CAREGIVING Flashcards
(23 cards)
What percentage of older persons living in noninstitutionalized settings receive assistance from relatives, friends, and neighbors?
A) 75%
B) 85%
C) 90%
D) 95%
D) 95%
How many older persons living in the community rely solely on informal help?
A) About one in four
B) About one in two
C) About two out of three
D) About three out of four
C) About two out of three
Families serve as both the major coordinators and providers of:
A) Financial support
B) Everyday long-term care
C) Social activities
D) Recreational services
B) Everyday long-term care
Changes in the health care delivery system have shifted the responsibility for care from:
A) Family caregivers to health care providers
B) Health care providers to family caregivers
C) Government agencies to private companies
D) Nonprofits to volunteer organizations
B) Health care providers to family caregivers
According to the National Alliance of Caregivers and AARP, the average caregiver is:
A) A married woman in her mid-40s
B) A single man in his 50s
C) A retired woman in her 60s
D) A high school student
A) A married woman in her mid-40s
What percentage of caregivers tend to more than one relative at a time?
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 75%
B) 25%
he “sandwich generation” typically refers to:
A) Older adults living independently
B) Young adults focused on their careers
C) Baby boomers caring for their parents while raising their children
D) Retired individuals without caregiving responsibilities
C) Baby boomers caring for their parents while raising their children
In a study of patients with advanced, incurable chronic illness, what percentage of families reported losing most or all of their livelihood?
A) 19%
B) 25%
C) 29%
D) 31%
C) 29%
How much did out-of-pocket expenses for the care of a single ill relative average?
A) More than $10,000
B) More than $15,000
C) More than $20,000
D) More than $25,000
C) More than $20,000
Caregiving work is often described as:
A) Highly visible and well-compensated
B) Largely invisible and unfairly distributed
C) Easily manageable with ample support
D) Primarily a paid profession
B) Largely invisible and unfairly distributed
Complex treatments provided by caregivers might include:
A) Grocery shopping
B) Transportation
C) Wound care and IV therapies
D) Housekeeping
C
Caregivers often have unmet needs related to:
A) Access to paid vacation time
B) Managing patients’ health and knowing what to expect
C) Increasing their personal income
D) Receiving recognition for their work
B) Managing patients’ health and knowing what to expect
What do caregivers often lack in terms of support?
A) Access to financial resources
B) Someone to organize care
C) Transportation options
D) Time for personal activities
B) Someone to organize care
hat does the first theme, “Unrecognized Role,” emphasize about caregivers?
A) Caregivers should always be compensated for their work.
B) Government recognition and support are essential for caregivers’ flexibility.
C) Caregivers prefer to work without any acknowledgment from the system.
D) Caregivers’ roles are irrelevant to healthcare costs.
B) Government recognition and support are essential for caregivers’ flexibility.
According to the qualitative research, what is the financial implication of caregiving?
A) Caregiving is cheaper than institutional care.
B) Institutional care costs the government a significant amount of money.
C) Caregiving has no financial impact on the government.
D) Caregiving is always a paid position.
B) Institutional care costs the government a significant amount of money.
The theme “Lack of Personal Resources” highlights which of the following challenges faced by caregivers?
A) Ample financial support for hiring help
B) The assumption that family members can handle all caregiving responsibilities
C) Unlimited access to healthcare resources
D) Strong support from the healthcare system
B) The assumption that family members can handle all caregiving responsibilities
The theme “No Breaks Even When Services Are In Place” reflects what issue regarding in-home care?
A) Caregivers receive consistent and reliable help.
B) Scheduled services are often disrupted or poorly communicated.
C) Caregivers have plenty of time for personal breaks.
D) All caregivers are satisfied with the services provided.
B) Scheduled services are often disrupted or poorly communicated.
What frustration does the caregiver express about new service providers?
A) They are always well-prepared and informed.
B) Caregivers must educate new providers about the care needed.
C) New providers offer better services than previous ones.
D) There is always a consistent schedule with new providers.
B) Caregivers must educate new providers about the care needed.
What percentage of caregivers viewed caregiving as a positive experience according to a 2014 poll?
A) 50%
B) 67%
C) 75%
D) 83%
D) 83%
One of the benefits of caregiving includes:
A) Increased financial burden
B) A sense of giving back to someone who has cared for them
C) Isolation from social networks
D) Decreased personal growth
B) A sense of giving back to someone who has cared for them
Caregiving can lead to which of the following positive outcomes?
A) Personal growth and increased meaning in life
B) Increased stress and anxiety
C) Reduced empathy toward others
D) Less focus on important things
A) Personal growth and increased meaning in life
Developing new skills is considered a benefit of caregiving. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit?
A) Greater empathy and connections
B) Developing new hobbies unrelated to caregiving
C) A sense of accomplishment
D) Refocusing on the important things
B) Developing new hobbies unrelated to caregiving
How caregivers respond to their challenges largely depends on:
A) Their financial situation
B) How well they care for themselves
C) The level of support from healthcare providers
D) The age of the care recipient
B
