BAGONG SILANG II NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Labo, Camarines Norte

Caregiving 3RD QUARTER EXAM
School Year 2019-2020
Name: ____________________________Grade12-TVL/Section_ARISTOTLE_Score_______Average_____Exam Date 01/___/2020
I. TRUE OR FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is correct or FALSE if the statement is incorrect.
_____1. An elderly person tends to lose his/her vigor and strength due to a decrease physical ability.
_____2. Like every other period in the life span, old age is characterized by certain physical and psychological changes.
_____3. Aging is a reversible biological change that occur in all living things with the passage of time.
_____4. All organisms age, rates of aging vary considerably.
_____5. Among humans, the effects of aging vary from one individual to another.
_____6. Some individuals have healthier hearts and kidneys at age 85 than others do at age 50.
_____7. In caring for an elderly, one should address not only his/her physical needs but also the psychological needs.
_____8. If the patient is physically unable to participate in the treatment, the caregiver is not responsible of helping him/her do the task.
_____9. Every person, young or old, has basic rights to be treated with respect and dignity.
_____10. The rights of an elderly changes when he/she becomes ill or disable.
II. Refer to words/choices in the box to answer questions 11-17. Write your answer on the space provided.
A. Right to worship/religion C. Right to quality care E. Right to be protected G. Right to have dignity
B. Right to be safe D. Right to make decisions F. Right to make choices

_____11. The caregiver treats the patient with respect and attends to his/her basic human needs.
_____12. The caregiver is open to the client’s choices concerning his/her care, personal preferences and other matters about the client.
_____13. The caregiver must see to it that the person under his/her care is protected from injuries or accidents.
_____14. Allowing the patient to make decisions puts him/her in control of his/her own life.
_____15. The caregiver should be knowledgeable of the behavior or condition of what kind of care is needed.
_____16. A well-kept, clean, and organized atmosphere can increase the health status of the patient.
_____17. The patient has the freedom of choice as to whatever belief or religion he/she wants to be a part of, and it is to be respected.
III. Multiple choice: Choose the letter of the BEST answer. Write your answer on the space provided.
_____18. If the caregiver encourages the elderly to feel competent and independent, it will result to __________________________.
A. The client feeling empowered and in control. C. The client may feel helpless.
B. The client may become dependent. D. All of the options.
_____19. Which of the following is will NOT lead to a good interpersonal exchange with the elderly?
A. Always address yourself directly to the patient.
B. If the patient is unresponsive, there is no need to talk to him/her.
C. Talk about the subject that is interesting and pleasurable to the patient.
D. Use verbal and non-verbal techniques of communication.
_____20. Some changes that take place during old age are physical and psychological. Psychological changes include ________________.
A. Feeling of slipping or falling and inferiority due to comparisons with younger people.
B. Diminish or lack of muscular tone.
C. Stiffness of the joint.
D. Tremors of the hands, forearms, head and lower jaw.
_____21. It includes the need of elderly to eat and drink
A. Sexual needs. C. Physical needs.
B. Financial needs. D. All of the options.
_____22. Why is there a need to address finances during old age?
A. Because during this age that income of elderly is drastically reduced.
B. Because they have many members of the family to support including their grandchildren.
C. Because they have no more expenses to pay for.
D. Because they have many exemptions like senior citizen discounts.
_____23. Which of the following is NOT a psychological hazard that is encountered during old age?
A. The traditional beliefs and cultural stereotypes.
B. The feeling of inadequacy and inferiority.
C. The suppression or lack of motivation to do what they are still capable of doing.
D. The lack of energy and physical strength to accomplish the task that they once were capable of doing.
_____24. What is the main reason elderly people show more interest in church-related activities than when they were younger?
A. They have more time after they retire.
B. They develop interest after the death of some love once.
C. They now have fewer responsibilities.
D. All of the above.
_____25. The following are benefits of having exercise as we get older, except________________________?
A. Exercise are important to muscle function.
B. It keeps a person alert.
C. It is a source of stress.
D. It stimulates body waste illumination.
_____26. What must be done in order to ensure the safety of an elderly client?
A. Ensure that the passage way is clear.
B. Nothing has been left on the floor.
C. The room is well-lighted.
D. All of the options.
_____27. Which is NOT a proper way of medicine administration?
A. Place in a safe place separated from other things.
B. Know the prescribed time when it is to be taken.
C. Give the medicine to the patient and let him taken the medicine alone.
D. Check the drug label to make it sure it is the right one.
_____28. These includes assisting the individual to move, walk, use assistive devices or wheel chair. Page1of2
A. Hygiene. B. Grooming. C. Mobility. D. Medications.
_____29. These includes assistance involving giving sponge baths, showers, brushing and flossing teeth and gums, denture care and etc.
A. Hygiene. B. Grooming. C. Mobility. D. Medications.
_____30. What is the possible complications of prolonged bed rest?
A. Bed sores may develop. C. Blood flow may become compromise.
B. Risk of having blood cloth. D. All of the options.
_____31. Moving the patient can be very challenging because__________________________________.
A. Patient may sometimes be sensitive.
B. Some patients weight more that the caregiver.
C. Improper techniques used by the caregiver.
D. All of the options above.
_____32. What is the action of the caregiver to avoid complications of prolonged bed rest?
A. Turn the patient regularly every 2 hours.
B. Turn the patient regularly every 5 hours.
C. Turn the patient regularly every 10 hours.
D. Turn the patient regularly every 24 hours.
_____33. Which of the following is NOT a proper way of lifting a client?
A. Bend your knee to prevent injury.
B. Bend your spine to prevent injury.
C. Tell the patient what to do on a count of three.
D. Spread the patients leg to stabilize his/her position.
_____34. These are devices which are used to reduce weight bearing on one or both legs and give support where balance is impaired.
A. Cane. B. Crutches. C. Walkers. D. Wheelchair.
_____35. Which of the following is NOT a requirement to use a crutches?
A. Good strength of upper limb muscles is required.
B. Range of motion of upper limb should be good.
C. Very weak arms and upper body.
D. Muscle group which should be strong enough.
_____36. Which of the following can affect balance and affect back pain?
A. Crutches that are too tall.
B. Crutches that are too short.
C. Both options A and B.
D. None of the options.
_____37. This is a serious condition in which the nerves under the arm mostly radial nerve are damaged.
A. Crutch pain. B. Crutch palsy. C. Bels palsy. D. Bels pain.
_____38. When climbing a stair using a crutches it is important to know this principle.
A. Up with good, down with bad.
B. Down with good, up with bad.
C. Up with right crutch, down with left crutch.
D. Down with left crutch, up with right crutch.
_____39. Which is NOT a positive effect of using assistive devices?
A. It develops inferiority complex.
B. It aids in weight bearing activities.
C. It helps in balancing the body.
D. It improves motor pattern.
_____40. It is the MOST stable assistive device.
A. Crutches. B. Walker. C. Wheelchair. D. Cane.
_____41. It provides maximum stability when standing and support which allows the patient to move.
A. Crutches. B. Walker. C. Wheelchair. D. Cane.
_____42. Which of the following statement about walkers is INCORRECT?
A. Walkers are designed in many styles, but all have four legs.
B. Walkers are very difficult to use on stairs.
C. Walkers reduce the speed of ambulation.
D. Walkers are easy to carry and transport.
_____43. This assistive device is used to compensate for impaired balance or to increase stability while ambulating.
A. Crutches. B. Walker. C. Wheelchair. D. Cane.
_____44. Which of the following statements is TRUE about cane?
A. It is functional on stairs and in confined areas.
B. It provides maximum stability and support and allow the patient to be mobile.
C. Some may have two or four wheels
D. It reduces the speed of ambulation.
_____45. An elderly person recovering from an illness or operation needs help at first with walking and moving.
A. Hearing. B. Vision. C. Speech D. Mobility.
_____46. A decline in this area happens because of the atrophy in the auditory nerve.
A. Hearing. B. Vision. C. Speech D. Mobility.
_____47. Glasses are used to compensate for this kind of impairment.
A. Hearing. B. Vision. C. Speech D. Mobility.
_____48. The patient may not be able to express himself verbally as a result of this impairment.
A. Hearing. B. Vision. C. Speech D. Mobility.
_____49. This law protects disabled person against discrimination.
A. RA 7722 B. 7177 C. 7277 D. 7227
_____50. They are children and adults with certain disabilities that prevents or restrict them from functioning effectively.
A. People with illness B. Indigenous people C. Senior citizens D. People with special needs

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