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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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1. 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






2. Fastest growing group out of this population






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


4. 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






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






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






7. 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






8. 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)






9. 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






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






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






12. 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






13. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






25. Caregiver does the task of Making and receiving ___________






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






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






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






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






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






31. Caregiver does the task of ________ bed linens






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


33. 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






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






35. 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






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


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






38. 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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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






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






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






47. 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






48. 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






49. 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






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