A person prefers to wear clothing that reflects their cultural or religious practice. What is the best approach when supporting them to get dressed?
1 Principles of Fundamental Care Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Principles of Fundamental Care, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
You need to discuss a person's personal care needs with an appropriate colleague. How should you handle the conversation?
- A
Discuss it openly so nearby staff can hear the details.
- B
Share it with anyone who asks, as long as they work in care.
- C
Discuss it discreetly with the appropriate person.
- D
Avoid sharing relevant information even with the appropriate person.
A planned transfer appears to require more help than you are trained to provide. What should you do?
- A
Attempt the transfer carefully, even though it is beyond your training.
- B
Stop and seek help rather than attempting the transfer.
- C
Ask the person to move without assistance.
- D
Use any available equipment, even if it is not prescribed.
A person can dress themselves once their clothes are laid out, but struggles to get started. Which support best promotes independence?
- A
Dress the person yourself to avoid delays.
- B
Set out clothing and let the person dress as much as they safely can.
- C
Insist that the person complete every step without any help.
- D
Skip dressing support if the person cannot complete the task alone.
Which actions are consistent with standard infection-prevention precautions? Select all that apply.
- A
Clean your hands before and after patient contact, and after removing gloves.
- B
Wear gloves for every task, regardless of anticipated exposure.
- C
Use gloves or other protective equipment when the task and anticipated exposure call for them.
- D
Clean reusable equipment between people.
Which observations are examples of significant changes that should be reported promptly? Select all that apply.
- A
A person reports new pain.
- B
A person's usual preference for a particular activity.
- C
A person is eating or drinking less than usual.
- D
A person's mobility has changed.
A person has a diagnosis and difficulty communicating, so you should assume they cannot make decisions about their care.
- A
True
- B
False
If a person agrees to one part of their care, you can assume they agree to any other care task that follows.
- A
True
- B
False
What practice must gloves never replace?
If a person's capacity to make a particular decision is in question, which role should you seek guidance from?
During intimate care, keep the person as much as possible to protect their dignity.
Before assisting someone to walk, check that pathways are .
While you are helping a person with a care task, they change their mind and ask you to stop. Explain how you should respond.
When offering a person food, drink, or toileting support, what should guide how you provide it?
- A
Offer the same options and timing to everyone.
- B
Follow convenience even if it conflicts with relevant instructions.
- C
Respect the person's needs and any relevant care instructions.
- D
Avoid offering support unless the person asks more than once.
Which description best captures the purpose of fundamental care?
- A
Supporting everyday needs while protecting the person’s rights, well-being, and individuality
- B
Following the same care routine for everyone, regardless of preference
- C
Completing tasks as quickly as possible, even if the person could participate
- D
Providing help only with medical treatment
True or false: Wearing gloves means you do not need to clean your hands after removing them.
- A
True
- B
False
You are preparing to help someone with intimate care. Which action best protects their privacy and dignity?
- A
Keep the door open so you can leave quickly if needed
- B
Close the door or curtains and keep the person covered as much as possible
- C
Discuss the person’s care where others can hear so they understand what is happening
- D
Finish the task before explaining it to avoid making the person uncomfortable
A person agrees to help with washing but has not yet agreed to help with dressing. What should you do before assisting with dressing?
- A
Continue with the next task because the person agreed to care overall
- B
Ask a colleague to decide whether the person should continue
- C
Pause and ask permission before beginning the next task
- D
Assume the person’s earlier agreement remains valid for all care tasks
What term describes capacity being considered in relation to a particular decision?
Which adverb describes how observations should be recorded?