Caregiver Certified Caregiver Personal Care and Safety 2

Question 1

A client's family member asks the caregiver to share information about the client's medical condition with a neighbor. What should the caregiver do?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline and explain that client information is confidential

Answer

Client information is confidential and protected by privacy laws; caregivers must not share it with unauthorized parties regardless of who asks.

Question 2

What personal protective equipment (PPE) should a caregiver wear when changing a wound dressing?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and a mask at minimum; additional PPE as care plan directs

Answer

Gloves and a mask provide basic protection during wound care; the care plan specifies additional PPE based on wound type and drainage.

Question 3

A caregiver notices a client has developed new confusion and is not recognizing family members. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Report the change immediately to the supervisor

Answer

Sudden new confusion (acute confusion or delirium) is a medical emergency that requires immediate reporting to a supervisor for assessment.

Question 4

What is the correct procedure for donning (putting on) gloves?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands first, then put on gloves after hands are dry

Answer

Hand hygiene must be performed before donning gloves because gloves do not replace handwashing and bacteria can grow on unwashed hands inside gloves.

Question 5

A client weighing 200 pounds needs to be transferred from bed to wheelchair. What is the safest approach?

Accepted Answer

Use a mechanical lift per agency policy if the client cannot bear weight

Answer

Mechanical lifts protect both caregiver and client from injury during transfers when a client cannot bear weight independently.

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