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Caregiver PCA Questions
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Q1Which of the following is considered a basic Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
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✓ Correct answer: Eating
Basic ADLs are self-care tasks such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, and continence. Managing money, laundry, and transportation are Instrumental ADLs (IADLs).
Q2A resident can bathe and dress independently but needs help paying bills and grocery shopping. These bill-paying and shopping tasks are best classified as:
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✓ Correct answer: Instrumental ADLs (IADLs)
IADLs are more complex tasks that support independent community living, such as managing finances, shopping, cooking, and housekeeping, as opposed to basic self-care ADLs.
Q3When assisting a resident with dressing, the caregiver should:
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✓ Correct answer: Allow the resident to do as much as they safely can for themselves
Promoting independence and self-care supports dignity and preserves function. Caregivers assist only as needed and let residents do what they safely can.
Q4When dressing a resident who has weakness on the right side from a stroke, the caregiver should put the garment on:
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✓ Correct answer: The weak (right) arm first
Dress the weak or affected side first and undress it last. This reduces strain on the limb and makes the task easier and safer.
Q5When undressing a resident with a weak left arm, the caregiver should remove the garment from:
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✓ Correct answer: The strong (right) arm first
When undressing, remove clothing from the strong side first so the weak limb is moved last with the most room and least strain.
Q6Grooming care that a caregiver may routinely assist with includes:
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✓ Correct answer: Combing hair and shaving
Routine grooming includes hair care, shaving, and oral care. Diabetic foot/nail care and ear canal cleaning are restricted to licensed staff due to injury and infection risk.
Q7Before feeding a resident who eats in bed, the caregiver should position the resident:
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✓ Correct answer: Sitting upright (high Fowler’s, about 90 degrees)
An upright sitting position (high Fowler’s, about 90 degrees) uses gravity to help swallowing and greatly lowers the risk of choking and aspiration.
Q8When feeding a resident who eats slowly, the caregiver should:
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✓ Correct answer: Offer small bites and allow time to chew and swallow
Small bites and a relaxed pace let the resident chew and swallow safely between bites, reducing choking risk and supporting dignity.
Q9When providing mouth care to an unconscious resident, the caregiver should position the resident:
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✓ Correct answer: On the side with the head turned to the side
A side-lying position with the head turned lets fluids drain out of the mouth instead of into the airway, preventing aspiration in a resident who cannot swallow on command.
Q10When cleaning a resident's dentures, the caregiver should:
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✓ Correct answer: Line the sink with a towel or fill it with water before cleaning
Padding the sink or filling it with water prevents the dentures from breaking if dropped. Hot water can warp them and abrasives or bleach damage the material.
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