1. What are ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)?
- A. Activities related to hobbies and leisure
- B. Daily tasks that include financial management
- C. Basic personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating
- D. Medical procedures performed by healthcare professionals
Answer: C
2. Which of the following is a symptom of caregiver burnout?
- A. Increased energy levels
- B. Feeling more connected to the care recipient
- C. Emotional and physical exhaustion
- D. Desire to take on more caregiving responsibilities
Answer: C
3. Respite care is designed to:
- A. Provide caregivers with a break by temporarily taking over caregiving duties
- B. Provide end-of-life care for patients
- C. Help with household chores
- D. Train caregivers on new skills
Answer: A
4. What is the role of a Power of Attorney (POA)?
- A. To assist with daily caregiving tasks
- B. To handle financial or legal decisions on behalf of another person
- C. To provide medical care for a patient
- D. To manage medication schedules
Answer: B
5. What are some key responsibilities of a caregiver?
- A. Administering medications and monitoring health
- B. Helping with daily activities such as bathing and eating
- C. Providing emotional support and companionship
- D. All of the above
Answer: D
6. How can caregivers reduce the risk of burnout?
- A. Taking regular breaks and seeking respite care
- B. Ignoring signs of stress and continuing with caregiving duties
- C. Avoiding external support
- D. Increasing their caregiving responsibilities
Answer: A
7. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) include:
- A. Managing medications, finances, and transportation
- B. Performing personal hygiene tasks
- C. Diagnosing medical conditions
- D. Cooking and cleaning for others
Answer: A
8. What is hospice care focused on?
- A. Curing long-term diseases
- B. Relieving symptoms and improving quality of life at the end of life
- C. Providing ongoing physical therapy
- D. Helping patients with rehabilitation
Answer: B
9. How does caregiving often impact a caregiver’s finances?
- A. It usually has no financial impact
- B. Caregivers are fully compensated for their time
- C. Many caregivers face financial strain from lost income and out-of-pocket expenses
- D. It generally improves the caregiver’s financial situation
Answer: C
10. Which of the following is NOT typically considered a responsibility of a caregiver?
- A. Administering medications
- B. Providing companionship
- C. Handling complex surgeries
- D. Assisting with personal hygiene
Answer: C