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






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






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






4. 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






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






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






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






8. 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






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






10. 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






11. 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






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






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






14. 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 -






15. 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






16. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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24. Caregiver does the task of ________ bed linens






25. 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






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






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

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






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






30. 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






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






32. Client has the right to be treated with ___________






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






34. Ending care services to a client for any reason






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






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






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






39. 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






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

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41. 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






42. 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






43. 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






44. 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






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






46. 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.






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






48. Caregiver assists clients in activities of....






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






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