DCW - Direct Care Worker Activities of Daily Living Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a basic Activity of Daily Living (ADL), rather than an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?

Accepted Answer

Bathing and personal hygiene

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Managing personal finances

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Shopping for groceries

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Preparing a meal

Question 2

A client is able to feed himself and get dressed, but he requires assistance with paying his bills and getting to his doctor's appointments. This client needs help with which type of activities?

Accepted Answer

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)

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Vocational Activities

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Recreational Activities

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Basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Question 3

When assisting a client with dressing, which action best promotes their independence and dignity?

Accepted Answer

Allowing the client to choose their own clothing and do as much as they can for themselves.

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Choosing the client's clothes for them to speed up the process.

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Rushing through the task to stay on schedule.

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Performing the entire task for the client, even if they can help.

Question 4

Which of the following activities is classified as an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?

Accepted Answer

Managing medications

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Toileting

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Transferring from a bed to a chair

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Eating

Question 5

A Direct Care Worker is helping a client who has weakness on their right side after a stroke get dressed. What is the correct procedure to follow when putting on a button-up shirt?

Accepted Answer

Put the shirt on the weak (right) arm first.

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Put the shirt on the strong (left) arm first.

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Put both arms in the sleeves at the same time.

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Ask the client to do it all themselves to build strength.

Question 6

The primary purpose of assisting a client with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) is to:

Accepted Answer

Help the client maintain their health, safety, and personal independence.

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Complete the tasks as quickly as possible for the client.

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Ensure the client's environment is perfectly clean and organized.

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Make all decisions regarding personal care for the client.