Arizona Caregiver Full Exam Prep Study
Guide | AZ Certified Caregiver / DCW
Test 2026–2027
1. An individual is on a sliding scale. The fasting blood sugar before supper is 400, but the
individual ate cake and ice cream at the facility birthday party one hour before. You
should
A. Administer the sliding‑scale insulin dose as if the blood sugar is truly 400.
B. Skip the insulin dose because the person already ate a lot of sweets.
C. Follow the sliding scale and report the situation to the manager or nurse.
D. Give only half the sliding‑scale dose to prevent hypoglycemia.
Answer: C
2. The best things you can ask yourself when administering medications is, “Am I giving the
right…”
A. Person, room, dose, and route.
B. Dose of the right medication to the right person at the right time through the right
route.
C. Medication to the right family member at the right time.
D. Medication only when requested by the resident.
Answer: B
3. Fasting usually means no eating for more than
A. Two hours.
B. Four hours.
C. Six hours.
D. Eight hours.
Answer: D
4. If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should
A. Keep quiet and observe for a few more days.
B. Discuss it with other residents first.
C. Tell your facility manager or designee immediately.
D. Change the resident’s medication on your own.
Answer: C
5. Hands should be washed
A. Only before handling food.
B. After coming in contact with the residents.
C. Only after using the restroom.
, D. Only when the hands look dirty.
Answer: B
6. The area around the stoma should
A. Be cleaned with rubbing alcohol to kill germs.
B. Be cleaned with mild soap and water.
C. Be left dry and unwashed to prevent irritation.
D. Be covered with plastic wrap.
Answer: B
7. Risk factors for residents’ accidents include
A. Proper lighting and clear walkways.
B. Changes in vision and hearing.
C. Regular exercise programs.
D. High staffing levels.
Answer: B
8. When transferring a resident from one room or area to another, the most important
safety step is to
A. Move quickly so the resident does not get tired.
B. Use proper body mechanics and any needed assistive devices.
C. Let the resident walk alone if they say they are steady.
D. Avoid locking the wheelchair brakes.
Answer: B
9. Before assisting a resident with a shower, the caregiver should
A. Check the water temperature with their elbow or wrist.
B. Use the hottest water possible to kill germs.
C. Avoid adjusting the water at all.
D. Ask the resident to test the water later.
Answer: A
10.If a resident with diabetes complains of feeling shaky, sweaty, and dizzy, the caregiver
should first
A. Offer a large glass of juice immediately.
B. Notify the nurse or manager and follow hypoglycemia protocol.
C. Tell the resident to lie down and rest.
D. Adjust the sliding‑scale dose on their own.
Answer: B
11.When lifting a resident, the caregiver should
A. Use the back and arms only.
B. Use the legs and keep the back straight.
C. Lean forward as far as possible.
D. Avoid using any assistive devices.
Answer: B
12.If a resident is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe, the caregiver should
A. Slap the resident’s back firmly.
B. Encourage the resident to drink water.
C. Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).
, D. Wait a few minutes to see if it improves.
Answer: C
13.A resident with Alzheimer’s disease yells in the middle of the hallway. The caregiver
should
A. Ignore the resident to avoid reinforcing the behavior.
B. Reassure the resident in a calm voice and help them return to a quiet area.
C. Tell the resident to be quiet forcefully.
D. Move all other residents out of the hallway.
Answer: B
14.Keeping information about residents confidential
A. Is optional when talking with family.
B. Is a legal responsibility under HIPAA and facility policy.
C. Does not apply in emergencies.
D. Only applies to written records.
Answer: B
15.If a resident is making sexual advances to another resident without mutual consent, you
should
A. Allow them to continue as long as they are enjoying themselves.
B. Separate the two residents and report the incident to the manager or supervisor.
C. Discuss it with other residents to gather opinions.
D. Solve it by moving one resident without reporting.
Answer: B
16.Injections in the abdomen should be given
A. Directly into the umbilicus.
B. No closer than two inches from the umbilicus.
C. Only in the right side.
D. Only in the left side.
Answer: B
17.If a resident has a wet bed, the caregiver should
A. Leave it until the next shift.
B. Change the sheets and pad, and reposition the resident as needed.
C. Only cover it with another blanket.
D. Tell the resident to stay in the same position.
Answer: B
18.When assisting a resident onto a commode, the caregiver should
A. Hold only the resident’s hand.
B. Stand behind the resident and help them pivot, using a gait belt if needed.
C. Push the resident forward quickly.
D. Avoid using any assistive devices.
Answer: B
19.To prevent pressure injuries, the caregiver should
A. Keep the resident in the same position for as long as possible.
B. Turn and reposition the resident regularly and keep the skin clean and dry.
C. Rub lotion over any red areas daily.
Guide | AZ Certified Caregiver / DCW
Test 2026–2027
1. An individual is on a sliding scale. The fasting blood sugar before supper is 400, but the
individual ate cake and ice cream at the facility birthday party one hour before. You
should
A. Administer the sliding‑scale insulin dose as if the blood sugar is truly 400.
B. Skip the insulin dose because the person already ate a lot of sweets.
C. Follow the sliding scale and report the situation to the manager or nurse.
D. Give only half the sliding‑scale dose to prevent hypoglycemia.
Answer: C
2. The best things you can ask yourself when administering medications is, “Am I giving the
right…”
A. Person, room, dose, and route.
B. Dose of the right medication to the right person at the right time through the right
route.
C. Medication to the right family member at the right time.
D. Medication only when requested by the resident.
Answer: B
3. Fasting usually means no eating for more than
A. Two hours.
B. Four hours.
C. Six hours.
D. Eight hours.
Answer: D
4. If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should
A. Keep quiet and observe for a few more days.
B. Discuss it with other residents first.
C. Tell your facility manager or designee immediately.
D. Change the resident’s medication on your own.
Answer: C
5. Hands should be washed
A. Only before handling food.
B. After coming in contact with the residents.
C. Only after using the restroom.
, D. Only when the hands look dirty.
Answer: B
6. The area around the stoma should
A. Be cleaned with rubbing alcohol to kill germs.
B. Be cleaned with mild soap and water.
C. Be left dry and unwashed to prevent irritation.
D. Be covered with plastic wrap.
Answer: B
7. Risk factors for residents’ accidents include
A. Proper lighting and clear walkways.
B. Changes in vision and hearing.
C. Regular exercise programs.
D. High staffing levels.
Answer: B
8. When transferring a resident from one room or area to another, the most important
safety step is to
A. Move quickly so the resident does not get tired.
B. Use proper body mechanics and any needed assistive devices.
C. Let the resident walk alone if they say they are steady.
D. Avoid locking the wheelchair brakes.
Answer: B
9. Before assisting a resident with a shower, the caregiver should
A. Check the water temperature with their elbow or wrist.
B. Use the hottest water possible to kill germs.
C. Avoid adjusting the water at all.
D. Ask the resident to test the water later.
Answer: A
10.If a resident with diabetes complains of feeling shaky, sweaty, and dizzy, the caregiver
should first
A. Offer a large glass of juice immediately.
B. Notify the nurse or manager and follow hypoglycemia protocol.
C. Tell the resident to lie down and rest.
D. Adjust the sliding‑scale dose on their own.
Answer: B
11.When lifting a resident, the caregiver should
A. Use the back and arms only.
B. Use the legs and keep the back straight.
C. Lean forward as far as possible.
D. Avoid using any assistive devices.
Answer: B
12.If a resident is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe, the caregiver should
A. Slap the resident’s back firmly.
B. Encourage the resident to drink water.
C. Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).
, D. Wait a few minutes to see if it improves.
Answer: C
13.A resident with Alzheimer’s disease yells in the middle of the hallway. The caregiver
should
A. Ignore the resident to avoid reinforcing the behavior.
B. Reassure the resident in a calm voice and help them return to a quiet area.
C. Tell the resident to be quiet forcefully.
D. Move all other residents out of the hallway.
Answer: B
14.Keeping information about residents confidential
A. Is optional when talking with family.
B. Is a legal responsibility under HIPAA and facility policy.
C. Does not apply in emergencies.
D. Only applies to written records.
Answer: B
15.If a resident is making sexual advances to another resident without mutual consent, you
should
A. Allow them to continue as long as they are enjoying themselves.
B. Separate the two residents and report the incident to the manager or supervisor.
C. Discuss it with other residents to gather opinions.
D. Solve it by moving one resident without reporting.
Answer: B
16.Injections in the abdomen should be given
A. Directly into the umbilicus.
B. No closer than two inches from the umbilicus.
C. Only in the right side.
D. Only in the left side.
Answer: B
17.If a resident has a wet bed, the caregiver should
A. Leave it until the next shift.
B. Change the sheets and pad, and reposition the resident as needed.
C. Only cover it with another blanket.
D. Tell the resident to stay in the same position.
Answer: B
18.When assisting a resident onto a commode, the caregiver should
A. Hold only the resident’s hand.
B. Stand behind the resident and help them pivot, using a gait belt if needed.
C. Push the resident forward quickly.
D. Avoid using any assistive devices.
Answer: B
19.To prevent pressure injuries, the caregiver should
A. Keep the resident in the same position for as long as possible.
B. Turn and reposition the resident regularly and keep the skin clean and dry.
C. Rub lotion over any red areas daily.
