Caregiver study exam: Questions &
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An individual is on a sliding scale. The fasting blood sugar before supper is 400, but the individual ate cake and ice cream at the facility birthday party one hour before. You should (Ans- Follow the sliding scale and report to the manager
The best things you can ask yourself when administering medications is, "am I giving the right...(Ans- Dose of the right medication to the right person at the right time through the right route
Fasting usually means no eating for more than (Ans- Eight hours
If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should (Ans- Tell your facility manager/designee
Hands should be washed (Ans- After coming in contact with the residents
The area around the stoma should (Ans- Be cleaned with mild soap and water
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Risk factors for residents' accidents include (Ans- Changes in vision and hearing
When transferring a resident from one room or area to another, the most critical step you should perform would be to (Ans- Make sure the new room is ready before transferring him
A caregiver is talking loudly about her personal family situation, this is a violation of (Ans- Professional ethics
The abbreviation DNR stands for (Ans- Do not resuscitate
Behavior management techniques to use when problems arise include (Ans- Speaking clearly and directly redirecting and giving short simple instructions
Injections in the abdomen should be given (Ans- No closer than two inches from the umbilicus
A resident with Alzheimer's disease is yelling in the middle of the hallway, the caregiver should (Ans- Reassure the resident in a calm voice
Keeping information about residents confidential (Ans- Is a legal responsibility 2 / 3
If a resident is making sexual advances to another resident without mutual consent you should (Ans- Separate the two residents and report the incident
The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used when a (Ans- Resident is choking
Medication having a high potential for abuse are (Ans- Controlled substances
To assure that a chair does not move while transferring a resident you should position the chair (Ans- Against the wall
A specimen sent to the lab for examination must be accompanied by (Ans- A laboratory requisition
The cause of Alzheimer's disease is (Ans- Not known
Cleaners and disinfectants should be (Ans- Kept in locked cupboards
According to basic human needs, the task of old age may be to (Ans- Review life's accomplishments
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