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AZ Certified Caregiver Exam Practice Questions and Answers Graded A 2024
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lOMoAR cPSD| 39987428AZ Certified Caregiver Exam Practice Questions and Answers
Graded A 2024
Question 1:
What is the most important first step when providing care to a resident with
dementia who is agitated?
A. Offer them a snack
B. Ensure the environment is calm and safe
C. Ignore the agitation until it passes
D. Restrain the resident to prevent harm
Question 2:
When administering medication, what should a caregiver check to ensure they
are giving the correct dosage?
A. The color of the medication
B. The five rights: right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and right
time
C. The resident’s preference
D. The medication’s packaging
Question 3:
Which of the following is a key responsibility of a caregiver when dealing with a
resident who has diabetes?
A. Avoid discussing their diet
B. Monitor their blood sugar levels regularly
C. Allow them to eat anything they want
D. Only give them insulin when they ask for it
Question 4:
What is the best way to communicate with a resident who is hard of hearing?
A. Speak clearly and slowly, facing the resident
B. Shout to ensure they can hear
C. Use complex medical terminology
D. Avoid speaking and use gestures only
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Question 5:
How should a caregiver handle a situation where a resident refuses to take their
prescribed medication?
A. Respect the resident’s decision and inform the nurse or physician
B. Force the resident to take the medication
C. Disguise the medication in their food without informing them
D. Ignore the refusal and try again later
Question 6:
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in a caregiving
environment?
A. Regular hand washing and using personal protective equipment
B. Only cleaning when there is visible dirt
C. Avoiding contact with residents
D. Using hand sanitizer instead of washing hands
Question 7:
Which of the following is a sign of elder abuse that caregivers should be aware
of?
A. Unexplained bruises or injuries
B. Increased social activity
C. Weight gain
D. Improved mood and behavior
Question 8:
What should a caregiver do if they notice a change in a resident’s condition?
A. Wait to see if it improves on its own
B. Report the change immediately to a nurse or physician
C. Document it and continue with their routine
D. Ignore it unless the resident complains
Question 9:
How should a caregiver assist a resident with limited mobility in transferring
from a bed to a wheelchair?
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A. Use a gait belt and proper body mechanics to assist the resident
B. Lift the resident by yourself
C. Ask the resident to transfer themselves
D. Use a makeshift sling to move the resident
Question 10:
What is the primary purpose of a care plan for a resident?
A. To provide a personalized approach to meet the resident’s specific needs
B. To document caregiver activities
C. To satisfy regulatory requirements
D. To keep family members informed about the caregiver’s tasks
These questions cover a range of topics relevant to the Arizona Certified Caregiver
Exam and help prepare for various scenarios that caregivers may encounter.
Question 11:
What should a caregiver do if a resident is choking and unable to speak?
A. Call 911 immediately and wait for help
B. Perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)
C. Give the resident a drink of water
D. Encourage the resident to cough forcefully
Question 12:
How often should a caregiver reposition a bed-bound resident to prevent
pressure sores?
A. Every 8 hours
B. Every 2 hours
C. Once a day
D. Every 30 minutes
Question 13:
When assisting a resident with bathing, what is the most important safety
precaution?
A. Use cold water to prevent burns
B. Ensure the resident has support to prevent slipping and falling
C. Allow the resident to bathe without assistance
D. Use scented products to enhance the bathing experience
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