Caregiver study exam 2025/2026
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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 - ANSWER 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... - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Eight hours If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should - ANSWER Tell your facility manager/designee Hands should be washed - ANSWER After coming in contact with the residents 1 / 3
The area around the stoma should - ANSWER Be cleaned with mild soap and water Risk factors for residents' accidents include - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Professional ethics The abbreviation DNR stands for - ANSWER Do not resuscitate Behavior management techniques to use when problems arise include - ANSWER Speaking clearly and directly redirecting and giving short simple instructions Injections in the abdomen should be given - ANSWER No closer than two inches from the umbilicus 2 / 3
A resident with Alzheimer's disease is yelling in the middle of the hallway, the caregiver should - ANSWER Reassure the resident in a calm voice Keeping information about residents confidential - ANSWER Is a legal responsibility If a resident is making sexual advances to another resident without mutual consent you should - ANSWER Separate the two residents and report the incident The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used when a - ANSWER Resident is choking Medication having a high potential for abuse are - ANSWER Controlled substances To assure that a chair does not move while transferring a resident you should position the chair - ANSWER Against the wall
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