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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 assists clients in activities of....






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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. 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






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






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






13. Client has the right to be treated with ___________






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






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






16. Ending care services to a client for any reason






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






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






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






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






21. 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 -






22. 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






23. Fastest growing group out of this population






24. 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






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






26. 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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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






35. 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






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






37. 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






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






39. 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.






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






41. Caregiver does the task of ________ bed linens






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






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


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






45. 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






46. 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






47. 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






48. 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)






49. 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






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