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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 ________ with families - health care providers - and supervisors






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






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






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






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






6. Any medication that is used to control or subdue a client






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

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8. 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.






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






10. Caregiver does the task of Making and receiving ___________






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






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






13. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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. 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






21. Often used interchangeably with the terms 'doctor' or 'physician.' today - many receive their primary care by someone other than a licensed doctor (a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - for example). Anyone with the legal authority to prescri






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. The team who provides health care and emotional care services for a client - including chaplain - Certified Nursing Assistant - Dietitian - Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapist - Registered Nurse - Social Worker - Speech Therapist and other he






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

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

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






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






33. 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






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






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






36. Caregiver does the task of ________ bed linens






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






38. 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






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






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






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






43. 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






44. 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 -






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






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






47. 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






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






49. 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






50. 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)