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70 / Balanced Care Method Workbook Quiz
Quiz
T F 1. A major factor that results in the extraordinary health enjoyed by Okinawan elders
is their distinct diet.
T F 2. There is no nutritional difference between various fruits and vegetables.
T F 3. Similar to the Okinawan practice of hara hachibu, which means eating until only
80% full, the Balanced Care Method promotes moderate, low-calorie eating to help
achieve or maintain a healthy body mass index.
T F 4. Caffeine is harmful, so all tea and coffee should be avoided.
T F 5. The five cognitive domains are: Executive Functioning, Attention, Sensory, Memory
and Language
T F 6. Executive functioning refers to the ability to accurately perceive an object’s physical
location and understand the relationship between objects.
T F 7. It is recommended that seniors exercise 4-5 times per week with the consent and
guidance of a physician.
T F 8. Stretching is best done when the body is warm, and is better to do after another
type of exercise or after a bath or shower.
T F 9. Weight-bearing exercise, like walking, is also important for people of all ages.
T F 10. Visiting a museum and scent guessing are examples of activities that can boost
memory and cognitive abilities.
T F 11. You should aim to spend at least one hour per day conversing with your client.
T F 12. Older adults with a calm and purposeful lifestyle are better equipped to avoid
stress, disease and symptoms of depression.
T F 13. As a caregiver, you can provide companionship and act as a natural partner for the
activities clients enjoy.
T F 14. As people get older, a sense of purpose can often diminish, especially if the loss of
physical or mental abilities prevents them from doing the things they used to love to do.
T F 15. Watching television and sitting in isolation are good ways to promote calmness.
T F 16. You can call your client “dear” or “sweetie”.
T F 17. You can wear whatever you want to work because your client likely will not care
or notice.
T F 18. When helping clients with hygiene, it’s important to let them do as much as they
can on their own and verbalize each step so they know what to expect if you will
be helping them.
T F 19. A vital part of your job is to maintain absolute confidentiality in your work and you
should not speak about your client outside of work.
T F 20. You can make major changes to your client’s routine without consulting your supervisor.
Quiz Answers
1.T 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. F 6. F 7. T 8. T 9. T 10. T
11. T 12. T 13. T 14. T 15. F 16. F 17. F 18. T 19. T 20. F