answers graded A+
1. To avoid injury, you should
a. avoid reaching
b. use proper body mechanics
c. let resident know what you are going to do
d. all of the above - correct answer ✔✔D
2. Falls are quite common among the elderly because of
a. rapid reflexes
b. good distance judgement
c. excellent lighting
d. poor balance - correct answer ✔✔D
3. The leading cause of injury to the elderly is
a. choking
b. burns
c. falls
,d. poisoning - correct answer ✔✔C
4. All of these devices can be used to help a person to use regular toileting facilities with more
ease EXCEPT
a. elevated toilet seat
b. bedside commode
c. grab bars on the wall next to the toilet
d. eggcrate mattress - correct answer ✔✔D
5. It is most important for an individual who is just entering a long-term care facility to receive
a. an introduction to the cook
b. respectful treatment
c. special privileges for the first two weeks
d. better care than the residents that are near death - correct answer ✔✔B
6. A resident whose family does not come to visit very often will sometimes feel
a. self-confident
b. more loved
c. depressed
d. cared for - correct answer ✔✔C
, 7. To ensure failure of an activity program
a. keep the noise level down
b. treat the residents as mature adults
c. have large groups for activities
d. make sure residents wear their hearing aids and glasses (if needed) - correct answer ✔✔C
8. Any instance of abuse, mistreatment, or neglect must be
a. reported
b. disclosed to the resident's roommate
c. kept from the family to protect them from the problem
d. posted on the main bulletin board - correct answer ✔✔A
8. Any instance of abuse, mistreatment, or neglect must be
a. reported
b. disclosed to the resident's roommate
c. kept from the family to protect them from the problem
d. posted on the main bulletin board - correct answer ✔✔C
10. Residents have the right to send and receive unopened mail