ARIZONA STANDARDIZED DCW TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE
A dcw who provides personal care needs:
a) level 1 training plus level 11 plus agency orientation and cpr/first aid
b) level 1 (care giving fundamentals) training and cpr/first aid
c) level 1 training plus one module at level 11
d) only agency orientation
Level 1 training plus Level 11 plus agency orientation and CPR/First Aid
The communication process involves:
a) the sender (the speaker) and the receiver (the listener)
b) the message
c) feedback
d) all of the above
If you suspect a client is being abused:
a)finish your shift, then tell your supervisor
b) tell a family member
c) tell your supervisor immediately
d) ignore it; it's none of you business
Tell your supervisor immediately
Because DCW's have high risk of getting Hepatitis B, The vaccination for
Hepatitis:
a)is required when the dcw is hired
b) is part of an OSHA recommended standard
c) gives immunity to about half of the people who receive it
d) is not recommended for DCW's
What is NOT and example of modification made to a home in order to provide
comfort and safety?
a) grab bars, handrails, ramps
b) easy entry bathtubs and showers
c) narrower doorways
d) stair lifts
You are not sure how to complete a task, you should:
a)ask your supervisor
b) just do it and hope it will be right
c) stop and leave the work for someone else
d) call a friends and ask how she would do it
You have called to paramedics for a medical emergency. When paramedics arrive
at the clients home you should:
a) hand the paramedics the clients service plan and all medical documents
b) tell your neighbors why the paramedics are there
c) answer relevant questions asked by paramedics
d) notify all the clients family members
, Environmental fall hazards include all the following except:
a) poor lighting
b)lack of grab bars
c)unsecured throw rugs
d) under medication
The food label lists ingredients in this order:
a) the most important nutrients first
b) by weight, the largest amount first
c) by calories, the highest first
d) the most healthful ingredients first
Instrumental activates of daily living (IADLS)
a) include shopping and using the telephone
b) is the correct name for ADL's
c) are all the tasks that DCW's do
d) are tasks that clients should always do for themselves
Perishable leftover food should:
a) be thrown out
b) be refrigerated within 2 hours
c) be stored in the microwave for easy reheating
d) none of the above
In building a relationship with a family:
a) speak with them on a "need to know" basis
b) initiate all communications through your supervisor
c) it is not necessary to listen to their concerns
d) speak with them directly and professionally
Which is NOT an example of protected health information:
a) the client's mail
b) the clients address
c) the clients social security number
d) the state in which your client lives in
Which one is an example of Abuse?
a) unclean body
b) the clients shoes are on the wrong feet
c) poorly fitted clothing
d)teeth marks
Which of the following is an example of ethical behavior?
a) not accepting gifts or tips from your client
b)giving out your clients information
c) getting involved with your clients grandson
d)not reporting abuse
A legal document that allows people to decide what kind of medical care they
want if they are unable to make their own decision is:
a) confidentiallity
b) living will
c) advanced directives
d) power of attorney
2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE
A dcw who provides personal care needs:
a) level 1 training plus level 11 plus agency orientation and cpr/first aid
b) level 1 (care giving fundamentals) training and cpr/first aid
c) level 1 training plus one module at level 11
d) only agency orientation
Level 1 training plus Level 11 plus agency orientation and CPR/First Aid
The communication process involves:
a) the sender (the speaker) and the receiver (the listener)
b) the message
c) feedback
d) all of the above
If you suspect a client is being abused:
a)finish your shift, then tell your supervisor
b) tell a family member
c) tell your supervisor immediately
d) ignore it; it's none of you business
Tell your supervisor immediately
Because DCW's have high risk of getting Hepatitis B, The vaccination for
Hepatitis:
a)is required when the dcw is hired
b) is part of an OSHA recommended standard
c) gives immunity to about half of the people who receive it
d) is not recommended for DCW's
What is NOT and example of modification made to a home in order to provide
comfort and safety?
a) grab bars, handrails, ramps
b) easy entry bathtubs and showers
c) narrower doorways
d) stair lifts
You are not sure how to complete a task, you should:
a)ask your supervisor
b) just do it and hope it will be right
c) stop and leave the work for someone else
d) call a friends and ask how she would do it
You have called to paramedics for a medical emergency. When paramedics arrive
at the clients home you should:
a) hand the paramedics the clients service plan and all medical documents
b) tell your neighbors why the paramedics are there
c) answer relevant questions asked by paramedics
d) notify all the clients family members
, Environmental fall hazards include all the following except:
a) poor lighting
b)lack of grab bars
c)unsecured throw rugs
d) under medication
The food label lists ingredients in this order:
a) the most important nutrients first
b) by weight, the largest amount first
c) by calories, the highest first
d) the most healthful ingredients first
Instrumental activates of daily living (IADLS)
a) include shopping and using the telephone
b) is the correct name for ADL's
c) are all the tasks that DCW's do
d) are tasks that clients should always do for themselves
Perishable leftover food should:
a) be thrown out
b) be refrigerated within 2 hours
c) be stored in the microwave for easy reheating
d) none of the above
In building a relationship with a family:
a) speak with them on a "need to know" basis
b) initiate all communications through your supervisor
c) it is not necessary to listen to their concerns
d) speak with them directly and professionally
Which is NOT an example of protected health information:
a) the client's mail
b) the clients address
c) the clients social security number
d) the state in which your client lives in
Which one is an example of Abuse?
a) unclean body
b) the clients shoes are on the wrong feet
c) poorly fitted clothing
d)teeth marks
Which of the following is an example of ethical behavior?
a) not accepting gifts or tips from your client
b)giving out your clients information
c) getting involved with your clients grandson
d)not reporting abuse
A legal document that allows people to decide what kind of medical care they
want if they are unable to make their own decision is:
a) confidentiallity
b) living will
c) advanced directives
d) power of attorney
