSWER-milk
an incident is: - ANSWER-an accident or unexpected event that occurs during a visit
another name for a long-term care facility if: - ANSWER-assisted living facility
because DCWs have a high risk of getting hepatitis b, the vaccination for hepatitis b: -
ANSWER-is part of an osha recommended standard
bloodborne diseases can be transmitted by - ANSWER-infected blood entering the
bloodstream
care given to people who have approximately six months or less to live is called -
ANSWER-hospice care
employers must offer a free vaccine to protect home health aides from - ANSWER-
hepatitis B
environmental fall hazards include all of the following except: - ANSWER-
undermedication
food should not be left out for more than _______ hours - ANSWER-two
how can someone usually tell when someone is choking? - ANSWER-the choking victim
will put his hand to his throat
, how does a rescuer obtain consent to give a choking victim abdominal thrusts? -
ANSWER-rescuer asks victim, are you choking?
how does the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) effect the body? - ANSWER-it
weakens the immune system so that the body cannot fight infection
how many hours of annual education must a dcw complete? - ANSWER-6 hours
how many times can a gown be worn before it needs to be discarded? - ANSWER-one
time
how should sharps such as needles be disposed of? - ANSWER-sharps should be
placed in a red biohazard bin
if a client has fallen and is not responding you should - ANSWER-call 911 immediately
if a dcw can not reach an object on a high shelf, she should - ANSWER-use a stepstool
if a dcw is not sure whether or not a food is spoiled, she should - ANSWER-throw it
away
if an appliance begins to smell suspicious or spoke you should - ANSWER-unplug it
immediately
if blood or body fluids may be splashed or sprayed into the eye area, proper protection
for the eyes is? - ANSWER-goggles
if you suspect a client is being abused: - ANSWER-tell your supervisor asap
in an emergency you should - ANSWER-NOT leave your client unattended for a long
period of time and be sure to give assistance until emts arrive
in building a relationship with a family: - ANSWER-speak with them directly and
professionally
in case of lighting it is best to - ANSWER-seek shelter in buildings
in what type of environment do microorganisms grow best? - ANSWER-in a warm,
moist place
instrumental activities of daily living (iadls) - ANSWER-include shopping and using the
telephone
it's a good idea to keep easily spoiled items in the - ANSWER-back of the fridge
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1/2 to 2/3 of all falls happen where? - ANSWER-in the home
a dcw is a person who: - ANSWER-provide assistance or support for daily living
a dcw who provides personal care needs: - ANSWER-level 1 training plus level 2 plus
agency orientation and cpr/first aid
a dcw will come into contact with microorganisms - ANSWER-every time they touch
something
a legal document that allows people to decide what kind of medical care they want if
they are unable to make their own decisions - ANSWER-advanced directives
according to the center for disease control, and prevention more than ______ of adults
age 65 and older fall each year - ANSWER-2/3
after shopping which food should be put away first - ANSWER-milk
an incident is: - ANSWER-an accident or unexpected event that occurs during a visit
another name for a long-term care facility if: - ANSWER-assisted living facility
because DCWs have a high risk of getting hepatitis b, the vaccination for hepatitis b: -
ANSWER-is part of an osha recommended standard
bloodborne diseases can be transmitted by - ANSWER-infected blood entering the
bloodstream
care given to people who have approximately six months or less to live is called -
ANSWER-hospice care
employers must offer a free vaccine to protect home health aides from - ANSWER-
hepatitis B
environmental fall hazards include all of the following except: - ANSWER-
undermedication
food should not be left out for more than _______ hours - ANSWER-two
how can someone usually tell when someone is choking? - ANSWER-the choking victim
will put his hand to his throat
, how does a rescuer obtain consent to give a choking victim abdominal thrusts? -
ANSWER-rescuer asks victim, are you choking?
how does the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) effect the body? - ANSWER-it
weakens the immune system so that the body cannot fight infection
how many hours of annual education must a dcw complete? - ANSWER-6 hours
how many times can a gown be worn before it needs to be discarded? - ANSWER-one
time
how should sharps such as needles be disposed of? - ANSWER-sharps should be
placed in a red biohazard bin
if a client has fallen and is not responding you should - ANSWER-call 911 immediately
if a dcw can not reach an object on a high shelf, she should - ANSWER-use a stepstool
if a dcw is not sure whether or not a food is spoiled, she should - ANSWER-throw it
away
if an appliance begins to smell suspicious or spoke you should - ANSWER-unplug it
immediately
if blood or body fluids may be splashed or sprayed into the eye area, proper protection
for the eyes is? - ANSWER-goggles
if you suspect a client is being abused: - ANSWER-tell your supervisor asap
in an emergency you should - ANSWER-NOT leave your client unattended for a long
period of time and be sure to give assistance until emts arrive
in building a relationship with a family: - ANSWER-speak with them directly and
professionally
in case of lighting it is best to - ANSWER-seek shelter in buildings
in what type of environment do microorganisms grow best? - ANSWER-in a warm,
moist place
instrumental activities of daily living (iadls) - ANSWER-include shopping and using the
telephone
it's a good idea to keep easily spoiled items in the - ANSWER-back of the fridge
