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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. Caregiver does the task of Maintaining _______ for each client






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






4. Fastest growing group out of this population






5. Client has the right to be treated with ___________






6. 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






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






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






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






10. 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






11. 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






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






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






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. 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)






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






17. 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






18. 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






19. 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 -






20. 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






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






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






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






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






25. Caregiver does the task of ________ bed linens






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






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


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


36. Ending care services to a client for any reason






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






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


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






40. Caregiver assists clients in activities of....






41. 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.






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. 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






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






45. 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






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






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






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






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






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