There are 10 questions. Complete the questionnaire before the training and again after the training.
Read each statement and tick the box that you think is the correct answer.
Recognising and reporting changes in residents’ health: An education and training package for aged care facility staff
CommunicationModule 1:
QUESTION 1The key components of effective communication
involve listening, watching body language and speaking what’s on your mind.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 2Communication is only about the message sent.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 3We communicate by facial expression,
tone of voice and gestures.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 4Teamwork is important for good communication.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 5Without good eyesight communication
cannot be effective.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 6All older people have difficulty hearing.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 7Suddenly not being able to speak is a normal part of
growing old and does not need to be reported.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 8Family are visitors to the facility and not
part of the care team.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 9A resident’s behaviour can be a way of communicating.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 10A resident’s low mood can be a barrier
to good communication.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
Name: Date: / / Pre-test / Post-test
KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRE
There are 10 questions. Complete the questionnaire before the training and again after the training.
Read each statement and tick the box that you think is the correct answer.
Recognising and reporting changes in residents’ health: An education and training package for aged care facility staff
WellbeingModule 2:
QUESTION 1It is important for a resident’s wellbeing to be
able to make choices.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 2It is what a person says and not how they behave
which shows how they are feeling.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 3A change in appetite can be a sign of stress.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 4How we cope with stress depends entirely on how
well our minds are working.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 5Most residents living in aged care facilities have
some pain which never goes away.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 6Not showing much interest in life is normal for
older people living in aged care.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 7People with dementia don’t feel pain.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 8Older people only need a few hours of sleep a night.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 9Wellbeing is all about getting enough sleep.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 10If a resident is in pain, they will always tell you so.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
Name: Date: / / Pre-test / Post-test
KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRE
There are 10 questions. Complete the questionnaire before the training and again after the training.
Read each statement and tick the box that you think is the correct answer.
Recognising and reporting changes in residents’ health: An education and training package for aged care facility staff
Movement and mobilityModule 3:
QUESTION 1Older people need more rest, so it’s ok if they sit in a
chair for a long time without moving.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 2Inactivity can contribute to falls.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 3Some medications can cause older people to fall.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 4As people age their muscles get smaller.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 5Osteoporosis is a common cause of pain for older people.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 6Arthritis is a condition which affects only the hands.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 7Low blood pressure can cause people to fall.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 8Too much sun contributes to osteoporosis.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 9Falls in older people are inevitable and cannot be
prevented.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 10Inactivity can contribute to constipation.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
Name: Date: / / Pre-test / Post-test
KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRE
There are 10 questions. Complete the questionnaire before the training and again after the training.
Read each statement and tick the box that you think is the correct answer.
Recognising and reporting changes in residents’ health: An education and training package for aged care facility staff
SkinModule 4:
QUESTION 1Skin that is hot to touch should be reported.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 2Pressure injuries that involve all three layers of the
skin can develop in hours.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 3Twenty minutes of sunlight a day before 11am
and after 3pm can help a residents’ skin produce Vitamin D to keep bones healthy.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 4As the skin gets older, the person doesn’t
feel the cold as much.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 5Older residents with dementia are more at risk of skin
tears.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 6Not drying the skin thoroughly can lead to skin damage.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 7Excoriation is caused by excessive dryness of the skin.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 8Older skin is damaged easily.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 9Pressure injuries are caused by not enough blood
to an area of the skin.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 10A Stage 2 pressure injury is the first sign that
something is wrong.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
Name: Date: / / Pre-test / Post-test
KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRE
There are 10 questions. Complete the questionnaire before the training and again after the training.
Read each statement and tick the box that you think is the correct answer.
Recognising and reporting changes in residents’ health: An education and training package for aged care facility staff
BreathingModule 5:
QUESTION 1As long as you can hear a resident is breathing,
you do not need to be concerned.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 2Clear sputum is abnormal.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 3Breathing is more difficult when lying flat in bed.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 4As people age, muscles in the rib cage and the
diaphragm get smaller, stiffer and weaker.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 5The risk of choking is less in old age as coughing
becomes more effective.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 6Blue nails and lips are always a sign that the
person is too cold.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 7Noisy breathing is a sign of a totally blocked airway.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 8When reporting breathlessness, it is important to
note how the breathing difficulty started, what set it off and whether there was any coughing.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 9A dry, hacking cough is described as being productive.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 10If a resident is experiencing breathlessness,
it is important to keep them calm.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
Name: Date: / / Pre-test / Post-test
KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRE
There are 10 questions. Complete the questionnaire before the training and again after the training.
Read each statement and tick the box that you think is the correct answer.
Recognising and reporting changes in residents’ health: An education and training package for aged care facility staff
Eating, drinking and eliminationModule 6:
QUESTION 1Not drinking enough can cause a resident to become
confused.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 2Wanting to go to the toilet urgently and often can
be a sign of infection.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 3All old people are constipated.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 4Older people only get dehydrated when it is a hot day.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 5Checking the condition of a resident’s mouth,
gums and teeth is always the dentist’s job.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 6Not enough fibre in the diet can cause constipation.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 7It is normal for older people to have a reduced sense of
smell and taste and a drier mouth.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 8Older people are at risk of unplanned weight gain.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 9Oral hygiene is less important for older people
than younger people.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 10Dehydration and incontinence in older residents
can be prevented by restricting fluids.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
Name: Date: / / Pre-test / Post-test
KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRE
There are 10 questions. Complete the questionnaire before the training and again after the training.
Read each statement and tick the box that you think is the correct answer.
Recognising and reporting changes in residents’ health: An education and training package for aged care facility staff
Mental awarenessModule 7:
QUESTION 1Confusion, poor memory and disorientation is normal
in older people living in aged care.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 2Three-quarters of people living in residential aged care
have a mental illness-related diagnosis.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 3An unconscious person will wake up if there is loud noise.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 4Because of changes in the brain, older people
cannot learn new information.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 5Muddled thinking and disorientation is always
a sign of dementia.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 6Most older people experience some confusion
at some point during the day.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 7A personal care worker’s personality, beliefs and
cultural background can influence how they see and describe certain resident behaviours.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 8Touching genitals at the dining table is always called
sexually inappropriate behaviour.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 9Behaviour charts are not needed for residents
who wander around the facility.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 10It is more important to manage a resident’s
‘resistive’ behaviour, than to explore their life history to look for triggers.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
Name: Date: / / Pre-test / Post-test
KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRE
There are 10 questions. Complete the questionnaire before the training and again after the training.
Read each statement and tick the box that you think is the correct answer.
Recognising and reporting changes in residents’ health: An education and training package for aged care facility staff
End of lifeModule 8:
QUESTION 1A resident’s cultural needs are no longer important
in the last hours or days of life.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 2Noisy breathing is always a sign that the resident
is close to death.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 3The focus of the palliative approach is on the needs of
the families of people with a life limiting illness.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 4Dementia is a terminal illness.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 5Palliative care and end of life wishes should be talked
about in the last few hours of life.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 6An advance care plan helps residents and families decide
what needs to be done for the resident to keep them healthy throughout their stay in the facility.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 7It is important to offer family and friends the opportunity
to remain involved in the care of a dying resident.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 8When death is near, the skin can be cold and
mottled in appearance.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 9Assisting residents with toileting is no longer important
in the last few hours and days of life.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
QUESTION 10All residents should be washed by a
personal care worker after death.
TRUE FALSE UNSURE
Name: Date: / / Pre-test / Post-test
KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRE
Answers
Module 1: Communication
1.F
2.F
3.T
4.T
5.F
6.F
7.F
8.F
9.T
10.T
Module 2: Wellbeing
1.T
2.F
3.T
4.F
5.T
6.F
7.F
8.F
9.F
10.F
Module 3: Mobility
1.F
2.T
3.T
4.T
5.F
6.F
7.T
8.F
9.F
10.T
Module 4: Skin
1.T
2.T
3.T
4.F
5.T
6.T
7.F
8.T
9.T
10.F
Module 5: Breathing
1.F
2.F
3.T
4.T
5.F
6.F
7.F
8.T
9.F
10.T
Module 6: Eating, Drinking and Elimination
1.T
2.T
3.F
4.F
5.F
6.T
7.T
8.F
9.F
10.F
Module 7: Mental Awareness
1.F
2.T
3.F
4.F
5.F
6.F
7.T
8.F
9.F
10.F
Module 8: End of Life
1.F
2.F
3.F
4.T
5.F
6.F
7.T
8.T
9.F
10.F
KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRES
Recognising and reporting changes in residents’ health: An education and training package for aged care facility staff
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