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






2. Helps individuals who have had a stroke regain their speaking abilities. They may also evaluate a person's ability to swallow. They work with the physician to determine the proper consistency of food for the person. Speech therapists know a lot about






3. 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






4. 1. Taking direction 2. Responsibility 3. Member of the Caregiving Team 4. Bonding with Clients 5. Making a difference






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






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






7. Client has the right to be given a ___________ of his or her rights as specified by law - before service begins. Your organization should maintain evidence that each client has received this notice






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






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






10. 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






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






12. 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






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






14. Client has the right to be advised in writing - before care is initiated - of the ________ for the services to be furnished - and the amount of repayment that will be required from the client






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






16. 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 -






17. 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






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






19. 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






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






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






22. Caregiver does the task of ________ bed linens






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


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






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






26. Fastest growing group out of this population






27. 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






28. Client's rights protected by law; may vary from state to state and between service locations


29. Client has the right to be given the __________ choice and opportunity to select or refuse service and to accept responsibility for the consequences






30. Ending care services to a client for any reason






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






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






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






34. Caregiver does the task of Maintaining _______ for each client






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






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






37. 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






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






39. 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






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






41. 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






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






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






44. Caregiver does the task of ________ with families - health care providers - and supervisors






45. Caregiver does the task of Writing on the ______ as indicated by the nurse or supervisor






46. Client has the right to be treated with ___________






47. Client has the right to be free from physical or chemical ________






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






49. 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.






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