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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.
  • 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. Ending care services to a client for any reason






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






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






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






5. 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)






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


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






8. Fastest growing group out of this population






9. Client has the right to be treated with ___________






10. 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






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






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. 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






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






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






16. 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.






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


18. 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






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Caregiver does the task of Making and receiving ___________






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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






36. 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






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






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






39. 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






40. 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






41. 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






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






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






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






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






46. Caregiver does the task of ________ bed linens






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






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






49. Caregiver assists clients in activities of....






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