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Test your basic knowledge |

Becoming A Caregiver

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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






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






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






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






5. 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






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






7. 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)






8. Fastest growing group out of this population






9. Client has the right to be advised in writing - before care is initiated - of the ________ for the services to be furnished - and the amount of repayment that will be required from the client






10. 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






11. 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






12. 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






13. 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






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 assists clients in activities of....






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






17. Client has the right to be treated with ___________






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






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






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






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






22. 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 -






23. Caregiver does the task of Making and receiving ___________






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






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






26. 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






27. 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






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






29. 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






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


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 a written notice of ___________ that specifies the reason(s) for the termination






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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


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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






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






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