CAREGIVER Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CAREGIVER facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. A resident's family member offers the caregiver a cash tip for excellent care. What should the caregiver do? → Politely decline the tip and explain that the facility's policy prohibits accepting gifts
2. Which of the following environmental modifications is most effective for preventing falls in the bathroom? → Installing grab bars near the toilet and in the shower area
3. What is the purpose of a sharps container? → Safely dispose of used needles, lancets, and sharp objects
4. Which technique is most effective for communicating with a hearing-impaired client? → Face them directly, speak clearly at normal pace, reduce background noise
5. Which is a boundary violation by a caregiver? → Accepting a large gift from a client
6. A resident with dementia insists she needs to go to work, even though she retired 20 years ago. Using validation therapy, the best caregiver response is: → Ask her what kind of work she did and what she enjoyed about it
7. A client with epilepsy begins seizing. What should you do? → Clear hazards, protect the head, time the seizure, do not restrain
8. What is the most appropriate way for a caregiver to respond if a resident uses racial or ethnic slurs? → Calmly set a limit on the language used and report the incident to a supervisor
9. A client is taking their neighbor's blood pressure medication because they ran out. What should you do? → Report immediately to the supervisor and healthcare provider
10. How often should a caregiver check and record vital signs for a stable patient? → As recommended by the healthcare provider
11. What is the most important action a caregiver can take to prevent scald burns in an elderly client's home? → Ensure the water heater is set to 120°F (49°C) or below
12. A resident enrolled in hospice is prescribed liquid morphine for pain. The caregiver observes the medication at the bedside. What should the caregiver do? → Report the medication's presence to the nurse but do not administer it
13. When should a caregiver measure vital signs and NOT immediately report findings to a supervisor? → When all readings fall within normal ranges
14. Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when managing a patient’s medication? → Crushing pills without consulting a pharmacist or physician
15. A client develops a new pressure sore. When must the caregiver report this? → Immediately to the supervisor or nurse
16. Bluish discoloration of the skin and nail beds is called: → Cyanosis
17. A client with dementia keeps trying to leave the house. What is the best initial response? → Redirect the client with a calm activity or conversation
18. When preparing to transfer a client from a bed to a wheelchair, what is the FIRST step a caregiver should take to ensure safety? → Position the wheelchair close to the bed and lock the brakes.
19. What safe internal temperature must poultry reach to be considered safely cooked? → 165°F (74°C)
20. Which of the following is a key principle of dementia-friendly communication? → Approach from the front, identify yourself, and speak calmly using the resident's name
21. A resident with dementia is experiencing visual hallucinations and appears frightened. What should the caregiver do first? → Calmly reassure the resident that they are safe and stay with them
22. A client reports feeling chest pain. After calling 911, what should the caregiver do next? → Document the incident after the situation is resolved
23. Which of the following is the most common cause of injury-related death in adults over 65? → Falls
24. What does SOAP stand for in care documentation? → Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
25. A client's temperature taken axillary (under the armpit) reads 98.0°F. How should the caregiver interpret this? → This is consistent with a normal oral equivalent of approximately 99.0°F
26. A caregiver should place the blood pressure cuff approximately how far above the antecubital space (inner elbow)? → 1 inch (2.5 cm)
27. When providing perineal care to a client, in which direction should the caregiver wipe? → Front to back to prevent contamination of the urinary tract
28. Mr. Smith, your client, offers you a valuable antique watch as a thank you gift for your excellent care. What is the most appropriate ethical response? → Politely decline the gift, explaining that it is against agency policy.
29. To use a fire extinguisher correctly, the acronym P.A.S.S. is a key safety guide. What does the 'A' in P.A.S.S. stand for? → Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
30. A client is on contact precautions. What is required? → Gown and gloves for all contact with the client and environment