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1 Foundations of Basic Care Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Foundations of Basic Care, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

A person's care plan should reflect their goals and preferences and be reviewed as their needs change.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

A caregiver should expect every person to have a bowel movement every day.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

To support safe movement, keep pathways clear and provide good .

Fill in the blank

1 point

When assisting with perineal care, clean from .

Written response

1 point

What action should you take to tell a person what will happen before touching or moving them? Enter the action in one word.

Written response

1 point

How soon should a sudden or significant change in a person's condition be reported? Enter one word.

Choose one

1 point

While providing toileting assistance, which action helps the person request help when needed while supporting privacy?

A
Leave the call bell outside the room to preserve privacy.
B
Keep the call bell or other means of requesting help within reach.
C
Ask the person to wait until the next scheduled care visit before requesting help.
D
Keep the person in view of others throughout toileting.

Choose one

1 point

A person wants help bathing. Which approach best supports both their safety and their choices?

A
Begin bathing immediately so the task is completed efficiently.
B
Choose the products and timing without consulting the person.
C
Explain each step, offer choices, maintain privacy, and use nonslip surfaces.
D
Leave the person alone in the bath so they can maintain independence.

Choose one

1 point

You are preparing to help someone stand and walk. Which approach best supports a safe transfer?

A
Use the same transfer method for everyone to keep care consistent.
B
Ask the person to stand first, then check for pain or balance problems.
C
Check alertness, footwear, balance, pain, and the immediate environment, then follow the care plan.
D
Improvise a lift if the person's planned transfer method seems inconvenient.

Choose one

1 point

A person's hearing aid seems to fit poorly. What is the best response?

A
Adjust the device yourself until it feels more comfortable.
B
Report the poor fit and follow instructions for the device.
C
Stop using all the person's assistive equipment without informing anyone.
D
Continue using the device even if it is uncomfortable.

Choose all

1 point

Which actions reflect person-centered basic care? Select all that apply.

A
Ask what assistance the person prefers.
B
Assume the person's diagnosis determines which tasks they can do.
C
Explain before touching or moving the person and seek consent.
D
Close doors or curtains to protect privacy during care.
E
Complete every task for the person even when they can and want to participate.

Choose all

1 point

Which actions can support a person's sleep and rest? Select all that apply.

A
Ask about the person's preferred bedtime routine.
B
Promote a calm, comfortable sleep environment and a regular routine where possible.
C
Start or adjust sleep medicines if the person is having trouble resting.
D
Address disruptions such as noise, uncomfortable positioning, pain, or needing the toilet.
E
Ignore persistent sleep difficulty if the person is otherwise comfortable.

Open ended

1 point

A person needs some help at mealtime but can still feed themselves in part. Describe how you would support their nutrition and independence, and explain what you would do if you noticed a change in their eating or swallowing.

True or false

1 point

A person has persistent trouble sleeping. May a caregiver independently adjust the person's sleep medicine to help?

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

When assisting with perineal care, which direction should you clean?

Choose one

1 point

A person wants to eat independently but has a prescribed swallowing plan. Which approach best supports both the plan and the person's participation?

A
Thicken the drink and change the meal texture so the person can eat more easily, even if the plan does not specify those changes.
B
Offer food and drinks that fit the person's preferences and prescribed plan; position them comfortably, make items reachable, and allow time to eat independently as able.
C
Limit the person's fluids until their swallowing has been assessed, and provide all food by hand to prevent difficulty.

Choose one

1 point

A person says their prescribed mobility aid feels poorly fitted. What is the safest response?

A
Adjust the device yourself until it seems comfortable, then continue using it.
B
Report the poor fit or difficulty and follow the care plan while the concern is addressed.
C
Stop using the device permanently and choose a different one for the person.

Choose one

1 point

A person needs help with bathing but has preferences about timing and products. Which approach best respects those preferences while preparing for safe care?

A
Begin at the usual time and use the products already set out, since consistency is more important than preference.
B
Ask the person to choose their products, but proceed with bathing without explaining each step to save time.
C
Prepare supplies, explain the steps, and ask about preferred timing and products before providing only the help the person wants.

Choose one

1 point

You are preparing to help someone walk to the bathroom. What should you do before assisting them to stand?

A
Check alertness, footwear, balance, pain, and the environment, then use the care-plan assistance level and transfer method.
B
Start walking as soon as the person says they are ready, and decide how much help is needed while moving.
C
Use the same transfer method for everyone, provided the walkway is clear.

Written response

1 point

After providing care, what should you record about the assistance provided, in addition to relevant observations?