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Becoming A Caregiver

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Client's rights protected by law; may vary from state to state and between service locations






2. Caregiver does the task of Keeping track of client's _____ for prescription refills - clothing - and personal items






3. Exciting ways you can personally change the lives of real people






4. An alternative word for the person receiving care from the caregiver or Personal Care Aide. The word 'client' may also be used






5. People working as caregivers in assisted living or residential care communities






6. Client has the right to a written notice of ___________ that specifies the reason(s) for the termination






7. Caregiver does the task of ________ bed linens






8. The process of allowing the client to make a decision after they've been provided with - and understand - all relevant information






9. The term used to describe a person's ability to move around






10. Broad term used to describe anyone who provides care to another person.






11. Caregiver does the task of Planning and preparing meals or ensuring that the client's need for ___________ are met






12. Caregiver does the task of Sometimes asked to help care for a ________






13. Works with clients on buttoning - zipping - and eating - etc. May teach a client to use an adaptive tool to help with these activities (esp. waist up)






14. A term that describes tasks that the PCA can perform by law because he or she has been taught how to do them by a nurse. Each state has different definitions of what tasks may be taught by a nurse and then legally performed by a caregiver






15. Caregiver does the task of Providing light ___________ and assistance in keeping the client's environment clean - tidy - and safe






16. Specially trained to help individuals meet unique nutritional needs. A dietitian may be used to help plan meals for a person who is diabetic or who has other special dietary needs; typically work closely with caregivers - physicians - and nurses






17. Caregiver assists clients in activities of....






18. A person who provides regular non-medical assistance to seniors or others who need assistance






19. Help clients with gross motor skills - Tasks from the waist down (walking - balance - mobility)






20. Direct Care Worker - Resident Care Aide - Attendant - Caregiver






21. Someone who has successfully competed an approved certification training program including a written and/or manual skills test - and who has received a certificate by the state - defined by law as people who assists licensed nursing personnel in the






22. Client has the right to be free from __________ in regard to race - color - national origin - gender - sexual orientation - or religion






23. Ratio of Americans over the age of 65 to every American






24. The entire team of individuals involved in providing care to a client. This team may extend beyond the typical members of the health care team (doctors - nurses - social workers - therapists - and other medical professionals) and include neighbors -






25. Client has the right to voice ____________ regarding services or any other issue without discrimination or reprisal for exercising such rights






26. Or care plans are written documents detailing what care is to be provided - who is to provide the care - and what the goals of the care are for the person






27. An individual certified by a licensed school - a governmental agency or another recognized entity as having met the training standards preparing him or her to become a caregiver. May work in private individual's homes - in assisted living or resident






28. Caregiver does the task of administering or setting up ___________ (if properly trained and supervised)






29. Any activity related to the body's elimination of waste. Toileting assistance may include helping a client to the bathroom - helping a client with briefs - or with using a bedpan - urinal - or other device.






30. Caregiver does the task of Providing or arranging for ___________ for clients






31. Client has the right to be free from ____ of care - verbal - mental - emotional - and sexual abuse






32. Caregiver does the task of Providing tx or procedures as instructed under ________






33. The ability to come up with a solution to a problem or situation that is unique or unusual - but that gets the job done. Caregivers often have to be creative when they are helping other people with personal care tasks. Learning to be creative - while






34. Client has the right to be treated with ___________






35. A nurse who has competed 2-4 year nursing program and has passed the national licensing exam. They plan and evaluate care for clients and supervise LPN's and CNAs - as well as work in many nurse education roles






36. Assists individuals with their spiritual needs; can be valuable friends to people who are dying or who need spiritual comfort - often available through a home health or in-home care agency






37. Caregiver does the task of Setting up ________ for clients






38. Client has the right to have access to his or her __________






39. People who provide care to individuals in homes or other settings






40. Client has the right to be free from financial ___________






41. Caregiver does the task of _______ clothes - bedding - and linens






42. Helps people with their emotional and family needs. they also assist individuals and their families with future care needs with a focus on returning home or to a lesser care setting during hospitalizations or nursing home stays






43. Acquiring or using a client's money deceitfully; a form of abuse that is specifically prohibited by law






44. A client's home - a small care home or a larger care community






45. Client has the right to be free from ___________ of personal property






46. Client has the right to have client information and records _____________






47. Fastest growing group out of this population






48. Caregiver does the task of Providing companionship and leisure time activities - including exercise and ________






49. Client hasClient has the right to participate in ____________ of the services and care to be furnished - any changes in the services and care - the frequency of visits - and cessation of services






50. Estimated ratio in 25 years of American over the of 65 to every Americans