1. Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of ADLs?

a) Basic needs that an individual has

b) Basic rights of an individual
c) Basic tasks that must be accomplished every day for an individual to thrive/live happily
d) Responsibilities of an individual
2. What is the first line of defense in terms of infection prevention in human body?
a) Skin
b) Mouth
c) Hand
d) Leg
3. Which of the following is an example of non-communicable disease?
a) Hepatitis B
b) Typhoid Fever
c) Malaria
d) Diabetes
4. Which of the following information won’t be a problem if not treated as confidential by the
caregiver while providing care to an elderly client at home?
a) Care plan
b) News article on elderly abuse
c) Health Records
d) Service Agreements
5. Which of the following settings is not usually considered as a career option for caregivers in
Bangladesh?
a) Old home
b) Care agency
c) Home care
d) Tertiary Level Hospital
6. Which of the following diseases is not generally associated with aged person?
a) Cataracts
b) Dementia
c) Otitis media
d) Arthritis
7. Why is it important for the caregivers to be cautious when using medical terminologies with
an older adult patient?
a) It could become an opportunity to instruct the patient
b) It could become an effective abbreviated communication shortcut
c) It could become an indicator of formal communication
d) It could become a communication barrier
8. What can the caregiver do to improve communication with an older adult patient who has a
hearing impairment?
a) Speak in a higher tone, standing directly in front of the patient
b) Speak more loudly from several feet away
c) Speak normally with exaggerated hand gestures
d) Speak in a low tone, bending close to the patient
9. When teaching an independent older adult patient how to self-administer insulin, the most
productive approach is to:
a) Facilitate involvement in a small group where the skill is being taught
b) Gather information about the patient’s family history

c) Provide frequent, competitive skill testing to enhance learning

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 d) Use repeated return demonstrations to promote the patient’s retention of the involve tasks
10. Which of these statement is not true for the care of dentures of an elderly client?
a) Dentures break easily and are expensive to replace
b) Dentures care is given to the client so a caregiver cannot be charged if something goes wrong
c) Dentures are very slippery when wet
d) Dentures should be stored in cool water
11. All of these are proper precautions for residents who are unable to move by themselves,
except:
a) The client should be kept clean and dry from incontinence
b) The client needs to be checked for pressure sores regularly
c) The client’s positions need to be changed every 2 hours
d) Client’s position needs to be changed only once per shift
12. Behaviors that may signal pain in the elderly may include all of these except___
a) Not participating in social activities
b) Insomnia
c) Not eating or drinking
d) Excessive talking
13. Infection control practices that prevent the transmission of disease are called___
a) Isolation protocols
b) Policies and procedures
c) Standards precautions
d) Hand hygiene mandates
14. Used disposable supplies and equipment should be discarded
a) Outside the resident’s room
b) In a designated place
c) In the resident’s wastebasket
d) In the clean utility room
15. To prevent the spread of infection, how should the caregiver handle the soiled linens
removed from a client’s bed?
a) Shake them in the air to remove any dirt
b) Carry them close to the caregiver’s body
c) Put them in the dirty linen container
d) Place them in a neat pile on the floor
16. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used to-
a) Minimize the need for hand washing
b) Eliminate all infections in patients
c) Reduce exposure for health care workers
d) Discourage visitors from lengthy stays
17. The most important way to prevent the spread of infection is—
a) Sanitizer
b) Hand washing
c) Antibiotics
d) Vaccinations
18. At the start of a bed bath, Mrs. X takes a cloth to clean her perineal area and puts it back
into the basin of water. The caregiver should-
a) Remind Mrs. X that baths are done head –to-toe
b) Clean the basin and replace the water
c) Remove the cloth and continue with a new cloth
d) Add some sanitizer to the water and proceed
19. When washing your hands, apply the soap-
a) After removing the gloves

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 b) Before wetting your hands
c) Before turning on the faucet
d) After wetting your hands
20. A nurse asks you to perform something “stat”. This means do it___
a) In the morning
b) Before your shift ends
c) Never
d) Immediately
21. In Bangladesh, usually care supervisor assigns different tasks to the caregiver as per the
care plan. In which of these examples would refusal to do a task be acceptable?
a) Task that you don’t feel needs to be done
b) A task that you have already done numerous times throughout your shift
c) A task that should not be done by a caregiver
d) A task that is not normally assigned to your shift
22. Documentation of a client’s fluid intake and output is part of your role as a caregiver. The
standard unit of measure for doing this is ___
a) Milligrams (Mg)
b) Meters (M)
c) Kilograms (Kg)
d) Milliliters
23. Which of the statements is incorrect regarding cleaning a urinary drainage bag?
a) The bag should be kept below the level of the bladder (hip level) to prevent urine from
flowing back
b) Avoid touching the tube or catheter ends as you disconnect them to clean the bag
c) Wash your hands both before and after cleaning a urinary drainage bag
d) Use soap water to cleanse the drain on the urinary bag
24. As a member of the healthcare team, it is important for the caregiver to report certain
occurrences to the care supervisor. Some conditions require immediate intervention. Which
of these requires immediate reporting?
a) A decrease in appetite
b) Difficulty breathing
c) A sudden increase in urinary output
d) Incontinence
25. The caregiver knows that the term “NPO” means;
a) Bed rest only
b) No oral temperatures are to be taken
c) Nothing by mouth
d) Liquid diet
26. A caregiver takes the blood pressure of a client and finds it to be 80/40 mmHg. The client
reports feeling dizzy. The caregiver should:
a) Take the client pulse next
b) Report the finding to the supervisor
c) Record the vital sign in the chart
d) Instruct the client to drink more fluids
27. CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) should be performed when:
a) A client is unconscious
b) A client is chocking
c) A client is no pulse and is not breathing
d) A client has a pulse but is not breathing
28. When a client constantly ignores the urge to void, the client is putting themselves in danger
of what complication?

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 a) Constipation
b) Incontinence
c) Insomnia
d) Poor appetite
29. A client with a Foley catheter is suggested to walk twice daily. Before moving the client, the
caregiver should:
a) Keep the bag below the bladder level
b) Raise the above the bladder level
c) Have the patient cover the bag with a pillow sleeve?
d) Ask doctor to confirm this order
30. The caregiver handles a client who is extremely agitate. She yells, screams and frequently
tries to bite other caregivers. The caregiver should:
a) Use restraints to ensure the client’s safety
b) Speak calmly in an authoritative and neutral to the client
c) Use the television to distract the client
d) Provide care only when absolutely necessary
31. The caregiver prepares to give a patient a bed bath. Before turning the patient to rub their
back, the caregiver notices that he has a Foley catheter in place. Where should the
caregiver secure the catheter to ensure it is not aspect of the patient’s the bath?
a) To the lateral aspect of the patient’s thigh
b) To the bed sheet
c) To the medial aspect of the patient’s thigh
d) To the bed
32. What steps would you take to control bleeding from a nosebleed?
a) Sit casualty down, lean forward and pinch soft part of nose
b) Sit casualty down, lean backward and pinch soft part of nose
c) Lie casualty down and pinch soft part of nose
d) Lie casualty down and pinch top of nose

* Match the correct answer from the table: -

i. Safety Hazards A Frequent lifting

ii. Environmental Hazards B Liquid cleaning products, paints, acids, solvents
iii. Ergonomic Hazards C Constant loud noise
iv Chemical Hazards D spills (fall)or cords on the floor that could cause tripping
v Organization Hazards E Fungi/mold
vi Biological Hazards F Overall working conditions (including restrooms)

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