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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 be given the __________ choice and opportunity to select or refuse service and to accept responsibility for the consequences






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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






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. 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






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. 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






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






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. 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






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






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






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






20. 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






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


22. 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






23. 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 -






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






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






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






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






29. Fastest growing group out of this population






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Caregiver does the task of Making and receiving ___________






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






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






44. 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






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






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






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






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






49. Client has the right to be treated with ___________






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