CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Who is a caregiver? - ANSWERS✔-Family caregiver is a spouse, adult child, other
relative, partner or friend who has a personal relationship with, and provides a
broad range of unpaid assistance for an older adult with a chronic or disabling
condition.
\.Reason for an increase in the number of caregivers? - ANSWERS✔-Aging of baby
boomers
\.Average age of caregivers - ANSWERS✔-MIddle-aged (45-64)
\.More women or men caregivers? - ANSWERS✔-Women (70%)
\.Who is more likely to give the most care? - ANSWERS✔-More likely to be female,
spouse, or parent of disabled child, living with care recipient
\.Average amount of time a week caregivers care - ANSWERS✔-~20 hrs
\.Health consequences for caregivers - ANSWERS✔--Increased stress and fatigue
-Higher levels of depression
, -Poor physical health: increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure,
diabetes, suppressed immune system
-Neglect their own care - diet, exercise, sleep, postpone self-care
-Increased risk of alcohol and substance abuse
\.Factors Associated with High Caregiver Stress - ANSWERS✔--High physical strain
from caregiving
-Caring for person with memory or behavior issues (3 or more times/week)
-Financial hardship
-Report their own health as "fair or poor"
-Caring for person with supervision needs (concerned about wandering or using
appliances)
-Sleep disturbances (e.g., 3 or more times/week)
-High care demands (e.g., 21+ hours/week)
\.A systematic process of gathering information that describes the caregiver's
situation and identifies particular problems, needs, resources and strengths, and
results in goal setting. - ANSWERS✔-Family Caregiver Assessment
\.Goals of Family Caregiver Assessment - ANSWERS✔-Connecting caregivers with
the help they need (requires referral to a consultant)
\.Seven Domains of Assessment - ANSWERS✔--
Context/circumstances/environment
-Caregiver's Perception of Health & Functional Needs
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Who is a caregiver? - ANSWERS✔-Family caregiver is a spouse, adult child, other
relative, partner or friend who has a personal relationship with, and provides a
broad range of unpaid assistance for an older adult with a chronic or disabling
condition.
\.Reason for an increase in the number of caregivers? - ANSWERS✔-Aging of baby
boomers
\.Average age of caregivers - ANSWERS✔-MIddle-aged (45-64)
\.More women or men caregivers? - ANSWERS✔-Women (70%)
\.Who is more likely to give the most care? - ANSWERS✔-More likely to be female,
spouse, or parent of disabled child, living with care recipient
\.Average amount of time a week caregivers care - ANSWERS✔-~20 hrs
\.Health consequences for caregivers - ANSWERS✔--Increased stress and fatigue
-Higher levels of depression
, -Poor physical health: increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure,
diabetes, suppressed immune system
-Neglect their own care - diet, exercise, sleep, postpone self-care
-Increased risk of alcohol and substance abuse
\.Factors Associated with High Caregiver Stress - ANSWERS✔--High physical strain
from caregiving
-Caring for person with memory or behavior issues (3 or more times/week)
-Financial hardship
-Report their own health as "fair or poor"
-Caring for person with supervision needs (concerned about wandering or using
appliances)
-Sleep disturbances (e.g., 3 or more times/week)
-High care demands (e.g., 21+ hours/week)
\.A systematic process of gathering information that describes the caregiver's
situation and identifies particular problems, needs, resources and strengths, and
results in goal setting. - ANSWERS✔-Family Caregiver Assessment
\.Goals of Family Caregiver Assessment - ANSWERS✔-Connecting caregivers with
the help they need (requires referral to a consultant)
\.Seven Domains of Assessment - ANSWERS✔--
Context/circumstances/environment
-Caregiver's Perception of Health & Functional Needs
