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
AZ Certified Caregiver Exam Practice
Zyloprim or Allopurinol medication for
(Ans – Gout
Mr. Forth has been very active even though he had diabetes for 6 years.
He accidentally cut his leg last week and tells you that it is getting redder
and not healing. You tell him you will let the manager know, and then you
explain that:
(Ans – b. It is normal for diabetics who get cut to see more redness as it
heals
The health care provider ordered Lanoxin 0.5mg by mouth. You have
Lanoxin 0.25mg tablets. What should you administer?
(Ans – d. 2 tablets
The Physician orders 500mg methocarbamol (Robaxin) by mouth. The
prescription came in 1500mg tablets. What should you administer?
(Ans – a. no tablets
Nitrofurantoin is another name for furadantine and is an antibiotic to treat
(Ans – d. urinary tract infection
Which of the following will best protects you from sharps exposure?
(Ans – a. Never recap used needles or lancets
__________ is defined as a substantial psychological,
social, and occupational disability in which an individual experiences a
significant change in usual functioning.
(Ans – a. Dysthymia
The individual who responds best to oral hypoglycemic medication is
(Ans – a. over 40 years of age and has had diabetes more than 5 years
The proper way to dispose of a tablet that has fallen on the floor in an
individual’s room is
(Ans – c. Follow the facility policy that is in place for contaminated
medications
When giving a rectal suppository, place the
(Ans – c. Individual on their left side with their upper knee flexed.
A disease characterized by a decreased blood flow to the heart, due to
arteries narrowed by accumulated cholesterol and lipids, is known as
(Ans – d. Coronary Artery Disease
Mr. Lincoln has an order for Xanax 0.25mg by mouth at bedtime. He asks
that it be administered every morning with his breakfast, this is an example
of
(Ans – d. Right medication – wrong time
AZ Certified Caregiver Exam Practice
Zyloprim or Allopurinol medication for
(Ans – Gout
Mr. Forth has been very active even though he had diabetes for 6 years.
He accidentally cut his leg last week and tells you that it is getting redder
and not healing. You tell him you will let the manager know, and then you
explain that:
(Ans – b. It is normal for diabetics who get cut to see more redness as it
heals
The health care provider ordered Lanoxin 0.5mg by mouth. You have
Lanoxin 0.25mg tablets. What should you administer?
(Ans – d. 2 tablets
The Physician orders 500mg methocarbamol (Robaxin) by mouth. The
prescription came in 1500mg tablets. What should you administer?
(Ans – a. no tablets
Nitrofurantoin is another name for furadantine and is an antibiotic to treat
(Ans – d. urinary tract infection
Which of the following will best protects you from sharps exposure?
(Ans – a. Never recap used needles or lancets
__________ is defined as a substantial psychological,
social, and occupational disability in which an individual experiences a
significant change in usual functioning.
(Ans – a. Dysthymia
The individual who responds best to oral hypoglycemic medication is
(Ans – a. over 40 years of age and has had diabetes more than 5 years
The proper way to dispose of a tablet that has fallen on the floor in an
individual’s room is
(Ans – c. Follow the facility policy that is in place for contaminated
medications
When giving a rectal suppository, place the
(Ans – c. Individual on their left side with their upper knee flexed.
A disease characterized by a decreased blood flow to the heart, due to
arteries narrowed by accumulated cholesterol and lipids, is known as
(Ans – d. Coronary Artery Disease
Mr. Lincoln has an order for Xanax 0.25mg by mouth at bedtime. He asks
that it be administered every morning with his breakfast, this is an example
of
(Ans – d. Right medication – wrong time
Caregiver Exam: State Practice Exam
Sliding Scale Method
(Ans- approximately daily insulin requirements
Normal blood sugar level
(Ans- 70-100 mg/dL
What is considered high blood sugar
(Ans- 350 and above
5 rights of medication administration (aka medication occurrence)
(Ansright patient,
right medication,
right dose,
right time,
right route
Fasting
(Ans- don’t eat 8 hours before procedure
chain of command
(Ans- the line of authority that moves from the top of a hierarchy to the
lowest level (use when reporting)
washing hands
(Ans- universal precaution
What is a stoma? How should it be cleaned?
(Ans- an artificial opening in the body that should be cleaned gently with
soap and water
Are older people more prone to accidents?
(Ans- yes
Professional Ethics
(Ans- personal, organizational and corporate standards or behavior
expected for professionals.
DNR
(Ans- do not resuscitate
Behavior Management Techniques
(Ans- speaking clearly and directly in re-direction with short simple
instruction
Where do you give abdominal injections
(Ans- 2 inches from bellybutton
What calms a yelling Alzheimer’s resident
(Ans- speaking calmly
HIPAA
(Ans- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Control substances has potential for what?
(Ans- abuse
What is sent to the lab?
(Ans- Lab slip and specimen
Is there a cause to Alzheimer’s?
(Ans- no
What is a task of old age?
(Ans- recalling past life experiences
Can you put medication back in a bottle in the dropper is a part of the cap?
(Ans- yes
what can the loss of interest in eating be a sign of?
(Ans- depression
What is a de-esculation technique
(Ans- remove self from situation if resident in not in present danger
Always refer to what documentation when giving medication?
(Ans- MAR: Medication Administration Record
Caregiver Certification Test Review
Part 1
The doctor orders Oxycodone 2.5 mg 1 tablet by mouth (p.o.) daily. The
stock in the bottle is a 5mg tablet. How many tablets are you going to
administer, if that’s the only stock available?
(Ans- 1/2 tab
Ibuprofen (motrin) 600mg was ordered for pain for Mrs. Smith. The bottle of
motrin contains 200mg/tab. How many tablets of Ibuprofen 200mg will you
administer to Mrs. Smith?
(Ans- 3 tabs
ASA was ordered for a resident who had a stroke. What is the common
side effect of Aspirin?
(Ans- Gastric irritation
One side effect of Ibuprofen is stomach upset. What is the best
recommendation when taking Ibuprofen?
(Ans- take it with food
NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Drugs) like motrin, aspirin, aleve,
and Celebrex have the following most common side effect:
(Ans- nausea
The unwanted interaction of aspirin and anti- coagulant like coumadin is the
following:
(Ans- increased bleeding
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a non-narcotic medication and helps:
(Ans- decrease muscle pain
Methocarbamol (Robaxin) is an example of a muscle relaxant. The wanted
effects include:
(Ans- decrease spasm
NSAID acts to : (select all that apply)
(Ansreduce arthritis pain
decrease inflammation
lowers temperature
Morphine Sulfate 20mg/5ml is available in 30ml bottle. The doctor orders to
give to hospice residents 10 mg by mouth every four hours PRN for pain.
How many ml (milliliter) are you going to administer?
(Ans- 2.5 ml
Synthroid 1000 microgram (mcg) per tablet is available. If the doctor orders
a Synthroid 1 mg tablet orally before breakfast, how many tablets are you
going to administer?
(Ans- 1 tab
Caregiver Training Assessment CG 100
Which of the following statements is true of providing privacy while giving
care?
(Ans- Providing for a resident’s privacy is a legal right.
One basic Arizona regulation that applies to CGs is
(Ans- CGs must complete at least 62 hours of training and pass a written
state exam before they begin working.
Which of the following tasks is considered outside the scope of practice for
an CG?
(Ans- Changing a sterile dressing
What is one way that a caregiver can show respect for a resident’s sexual
identity?
(Ans- By not automatically assuming the resident is heterosexual
Which of the following blood pressure measurements falls within the normal
range?
(Ans- 112/68
A myocardial infarction is known as a
(Ans- Heart attack
Passive range of motion (PROM) exercises are done
(Ans- When a resident cannot move on her own
Which of the following is a good way for a caregiver to care for a mentally ill
resident?
(Ans- Support the resident and his family and friends
How often should bed sheets be changed?
(Ans- When they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp
The chain of command is
(Ans- The line of authority in a facility
What is required of an CG if he suspects that a resident is being abused?
(Ans- The CG should report the abuse immediately to his supervisor.
Which of the following remarks is a cliché?
(Ans- “We’ve all been there before.”
The inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs is known as
(Ans- Aspiration
A cerebrovascular accident is also called a
(Ans- Stroke
In which type of environments do microorganisms thrive?
(Ans- Warm, moist environments
Which of the following statements is true of providing privacy while giving
care?
(Ans- Providing for a resident’s privacy is a legal right.
Which of the following falls within the normal range for a person’s
respiratory rate?
(Ans- 14 respirations per minute
A type of care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of the resident, rather
than on teaching the resident to recover and/or care for himself is called
(Ans- Palliative care
_______ are areas of the body where the bone lies close to
the skin.
(Ans- Bony prominences
Caregiver Training Assessment CG 100
Which of the following statements is true of providing privacy while giving
care?
(Ans- Providing for a resident’s privacy is a legal right.
One basic Arizona regulation that applies to CGs is
(Ans- CGs must complete at least 62 hours of training and pass a written
state exam before they begin working.
Which of the following tasks is considered outside the scope of practice for
an CG?
(Ans- Changing a sterile dressing
What is one way that a caregiver can show respect for a resident’s sexual
identity?
(Ans- By not automatically assuming the resident is heterosexual
Which of the following blood pressure measurements falls within the normal
range?
(Ans- 112/68
A myocardial infarction is known as a
(Ans- Heart attack
Passive range of motion (PROM) exercises are done
(Ans- When a resident cannot move on her own
Which of the following is a good way for a caregiver to care for a mentally ill
resident?
(Ans- Support the resident and his family and friends
How often should bed sheets be changed?
(Ans- When they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp
The chain of command is
(Ans- The line of authority in a facility
What is required of an CG if he suspects that a resident is being abused?
(Ans- The CG should report the abuse immediately to his supervisor.
Which of the following remarks is a cliché?
(Ans- “We’ve all been there before.”
The inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs is known as
(Ans- Aspiration
A cerebrovascular accident is also called a
(Ans- Stroke
In which type of environments do microorganisms thrive?
(Ans- Warm, moist environments
Which of the following statements is true of providing privacy while giving
care?
(Ans- Providing for a resident’s privacy is a legal right.
Which of the following falls within the normal range for a person’s
respiratory rate?
(Ans- 14 respirations per minute
A type of care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of the resident, rather
than on teaching the resident to recover and/or care for himself is called
(Ans- Palliative care
_______ are areas of the body where the bone lies close to
the skin.
(Ans- Bony prominences
Caregiver Complete Set: (Complete set
of glossary of terms for Caregiver
program)
Abuse
(Ans- The intentional infliction of physical harm; injury caused by negligent
acts or omissions; unreasonable confinement; sexual abuse or sexual
assault; or a pattern of ridiculing or demeaning a resident, making
derogatory remarks, verbally harassing, or threatening to inflict physical
harm on a resident
Accept
(Ans- An individual begins living in and receiving services at an assisted
living facility; or<br /> b. An individual begins receiving adult day health
care services or respite care services from an assisted living facility
Accident
(Ans- means an unexpected occurrence that causes harm to a resident
Activities of daily living
(Ans- Bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, mobility, transfer, and toileting.
Adult day health care services
(Ans- A program that provides planned care supervision and activities,
personal care, personal living skills training, meals and health monitoring in
a group setting during a portion of a continuous twenty-four hour period.
Adult day health services may also include preventive, therapeutic and
restorative health related services that do not include behavioral health
services.
Adult foster care
(Ans- A residential setting which provides room and board and adult foster
care services for at least one and no more than four adults who are
participants in the Arizona long-term care system pursuant to Chapter 29,
Article 2 of this title and in which the sponsor or the manager resides with
the residents and integrates the residents who are receiving adult foster
care into that person’s family.
Applicant
(Ans- An individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation that has
submitted an application for,
a. An assisted living facility license; b. Department approval of an
exemption in R9-10-702; or c. Department approval of an assisted living
training program.
Assessment
(Ans- A written analysis of a resident’s abilities; preferences; and need for
supervisory care services, personal care services, or directed care
services.
Assistance
(Ans- The help or aid necessary to complete a function or a task.
Assistant Caregiver
(Ans- An assisted living facility that provides resident rooms or residential
units to eleven or more residents.
Assisted living facility
(Ans- A residential care institution, including adult foster care, that provides
or contracts to provide supervisory care services, personal care services or
directed care services on a continuing basis.
Assisted living home
(Ans- An assisted living facility that provides resident rooms to ten or fewer
residents.
Bathing
(Ans- Washing, rinsing, and drying all parts of an individual’s body.