Caregiver PCA Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a basic Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Eating. Basic ADLs are self-care tasks such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, and continence. Managing money, laundry, and transportation are Instrumental ADLs (IADLs).

Question 2

A resident can bathe and dress independently but needs help paying bills and grocery shopping. These bill-paying and shopping tasks are best classified as:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Instrumental ADLs (IADLs). IADLs are more complex tasks that support independent community living, such as managing finances, shopping, cooking, and housekeeping, as opposed to basic self-care ADLs.

Question 3

When assisting a resident with dressing, the caregiver should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Allow the resident to do as much as they safely can for themselves. Promoting independence and self-care supports dignity and preserves function. Caregivers assist only as needed and let residents do what they safely can.

Question 4

When dressing a resident who has weakness on the right side from a stroke, the caregiver should put the garment on:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

The weak (right) arm first. Dress the weak or affected side first and undress it last. This reduces strain on the limb and makes the task easier and safer.

Question 5

When undressing a resident with a weak left arm, the caregiver should remove the garment from:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

The strong (right) arm first. When undressing, remove clothing from the strong side first so the weak limb is moved last with the most room and least strain.

Question 6

Grooming care that a caregiver may routinely assist with includes:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Combing hair and shaving. Routine grooming includes hair care, shaving, and oral care. Diabetic foot/nail care and ear canal cleaning are restricted to licensed staff due to injury and infection risk.

Question 7

Before feeding a resident who eats in bed, the caregiver should position the resident:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Sitting upright (high Fowler’s, about 90 degrees). An upright sitting position (high Fowler’s, about 90 degrees) uses gravity to help swallowing and greatly lowers the risk of choking and aspiration.

Question 8

When feeding a resident who eats slowly, the caregiver should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Offer small bites and allow time to chew and swallow. Small bites and a relaxed pace let the resident chew and swallow safely between bites, reducing choking risk and supporting dignity.

Question 9

When providing mouth care to an unconscious resident, the caregiver should position the resident:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

On the side with the head turned to the side. A side-lying position with the head turned lets fluids drain out of the mouth instead of into the airway, preventing aspiration in a resident who cannot swallow on command.

Question 10

When cleaning a resident's dentures, the caregiver should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Line the sink with a towel or fill it with water before cleaning. Padding the sink or filling it with water prevents the dentures from breaking if dropped. Hot water can warp them and abrasives or bleach damage the material.

Caregiver PCA Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

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