Caregiver Caregiver Full Exam Simulation 3

Question 1

A resident's blood pressure is measured at 180/110 mmHg. What should the caregiver do?

Accepted Answer

Report the reading to the nurse immediately as this is a significantly elevated blood pressure

Answer

A blood pressure of 180/110 mmHg is significantly elevated and requires immediate reporting to the nurse for clinical assessment and intervention.

Question 2

A caregiver is providing care to a resident with an active skin wound with drainage. Which infection control practice is essential?

Accepted Answer

Wear gloves when in contact with the wound and change gloves before touching clean surfaces or equipment

Answer

Gloves must be worn when in contact with wound drainage and changed before touching clean surfaces to prevent the spread of pathogens.

Question 3

A caregiver working in a home setting needs to raise concerns about unsafe working conditions. What is the most appropriate step?

Accepted Answer

Report the unsafe conditions to the supervisor or agency and document the concern in writing

Answer

Reporting unsafe working conditions to the supervisor or agency and documenting the concern in writing is the professional and safe course of action.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercise?

Accepted Answer

The caregiver moves the resident's joint through its range of motion while the resident relaxes

Answer

Passive ROM is performed by the caregiver who moves the resident's joints through their range without the resident's active muscular participation.

Question 5

A resident becomes angry when the caregiver mispronounces their name. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Apologize sincerely, ask the resident to correct the pronunciation, and practice saying it correctly

Answer

Sincerely apologizing, inviting correction, and making effort to pronounce the name correctly demonstrates respect for the resident's identity and cultural background.

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Caregiver Caregiver Full Exam Simulation 3