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






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






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






4. Caregiver assists clients in activities of....






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

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6. 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






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






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






9. 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






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

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11. 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






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






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






14. Caregiver does the task of ________ bed linens






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






25. Ending care services to a client for any reason






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






27. 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)






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






29. 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






30. 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






31. 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.






32. Client has the right to be treated with ___________






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






34. 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 -






35. Fastest growing group out of this population






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






37. 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






38. 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






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






40. 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






41. 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






42. 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






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






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 Providing tx or procedures as instructed under ________






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

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






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






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






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