ARIZONA STANDARDIZED DCW TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE
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
1/2 to 2/3 of all falls happen where?
in the home
the food label lists ingredients in this order:
by weight, the largest amount first
what are some things you can do to improve strength and balance for your client?
exercise program
instrumental activities of daily living (iadls)
include shopping and using the telephone
, which one of these things is NOT a key element to a fire?
water
perishable leftover food should:
be refrigerated within 2 hours
you can put out a small fire with a
a large blanket
in building a relationship with a family:
speak with them directly and professionally
your client should not smoke while
in bed
which is NOT an example of protected health information?
the state in which your client lives in
you should keep space heaters at least ___ feet away from anything that can burn
3
which is an example of abuse?
teeth marks
if an appliance begins to smell suspicious or spoke you should
unplug it immediately
which of the following is an example of ethical behavior?
not accepting gifts or tips from your client
oxygen should not be flowing near
open flames or a heat source
a legal document that allows people to decide what kind of medical care they want if they
are unable to make their own decisions
advanced directives
what is created for each client for services provided?
a service plan or care plan
who must report abuse?
all persons responsible for the care of the client
what information is confidential information?
any personal information about the client
what year did hipaa become a law?
1996
when was medicare created?
1965
which is NOT an ethical principle a dcw should have?
being late to your job everyday
how many hours of annual education must a dcw complete?
6 hours
a dcw is a person who:
provide assistance or support for daily living
what is the name of the federal government agency that makes rules to protect workers
from bloodborne pathogens and other hazards while at work?
occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
the role of the service team is to
coordinate the services needed for the client
2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE
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
1/2 to 2/3 of all falls happen where?
in the home
the food label lists ingredients in this order:
by weight, the largest amount first
what are some things you can do to improve strength and balance for your client?
exercise program
instrumental activities of daily living (iadls)
include shopping and using the telephone
, which one of these things is NOT a key element to a fire?
water
perishable leftover food should:
be refrigerated within 2 hours
you can put out a small fire with a
a large blanket
in building a relationship with a family:
speak with them directly and professionally
your client should not smoke while
in bed
which is NOT an example of protected health information?
the state in which your client lives in
you should keep space heaters at least ___ feet away from anything that can burn
3
which is an example of abuse?
teeth marks
if an appliance begins to smell suspicious or spoke you should
unplug it immediately
which of the following is an example of ethical behavior?
not accepting gifts or tips from your client
oxygen should not be flowing near
open flames or a heat source
a legal document that allows people to decide what kind of medical care they want if they
are unable to make their own decisions
advanced directives
what is created for each client for services provided?
a service plan or care plan
who must report abuse?
all persons responsible for the care of the client
what information is confidential information?
any personal information about the client
what year did hipaa become a law?
1996
when was medicare created?
1965
which is NOT an ethical principle a dcw should have?
being late to your job everyday
how many hours of annual education must a dcw complete?
6 hours
a dcw is a person who:
provide assistance or support for daily living
what is the name of the federal government agency that makes rules to protect workers
from bloodborne pathogens and other hazards while at work?
occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
the role of the service team is to
coordinate the services needed for the client
