Caregiver Personal Care and ADLs 2

Question 1

A client with Parkinson's disease has a tremor that makes eating difficult. What adaptive strategy should the caregiver implement?

Accepted Answer

Provide weighted utensils, non-slip plates, and allow extra time for meals

Answer

Weighted utensils reduce the effect of tremors, non-slip plates prevent sliding, and extra time maintains independence and dignity during meals.

Question 2

When assisting a client with a shower, what is the correct order for safety checks?

Accepted Answer

Check water temperature, ensure non-slip mat is in place, grab bars are secure, and the call light is accessible before the client enters

Answer

All safety measures must be verified before the client enters the shower area, including water temperature, non-slip surfaces, grab bars, and emergency call access.

Question 3

A client who had a stroke has difficulty swallowing thin liquids. What modification is typically prescribed?

Accepted Answer

Add thickening agents to liquids to achieve the prescribed consistency

Answer

Thickened liquids move more slowly through the mouth and throat, giving a client with dysphagia more time to coordinate the swallowing mechanism and reducing aspiration risk.

Question 4

What is the most appropriate action when a client expresses embarrassment about needing help with toileting?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge their feelings, maintain a professional and matter-of-fact demeanor, and ensure maximum privacy

Answer

Acknowledging feelings validates the client's emotional experience, while a professional demeanor normalizes the situation and maximum privacy preserves dignity.

Question 5

When assisting with dressing a client who has an IV line in their right arm, which arm should be dressed first?

Accepted Answer

The right arm with the IV line, threading the tubing through the sleeve carefully

Answer

The arm with the IV line should be dressed first, threading the IV bag and tubing through the sleeve, to minimize manipulation of the line and reduce the risk of dislodgement.

Caregiver - Certified Caregiver Exam Practice Test

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Caregiver Personal Care and ADLs 2