Q: I cannot swip to answer calls on my iPhone 5c

Hi sbfhchic1,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

I understand that your iPhone is having an issue unlocking when you attempt to slide to unlock.

To begin troubleshooting this situation, I would suggest working through the steps in the attached article below. 

If the screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch doesn't respond to touch - Apple Support

If, after working through the steps above, the issue continues, I suggest working through the instructions in the following attached article. 

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch doesn't respond or doesn't turn on - Apple Support

Best regards