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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. 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






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






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






4. 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)






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Fastest growing group out of this population






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






33. 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






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






36. 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






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


38. 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






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






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






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






42. 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






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


45. Client has the right to be treated with ___________






46. Caregiver does the task of Making and receiving ___________






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






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






49. Ending care services to a client for any reason






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