Caregiver Full Exam Simulation Flashcards
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A resident's blood pressure is measured at 180/110 mmHg. What should the caregiver do?
Answer: Report the reading to the nurse immediately as this is a significantly elevated blood pressure
A blood pressure of 180/110 mmHg is significantly elevated and requires immediate reporting to the nurse for clinical assessment and intervention.
A caregiver is providing care to a resident with an active skin wound with drainage. Which infection control practice is essential?
Answer: Wear gloves when in contact with the wound and change gloves before touching clean surfaces or equipment
Gloves must be worn when in contact with wound drainage and changed before touching clean surfaces to prevent the spread of pathogens.
A caregiver working in a home setting needs to raise concerns about unsafe working conditions. What is the most appropriate step?
Answer: Report the unsafe conditions to the supervisor or agency and document the concern in writing
Reporting unsafe working conditions to the supervisor or agency and documenting the concern in writing is the professional and safe course of action.
Which of the following is an example of passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercise?
Answer: The caregiver moves the resident's joint through its range of motion while the resident relaxes
Passive ROM is performed by the caregiver who moves the resident's joints through their range without the resident's active muscular participation.
A resident becomes angry when the caregiver mispronounces their name. What is the best response?
Answer: Apologize sincerely, ask the resident to correct the pronunciation, and practice saying it correctly
Sincerely apologizing, inviting correction, and making effort to pronounce the name correctly demonstrates respect for the resident's identity and cultural background.
A caregiver is assigned to care for a resident from a different cultural background who has specific dietary restrictions for religious reasons. What should the caregiver do?
Answer: Ensure the dietary restrictions are documented in the care plan and honored at every meal
Documenting and honoring the resident's cultural and religious dietary restrictions in the care plan respects their rights and ensures consistent adherence by all staff.
Which of the following is an appropriate way for a caregiver to maintain professional boundaries with a resident?
Answer: Maintain a warm, caring, and professional relationship without sharing personal identifying information
Maintaining a warm and caring relationship while avoiding personal disclosures and social boundary crossings is the professional standard for caregiver-resident relationships.
A caregiver notices a colleague treating a resident harshly, speaking rudely, and handling the resident roughly during care. What is the most appropriate action?
Answer: Report the observed behavior to the nurse or supervisor immediately
Reporting observed abuse or rough treatment to the nurse or supervisor immediately is the mandatory obligation to protect the resident from harm.