Activities of Daily Living Flashcards
6 cards from real CAREGIVER practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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When transferring a client from bed to wheelchair, what should the caregiver do first?
Answer: Lock the wheelchair brakes and position it close to the bed
Before any transfer, wheelchair brakes must be locked and the chair positioned properly to ensure a safe transfer.
Which observation during grooming should be reported to the supervisor immediately?
Answer: The client has a new bruise on their arm
Unexplained bruises may indicate abuse, falls, or medical conditions and must be reported immediately.
What is the primary purpose of range-of-motion exercises for bedridden clients?
Answer: To maintain joint flexibility and prevent contractures
Range-of-motion exercises maintain joint flexibility, prevent contractures, and improve circulation in immobile clients.
When helping a client with toileting, what is the most important action to protect their dignity?
Answer: Close the door or pull the privacy curtain
Closing the door or pulling the privacy curtain protects dignity during intimate care activities.
A client with diabetes asks for a second serving of dessert. What should the caregiver do?
Answer: Check the care plan or contact the healthcare provider for dietary guidance
The caregiver should refer to the care plan or contact the supervisor for dietary restrictions before providing unplanned food.
What is the correct technique for making an occupied bed?
Answer: Roll the client to one side, change linens on the empty half, then roll to the other side
Roll the client to one side, tuck dirty linen, place clean linen, roll client to clean side, then finish.