TESDA Caregiving Practice Exam

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• What type of catheter is placed outside the body for male clients with serious dysfunctions?
• What action should be taken if a near-death client has irritated skin?
• If you will use 1 Liter of hydrogen peroxide to disinfect the floor, how much water should you use to mix it with?
• What are the two types of gloves commonly used in performing different caregiving procedures?
• This term refers to the act of exposing clients to different activities that will gradually return the clients' ambulation.
• Providing records and reports of clients can help you deal with decision-making, legal accountability, assessment, quality assurance, and future plans.
• What PPE should be worn when irrigating a wound? Select all that apply.
• What term describes tools that help distribute or dispense medicines in specific amounts?
• What do the letters ABC in first aid stand for?
• What type of information would you record in your client's documentation?
• What type of clothing is considered inappropriate for the elderly?
• What type of therapeutic diet eliminates or limits food high in bulk or fiber for clients with digestive issues?
• What medical information system is specifically used for communicating vital information to clients?
• What type of exercise is suggested for clients needing to enhance their movement and flexibility?
• Which body system has digestion and absorption as its general functions?
• Which of the following is NOT a principle of infection control?
• What term describes how clients process and make sense of sensory information?
• What aspect of death occurs when a terminally ill or dying person loses contact with others?
• Which walking aid transfers some weight from the legs to the upper body and is usually used in pairs?
• Which activity is primarily focused on helping clients move out of their beds?
• Which transferring aid provides a firm and convenient handle for caregivers to support clients and reduce fall risks?
• What role does hydration play in assessing a patient's vital signs?
• Which part of a caregiver's plan includes the clients' needed emotional support?
• What does the term 'periwound' refer to?
• Which type of bath is most appropriate for personal hygiene when mobility is limited?
• What are the two types of documentation primarily used in caregiving?
• Which process involves engaging a client in beneficial conversation for their well-being?
• What is defined as the natural decline of biological functions and adaptation to stress?
• According to the activity theory of aging, what contributes to successful aging?
• What is the purpose of a pill cutter?
• Which of the following is a basic principle of caregiving?
• What skin condition is caused by unrelieved pressure to the skin and underlying tissue?
• What device is used to measure oxygen saturation levels and pulse rates?
• What is the primary purpose of a bottom sheet on a bed?
• Which of the following describes a key characteristic of a governess?
• Why is hydration important for a near-death patient?
• At what point should you wear gloves according to PPE donning steps?
• What therapeutic communication technique encourages a conversation and allows the client to share valuable information?
• How much water should a typical elderly person consume daily?
• What is the purpose of regular monitoring of vital signs in patients?
• What is the most effective measure in the hierarchy of controls?
• What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential when irrigating a wound?
• What is the average normal respiration rate?
• Which of the following describes a benefit of progressive ambulation?
• A clinical handover happens between the healthcare provider and the incoming caregiver. What is the truth of this statement?
• Which linen is used to provide warmth and serve as a barrier to other bed covers?
• Which of the following does NOT imply active listening?
• In what situation should cold therapy be carefully considered before application?
• What is the third stage of grief?
• Which type of thermometer uses infrared rays to measure temperature inside the ear?
• Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of caregivers during post-mortem care?
• What term refers to the system aimed at organizing workspaces for efficiency and safety?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the 5 Rs of Elderly Behavior Management?
• It is the step in dispensing practice of processing medication which says that pharmacists should write the correct label to avoid errors.
• How should caregivers approach conversations about death with a client?
• Which type of play therapy utilizes toys, such as balls?
• What therapeutic communication technique should you use to turn your client's vague experience into something more understandable?
• What should you do when a near-death client experiences incontinence?
• Which activity is NOT a way to distract and comfort clients?
• What term describes the information needed to interpret your clients' health status?
• Which paraphernalia is used to hold swabs for cleaning?
• What type of document outlines the care needs and treatments for clients during a shift?
• Before you consider disposing expired medicines by flushing, you should first check the medicine label or information leaflet if the medicine is recommended by the _____________ for disposal.
• How many hours should a caregiver provide support to a dying client?
• What is the function of a pill box?
• Which is a precautionary measure for safe medication management?
• When should you wash your hands?
• What type of activities are designed to increase clients' confidence in managing themselves?
• At what angle should a sprained ankle be placed for compression bandaging?
• As aging occurs, what happens to skin due to decreased collagen and elastin production?
• What type of exercise is designed to increase heart rate and blood flow?
• In documenting and reporting unadministered medicines, you should include:
• This R of behavior management involves empathizing with the client to understand how they feel.
• What is the first stage of the wound healing process?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
• What should caregivers always do before administering medication?
• What are medical products that undergo chemical changes or decrease in strength?
• What therapeutic communication technique should you use to recognize your client's behavior without sounding condescending?
• Which principle indicates that documentation should contain all relevant data?
• Which therapeutic should you employ when you want to give your client control over what information they share at the start of a conversation?
• This term refers to the fat used and produced by the body and that also comes from animal-based foods.
• In the PES Method of Documentation, what identifies the specific condition or diagnosis of clients?
• Which of the following is NOT classified as a bath type for the elderly?
• What is the caregiver's responsibility to the client after death?
• Which classification allows drugs to be purchased without a prescription?
• What is the focus of a caregiver's care plan?
• In the context of caregiving, what is essential for ensuring proper patient monitoring and treatment?
• Medicines can be given in several ways and different forms depending on the type of medicine and clients' condition. This is called the______________.
• What is the first part of the ISBAR communication where client and caregiver information is introduced?
• What is an essential quality of effective documentation?
• Which therapeutic technique should you employ to direct the client on one key area when they are jumping from topic to topic?
• When bones become less dense, which condition might develop?
• Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic communication technique?
• When is it critical to check the route of administration?
• Which route of medication administration is done using inhalers within the nose?
• It refers to the structured reporting and recording of a diagnosis for a specific clinical setting of nutrition.
• Which component of ISBAR discusses issues leading up to a situation?
• What is the recommended position for elevating a sprained ankle during treatment?
• What is the term for qualified teachers who provide at-home education to children?
• Which stage in the wound healing process may look pink and feel tight or itchy?
• What should be considered when providing care to a terminally ill patient?
• Which personal protective equipment should be doffed last?
• Which of the following is NOT a duty and responsibility of a private duty caregiver?
• Which of the following is NOT a kind of bath employed among the elderly?
• Cold therapy is contraindicated when which condition is present?
• Which of the following CANNOT be used for measuring pulse rate?
• Which is not included in the 5S system for workspace organization?
• What is the term used for a system that assesses and manages risks in healthcare?
• How frequently should the endorsement process occur?
• Which disinfectant is a chemical with the formula H2O2?
• Which guideline states that documentation must be based on objective facts?
• What skin condition is characterized by overly dry or itchy skin?
• What percentage of alcohol is effective for disinfecting?
• Which of the following is a cause of infectious disease?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective team?
• What toileting aid elevates seat height to assist clients who have difficulty sitting down and standing up?
• Pulse rate can be taken in the following body areas, except:
• What are protective clothing and equipment used during potential exposure to infections called?
• Which among the following can affect/influence vital signs?
• Which type of waste should not be disposed of in regular trash?
• It refers to a characteristic of good documentation which states that documentation must be specific, especially when documenting things that have measurements.
• These refer to protective clothing and equipment used whenever there is an expectation of possible exposure to infectious material.
• What is the proper length you should follow when scrubbing hands?
• Which legislation protects all kinds of information including personal and sensitive data?
• Your client has been in denial of his limitations caused by aging. What's the best way to convince him to take a shower?
• Which theory suggests that aging results from biological mechanisms that limit lifespan for evolutionary benefits?
• Who is responsible for creating reports to update a company on team progress?
• What term describes the frequent passage of loose, fluid, unformed stools?
• In telephone etiquette, how many rings are appropriate before answering?
• How can you achieve a better medicine administration condition for your client if the hospital you are staying at is busy and noisy?
• This Act establishes a systematic, comprehensive, and ecological solid waste management program intended to protect the public's health and the environment. Which Act is it?
• Which directional term refers to the back of the body?
• What term refers to the act of exposing clients to different activities to gradually return their ambulation?
• This refers to the means of protecting yourself from germs and bacteria found in bodily fluids.
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective team?
• In this mode, communication is done through discernable behaviors like body language and gestures. Which type of communication is this?
• What is the clinical handover procedure conducted by healthcare workers for shifting reports called?
• What is the purpose of using sterile gloves in caregiving?
• What is the primary purpose of using a pulse oximeter in caregiving?
• What are the two main biological theories of aging?
• This refers to the process of using techniques to involve the client in a conversation beneficial to their well-being.
• What is a common characteristic of dermatitis?
• What is a detailed form that outlines caregiver scheduled tasks and client needs called?
• Which condition refers to the inability to control bowel movements?
• Which method is recognized as a valid assessment technique?
• What solution should be used to irrigate a wound?
• Which of the following is a pre-employment requirement of caregivers according to the Caregiver's Welfare Act?
• Which of the following is NOT a principle of infection control?
• Where is a clinical handover most likely to occur?
• Which of the following is NOT a common factor that may cause variation in vital signs?
• In which nutrient category do foods with fats and carbohydrates belong?
• Which Act establishes a systematic, comprehensive, and ecological solid waste management program?
• What are the two general classifications of medicines?
• What document is typically recorded in a logbook upon client arrival at a hospital?
• What oral condition is indicated by a painful brownish discoloration above the gum or root?
• What do we call infections acquired after being admitted to a healthcare facility?
• In the ISBAR communication framework, what does the "R" stand for?
• How can food intake affect the body's vital signs?
• Which component is NOT included in clinical handovers?
• What diet helps to mitigate diarrhea?
• True or False: Clients should be positioned uncomfortably when administering suppositories.
• What term describes the process of documenting client information?
• This body system's general function is to distribute oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body while removing wastes from the cells. Which system is it?
• What type of wound occurs when pressure is applied to part of the body?
• Your client has been in denial of his limitations caused by aging, and so he refuses to shower. What's the best way to convince him to take a shower?
• What describes the method of recording a client's specific health condition?
• Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for infections among the elderly?
• Which exercise type is performed with the help of a caregiver for clients who cannot move a body segment?
• What should be done regularly to ensure medication safety?
• What is used to ensure the right medication is administered at the right time and dosage?
• Which option is a symptom of xerostomia?
• What is the most effective measure in the hierarchy of controls?
• The following are some of the problems that may occur if your clients skipped their dose of medicines, except for:
• Which document primarily contains subjective data about a client?
• What type of range of motion exercise involves external assistance for movement?
• What is the final step of the Gibbs Reflective Cycle?
• Which component of Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle focuses on summarizing experiences?
• What is an important consideration when applying lotion on a near-death client's skin?
• Which of the following is a key principle of infection control?
• What is the focus of the Data Privacy Act of 2012?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the 5S system used in workspaces?
• Compression bandaging should not be used for which of the following conditions?
• Which activities allow clients to engage in physical activity outside of their beds?
• What occurs during a clinical handover in healthcare?
• What is considered one of the main methods of drug classification?
• Which type of data refers to the client's personal interpretations and feelings about their health?
• These refer to infections acquired after getting admitted to a healthcare facility.
• What may occur if the cells of the immune system act more slowly?
• Which of the following is NOT an inevitable or normal mental change when aging?
• What is the ratio of bleach to water to make a universal cleaning disinfection solution?
• What best describes the role of a Respiratory Therapist?
• What technique helps participants understand what they did and how to improve future clinical performances?
• Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
• According to Covey, our self is divided into four parts that need to be fed and developed. Which of the following does not belong?
• These are defined as the body's most basic function measurements that aid in the detection and monitoring of medical problems.
• What vital sign can fluctuate with significant athletic training?
• What is considered normal blood pressure among the elderly?
• What is the main focus of ergonomic practices in caregiving?
• What activity allows clients to meet new people with similar interests?
• What is a direct way to replenish dose administration aids and supplies?
• The level 1 in the levels and types of supervision of self-medication is:
• What is the full title of the Caregiver's Welfare Act?
• What type of documentation contains facts and data recorded from an evaluation for the purpose of improving clients' treatment?
• In which scenario might vital signs be most critical to monitor closely?