Caregiver Full Exam Simulation Flashcards
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When assisting a resident with a bed bath, which principle should guide the caregiver throughout the procedure?
Answer: Maintain the resident's privacy and dignity by exposing only the area being washed
Maintaining privacy and dignity by exposing only the area being bathed is a fundamental principle of respectful personal care.
A resident tells a caregiver that her son physically hurt her last week. What should the caregiver do?
Answer: Report the disclosure to the nurse or supervisor immediately and document exactly what the resident said
Adult abuse disclosures must be reported immediately to the nurse or supervisor; caregivers are mandatory reporters who must document and escalate such disclosures.
A resident has the right to refuse a prescribed medical treatment. Which of the following best describes the caregiver's role in this situation?
Answer: Honor the refusal, notify the nurse, and document the refusal in the record
Competent adults have the legal and ethical right to refuse treatment; the caregiver must honor the refusal, notify the nurse, and document it appropriately.
While documenting care provided, a caregiver realizes they forgot to chart that they provided oral care. What is the correct action?
Answer: Document a late entry with the current time and a note indicating it is a late entry for care provided earlier
A late entry with the current time and a notation that it is a late entry is the appropriate way to correct a documentation omission without falsifying records.
A caregiver is about to perform perineal care for a resident and needs to put on gloves. When should gloves be put on?
Answer: After gathering supplies but before having direct contact with the resident's perineal area
Gloves should be put on after gathering supplies and before making direct contact with the resident's perineal area to protect against exposure to body fluids.
Which of the following statements about a resident's care plan is accurate?
Answer: The care plan reflects the resident's individual needs and goals and guides all aspects of care delivery
The care plan is an individualized document that reflects the resident's unique needs, goals, and preferences and guides all aspects of care delivery.
A resident's family member offers the caregiver a cash tip for excellent care. What should the caregiver do?
Answer: Politely decline the tip and explain that the facility's policy prohibits accepting gifts
Most facilities prohibit caregivers from accepting cash or gifts from residents or families; the caregiver should politely decline and explain this policy.
A caregiver suspects a coworker is not completing required documentation at the end of the shift. What is the most appropriate action?
Answer: Report the concern to the charge nurse or supervisor
Reporting documentation concerns to the charge nurse or supervisor is the appropriate professional response that protects residents and the facility.