Caregiver Activities of Daily Living 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the most appropriate way to assist a client with dressing who has weakness on the left side?

Accepted Answer

Dress the weak side first, then the strong side

Answer

Dress the strong side first, then the weak side

Answer

Always have the client dress themselves without help

Answer

Use only pull-over garments to avoid buttons

Question 2

A client refuses to take a bath. What should the caregiver do first?

Accepted Answer

Explore the reason for refusal and offer alternatives

Answer

Force the client into the bathtub

Answer

Document the refusal and skip bathing entirely

Answer

Call the supervisor immediately

Question 3

What is the correct water temperature for a client's bath?

Accepted Answer

95-100°F (35-38°C)

Answer

105-110°F (40-43°C)

Answer

85-90°F (29-32°C)

Answer

115-120°F (46-49°C)

Question 4

When assisting a client with eating, what prevents aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Position the client upright at 60-90 degrees

Answer

Have the client lie flat in bed during meals

Answer

Encourage the client to eat quickly

Answer

Offer only liquid foods

Question 5

Which ADL task requires the caregiver to wear gloves?

Accepted Answer

Assisting with mouth care

Answer

Helping the client brush their hair

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Folding the client's laundry

Answer

Setting up the client's meal tray

Question 6

A client with dementia keeps trying to leave the house. What is the best initial response?

Accepted Answer

Redirect the client with a calm activity or conversation

Answer

Lock all doors and remove the keys

Answer

Physically restrain the client

Answer

Ignore the behavior