Arizona Standardized DCW Test
Questions and Correct Answers
a DCW who provides personal care needs:
level 1 training plus level 2 plus agency orientation and CPR/first aid
in case of lighting it is best to
seek shelter in buildings
the communication process involves:
the speaker, the listener, the message, and the feedback
why is it important to use a land line for calling 911?
less dropped calls
,if you suspect a client is being abused:
tell your supervisor asap
in an emergency you should
NOT leave your client unattended for a long period of time and be sure to give
assistance until EMTs arrive
because DCWs have a high risk of getting hepatitis b, the vaccination for
hepatitis b:
is part of an OSHA recommended standard
according to the center for disease control, and prevention more than ______ of
adults age 65 and older fall each year
2/3
what is NOT an example of a home modification made to a home in order to
provide comfort and safety?
narrower doorways
, when client starts to fall you should?
attempt to lower the individual gently to the floor
you are not sure how to complete a task. you should:
ask your supervisor
when a client has fallen and is on the ground, you should
NOT allow the client to get up at all until EMTs arrive
you have called the paramedics for a medical emergency. when they arrive at
the client's house, you should:
answer relevant questions they ask
if a client has fallen and is not responding you should
call 911 immediately
environmental fall hazards include all of the following except:
undermedication
Questions and Correct Answers
a DCW who provides personal care needs:
level 1 training plus level 2 plus agency orientation and CPR/first aid
in case of lighting it is best to
seek shelter in buildings
the communication process involves:
the speaker, the listener, the message, and the feedback
why is it important to use a land line for calling 911?
less dropped calls
,if you suspect a client is being abused:
tell your supervisor asap
in an emergency you should
NOT leave your client unattended for a long period of time and be sure to give
assistance until EMTs arrive
because DCWs have a high risk of getting hepatitis b, the vaccination for
hepatitis b:
is part of an OSHA recommended standard
according to the center for disease control, and prevention more than ______ of
adults age 65 and older fall each year
2/3
what is NOT an example of a home modification made to a home in order to
provide comfort and safety?
narrower doorways
, when client starts to fall you should?
attempt to lower the individual gently to the floor
you are not sure how to complete a task. you should:
ask your supervisor
when a client has fallen and is on the ground, you should
NOT allow the client to get up at all until EMTs arrive
you have called the paramedics for a medical emergency. when they arrive at
the client's house, you should:
answer relevant questions they ask
if a client has fallen and is not responding you should
call 911 immediately
environmental fall hazards include all of the following except:
undermedication
