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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 Maintaining _______ for each client






2. 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






3. 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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






12. 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






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






14. 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






15. Ending care services to a client for any reason






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






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






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






19. 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






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






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






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






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






24. 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






25. 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






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






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






28. Fastest growing group out of this population






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






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






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


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






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






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






35. 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






36. Caregiver assists clients in activities of....






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






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


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






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






41. 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)






42. Client has the right to be treated with ___________






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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






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






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


49. 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






50. Caregiver does the task of ________ bed linens