Assisted Living Support Exam
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Course Introduction
Assisted Living Support explores the principles, practices, and skills necessary to provide effective care and assistance to individuals residing in assisted living facilities. The course covers topics such as personal care routines, medication management, safety protocols, communication strategies, and emotional support for older adults or individuals with disabilities. Students will also examine the legal, ethical, and cultural considerations involved in assisted living care, as well as approaches for fostering independence and enhancing quality of life for residents. Practical scenarios, case studies, and role-playing activities may be utilized to prepare students for real-world interactions and teamwork within assisted living environments.
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Mosbys Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker 4th Edition by Sheila A. Sorrentino
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Chapter 1: The Role of the Support Worker
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Q1) Which of the following actions demonstrates that Pradeep is able to maintain his professionalism when faced with a heavier-than-usual workload?
A)Doing the work, keeping his feelings to himself until break time, when he talks about his anger with a close friend
B)Refusing to do the extra work assigned to him and walking off the unit
C)Speaking with his supervisor to share his concern about being able to safely carry out his assignment
D)Writing a letter of complaint to his employer, describing the unfair working conditions
Answer: C
Q2) As a student, you are assigned to work with Susana, who is a social worker.Which of the following describes the role of the social worker?
A)Helping clients with their social speech.
B)Planning social activities to keep the client busy.
C)Assisting the client in deciding what to eat at social events.
D)Helping clients deal with social and emotional issues related to illness and recovery.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: The Canadian Health Care System
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Q1) Comprehensiveness is a principle of the Canada Health Act.Which of the following statements about this principle is correct?
A)Residents must comprehend the principle.
B)Residents get coverage in only their home province.
C)All necessary health care services must be insured.
D)Only some health care services are insured.
Answer: C
Q2) Which statement about the Canada Health Act is correct?
A)It clarifies health care services that are insured.
B)It outlines six principles of care.
C)It was created in 1994.
D)It is a form of provincial legislation.
Answer: A
Q3) Since Health Canada has been working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people, what improvements have been seen?
A)Rates of suicide are lower.
B)Citizens in these communities live longer and there are fewer infant deaths.
C)Rates of injuries are lower.
D)Citizens in these communities are less likely to be diabetic.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Workplace Settings
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Q1) What is the philosophy of hospice care?
A)To provide financial support
B)To provide emotional support
C)To provide respite care
D)To prolong the resident's life
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following is the correct definition of an acute illness?
A)A sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover
B)An ongoing illness for which there is no known cure
C)An illness that is slow or gradual in onset
D)An illness for which there is no reasonable expectation of recovery
Answer: A
Q3) What is another term for an ongoing illness that is slow or gradual in onset and for which there is no known cure?
A)An acute illness
B)A chronic illness
C)A terminal illness
D)A physical illness
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Health, Wellness, Illness, and Disability
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Q1) Physical health is achieved by all of the following except:
A)Seeking medical attention when needed
B)A nutritious diet
C)A good night's sleep
D)Exercising occasionally
Q2) Mrs.Sobeski was recently disabled and is on medication.She may have to deal with which of the following?
A)Changes in health care
B)Increased dignity
C)Increased independence
D)Changes in sexual function
Q3) Sundeep is cognitively healthy.Which of the following would demonstrate this?
A)He has an aggressive approach to life.
B)He has an active but not a creative mind.
C)He does not show much curiosity.
D)He is open-minded and eager to learn.
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Chapter 5: Interpersonal Communication
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Q1) Listening involves which of the following?
A)Using communication boards
B)Observing the client's nonverbal communication
C)Leaning back with your arms crossed
D)Using communication barriers
Q2) Which of the following behaviours shows that the support worker is actively listening to a client?
A)Maintaining good eye contact with the client
B)Leaning away from the client
C)Sitting with arms crossed
D)Changing the subject
Q3) Which of the following statements about body language is correct?
A)Your appearance sends messages about yourself to others.
B)Facial expressions have the same meanings in all cultures.
C)Maintaining eye contact is important in all cultures.
D)It has minimal effect on communication.
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Chapter 6: Working With Others: Teamwork, Supervision, and Delegation
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Q1) A support worker reports to which person?
A)A fellow support worker
B)The client
C)The supervisor
D)The support worker's spouse
Q2) Which of the following statements regarding communication within the home care team is correct?
A)Meet in person every day.
B)May communicate via the telephone.
C)Have to report every morning.
D)Can use only written communication.
Q3) Which statement is true about a delegated task?
A)The support worker can refuse to do it if he is busy.
B)Even if the support worker is unsure, she needs to do it.She can ask questions later.
C)The support worker can ignore the request and walk away.
D)In certain circumstances, the support worker has the right to say no.
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Chapter 7: Managing Stress, Time, and Problems
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Q1) If the support worker is having a busy day and feeling stress, what should she do?
A)Use short, quick, and rhythmic breaths
B)Relax her muscles, from face down to feet
C)Ignore the symptoms; it is part of a busy day
D)Leave whatever situation she is in at once
Q2) Which of the following is correct about a person who avoids facing a troubling reality?
A)The person is using a defence mechanism.
B)The person is using a state of defence.
C)The person is using a stressor.
D)The person is projecting.
Q3) When you are solving a problem, what is the first step in the process?
A)Analyze the problem.
B)Identify the problem.
C)Devise a plan.
D)Find a solution.
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Chapter 8: Ethics
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Q1) Phillip, a support worker, refuses to perform a delegated act because he does not feel he was trained properly to perform it.What is this an example of?
A)Beneficence
B)Unethical behaviour
C)Being unprofessional
D)Nonmaleficence
Q2) To provide safe and competent care, support workers must keep their skills and knowledge current.Which of the following is a way to keep these up to date?
A)Participate in programs if interested.
B)Enroll in courses or workshops not relevant to support work.
C)Participate in educational programs offered by your employer.
D)Ask clients what they think would be a good idea.
Q3) Althea spends more time with her favourite client every morning than she does with her other clients.Which principle does this violate?
A)Favouritism
B)Beneficence
C)Justice
D)Autonomy
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Chapter 9: Legislation: the Clients Rights and Your Rights
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Q1) Which one of the following statements about an advance care directive is correct?
A)This document is signed after a client passes away.
B)Usually the support worker is involved.
C)It is a legal document about end-of-life care.
D)The support worker needs to sign this document.
Q2) The support worker can avoid a charge of assault and battery by doing which of the following?
A)Explaining to the client what you are going to do and getting consent.
B)Getting the client's informed consent in writing.
C)Refusing to perform a task that involves touching the client.
D)Making sure the task was delegated by a nurse.
Q3) A resident could not get to the bathroom in time and soiled her clothing with urine and feces.Later, in order to prevent a similar accident happening in the dining room, the nurse makes this client stay in her room.What is this an example of?
A)Negligence
B)False imprisonment
C)Neglect
D)Physical abuse
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Chapter 10: Caring About Culture and Diversity
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Q1) To respect personal space, how much space should be allowed between the support worker and the client?
A)60 cm (2 feet)
B)90 cm (3 feet)
C)120 cm (5 feet)
D)240 cm (10 feet)
Q2) Which statement about ethnic identity is true?
A)It means the same as citizenship.
B)It means the same as culture.
C)It is based on sharing similar language and customs.
D)It comes from the country a person is born in.
Q3) Racism occurs from which of the following?
A)Feelings of intolerance for poor manners
B)Feelings of prejudice toward someone based on ethnicity
C)Feelings of intolerance toward someone based on grades in school
D)Feelings of prejudice toward someone based on the type of car the person drives
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Chapter 11: Working With Clients and Their Families
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Q1) Which of the following is an example of a primary caregiver?
A)The nurse who comes to visit occasionally
B)A daughter who lives with her mother and looks after her
C)The client's main doctor
D)The client's favourite caregiver
Q2) Which of the following therapeutic statements shows that Mia has compassion for her client?
A)"I feel terrible that this has happened to you."
B)"I wish this didn't have to happen to you."
C)"I feel so sorry for you."
D)"This must be a difficult time for you."
Q3) In the Stephens family, the grandfather is the "one in charge." This is an example of what type of family?
A)Traditional
B)Patriarchal
C)Matriarchal
D)Old school
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Chapter 12: Promoting Client Well-Being, Comfort, and Sleep
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Q1) According to Maslow, which basic needs must be met first?
A)Physical needs
B)Safety and security needs
C)Love and belonging needs
D)Self-esteem and self-actualization needs
Q2) What is creating and focusing on an image called?
A)Distraction
B)Guided imagery
C)Relaxation
D)Rest
Q3) Mr.Yan is a resident in a long-term care facility.Which room temperature will most likely promote his comfort?
A)15°C
B)29°C.
C)20°C
D)68°C
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Chapter 13: Medical Terminology
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Q1) What does prefix dys- mean?
A)Without, not, lack of
B)Slow
C)Bad, difficult, abnormal
D)Inner, inside
Q2) Gluco- means which of the following?
A)Blood
B)Water
C)Stone
D)Sweetness
Q3) Hydro- means which of the following?
A)Bladder
B)Water
C)Kidney
D)Air
Q4) Derma- means which of the following?
A)Water
B)Stone
C)Tongue
D)Skin
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Chapter 14: Client Care: Planning, Processes, Reporting, and Recording
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Q1) The clock shows 7:29 p.m.What would this be using the 24-hour clock?
A)7:29 p.m.
B)729
C)0729
D)1929 hrs
Q2) Which step in the nursing process involves determining whether the goals set in the planning step were met?
A)Assessment
B)Planning
C)Implementation
D)Evaluation
Q3) What is a measure taken by the team to help a client reach a goal?
A)A nursing diagnosis
B)An intervention
C)An implementation
D)The nursing process
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Chapter 15: Measuring Height, Weight, and Vital Signs
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Q1) The amount of heat in the body that is a balance between the amount of heat produced and the amount lost by the body is referred to as which of the following?
A)Fahrenheit
B)Centigrade
C)Celsius
D)Body temperature
Q2) The heart muscle relaxes during which period?
A)Bradycardia
B)Tachycardia
C)Systole
D)Diastole
Q3) What is the term for the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest?
A)Blood pressure
B)Pulse
C)Diastolic pressure
D)Systolic pressure
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Chapter 16: Abuse Awareness
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Q1) Mr.Griffin touches the support worker in an inappropriate way while care is being provided.What appropriate immediate action should be taken by the support worker?
A)Tell the client that his behaviour makes you uncomfortable and politely ask him to stop.
B)Slap the client's hand away and sternly say, "Don't do that!"
C)Ignore it and hope he will stop doing it.
D)After completing the care, go to your supervisor and report what happened.
Q2) Which of the following is correct regarding the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
A)It is a federal law and does not apply to individual provinces.
B)It is a federal law and does not apply to individual territories.
C)It lists the basic rights and freedoms that all Canadians should have.
D)It does not protect the basic human rights of immigrants and visitors to Canada.
Q3) Which of these statements about spousal abuse is correct?
A)Men are usually more severely injured.
B)Usually more than just one type of abuse is present in the relationship.
C)The abused person has power and control over the abuser.
D)Fear and harm occur.
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Chapter 17: Body Structure and Function
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Q1) What is the correct term for the opening at the end of the urethra?
A)Penis
B)Bladder
C)Meatus
D)Vagina
Q2) Which of the following is the working phase of the heart?
A)Pulse
B)Heart rate
C)Systole
D)Diastole
Q3) Mr.Yang has had a stroke.Prior to the stroke, he did crossword puzzles at a high level.He is finding it very hard to do them now, and he can't remember the words like he used to.What part of the brain would most likely be affected?
A)Cerebrum
B)Cerebellum
C)Midbrain
D)Brainstem
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Chapter 18: Growth and Development
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Q1) The following are developmental tasks of middle adulthood, except which one?
A)Developing new friends and relationships
B)Developing leisure activities
C)Having grown-up children
D)Relating to aging parents
Q2) Laurie is 7 years old.Which of the following is a developmental task expected for children at her age?
A)Developing physical skills needed for outdoor sports
B)Learning advanced reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
C)Ignoring their conscience
D)Being sensitive about how they are treated by others
Q3) At what age are solid foods initially given to infants?
A)At 6 months
B)At 9 months
C)At 10 to 11 months
D)At 1 year
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Chapter 19: Caring for Mothers and Infants
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Q1) Which pulse site is used on infants and young children?
A)Radial
B)Brachial
C)Carotid
D)Apical
Q2) When do babies feel secure?
A)When they are talked to constantly
B)When they are supported with pillows
C)When they are wrapped and held snugly
D)When they are placed in a dark room
Q3) What should be done to properly care for cloth diapers?
A)Wash them once a week.
B)Store soiled diapers in a laundry basket.
C)Wash them with other white laundry items.
D)Wash them in hot water with a special laundry detergent for babies.
Q4) Karen is about to breastfeed her infant.How could the support worker assist her?
A)Help her with hand hygiene and positioning.
B)Teach her about breast care.
C)Stay with her the whole time.
D)Lay the baby on his or her stomach.
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Chapter 20: Caring for the Young
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Q1) Nicholas has conjunctivitis.Which is correct regarding this condition?
A)It is an irritation of the inner ear membrane.
B)It is an inflammation of the outer ear membrane.
C)It is never contagious.
D)It is an inflammation of the eye membrane.
Q2) What should the support worker remember when providing support care to a family in their home?
A)Their stress should be your stress.
B)You do not need to be concerned with the family's routine.
C)Responsibilities will vary according to each family's situation.
D)You should tell the family about your rules.
Q3) Which of the following statements about colds is correct?
A)The medical term is respiratory infection.
B)Adults get an average of three to five colds a year.
C)Children get an average of six to ten colds a year.
D)Cold symptoms are less severe in children than in adults.
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Chapter 21: Caring for Older Adults
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Q1) How often do older adults usually need a complete shower or bath?
A)Every day
B)Every other day
C)Twice a week
D)Once a week
Q2) Retirement usually involves which of the following?
A)Volunteer work or part-time jobs
B)Increased income
C)Social and emotional adjustments
D)Some sort of illness or disability
Q3) What is the correct definition of geriatrics?
A)The study of the aging process
B)Age-related farsightedness
C)The branch of medicine that provides care for older adults
D)The physical changes that occur with aging
Q4) In men, all of the following occur with aging, except which?
A)An erection takes longer to occur.
B)The time between erection and orgasm is longer.
C)Orgasm is longer and more forceful.
D)Erections are lost quickly.
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Chapter 22: Safety
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Q1) The following statements are about preventing burns.Which one is correct?
A)Clients can use space heaters in their rooms.
B)Clients can smoke in bed.
C)Clients can use heating pads.
D)Clients cannot smoke where oxygen is used.
Q2) Which of the following measures will help prevent burns?
A)Leaving smoking materials at the bedside.
B)Turning on the hot water first and then the cold water.
C)Checking bathwater temperature before the client gets into the tub.
D)Allowing the use of space heaters.
Q3) A warning label on a hazardous substance container is damaged.What should the support worker do?
A)Try to read the label.
B)Show the container to your supervisor.
C)Transfer the substance to a different container.
D)Apply a new warning label.
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Chapter 23: Preventing Infection
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Q1) What does the term asepsis mean?
A)Clean technique
B)The process of destroying pathogens
C)An infection acquired in a health care facility
D)Reducing or eliminating potential pathogens
Q2) Microbes are sometimes called which of the following?
A)Germs
B)Fungi
C)Viruses
D)Spores
Q3) The support worker is putting on the first sterile glove, and some fingers get caught in the glove.What should be the next step?
A)Ask a co-worker to straighten the glove.
B)Straighten the glove with the ungloved hand.
C)Get a new pair of gloves.
D)Put on the other glove.
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Chapter 24: Skin Care and Prevention of Wounds
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Q1) A client has an open wound on her left foot and has poor circulation in her arteries and veins.What kind of ulcer is this?
A)An arterial ulcer
B)A venous ulcer
C)A stasis ulcer
D)A circulatory ulcer
Q2) The client's skin or mucous membrane is broken.What type of wound is this?
A)An open wound
B)A clean wound
C)A closed wound
D)An intentional wound
Q3) What is a closed wound caused by a blow to the body called?
A)A contusion
B)An abrasion
C)A laceration
D)A clean wound
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Q1) What is a base of support?
A)The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another
B)Posture
C)The area on which an object rests
D)The movement of the body
Q2) When is proper body alignment needed?
A)When standing
B)When sitting
C)When lying down
D)All the time
Q3) The side-lying position is also called which of the following?
A)The supine position
B)Fowler's position
C)Sims' position
D)The lateral position
Q4) For bedside care, the bed should be in which position?
A)At its highest horizontal level
B)At its lowest horizontal level
C)Raised, so that it is close to your waist
D)In Fowler's position
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Chapter 26: Exercise and Activity
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Q1) Which of the following terms is another name for permanent plantar flexion?
A)Footdrop
B)Postural hypotension
C)Fainting
D)Orthosis
Q2) A support worker can perform range-of-motion exercises to the neck under which of the following circumstances?
A)There is a physician's order.
B)The client asks you to.
C)You are supervised by a physiotherapist.
D)You are allowed by your employer and your supervisor instructs you to.
Q3) The doctor ordered strict bed rest for a client.Which of the following statements is correct?
A)The client can perform some activities of daily living.
B)Everything is done for the client.
C)The client can use the bedside commode.
D)The client can use the bathroom.
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Chapter 27: Rehabilitation Care
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Q1) While providing rehabilitation care to a client, the support worker should do which of the following?
A)Remember that the client needs pity.
B)Remember that the client needs to be dependent.
C)Protect the client's right to dignity.
D)Provide complete ADL care.
Q2) Who is responsible for teaching communication strategies to the families of clients?
A)The support worker
B)The nurse
C)The speech-language pathologist
D)The occupational therapist
Q3) It is time for you to assist Mrs.Halloway in a bath, but she hasn't slept well and is very tired after a session with the physiotherapist.She would like to wait until later.How should the support worker proceed?
A)If possible, wait until she has rested.
B)Have her bathe, as this is part of the care plan.
C)Inform the physiotherapist about the problem.
D)Have her bathe on her own.
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Chapter 28: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) A client is on a full-liquid diet.Which of the following is true of this diet?
A)Food is semi-solid.
B)Foods can be easily chewed.
C)Foods are liquid at room temperature, or they dissolve at body temperature.
D)Foods are low in roughage.
Q2) When measuring a client's output, what would the support worker not measure?
A)Urine
B)A normal bowel movement
C)Vomitus
D)Wound drainage
Q3) A client has dysphagia.The support worker understands this means which of the following?
A)The client has difficulty swallowing.
B)There is a decrease in the amount of water in body tissues.
C)The client has swelling of body tissues with water.
D)There is a backward flow of food from the stomach into the esophagus.
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Chapter 29: Enteral Nutrition and Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) Why does the nurse measure the pH of gastro-intestinal secretions before every tube feeding? The pH readings will indicate:
A)Which type of nutrients the client needs
B)When the last feeding was administered
C)If the tube has moved
D)The appropriate time for the next feeding
Q2) A doctor inserts this type of feeding tube with an endoscope.
A)PEG tube
B)NG tube
C)Jejunostomy tube
D)Nasoduodenal tube
Q3) Which of the following health care team members checks tube placement before a tube feeding is given?
A)A nurse
B)A physiotherapist
C)A dietitian
D)A support worker
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Chapter 30: Personal Hygiene
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Q1) After the support worker finishes brushing a client's teeth, what is the next step?
A)Let the client rinse his mouth with water.
B)Floss the client's teeth.
C)Let the client use mouthwash.
D)Brush the client's tongue.
Q2) While providing mouth care to an unconscious client, why should the support worker communicate to the client?
A)It will let team members know you need assistance if you talk loud enough.
B)The client may answer at any time.
C)This is respectful and the client might hear you.
D)It will let everyone else know you are doing your job.
Q3) After a female client's bath, the nurse instructs the support worker to apply powder under the client's breasts.Why would powder be used?
A)To protect the skin from drying
B)To absorb moisture and prevent friction
C)To clean the skin
D)To serve as a deodorant
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Chapter 31: Grooming and Dressing
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Q1) After helping a client dress or undress, the support worker must report all of the following except which?
A)How much help was given
B)How the client tolerated the procedure
C)Any complaints from the client
D)What the client is wearing
Q2) To shave a client who is receiving anticoagulant drugs, what does the support worker need to use?
A)A razor blade
B)A safety razor
C)An electric shaver
D)A blade shaver
Q3) When brushing a client's hair that is matted or tangled, where should the support worker start?
A)Scalp
B)Forehead
C)Back of the head
D)Hair ends
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Chapter 32: Urinary Elimination
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Q1) Because her call bell was not answered promptly, a client who usually has control of her bladder was not able to get to the bathroom in time and soiled herself with urine.This occurred due to which of the following conditions?
A)Functional incontinence
B)Mixed incontinence
C)Overflow incontinence
D)Stress incontinence
Q2) Which of the following is the correct term for loss of bladder control?
A)Urinary urgency
B)Urinary frequency
C)Urinary incontinence
D)Urge incontinence
Q3) When a condom catheter is applied to a male client, which of the following is correct?
A)Secure with adhesive tape.
B)Apply in a spiral fashion around the penis.
C)Insert into the urethra.
D)Slide onto the penis.
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Chapter 33: Bowel Elimination
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Q1) A client with diarrhea is at risk for which of the following?
A)Dehydration
B)Enema
C)Fecal incontinence
D)An ostomy
Q2) What is the usual position for defecation?
A)Sitting or squatting
B)Sims' position
C)Semi-Fowler's position
D)Left side-lying position
Q3) Which of the following can occur if constipation is not relieved?
A)Fecal impaction
B)Enema
C)Diarrhea
D)Suppository
Q4) What is a common time for fecal elimination?
A)Before breakfast
B)After breakfast
C)Before the evening meal
D)After the evening meal
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Chapter 34: Beds and Bed Making
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Q1) When following safety measures while making clients' beds, what should the support worker do?
A)Lower the bed position after making the bed.
B)Wear gloves when putting linen on bed.
C)Raise the bed position after making the bed.
D)Always raise the bed rails after making the bed.
Q2) Lenny, a support worker, has been assigned to help a family with their newborn.Which of the following statements about cribs and crib linens is correct?
A)The crib mattress should be soft and comfortable.
B)The mattress must fit tightly into the crib.
C)The mattress must be at least 45 cm (20 inches) lower than the top of the crib rails.
D)Bumper pads should be used until the baby is 12 months old.
Q3) Shirley has soiled the sheets.When the support worker removes the dirty linens, what must he wear?
A)Gloves
B)A gown
C)A face mask
D)Goggles
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Chapter 35: Mental Health Disorders
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Q1) How can the term obsession be defined?
A)The uncontrollable urge to perform an act
B)A false belief
C)A mental health disorder
D)A persistent thought or desire
Q2) A psychiatric disorder is the same as which of the following?
A)A mental health disorder
B)A group of disorders involving rigid and socially unacceptable behaviours
C)A mental state in which a client's perception of reality is impaired
D)A persistent thought or desire
Q3) Paranoia refers to which of the following?
A)A persistent thought or desire
B)Extreme suspicion about a person or a situation
C)Fear, panic, or dread
D)A mental state in which a person's perception of reality is impaired
Q4) Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of bulimia nervosa?
A)Starvation
B)Purging
C)Vomiting blood
D)Constipation
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Chapter 36: Disorientation, Delirium, and Dementia
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true of challenging behaviours?
A)The support worker needs to avoid them as much as possible.
B)The support worker needs to discuss behaviours with client.
C)Although these behaviours are challenging, they have meaning.
D)The client can control them.
Q2) When communicating with a confused client, what should the support worker do?
A)Avoid touch.
B)Give detailed information to ensure the client understands.
C)Face the client and speak quickly.
D)Give clear, simple directions and answers.
Q3) What is the cause of Alzheimer's disease (ADRD)?
A)Family history
B)Down syndrome
C)Aging
D)Unknown
Q4) Why is depression difficult to diagnose in older adults?
A)It is not a common mental health problem in older adults.
B)Dementia and delirium have similar signs and symptoms.
C)Depression is often overlooked in older adults.
D)Older adults hallucinate and have attention problems.
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Chapter 37: Common Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) Harry has heart failure; what does this mean?
A)The heart has stopped beating
B)The heart is damaged
C)The heart cannot pump blood normally
D)The heart is old and weak
Q2) Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as which of the following?
A)Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
B)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C)Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
D)Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Q3) A tumour is which of the following?
A)Cancer
B)Cyst
C)A new growth of abnormal cells
D)A lump in a body part
Q4) Arthroplasty is which of the following?
A)The surgical replacement of a joint
B)Inflammation of joints
C)A disease in which bones become porous and brittle
D)Myocardial infarction
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Chapter 38: Developmental Disorders and Disabilities
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Q1) Spina bifida is a congenital defect of which part of the body?
A)Brain
B)Spinal column
C)Nerves
D)Meninges
Q2) One of the most common congenital chromosomal disorders in Canada is which of the following?
A)Autism
B)Down syndrome
C)Hydrocephalus
D)Spina bifida
Q3) What is the term when there is a loss of ability to move similar body parts on both sides of the body?
A)Monoplegia
B)Diplegia
C)Hemiplegia
D)Quadriplegia
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Chapter 39: Speech and Language Disorders
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Q1) Being unable to communicate may cause the client to do which of the following?
A)Experience increased self-esteem
B)Spend more time with the family
C)Avoid social situations
D)Experience less stress
Q2) Mrs.White has a speech and language disorder, and the support worker is having difficulty understanding her.What should the support worker do?
A)Speak in a louder voice.
B)Pretend she can understand what the client is saying in order to not frustrate her further.
C)Call a nurse to see if she can communicate with the client.
D)Use body language and symbols.
Q3) The term dysarthria means which of the following?
A)Inability to correctly move the muscles used to speak
B)Difficulty speaking clearly
C)Hearing loss
D)Speech and hearing impairment.
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Chapter 40: Hearing and Vision Disorders
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Q1) How should the support worker clean the client's eyeglasses?
A)With warm water
B)Every shift
C)With water and tissues
D)With a special cleaning solution
Q2) What is age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
A)Damage to the optic nerve
B)A disease that blurs central vision
C)A clouding of the lens
D)Eye inflammation.
Q3) Ear wax can result in which of the following?
A)Tinnitus
B)Temporary hearing loss
C)Otitis media
D)Dysarthria
Q4) A client wears contact lenses.Which of the following is correct?
A)Report eye redness to the nurse.
B)Remove and clean the lenses daily.
C)Use mild soap and water to clean the lenses.
D)Remove and clean the lenses on the client's bath day.
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Chapter 41: Oxygen Needs
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Q1) When respirations gradually increase in rate and depth and then become shallow and slow and breathing stops for 10 to 20 seconds, it is called which of the following?
A)Hyperventilation
B)Cheyne-Stokes respirations
C)Kussmaul respirations
D)Hypoventilation
Q2) The client can only breathe deeply and comfortably when sitting.What is the correct term for this?
A)Apnea
B)Bradypnea
C)Dyspnea
D)Orthopnea
Q3) What is difficult, laboured, or painful breathing called?
A)Apnea
B)Bradypnea
C)Dyspnea
D)Orthopnea
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Chapter 42: Home Management
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Q1) When Rita leaves her client's home in a neat and orderly condition, this promotes which of the following for her client?
A)Independence
B)Dependence
C)Integrity.
D)Dignity
Q2) Shauna, a support worker, has been assigned home management duties.What does this include?
A)Providing personal care to the client in his own home
B)Providing personal care so the client can manage his own home
C)Cleaning and organizing the client's home
D)Doing yardwork
Q3) Milena's client is gradually reassuming responsibility for home management after recovery from surgery.Milena notices that her client is having trouble wiping the counter.She waits patiently for him to complete the task himself.What is this an example of?
A)Promoting dependence
B)Promoting integrity
C)Promoting independence
D)Promoting self-worth
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Chapter 43: Assisting With Medications
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Q1) A client applies eye drops after her cataract surgery.What kind of effect would this medication have?
A)Systemic
B)Localized
C)Topical
D)Varied
Q2) What would be the support worker's responsibility for a client taking a new medication?
A)Observe and record any changes in your client's behaviour.
B)Closely monitor for side effects of the medication.
C)Report to the doctor how the client responded to the new medication.
D)Teach the client how to take the new medication and what side effects to expect.
Q3) A client taking pain medication develops constipation.What would this reaction be called?
A)Side effect
B)Adverse effect
C)Therapeutic effect
D)Normal reaction
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Chapter 44: Heat and Cold Applications
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Q1) Caroline is having a warm soak on her ankle and the water is becoming cold.The support worker should do all of the following except which action?
A)Change the water, as necessary, to correct the temperature.
B)Pour hot water into the basin while the body part is immersed.
C)Never add hot water while the body part is in the basin.
D)Check the area after 5 minutes.
Q2) Caroline has a cold compress on a fracture and the support worker has just checked it for the second time, 5 minutes ago.When will the support worker check again?
A)In 10 minutes
B)In 5 minutes
C)Now
D)In 20 minutes
Q3) The care plan states that a pack is required.What is a pack?
A)Wrapping a body part with a wet or dry application
B)Immersing the body part in warm water
C)A dry application
D)A soft pad applied to a body area
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Chapter 45: Working in Acute Care
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Q1) A resident fell and fractured his right hip.He is scheduled for surgery in the morning to repair the fracture.What type of surgery is this?
A)Elective surgery
B)Next-day surgery
C)Urgent surgery
D)Emergency surgery
Q2) What is a nasal speculum used to examine?
A)Inside of the nose
B)Vagina
C)Rectum
D)Mouth, teeth, and throat
Q3) A client tells the support worker that he is afraid of surgery because his uncle had a lot of pain after his hip surgery.What should the support worker do?
A)Tell the client not to worry.
B)Change the subject.
C)Call the client's doctor.
D)Report the client's concerns to the nurse.
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Chapter 46: End-Of-Life Care
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Q1) Which age group views death as temporary?
A)Infants and toddlers
B)Children between the ages of 3 and 5 years
C)Children between the ages of 5 and 7 years
D)Adults
Q2) What is an advance directive?
A)The care plan
B)An order not to resuscitate the person
C)A document stating a person's wishes about health care that would be consulted when that person cannot make such decisions
D)A document stating the person's wishes about life insurance measures
Q3) A client is terminally ill.She has given away pieces of her jewellery to her children.She also has selected songs for her funeral service.What stage of dying is she in?
A)Denial
B)Bargaining
C)Depression
D)Acceptance
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Chapter 47: Starting Your Career
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A)Use script-type fonts.
B)Keep the use of bolding to a minimum.
C)Put a lot of information on one page.
D)Use more than one kind of font for creativity.
Q2) A letter of application includes which of the following?
A)The applicant's vacation request
B)The contact person's name in the right margin
C)The purpose for writing the letter
D)The applicant's signature in pen or pencil
Q3) When completing a job application, how many references should be prepared to give?
A)One
B)Two
C)Three
D)Four
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