All of the following are considered healthy lifting practices except - ANS Squat as low as
possible to pick up an object
Which of the following words would not be considered age - appropriate? - ANS Diapers
True or False: Fred has fallen four times this month, which is unusual for him. However, there is
no need to notify his physician because this is a normal part of aging - ANS False
A group of older adults that is at increased risk of dehydration is - ANS Older adults with
dementia
True or False: Sheets that fit too tight and recliners that clients are unable to get out of are
considered restraints - ANS True
What steps should you take if you suspect your client is being abused? - ANS Ensure you and
your client are safe, call law enforcement if necessary, report to APS, document
Referring to Mrs. Terry as a "stroke victim" - ANS Is not a good example of person-centered
language
What does the acronym RACE stand for in the context of a fire? - ANS Rescue, Alert, Contain,
Extinguish
Which of the following communication methods are likely to result in misinterpretation of
intended communication? - ANS High pitch, loud volume, and fast speed of speech
If a client's last days come before a person-centered care plan can be completed the care
facility should - ANS As the client's representative what the client would want
What does PPE stand for? - ANS Personal Protective Equipment
A meaningful life for a client is determined by - ANS The client
If a client starts to fall during assistance with ambulation, the best thing a care team member
can do is to - ANS Bend her knees and lower the client to the floor
What is the first step in assisting with self administration of medications? - ANS Look at the
MAR to identify the medication to be administered
The presence for malnutrition can increase the risk for - ANS Dying
, One of the barriers in diagnosing HIV is - ANS It can be years before the serious symptoms
appear
True or False: Care must be provided in a manner that protects the person's privacy - ANS
True
When assisting a client with dementia with eating, your goal is to - ANS Use techniques to
assist the person to eat and drink independently
When a change of condition is noticed, it is important to - ANS Notify the supervisor or nurse
Gary is a man who weighs 250 pounds and you are a 130-pound care team member. He usually
can walk and transfer to the toilet independently, but today he doesn't feel well and is
complaining about feeling dizzy. When you arrive, he asks you to help him get to the bathroom.
You should - ANS Get another direct care staff person to assist you so Gary will have two
people in case he gets dizzy
As a care team member, you are always on time and complete all duties and tasks as assigned.
You keep your obligations and promises. This quality is called - ANS Dependability
True or False: Authorized staff are staff who have completed the required training to assist
clients with self-administration - ANS True
A very important part of assisting a person to bathe is - ANS Making sure the person is draped
with a towel
Ambulation is another word for - ANS Walking
Verbal cues are helpful for a client who has difficulty remembering. You can give verbal cues
one at a time. When assisting a client with meals it is good to - ANS Wait until the client has
finished one task before asking him to do another
What are the most common places for pressure injuries to form? - ANS Lower back, hips,
heels, and ankles
Adverse drug reactions can occur - ANS Due to lack of or insufficient documentation
Which of the following should you do when transferring a client to a wheelchair? - ANS Check
the client's position in the wheelchair after the transfer is complete
True or False: Handwashing is the single best defense against the spread of disease - ANS
True
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