AZ CERTIFIED CAREGIVER EXAM AND PRACTICE
EXAM NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| COMPLETE 300
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A disease characterized by a decreased blood flow to the heart, due to
arteries narrowed by accumulated cholesterol and lipids, is known as -
ANSWER - Coronary Artery Disease
An individual who has been receiving prednisone for six months and has
an order to discontinue the medication today. You question the nurse
about this because discontinuation may - ANSWER - Cause adrenal
insufficiency
Medications that are labeled by their chemical name are considered -
ANSWER – Generic
When administering bulk-forming laxatives to an individual, it should be
mixed in at least - ANSWER - 8 ounces
Antihypertensives are used to - ANSWER - Decrease blood pressure
What is the number one cause of transmitting germs? - ANSWER -
Hands.
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What is Aspiration? - ANSWER - Breathing food, fluids, vomitus or an
object into the lungs.
Starting a bladder training program for a resident with incontinence
should reduce the? - ANSWER - Risk of skin breakdown.
How do you give immediate first aid on a minor burn? - ANSWER -
Run cold water on the infected area.
An instance of verifying something by using an alternative source? -
ANSWER - Cross checking.
Signs of hyperglycemia are? - ANSWER - Fruity breath or excessive
thirst.
A resident with Alzheimer's disease shouts at you. You should -
ANSWER - Answer them in a calm voice
Mary takes a medication that you do not know about. You can best learn
about the medications side effects by - ANSWER - Reading and
understanding the medication drug reference guide.
A narrowing of veins that restricts blood flow that usually occurs in the
legs but sometimes seen in the arms. - ANSWER - PVD- peripheral
vascular disease
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A blood clot that is sometimes found in the arms or legs that limit or
completely blocks blood flow - ANSWER - DVT-deep vein thrombosis
Normal respiration - ANSWER - 12-20
Pulses found on the knee - ANSWER - popliteal
With lower leg trauma what is one way of checking pulse - ANSWER -
Pedal
What is the first thing you do when opening a new vial of insulin -
ANSWER - mark date
The best type of jewelry for a caregiver to wear to work is - ANSWER -
A waterproof watch
Which of the following blood pressure measurements falls within the
normal range? - ANSWER - 112/68
Insulin reaction can be caused by - ANSWER - too little food
What diet would a resident benefit from for chronic constipation? -
ANSWER - High residual
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medications that are instilled or administrated directly into the eyes are
called? - ANSWER - ophthalmic
caregivers should be familiar with the commonly used ________ &
_________ - ANSWER - abbreviations & acronyms
why should heat not be applied to a diabetic residents feet? - ANSWER -
diabetics have decreased sensibility to heat
a resident has diabetes which is a common sign of low blood sugar -
ANSWER - shakiness
how would a caregiver identify a problem with a diabetic resident -
ANSWER - cold and clammy skin
diabetes is the leading cause of - ANSWER - kidney failure,
non-traumatic lower limb amputation,
new cases of blindness
BID is a common abbreviation for - ANSWER - 2 x a day
before assisting a resident with meds, u must - ANSWER - have a
physician order
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