Caregiving Quiz

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

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