Session 13 – First Aid: Stroke and Wounds

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1. Which of the following is NOT a sign of a stroke?*
2. How should you treat a bruise?*
3. When caring for any wound what should you always do before touching the wound?*
4. FAST stands for what in dealing with a stroke?*
5. Another term for a stroke is CVA. What does this stand for?*
6. What causes a stroke?*
7. Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the U.S.*
8. What should be done if a client's bruise does not improve after a few days?*
9. Your client has stepped on a nail and it is embedded in her foot. What should you do?*
10. A bruise, cut, laceration or puncture is an example of a(an)*
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Session 12 – First Aid: Choking and Falls

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1. Which of the following is NOT a safety hazard in a client's home?*
2. Your client is coughing and the airway is blocked, what is the first thing you should do to try to unblock the airway?*
3. What is the leading cause of injury deaths among people 65 and older?*
4. Approximately how many seniors die each year in the U.S. as a result of falls?*
5. Abdominal thrusts can clear a blockage. What is NOT part of an abdominal thrust?*
6. What is the most important thing to remember before starting abdominal thrusts?*
7. What are the leading reasons of falls?*
8. What are some things a senior person can do to help prevent falls?*
9. What is the medical definition of "osteoporosis?"*
10. Your client fell down, but she has gotten back up and doesn't appear to be injured. What should you do?*
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Session 11 – First Aid: Heart Attack and Shock

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1. Your client is pale, has a rapid, weak pulse and is very anxious. What are these likely the signs of?*
2. When is it all right to perform CPR on a client?*
3. Shock can cause...*
4. What is another term you might hear for a heart attack?*
5. Your client has discomfort in her jaw, nausea and shortness of breath. What are these likely the symptoms of?*
6. You suspect that client is having a heart attack. What should you do first?*
7. If a person appears to be going into shock, which of the following should you do?*
8. The definition of a heart attack is:*
9. After an apparent heart attack you shake Mildred and she starts breathing again, and says she feels "OK." What should you do?*
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Session 10 – First Aid: Burns and Poisons

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1. What is the classification for a burn where the skin turns white when touched and does not develop blisters?*
2. Which of the following can be considered a poison?*
3. What is the best treatment for a first-degree burn?*
4. What is the name of the U.S. agency that handles poisoning emergencies?*
5. Which symptoms describe a third-degree burn?*
6. What are the two major things you should look for when someone in your care receives a burn?*
7. Your client knocked over an electrical heater and his burned pants are stuck to his legs. What is the best course of action?*
8. What type of burns are caused by caustic substances?*
9. Which of the following are signs of mild food poisoning?*
10. What is the most important thing to do in an emergency?*
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Session 9 – End of Life and Advance Directives

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1. Your client Josie is enjoying reviewing her life experiences with you. What is your role in caregiving?*
2. Two family members are arguing after their loved one has died. What is your role?*
3. What is the most important thing to do during your client's last days?*
4. What gift do even the most difficult clients leave to caregivers?*
5. What one thing seems to touch even the most profoundly impaired person?*
6. What attitude is most productive for a caregiver after a person dies?*
7. As much as possible, what should caregivers give a dying person?*
8. What emotion often surfaces unexpectedly during grief?*
9. After a client dies what task is important to do?*
10. As a caregiver you will likely see many clients pass. What skill must you learn to stay emotionally healthy?*
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Session 8 – Chemicals in the Workplace and Safety

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1. What should be done first when a fire alarm goes off?*
2. When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, the nozzle should be aimed at the:*
3. What should you watch for in a client's bedroom to keep it safe?*
4. According to OSHA, which of these activities would be least likely to cause back injury?*
5. The science of fitting the job to the worker is called:*
6. What are the typical symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?*
7. Which of the following electrical items is safe to use in a client's home?*
8. You are using stain remover on a kitchen counter when you accidentally spill the solution. What should be done to clean up the spill?*
9. When dealing with a fire using R.A.C.E, what does the C stand for?*
10. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by:*
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Session 7 – Infection Control and PPE

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1. What should you use to turn the faucet on and off when washing hands?*
2. If you are exposed to a blood borne pathogen, when should you report the incident?*
3. Which of the following is not an example of a sharp?*
4. You have washed your hands so often that they are chapped. What should you do?*
5. What does PPE stand for?*
6. Infection control begins with:*
7. How often should you wash your hands?*
8. You are on a walk with a client when she falls and sustains a nasty cut. You have nothing to create a barrier between yourself and the blood, but the cut is bleeding heavily. What should you do?*
9. While giving care, you should avoid touching your own:*
10. What should you use to wash your hands?*
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Session 6 – Difficult Situations and Behaviors

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1. Reacting in the wrong way to a client's difficult behavior may results in your being fired or even legal action by the client or the client's family.*
2. Underlying causes for challenging behaviors include:*
3. Which of the following is true regarding challenging behavior?*
4. Which of the following actions will help when dealing with an aggressive client?*
5. A client decides to leave his house on a walk and you are not able to stop him. What is the best course of action?*
6. What is most noticeable when you communicate with someone?*
7. Which of the following statements is true?*
8. The term "Sundowning" refers to which of the following?*
9. Schizophrenia typically characterized by:*
10. What kind of attention is most helpful in preventing challenging behavioral outbursts?*
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Session 5 – Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

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1. You have a client who doesn't answer you so now you don't even try to talk to her. This could be considered what form of abuse?*
2. Neglect is defined as:*
3. Posting photos of a client on the Internet without her consent is known as:*
4. You decide that your client could benefit from a subscription to a magazine about seniors so you use her credit card to subscribe to it. Is this considered abuse?*
5. It's OK to rearrange your client's furniture without asking if it makes your job easier.*
6. You leave a client's room and the call light blinks again in just two minutes. You choose to ignore it thinking that it must be malfunctioning. The client falls and breaks his hip. This is an example which of the following?*
7. The shift has been very busy and you decide to leave a client in a wet bed until morning. This action causes the client to develop skin breakdown. This is considered which of the following?*
8. A client scratches and kicks you while you are providing care and you scratch him back. This is defined by which of the following terms?*
9. Which of the following can help you reduce or cope with stress?*
10. The term "self-neglect" means the client does which of the following?*
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Session 4 – Rights of the Elderly

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1. What does the right to informed consent mean?*
2. What is the best way to address your clients to ensure their dignity?*
3. Who can you talk to about your client's care plan?*
4. Your client is refusing to take her medication today. What should you do?*
5. A government-appointed person who investigates complaints is called what?*
6. If your client has a grievance or a complaint what is the first thing you should do?*
7. Which of the following statements is true about a restraint?*
8. When working in your client's home you notice a very moldy package of cheese in the refrigerator. What should you do?*
9. Which of the following laws requires caregivers to keep information about a client's health status and care confidential?*
10. When providing personal assistance to a client what is the most important thing to remember?*
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