Caregiver study exam: Questions &
Answers
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
(Ans- Follow the sliding scale and report to the manager
The best things you can ask yourself when administering medications is,
“am I giving the right…
(Ans- Dose of the right medication to the right person at the right time
through the right route
Fasting usually means no eating for more than
(Ans- Eight hours
If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should
(Ans- Tell your facility manager/designee
Hands should be washed
(Ans- After coming in contact with the residents
The area around the stoma should
(Ans- Be cleaned with mild soap and water
Risk factors for residents’ accidents include
(Ans- Changes 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
(Ans- Make sure the new room is ready before transferring him
A caregiver is talking loudly about her personal family situation, this is a
violation of
(Ans- Professional ethics
The abbreviation DNR stands for
(Ans- Do not resuscitate
Behavior management techniques to use when problems arise include
(Ans- Speaking clearly and directly redirecting and giving short simple
instructions
Injections in the abdomen should be given
(Ans- No closer than two inches from the umbilicus
A resident with Alzheimer’s disease is yelling in the middle of the hallway,
the caregiver should
(Ans- Reassure the resident in a calm voice
Keeping information about residents confidential
(Ans- Is a legal responsibility
If a resident is making sexual advances to another resident without mutual
consent you should
(Ans- Separate the two residents and report the incident
The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used when a
(Ans- Resident is choking
Medication having a high potential for abuse are
(Ans- Controlled substances
To assure that a chair does not move while transferring a resident you
should position the chair
(Ans- Against the wall
A specimen sent to the lab for examination must be accompanied by
(Ans- A laboratory requisition
The cause of Alzheimer’s disease is
(Ans- Not known
Cleaners and disinfectants should be
(Ans- Kept in locked cupboards
According to basic human needs, the task of old age may be to
(Ans- Review life’s accomplishments