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"Your body language communicates respect when your facial expressions and gestures are open and relaxed. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"Most of what you communicate is through the words you speak. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"Offering a solution to a client's problem without being asked can be a barrier to good communication. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"Your body language has little impact on how a client reacts to you. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"If you see a client falling, do not try to stop the fall. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"A transfer belt is only used if the client needs extensive help to transfer or walk. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"There is little you can do as a caregiver to reduce the risk of a client falling. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"Most infections are spread through the air. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"Only use standard precautions if you think a client has a blood borne disease. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"It is only mandatory to wash your hands if they look dirty a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"Some people with an infection have no symptoms. a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"There are laws that protect a person living with HIV/AIDS against discrimination. a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"The only time you must wear disposable gloves is to clean up blood or body fluids. a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"The best way to maintain a healthy, professional boundary between you and client is to view caregiving as your job. a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"A client care plan has all of the information you need to do your job. a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"Caregiver burnout is normally caused by too much stress for too long without taking steps to refuel the body / mind / spirit. a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"A high amount of stress builds your immune system a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"Good self care includes taking really good care of everyone but yourself. a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"Grief only impacts a person's emotions. a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"To successfully make a change in your life-style (e.g. eating better, getting more exercise) set realistic goals and start slowly. a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"A client's doctor is responsible for making any changes to the client's plan. a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"A possible sign of neglect should include a vulnerable adult living in unsafe or unsanitary living conditions. a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"Caregivers can make a client take his / her medications if it's life-threatening not to do so. a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"A client with what condition is at the greatest risk of fecal (phân) impaction (tác động mạnh / ảnh hưởng)? a. High blood pressure b. Diabetes
c. Chronic constipation (táo bón kinh niên) - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"Which of the following help to control symptoms or prevent constipation (chứng táo bón)? a. Decreasing (giảm sút) physical activity b. Increasing (gia tăng) fiber (chất xơ) and water intake
c. Over use of laxatives (thuốc nhuận tràng) - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"How long should you wait before reporting a change in a client's normal bowel movement pattern? a. Less than 24 hours b. 1 - 2 days
c. 3 - 4 days - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"To maintain good urinary and bowel function, encourage a client to : a. Read the paper on the toilet to relax b. Change his/her toileting routine each week
c. Stay as physically active as he/she can - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"If a client is on a special diet, you need to know: a. Whether the client's family likes the diet; b. What special foods or preparation is needed
c. Whether the diet has worked for others - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"A nutrition food label is used in meal planning and shopping to help you : a. Decide if you will like the taste of the food b. Compare and choose healthy foods
c. Know if it is something the client likes - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"A healthy diet means choosing a variety of healthy foods and : a. Never eating less healthy foods b. Setting limits on eating less healthy foods
c. Eating healthy foods a few days a week - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"The safest way to thaw (làm tan) foods is to use the following :
b. Eat a well-balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids
c. Take a bath daily using plenty of hot water - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"61./ Anytime you see redness on a client's unbroken skin lasting 15-30 minutes or more - especially at a pressure point : a. Remove pressure from the area immediately b. Increase pressure to the area immediately
c. Do nothing - but watch it closely for the next few hours - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"62./ When helping with passive range of motion exercises, move the joint gently to the point of : a. Pain b. Resistance
c. comfort - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"63./ To take good care of a client's dentures, always soak them in: a. Bleach b. Hot water
c. Cool water - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"64./ To communicate effectively with a client, he / she needs to a. Like what you have to say b. Understand what you said the way you meant it
c. Sit close to you when you are talking - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"65./ When faced with difficult behaviors from others, it is best to : a. React in a similar manner b. Remain calm and balanced
c. Defend yourself at all costs - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"66./ To be an effective active listener : a. Stay focused on the task you are doing b. Stop what you are doing and focus on the speaker
c. Focus on what you want to say while the speaker is talking - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"67./ A client is upset and you are not sure you have understood what he is telling you. You should : a. Let it go. It it is important it will come up again b. Restate his basic ideas in your own words to test your understanding
c. Tell him you aren't going to listen until he calms down. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"68./ To make sure what you say communicates respect and engages the client, you should : a. Think about what you want to say before you speak b. Say whatever comes to your mind
c. Say what you think the client wants to hear - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"69./ During a transfer, do not have a client put his/her arms on your : a. Neck b. Shoulders
c. hips - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"70./ When helping a client to walk, you should walk slightly behind a client and on : a. His / her strong side b. His / her weaker side
c. Either side, it doesn't matter - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"71./ If a client has fallen and is injured : a. Lift him / her to a chair or bed b. Get him / her medical help
c. Give him / her a glass of water - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"72./ Proper body mechanics mean you lift with your a. Back b. Abdomen
c. legs - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"73./ HIV can be spread by : a. Holding hands or hugging b. Having unprotected sex
c. Sharing utensils or drinking glasses - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"74./ To effectively kill germs on surfaces, you must : a. Clean with soap and water only b. Disinfect and then clean with soap and water
c. Clean with soap and water and then disinfect - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
a. What you see, hear, smell or feel b. Other client's behaviors.
c. Their last visit to the doctor - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"83./ The following statement is an "Mrs. Smith was out of control all afternoon" a. Objective observation
b. Subjective observation - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"84./ In most emergencies, your first response should be to : a. Check the care plan b. Make sure the client is safe
c. Report to your case manager / supervisor - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"85./ Changes in a client's baseline should be reported when you : a. Have a few extra minutes b. Feel like it
c. Are concerned - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"86./ Since Mr. Rogers hired another caregiver a month ago, he was given her $800 to fix her care, $ for a dental crown and has "misplaced" his checkbook. What should you do? a. Call and report it to DSHS b. Talk to the new caregiver about it
c. Call Mr. Roger's family and tell them - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"87./ A client ask you to do something you feel puts his / her safety at risk. You should : a. Explain why you are concerned and offer a safer alternative b. Tell the client you won't do it and politely walk away.
c. Do what the client asks without questioning it - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"88./ Mr. Stevens has Alzheimer's disease and continually finds ways to get outside and wander off. You should : a. Block him from the door when you see him go near it b. Encourage the use of an exit alarm where he lives.
c. let him go. He has the right to do what he wants. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"89./ The window of time a medication can normally be safety taken within :
a. From 1 - 2 hours of the prescribed time; b. From 3 - 4 hours of the prescribed time
c. 30 minutes of the prescribed time - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"90./ The following care tasks cannot be done by a caregiver under nurse delegation : a. Tube feedings b. Injecting medications (other than insulin)
c. Colostomy care - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"91./ A caregiver can assist a client with PRN medications, when there are clear, written directions and : a. The client requests it b. Nursing judgment is required
c. You have time to help - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"92./ The wrong medication was given to a client by mistake. Your first action must be to : a. Watch for side-effects b. Report it immediately
c. Offer the correct medication - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"93./ When assisting with medications, you must read the medication label and verify it is the correct time, dosage and route : a. The first time you give it to a client only b. Every time you assist giving the medication
c. When you think about it and have time - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"94./ To effectively communicate "NO" when setting limits with others : a. Give a long explanation for why you can't do something b. Use the word "NO" and repeat it if necessary
c. Offer a good excuse for why you can't do it. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"95./ Friends and family are telling you stress is becoming a problem in your life. When you should take steps to reduce it? a. As soon as possible b. In a few months
c. No action is necessary - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"96./ This afternoon a client has just learned of the death of a close friend. You should :
- Neglect *** A person who has responsibility for providing care deserting or living a vulnerable adult without basic life necessities
- Abuse **** Failing to provide important basic life necessities or Taking
action to prevent harm or pain. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 2* 4* 3* 1*"
"103./ When giving a bed bath, how often should the water be changed? a. as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times b. just one time c. only after washing the perineal area
d. only after washing the front half of the patient - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"104./ Taking a vulnerable adult's money for personal use could be financial exploitation. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"105./ A caregiver is allowed to use a tie or belt to keep a client from getting out of a bed or chair. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"106./ Advance directives can only be cancelled by a family member or doctor. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"107./ An important part of caregiver's job is to report changes in client's condition. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"108./ When clean up blood, wear gloves only if a client had a blood-borne disease. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"109./ It is illegal to discriminate against a person with HIV/AIDS. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"110./ The HIV virus is hard to kill on household surfaces. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"111./ Clients that are bed bound need to change position frequently to protect their skin. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"112./ According to the food pyramid, grains (breads, pasta, rice) should be the highest number of servings eaten daily. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"113./ A caregiver can assist with PRN medications if professional judgment is needed. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"114./ Disposable gloves may be reused if they are not torn or do not have any holes in them. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"115./ The DSHS care plan will provide the caregiver with information on emergency contacts. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"116./ A client's care plan is important because it helps you to a. Give medical advice to the client. b. Meet the client's family members.
c. Know what personal care tasks to do. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"117./ When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, you must : a. Have the client make the phone call. b. Contact your supervisor / case manager first.
a. The amount taken matches the dosage on the label. b. To put the medication in the client's mouth.
c. To go back the next day to make sure the client took it - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"125./ Which could be a sign of neglect? A Client : a. Asking for privacy in the bathroom. b. Being left alone in the home without food.
c. Having his / her bedroom door closed. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"126./ Mr. Davis is a kind man and you have been caring for him for several months. He wants to give you a gift of $100.00. You should tell him : a. To give the gift to charity in your name. b. That you are not to accept any gifts.
c. That he must split the money with all the caregivers. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"127./ A DSHS client that self-directs his / her care must : a. Train the caregiver how to do the care task. b. Train the case manager how to do the care task.
c. Ask his / her doctor to train the caregiver. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"128./ When something needs to be documented about a client, you should : a. Make sure that you give your opinion. b. Wait until the issue is solved to document it.
c. Write down exactly what happened as soon as possible. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"129./ HIV/AIDS is caused by a : a. Food-borne virus. b. Blood-borne virus.
c. Air-borne virus. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"130./ Mr. Fillmore has diabetes and has a new sore on his foot. You must : a. Put a band-aid on it and watch it every day. b. Report it to your supervisor / case manager.
c. Tell Mr. Fillmore to take better care of himself - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"131./ Disposable gloves should be worn when :
a. Folding clean laundry b. Brushing the client's teeth.
c. Putting away the groceries. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"132./ Behaviors that put you at-risk for getting HIV/AIDS include : a. Hugging an infected person. b. Using a public restroom.
c. Contact with infected blood. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"133./ Mr. Smith's son, Bob, is visiting him from out of town. Bob asks you about his father's health. Your best response would be tell Bob : a. All you know about his father's health. b. To ask his father about his health.
c. You do not know anything. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"134./ Good infection control includes : a. Stopping the spread of germs. b. Keeping things moist.
c. Cleaning common areas once a week. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"135./ A Client has a legal right to : a. Be involved in choosing services received. b. Use another person's private property
c. Verbally threaten caregivers - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"136./ To help keep a client's skin healthy : a. Use a lot of soap. b. Keep his / her skin clean and dry.
c. Use hot water for bathing. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"137./ Mr. Lee has dementia and bumps into people who get in his way. You should : a. Ask him to play a game or take a walk. b. Hold his hands down so he cannot hurt anyone.
c. Send him to his room for two hours. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"138./ Which of the following is a possible warning sign of dehydration? A client who : a. Drinks only warm tap water.
c. Having throw rugs on floors. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"146./ Which practice helps a client keep good bowel function? a. Having a big breakfast. b. Straining when toileting.
c. Eating foods high in fiber. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"147./ When a client falls, what is the first thing you do? a. Tell the family about what happened. b. Assist the client to get up on to a chair.
c. Ask the client if he / she has been hurt. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"148./ An example of medication assistance is putting the prescribed : a. Medication in the client's mouth. b. Medication in the client's hand.
c. Medicated cream on the client's skin. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"149./ Mrs. Washington has bruises on her arms and legs that can't be explained. You must : a. Report this suspected abuse to DSHS immediately. b. Get her permission before making a report.
c. Wait until there is more proof that the abuse happened. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"150./ A caregiver is having a problem with a client they cannot resolve. What action should the caregiver take : a. Quit and find another job doing something different. b. Talk with the supervisor / case manager about possible solutions.
c. Ignore the problem and hope it will go away. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"151./ Which one of the following actions could be helpful to you if you were experiencing grief and loss : a. Talking with someone that will listen. b. Ignoring the feelings, they will go away.
c. Increasing work hours to keep busy - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"152./ The schedule for when a client's medication is taken is determined by : a. What fits into a caregiver's routine. b. The client and his/her health care practitioner.
c. The type of care setting the client lives in - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"153./ Taking good care of yourself includes : a. Putting other peoples' needs before your own. b. Knowing when and how to reduce stress.
c. Putting off doing fun things for yourself. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
“Dehydration can be a dangerous side-effect of diarrhea. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"Bowel function is usually the same for each person. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"When assisting with catheter care, always clean from the opening downwards away from the body. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"Unexplained confusion can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> TRUE"
"Only water counts toward a client's needed daily intake of fluids. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"The warning signs of nutrition in a client are difficult to observe. a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"Incontinence is just a part of aging and few medical treatments are effective a. TRUE
b. FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER=> FALSE"
"Food borne illness is caused by eating contamination food.
