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






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






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






4. 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






5. 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






6. 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






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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






16. 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.






17. 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






18. 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






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






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






21. 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






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






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






24. 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






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






26. Fastest growing group out of this population






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






28. 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






29. 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






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


31. 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






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






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


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






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






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






37. Ending care services to a client for any reason






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






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






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






41. Caregiver assists clients in activities of....






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






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






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






45. 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






46. Caregiver does the task of ________ bed linens






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






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






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






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