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AZ Certified Caregiver Exam Study Guide Expected Questions and Answers (Verified Answers, Exams of Study of Commodities

1. 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 2. 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

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Download AZ Certified Caregiver Exam Study Guide Expected Questions and Answers (Verified Answers and more Exams Study of Commodities in PDF only on Docsity! 1 / 6 AZ Certified Caregiver Exam Study Guide Expected Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) 1. 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 2. 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 3. Fasting usually means no eating for more than Ans>> Eight hours 2 / 6 4. If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should Ans>> Tell your facility manager/designee 5. Hands should be washed Ans>> After coming in contact with the residents 6. The area around the stoma should Ans>> Be cleaned with mild soap and water 7. Risk factors for residents' accidents include Ans>> Changes in vision and hearing 8. 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 9. A caregiver is talking loudly about her personal family situation, this is a 5 / 6 19. A specimen sent to the lab for examination must be accompanied by Ans>> A laboratory requisition 20. The cause of Alzheimer's disease is Ans>> Not known 21. Cleaners and disinfectants should be Ans>> Kept in locked cupboards 22. According to basic human needs, the task of old age may be to Ans>> Review life's accomplishments 23. The first step in any bed making procedure is Ans>> Wash your hands 6 / 6 24. The handles of water faucets are considered to be Ans>> Dirty 25. If a liquid medication comes with its own dropper and is used as the cap as well, you can squeeze excess medication into Ans>> The medication container 26. The environment best suited for a resident with Alzheimer's disease is one that is Ans>> Calm and quiet 27. Loss of interest in eating often a sign of Ans>> Depressive behavior 28. To completely document the administration of a PRN medication you would Ans>> Write the time administered, your initials on the medication sheet (MAR), why you gave the medication and its effectiveness in a progress note 29. The authority for admitting a resident to an assisted living facility comes from Ans>> Facility manager 30. Residents who will be making the assisted living facility their home should 7 / 6 be encouraged to Ans>> Bring some personal items from their home 31. Insulin is made by the Ans>> Pancreas 32. An important thing to remember when caring for a resident with Alzheimer's disease would be to Ans>> Make sure they have clean eyeglasses is they wear eyeglasses 33. Mr. Tidewater has had congestive heart failure for more than two years. He often sleeps with his head elevated. He likes his head elevated. He likes the position because he can Ans>> Breathe easier 34. The three things needed for successful communication are Ans>> A sender with a message, a receiver to receive the message, the feedback (message) provided by the receiver 35. Being on time for work everyday is a sure sign of Ans>> Dependability 36. In general, the diet for the elderly should Ans>> Be rich in vitamins and minerals 10 / 6 Ans>> Immediately remove him to his own room 51. The proper way to resign from a position is to Ans>> Give at least a two-week written notice 52. Changes in the aging urinary system include Ans>> Difficulty in emptying the bladder 53. When using validation therapy caregivers need to remember that Ans>> To live in reality is not the only way to live 54. The quickest acting of all insulin types is Ans>> Rapid acting insulin 55. To encourage a resident to participate in dressing herself, the caregiver should Ans>> Allow the resident to choose her own clothing 56. Palliative Care Ans>> Care to lessen the pain but not to cure 57. When using chemical disinfectants on a contaminated article, you remove- Ans>> Some of the pathogens 58. The possibility of aspiration is apparent when 11 / 6 Ans>> The person coughs each time they drink fluids 59. Mrs. Smith has a weak left arm. You would Ans>> Dress the weak side first 60. Common symptoms of diabetes are Ans>> Extra urine production, increased thirst, and increased hunger 61. Mr. Highlander is one of your assigned residents. He is a total care resident. In keeping with standard precautions, you will Ans>> Wash your hands after his care 62. The most important member of the service planning team is the Ans>> Resident 63. Residents who will be making the assisted living facility their home should be encouraged to Ans>> Bring some personal items from their homes 64. When working with a dying resident, caregivers should Ans>> Be there to listen and comfort the resident 12 / 6 65. Quality control checks are performed on glucometers to ensure that the Ans>> - Readings are accurate for each individual 66. You are caring for a resident with a feeding tube. You should Ans>> Elevate the head of the bed at least 45 degrees during feeding 67. Linda cannot speak or communicate well and has started to scratch her arm until it bleeds. In speaking with the doctor about Linda, you should say, Ans>> "Linda has been scratching her arm until it bleeds" 68. If a resident is making sexual advances to another resident without mutual consent, you should Ans>> Separate the residents 69. During a resident's seizure a caregiver must Ans>> Stay with the residents and call for help 70. Resident to resident harm is Ans>> Reported to the facility manager/designee and the state as abuse 71. When changing soiled bed linens, it is important to Ans>> Roll the linens away from you 72. A PRN medication is a medication 15 / 6 86. Who also gives some responsibilities to the caregiver? Ans>> Director of Nursing. Manager/Designee 87. When is it ok to speak in another language? Ans>> Only when a resident speaks your language 88. What medicine for infection have we abused the most? Ans>> Antibiotics. 89. When administering insulin, you give it through the? Ans>> Subcutaneous 90. Breaking the HIPPA law can result in? Ans>> Going to jail. 91. Sexual feelings for the elderly are? Ans>> Normal over the age of 70. 92. Say Mr. Mrs. Or Miss for? Ans>> Respect 93. What is the most important thing to do when assisting a resident when eating? Ans>> Set the patient upright in bed (High Fowlers) 16 / 6 94. Type 1 Diabetes is? Ans>> Not curable with injections 95. What is the number one cause of transmitting germs? Ans>> Hands. 96. What is Aspiration? Ans>> Breathing food, fluids, vomitus or an object into the lungs. 97. Starting a bladder training program for a resident with incontinence should reduce the? Ans>> Risk of skin breakdown. 98. How do you give immediate first aid on a minor burn? Ans>> Run cold water on the infected area. 99. Pet therapy in some assisted living facilities being utilized are? Ans>> Usually very therapeutic. 100. An instance of verifying something by using an alternative source? Ans>> Cross checking. 101. Signs of hyperglycemia are? Ans>> Fruity breath or excessive thirst 102. A resident with Alzheimer's disease shouts at you. You should 17 / 6 Ans>> Answer them in a calm voice 103. Mary takes a medication that you do not know about. You can best learn about the medications side effects by Ans>> Reading and understanding the medica- tion drug reference guide. 104. Use emesis basin for Ans>> vomitus 105. A narrowing of veins that restricts blood flow that usually occurs in the legs but sometimes seen in the arms. Ans>> PVD- peripheral vascular disease 106. A blood clot that is sometimes found in the arms or legs that limit or completely blocks blood flow Ans>> DVT-deep vein thrombosis 107. Sundowning Ans>> S/S and behaviors of Alzheimer's disease. Increase during hours of darkness. 108. Normal respiration Ans>> 12-20 109. Pulses found on the knee 20 / 6 Ans>>00 p.m. to military time? Ans>> 2100 hours 120. When a client makes an inappropriate request of a caregiver, the caregiver should Ans>> Explain that only tasks assigned in the service plan are allowed 121. Which of these is a healthier kind of fat? Ans>> Monounsaturated 122. Which of the following blood pressure measurements falls within the normal range? Ans>> 112/68 123. Insulin reaction can be caused by Ans>> Too little food 124. Which of the following is a common reason why a resident may be on a fluid-restricted diet? Ans>> The resident has heart and kidney failure . 125. Which of the following can cause stress incontinence? Ans>> An increase in intra-abdominal pressure 126. What diet would a resident benefit from for chronic constipation? 21 / 6 Ans>> High residual (high fiber) 127. A person who does not believe in the existence of God is known as a(n) Ans>> Atheist 128. If a resident faint, a caregiver should Ans>> Lower him to the floor 129. A myocardial infarction is known as a Ans>> Heart attack 130. Which of the following is a good way for a caregiver to care for a mentally ill resident? Ans>> Support the resident and his family and friends 131. How often should sheets be changed? Ans>> When they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp 132. The chain of command is Ans>> The line of authority in a facility