CAREGIVING CLASS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The first sound or distinct change in sound you hear when taking a resident's blood
pressure is recorded as the.. - Answer-systolic pressure
Drugs that are effective against many pathogens are called - Answer-broad spectrum
Mrs. Jones is taking Xanax. She tells you of the unusual dreams she has been having,
you should - Answer-report incident for future comparison
Residents with diabetes have a greater risk of - Answer-circulatory disease
A certified staff is most responsible to the - Answer-manager/designee
A way to prevent constipation without using laxatives would be to - Answer-Drink more
water
A resident refused to take medication. To document the refusal on the medication sheet
you would - Answer-Write and then circle your initials in the box for time and date
A violation of the six rights is when - Answer-You forgot the 8:00 am daily dose and it is
now 11:00 am Correct
When is it necessary to wash your hands - Answer-After administering medications to
an individual
Documenting medications administered should be completed with - Answer-a black pen
Which one of the following warning signs might accompany prescription
a. take only with alcohol
b. this medication is available in a generic form
c. this medication may cause drowsiness Correct
d. take randomly throughout the day - Answer-The medication may cause drowsiness
Eye drops may be administered daily for which one of the following
Select one:
a. Kidney disease
b. Diabetes
c. Macular degeneration Correct
d. Arthritis - Answer-Macular degeneration
, Some medications should be given with - Answer-food
The correct abbreviation is
Select one:
a. ac - after meals
b. prn - best time
c. bid - as needed twice daily
d. qd - every day Correct - Answer-qd-everday
An individual's difficulty taking oral medications is most likely affected by - Answer-
swallowing
A pharmacy label includes the - Answer-Medication strength
Characteristics of controlled substances include - Answer-High abuse potential; requires
a prescription
A manager/designee delegation of medication administration to a certified staff includes
- Answer-Clear and concise communication about each individual and their medications
The Nurse Practitioner ordered Propanolol (Inderal) 30 mg, the strength is 10mg per
tablet, you should administer - Answer-3 tablets
Documentation required after administration of regular insulin according to a sliding
scale is - Answer-Fasting blood sugar, site injection, and amount of insulin given
Pat forgets to document giving Glen his medication. On the next shift, Jeri sees that
Glen's medication sheet is not completed and questions whether Glen has received his
medication. Jeri should
a. Fill in the appropriate spaces on Glen's medication sheet as a missed dose
b. Tell another caregiver that there may be missing documentation for Glen's
administered medications
c. Ask Glen if he received his medication at the prescribed time from Pat
d. Tell the manager that it appears Glen did not receive his previous dose of medication
- Answer-Tell the manager that it appears Glen did not receive his previous dose of
medication
Medication must be disposed of in the presence of two certified staff, one of which is a
facility manager/Designee. Both must sign a disposal record stating.. - Answer-The
amount of medication wasted
Countable substances require tamper resistant packaging and counting every time if
there is a change in certified staff shift because
a. They are likely to be abused than other medications
AND ANSWERS
The first sound or distinct change in sound you hear when taking a resident's blood
pressure is recorded as the.. - Answer-systolic pressure
Drugs that are effective against many pathogens are called - Answer-broad spectrum
Mrs. Jones is taking Xanax. She tells you of the unusual dreams she has been having,
you should - Answer-report incident for future comparison
Residents with diabetes have a greater risk of - Answer-circulatory disease
A certified staff is most responsible to the - Answer-manager/designee
A way to prevent constipation without using laxatives would be to - Answer-Drink more
water
A resident refused to take medication. To document the refusal on the medication sheet
you would - Answer-Write and then circle your initials in the box for time and date
A violation of the six rights is when - Answer-You forgot the 8:00 am daily dose and it is
now 11:00 am Correct
When is it necessary to wash your hands - Answer-After administering medications to
an individual
Documenting medications administered should be completed with - Answer-a black pen
Which one of the following warning signs might accompany prescription
a. take only with alcohol
b. this medication is available in a generic form
c. this medication may cause drowsiness Correct
d. take randomly throughout the day - Answer-The medication may cause drowsiness
Eye drops may be administered daily for which one of the following
Select one:
a. Kidney disease
b. Diabetes
c. Macular degeneration Correct
d. Arthritis - Answer-Macular degeneration
, Some medications should be given with - Answer-food
The correct abbreviation is
Select one:
a. ac - after meals
b. prn - best time
c. bid - as needed twice daily
d. qd - every day Correct - Answer-qd-everday
An individual's difficulty taking oral medications is most likely affected by - Answer-
swallowing
A pharmacy label includes the - Answer-Medication strength
Characteristics of controlled substances include - Answer-High abuse potential; requires
a prescription
A manager/designee delegation of medication administration to a certified staff includes
- Answer-Clear and concise communication about each individual and their medications
The Nurse Practitioner ordered Propanolol (Inderal) 30 mg, the strength is 10mg per
tablet, you should administer - Answer-3 tablets
Documentation required after administration of regular insulin according to a sliding
scale is - Answer-Fasting blood sugar, site injection, and amount of insulin given
Pat forgets to document giving Glen his medication. On the next shift, Jeri sees that
Glen's medication sheet is not completed and questions whether Glen has received his
medication. Jeri should
a. Fill in the appropriate spaces on Glen's medication sheet as a missed dose
b. Tell another caregiver that there may be missing documentation for Glen's
administered medications
c. Ask Glen if he received his medication at the prescribed time from Pat
d. Tell the manager that it appears Glen did not receive his previous dose of medication
- Answer-Tell the manager that it appears Glen did not receive his previous dose of
medication
Medication must be disposed of in the presence of two certified staff, one of which is a
facility manager/Designee. Both must sign a disposal record stating.. - Answer-The
amount of medication wasted
Countable substances require tamper resistant packaging and counting every time if
there is a change in certified staff shift because
a. They are likely to be abused than other medications
