Community Health Worker Exam Bank
Course Introduction
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in diverse healthcare settings. It covers topics such as cultural competency, health education, advocacy, and community outreach strategies. Students will learn about common health issues affecting communities, skills for effective communication, and methods to connect individuals with local health and social services. Emphasis is placed on prevention, health promotion, and building trust within underserved populations. Practical exercises and case studies prepare students to support individuals and families in navigating complex health systems and improving overall community well-being.
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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 regulated professionals provides supervision and leadership for support workers?
A)Social worker
B)Licensed practical nurse
C)Physician
D)Registered nurse
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following statements is an example of a positive attitude?
A)"Don't blame me."
B)"I work harder than anyone else."
C)"It's not my turn-I did it yesterday."
D)"I'm not sure, but I will find out for you."
Answer: D
Q3) What would be an example of activities of daily living (ADLs)?
A)Reporting and recording care
B)Giving catheter care
C)Eating
D)Changing a dressing
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: The Canadian Health Care System
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Q1) Which of the following is an example of primary health care delivery?
A)Seeing a specialist
B)Getting an MD referral
C)Postoperative care by a primary health care team member
D)Preventative breast screening
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following statements about home care is correct?
A)It does not include care in clients' own homes.
B)It is the most common community-based service.
C)It is available only to older adults.
D)It promotes dependence on caregivers.
Answer: B
Q3) Examples of supplementary health benefits include all except which of the following?
A)Prescription drugs and dental care
B)Vision care and medical equipment
C)Wheelchairs and prosthetics
D)Complete coverage for all podiatrist care
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Workplace Settings
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Q1) A new resident, Mrs.Curran, has just been admitted to a long-term care facility.What could the support worker do to assist her to feel comfortable?
A)Rearrange her furniture and personal belongings while she is out of the room.
B)Stay with her as long as possible.
C)Remove from the boxes only things you think she needs.
D)Respect Mrs.Curran by asking her where she wants her things placed.
Answer: D
Q2) Katherine, a support worker, is assisting another support worker to care for a resident.While providing personal care, Katherine recognizes that her co-worker did not close the curtain.What is the first thing should Katherine do?
A)Continue with the task, as Katherine is just there to help.
B)Provide for privacy by closing the curtain.
C)Tell the supervisor.
D)Tell the support worker that dignity must be maintained at all times.
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Health, Wellness, Illness, and Disability
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Q1) Which of the following statements about influenza is correct?
A)It is a chronic illness.
B)It is a persistent illness.
C)It is an ongoing illness.
D)It is an acute illness.
Q2) What is a disability?
A)An artificial replacement for a missing body part
B)A chronic illness or disease
C)Any lost physical or mental function
D)A temporary state of impairment
Q3) Wyatt had a heart attack one month ago.Despite this, he continues to shovel the snow in his driveway.Wyatt's actions may be related to which of the following?
A)Denial
B)Fear
C)Anxiety
D)Anger
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Chapter 5: Interpersonal Communication
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Q1) Raj, a support worker, is not sure he heard his resident's comment correctly and wants to make sure he understands the message.Which communication technique should he use?
A)Paraphrasing
B)Direct questions
C)Clarifying
D)Focusing
Q2) Interpersonal communication can be defined as which of the following?
A)The verbal account of care provided and observations made
B)The written account of care provided and observations made
C)The medical record
D)The exchange of information
Q3) The support worker wants to make sure that a client understands what has been discussed.What is the best way to do this?
A)Assume the client understands.
B)Assume the client is confused and disoriented.
C)Respect the client's culture and religion.
D)Ask questions to find out if the client has understood what has been said.
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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) Carol works for an agency where she has been trained to provide catheterization to clients with paraplegia.Who is responsible for monitoring her performance?
A)The agency-her employer-is responsible.
B)Carol is responsible to get herself retrained.
C)Her current supervisor is responsible.
D)Her educational facility is responsible.
Q3) Lavina has been delegated to give an injection.This is not within her job description.To which of the five rights of delegation does this relate?
A)The right task
B)The right person
C)The right circumstance
D)The right job
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Chapter 7: Managing Stress, Time, and Problems
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Q1) Which statement about helping clients who are stressed is true? You can help them by:
A)Being sympathetic to their feelings
B)Trying to invalidate their feelings
C)Telling them that everything will be okay
D)Providing compassionate care
Q2) What should a support worker do if he recognizes signs of stress such as loss of appetite and sleeplessness in a client?
A)Make a mental note to document the observations later.
B)Tell your supervisor.
C)Diagnose the client with acute stress.
D)Do nothing and monitor the situation.
Q3) If a person is stressed and, as a result, experiences a change in appetite, this may be related to which of the following?
A)Eustress
B)Burnout
C)Conflict
D)Emotional pressure
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Chapter 8: Ethics
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Q1) Shanti, a support worker, also sells homemade jewellery.Which of the following should Shanti do to behave ethically?
A)Leave the jewellery at home when visiting clients.
B)Try to sell some to her clients.
C)Not take advantage of her relationship with her clients.
D)Give her clients a cheaper price on the jewellery.
Q2) 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
Q3) Lena, a support worker, has become close friends with another employee, Liam.Ethically, which one of these facts should Lena report to the supervisor?
A)Liam's previous history of drug use.
B)Liam's inconsistency in following dress code.
C)Liam's failure to follow policy.
D)Liam's recent divorce.
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Chapter 9: Legislation: the Clients Rights and Your Rights
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Q1) Which of the following statements about occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation is correct?
A)It does not protect the support worker in home care.
B)Not all provinces have this type of legislation.
C)It does not apply to supervisors.
D)It is enforceable only in home care settings.
Q2) Threatening to touch a person's body without that person's consent is also known as which of the following?
A)Assault
B)Battery
C)Invasion of privacy
D)Defamation
Q3) Which term refers to saying things that offend another person?
A)Gossip
B)Defamation
C)Being rude
D)Harassment
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Chapter 10: Caring About Culture and Diversity
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Q1) Mrs.DaCosta speaks very little English.A good way for the support worker to respect Mrs.DaCosta's diversity when communicating with her would be which of the following?
A)Use only English around her so she will be forced to learn it.
B)Use abbreviations to keep your sentences short and sweet.
C)Note that she does use the English word "owie" for pain and use that when referring to pain she might be having.
D)Speak directly and loudly so she will understand better.
Q2) Which is false regarding cultural competence?
A)It is a person's ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures or socioeconomic backgrounds.
B)It must be ordered by the physician.
C)It includes the ability to deliver care that is respectful.
D)It should be the goal of every health care worker.
Q3) Which statement about prejudice is correct?
A)It is an opinion you form when you meet someone.
B)It frequently leads to discrimination.
C)It rarely leads to discrimination.
D)It forces people to think fairly.
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Chapter 11: Working With Clients and Their Families
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Q1) How can the support worker help a resident feel respected?
A)Be courteous and polite.
B)Help the resident with all ADLs.
C)Perform care the way that you think it should be done.
D)Ask visitors to stay in the room during care.
Q2) The support worker provides a family with basic care and support services, so which of the following is correct?
A)The support worker is not looking after the client appropriately.
B)This service enables family members to invest more time and energy in their relationships.
C)The support worker is going above and beyond her role.
D)The support worker is not acting professionally.
Q3) Which of the following is not a characteristic of being competent?
A)Working safely
B)Being well-organized
C)Working quickly
D)Being punctual
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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) Which is true about acute pain?
A)It is felt suddenly.
B)It is felt in a body part that is no longer there.
C)It is felt at the site of tissue damage and in nearby areas.
D)It is constant or occurs on and off.
Q3) A client has red, puffy eyes in the morning.During the day, this client is sleepy, confused, and withdrawn, and is not motivated.What are these signs and symptoms of?
A)Sleepwalking
B)Sleep deprivation
C)Circadian rhythm
D)Distraction
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Chapter 13: Medical Terminology
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Q1) Gastro- means which of the following?
A)Stomach
B)Large intestine
C)Small intestine
D)Intestines
Q2) The suffix -stomy refers to which of the following?
A)Removal of
B)Cutting into
C)Stomach
D)Creation of an opening
Q3) How would the support worker abbreviate height?
A)h
B)H
C)ht
D)Hgt
Q4) Gluco- means which of the following?
A)Blood
B)Water
C)Stone
D)Sweetness
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Chapter 14: Client Care: Planning, Processes, Reporting, and Recording
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which one of the following is a symptom?
A)Noisy respirations
B)Pulse rate of 78 beats per minute
C)Cough
D)Tingling
Q3) Nursing process is focused on which of the following?
A)The client's needs
B)The physician's orders
C)Agency policies
D)The chart
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Chapter 15: Measuring Height, Weight, and Vital Signs
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Q1) A 55-year-old client needs rehabilitation after hip replacement surgery.The support worker takes the client's oral temperature.Which of the following measurements is abnormal?
A)36.6°C (97.9°F)
B)37.7°C (99.9°F)
C)36.8°C (98.2°F)
D)36.7°C (98.1°F)
Q2) A systolic blood pressure that remains above 140 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure that remains above 90 mm Hg is referred to as which of the following?
A)Hypertension
B)Hypotension
C)Bradycardia
D)Tachycardia
Q3) Which one of the following instruments is used to listen to sounds produced by the body?
A)Thermometer
B)Sphygmomanometer
C)Stethoscope
D)Cuff
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Chapter 16: Abuse Awareness
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Ronald has pressure sores.What could these be related to?
A)Neglect
B)Physical abuse
C)Sexual abuse
D)Emotional abuse
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 17: Body Structure and Function
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Q1) Mrs.Fowler is experiencing increased heart rate and high blood pressure.What hormone(s) could cause this reaction?
A)Parathormone
B)Epinephrine and norepinephrine
C)Insulin
D)Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Q2) Which part of the cell directs the cell's activities?
A)The cell membrane
B)The cytoplasm
C)Organelles
D)The nucleus
Q3) Which of the following is the muscular part of the heart?
A)The pericardium
B)The myocardium
C)The endocardium
D)The ventricles
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Chapter 18: Growth and Development
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Q1) Which is the correct term for the period when reproductive organs begin to function and the secondary sex characteristics appear?
A)Preadolescence
B)Menarche
C)Teenagehood
D)Puberty
Q2) All of the following are developmental tasks of toddlerhood except which one?
A)Gaining control of bowel and bladder functions.
B)Becoming less dependent on the primary caregiver.
C)Using words to communicate.
D)Performing self-care.
Q3) What is the term for the period when a woman no longer menstruates?
A)Adolescence
B)Menarche
C)Menopause
D)Middle adulthood
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Chapter 19: Caring for Mothers and Infants
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Q1) Which of the following is not a sign of illness in babies?
A)The baby feels warm to the touch.
B)The baby is crying.
C)The baby is less active than usual.
D)The baby has reddened or irritated eyes.
Q2) What is the correct term for dark or bright red vaginal discharge seen during the first 3 to 5 days after childbirth?
A)Involution
B)Lochia rubra
C)Lochia serosa
D)Lochia alba
Q3) Hannah is a breastfed baby.Which of the following observations should the support worker report to the nurse at once?
A)A bowel movement with every feeding
B)Soft, unformed stools
C)Eight wet diapers in one day
D)Diarrhea
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Chapter 20: Caring for the Young
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Q1) What is the definition of discipline?
A)It is a form of corporal punishment.
B)It is a positive way of teaching responsible behaviour.
C)It is a way to teach responsible responses to parents.
D)It is a negative way of teaching responsible behaviour.
Q2) The Johnson family have just moved into their new home.There are a lot of things going on, and both parents appear to be disorganized and stressed out.How could this affect their children?
A)The children will be stressed too.
B)The children will feel pressure to help out.
C)The children may be at increased risk of accidentally being hurt.
D)It probably will not affect the children.
Q3) The following are examples of the results of positive discipline and support being given to children except which example?
A)It doesn't let the child know what limits and guidelines exist.
B)The child feels secure.
C)It encourages acceptable behaviour.
D)It promotes a child's dignity.
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Chapter 21: Caring for Older Adults
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Q1) Musculo-skeletal changes result in which of the following?
A)Sudden loss of height
B)Increased strength
C)Decreased mobility
D)Less joint pain and stiffness
Q2) In a discussion about hair hygiene for older adults, which of the following statements would the support worker include?
A)White or grey hair is not common.
B)Thinning of hair occurs only in men.
C)Hair tends to be oily.
D)Shampooing frequency depends on personal choice.
Q3) Age-related changes in the urinary system include which of the following?
A)Lower concentration of urine
B)Increased bladder size
C)Bladder muscles strengthen
D)Decreased kidney function
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Chapter 22: Safety
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Q1) The support worker is about to empty a client's ashtray.Which of the following is correct?
A)The ashtray should be emptied into a wastebasket.
B)The ashtray should be emptied into a plastic container.
C)The ashtray should be emptied into a metal container that has sand or water.
D)The ashtray should be emptied only after the client is done smoking for the day.
Q2) While identifying the client, the support worker should also do which of the following?
A)Call the client by name.
B)Check the MAR.
C)Touch the client.
D)Shout so that the client can hear you.
Q3) When using a fire extinguisher, what is the first step?
A)Remove the safety pin.
B)Direct the extinguisher at the top of the fire.
C)Push down on the top handle.
D)Spray the contents in a direct line.
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Chapter 23: Preventing Infection
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Disinfection destroys which of the following?
A)Endospores
B)All pathogens
C)All viruses
D)Bacteria
Q3) A drug that kills bacteria is which of the following?
A)A germicide
B)An autoclave
C)An antibiotic
D)A vaccine
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Chapter 24: Skin Care and Prevention of Wounds
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Q1) The support worker observes the client's wounds and notices that the wound layers have separated.What is the correct term for this?
A)Evisceration
B)A skin tear
C)Trauma
D)Dehiscence
Q2) The nurse is dressing a wound.She asks the support worker to get vapour-permeable transparent adhesive film.What is this used for?
A)As an adhesive tape
B)It does not stick to the wound
C)Absorbs moisture
D)Wound observation
Q3) A wound that involves the skin, muscle, and bone is called which of the following?
A)Trauma
B)Gangrene
C)A partial-thickness wound
D)A full-thickness wound
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Chapter 25: Body Mechanics: Moving, Positioning, Transferring,
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Q1) The nurse asks the support worker to place a client in the lateral position.This position is also called which of the following?
A)The side-lying position
B)The sitting position
C)The back-lying position
D)The dorsal recumbent position
Q2) A client has the head of her bed elevated 60 degrees.What is this position is called?
A)The supine position
B)High Fowler's position
C)Sims' position
D)The prone position
Q3) Mr.Nekada requires a transfer board to assist him from his bed to his wheelchair.Which of the following statements is not true?
A)The client must have adequate padding on the buttocks.
B)You should cover the back and seat of the wheelchair with a folded blanket.
C)You do not need to hold the client securely during the procedure.
D)Place small pillows or cushions behind the client's back.
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Chapter 26: Exercise and Activity
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Q1) Deconditioning is a result of which of the following?
A)A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue
B)The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
C)The loss of muscle strength as a result of inactivity
D)A drop in blood pressure when a person stands up
Q2) Which one of these statements about canes is incorrect?
A)The cane is held on the weak side.
B)The grip is level with the hip.
C)The cane is moved forward first.
D)The cane tip is about 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 inches) to the side of the foot.
Q3) How is orthostatic hypotension prevented?
A)By measuring blood pressure
B)By counting the pulse and respirations
C)By slowly changing positions
D)By preventing deconditioning
Q4) How are active range-of-motion exercises performed?
A)By the client
B)By the client with the help of a health care team member
C)By the client with your help
D)With a trapeze
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Chapter 27: Rehabilitation Care
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Q1) Which statement about disability is correct?
A)Disability affects the person physically.
B)Disability affects the person emotionally.
C)Disability affects the person socially.
D)Disability affects the whole person.
Q2) What is a prosthesis?
A)An artificial replacement for a missing body part
B)A chronic illness or disease
C)Any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function
D)A temporary state of impairment
Q3) Which of the following best describes the term rehabilitative care?
A)The process of restoring a person to his or her highest possible level of functioning
B)Adjusting to a disability
C)Care that helps the affected individual regain strength and independence
D)The process of assisting an affected individual to maintain or regain health
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Chapter 28: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) A client who has dysphagia is at risk for which of the following?
A)Aspiration
B)Regurgitation
C)Edema
D)Dehydration
Q2) Which vitamin is needed for resistance to infection?
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin K
C)Vitamin C
D)A and C
Q3) Which mineral allows red blood cells to carry oxygen?
A)Sodium
B)Iron
C)Calcium
D)Potassium
Q4) How many calories does 1 g of fat provide?
A)1
B)4
C)9
D)15
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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) What do clients with feeding tubes need frequently?
A)Perineal care
B)Catheter care
C)Oral hygiene
D)Oral fluids
Q3) What is the backflow of stomach contents into the mouth is called?
A)Dysphagia
B)Regurgitation
C)Gavage
D)Emesis
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Chapter 30: Personal Hygiene
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Q1) Shane, a support worker, is giving a bath to a client and notices a reddened area on the client's left shoulder.What should Shane do?
A)Massage the area while giving the back massage.
B)Report the observation to the nurse.
C)Apply powder to the site.
D)Rub the area.
Q2) When is PM care provided?
A)At bedtime
B)Before the evening meal
C)At 1500 hrs
D)In a hot shower
Q3) Which is true about an unconscious client?
A)The client can hear the support worker.
B)The client can see the support worker.
C)The client will respond to the support worker.
D)The client will become conscious.
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Chapter 31: Grooming and Dressing
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Q1) What position is not used when shampooing a client's hair at the sink?
A)Facing the sink
B)Leaning back
C)Standing up
D)Lying down
Q2) When is brushing and combing hair done?
A)During early morning care
B)During morning care
C)During bedtime care
D)Whenever needed
Q3) Prior to assisting with nail and foot care, the support worker should soak nails for how long?
A)5 to 10 minutes
B)10 to 15 minutes
C)15 to 20 minutes
D)20 to 25 minutes
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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) What does the term dysuria means?
A)Sugar in the urine
B)Blood in the urine
C)A scant amount of urine
D)Painful or difficult urination
Q3) The healthy adult produces how much urine?
A)1 500 mL of urine each shift
B)1 500 mL of urine a day
C)1 000 mL of urine each shift
D)1 000 mL of urine a day
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Chapter 33: Bowel Elimination
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Q1) What does the term defecation mean?
A)Passage of hard, dry stools
B)Frequent passage of liquid stools
C)Prolonged retention and accumulation of feces in the rectum
D)The process of excreting feces from the rectum through the anus
Q2) A client with diarrhea is at risk for which of the following?
A)Dehydration
B)Enema
C)Fecal incontinence
D)An ostomy
Q3) What is the first step when changing an ostomy pouch?
A)The belt is removed.
B)The pouch is removed.
C)The drain at the top is opened.
D)The drain at the bottom is opened.
Q4) What is the usual position for defecation?
A)Sitting or squatting
B)Sims' position
C)Semi-Fowler's position
D)Left side-lying position
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Chapter 34: Beds and Bed Making
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Q1) How often are wet, damp, or soiled linens changed?
A)Right away
B)After meals
C)After the client's shower or bath
D)Each shift
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) After making an occupied bed, what must the support worker do?
A)Place the call bell within the client's reach.
B)Raise the bed.
C)Ask the nurse to check your work.
D)Raise the bed rails.
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Chapter 35: Mental Health Disorders
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Q1) What is a hallucination?
A)A false belief
B)A false and exaggerated belief
C)Seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, or feeling something that is not real
D)A persistent thought or desire
Q2) Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of bulimia nervosa?
A)Starvation
B)Purging
C)Vomiting blood
D)Constipation
Q3) A client washes her hands over and over many times during the day.This behaviour is due to which of the following conditions?
A)Hallucination
B)Repression
C)Phobia
D)Compulsion
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Chapter 36: Disorientation, Delirium, and Dementia
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A hallucination is which of the following?
A)A false belief
B)Seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling something that is not real
C)An exaggerated expression of well-being
D)Disorientation that occurs suddenly
Q3) What does cognitive function refer to?
A)Memory, thinking, reasoning, understanding, judgement, and behaviour
B)Memory, thinking, senses, and pain perception
C)Judgement, behaviour, mobility, and senses
D)Judgement, behaviour, pain perception, and balance
Q4) What is a delusion?
A)A false belief
B)Seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling something that is not real
C)An exaggerated expression of well-being
D)Disorientation that occurs suddenly
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Chapter 37: Common Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) What is the correct term for paralysis of one side of the body?
A)Quadriplegia
B)Scleroderma
C)Paraplegia
D)Hemiplegia
Q2) What is the major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis?
A)Smoking
B)Infection
C)Air pollution
D)Family history
Q3) How is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) spread?
A)Exchange of saliva, tears, or sweat
B)Exchange of blood, semen, vaginal secretions, or breast milk
C)Coughing and sneezing.
D)Casual contact and insect bites
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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) When caring for a client with spina bifida cystica, the support worker is aware to be careful when working around which area?
A)The mouth
B)The legs
C)The testicles
D)The sac
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Chapter 39: Speech and Language Disorders
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Q1) Aphasia is a partial or complete loss of which of the following?
A)Speech only
B)Language skills only
C)Hearing
D)Speech and language skills
Q2) A client has slurred, slow, and soft speech.The support worker knows this could be symptoms of which of the following?
A)Dysarthria
B)Apraxia of speech
C)Expressive-receptive aphasia
D)Expressive aphasia.
Q3) What does expressive aphasia relate to?
A)Difficulty articulating thoughts
B)Problems with thinking and reasoning
C)Difficulty understanding language
D)Difficulty using the muscles needed for speech
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Chapter 40: Hearing and Vision Disorders
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Q1) 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.
Q2) What is Braille?
A)A touch reading and writing system that uses raised dots
B)A guide dog
C)A hearing dog
D)A method of writing for persons who have aphasia
Q3) Before storing a client's eyeglasses, what should be done with them?
A)Put them in a container with cool water.
B)Put them in their case.
C)Remove the battery.
D)Turn the device off.
Q4) A client has a hearing dog.How will this dog assist the client?
A)The dog will be the client's pet.
B)The dog is trained to alert the client to certain sounds.
C)The dog is trained to assist the client with ADLs.
D)The dog will be part of the client's treatments and therapies.
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Chapter 41: Oxygen Needs
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A)Apnea
B)Bradypnea
C)Dyspnea
D)Orthopnea
Q2) Respiratory arrest is said to have occurred when which of the following has happened?
A)Breathing has stopped.
B)The heart has stopped.
C)Respirations are very rapid.
D)Breathing and heart action have stopped.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 42: Home Management
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Q1) Your client is undergoing chemotherapy.How often should her shower be cleaned?
A)After each use
B)Twice a week
C)Once a week
D)Once a month
Q2) Sydney, a support worker, is using cleaning products.What safety precautions should she take?
A)Doubling up on disposable gloves
B)Using disposable gloves
C)Wearing utility gloves
D)Wearing expensive disposable gloves
Q3) 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
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Chapter 43: Assisting With Medications
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Q1) Which of the following statements about a metered dose inhaler is accurate?
A)MDI is the short form for metered drug inhalant.
B)Amy is only 3 and may require a holding chamber.
C)This is used by breathing through the nose.
D)Medication that can be used through an MDI can also be given via a suppository.
Q2) How would a medication in the form of a suppository be administered?
A)The medication would be placed inside her mouth against her cheek.
B)The medication would be injected under the skin.
C)The medication would be placed under her tongue.
D)The medication would be placed in her rectum.
Q3) Chelsea, a support worker, is planning to take her client shopping.The client needs to take a diuretic right after breakfast.When would be the best time to take him outside?
A)Right after he takes the medication
B)Wait an hour after he has taken the medication
C)In the evening
D)In the early afternoon
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Chapter 44: Heat and Cold Applications
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Q1) How long are heat and cold applications applied for?
A)5 to 10 minutes
B)10 to 15 minutes
C)15 to 20 minutes
D)20 to 25 minutes
Q2) When heat is applied, the skin becomes which of the following?
A)Pale and cool
B)Bluish in colour
C)Red and warm
D)Blistered
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
Q4) Dilate means which of the following?
A)To expand or open wider
B)To narrow
C)To reduce blood flow
D)To increase blood flow
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Chapter 45: Working in Acute Care
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Q1) Which of the following health care team members can perform physical examinations?
A)The nursing team
B)Physiotherapists
C)Physicians
D)Support workers
Q2) What is an otoscope used to examine?
A)Nose
B)External ear and eardrum
C)Eyes
D)Mouth, teeth, and throat
Q3) Deep breathing and coughing exercises help prevent which of the following complications?
A)Infection and skin breakdown
B)Muscle and joint pain
C)Incision pain
D)Pneumonia and atelectasis
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Chapter 46: End-Of-Life Care
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Q1) The support worker is assisting with postmortem care.What should be followed?
A)Medical asepsis and surgical asepsis
B)Sterile technique and isolation precautions
C)Standard Practices
D)Droplet precautions and safety precautions
Q2) Which of the statements below is true of some older adults and their attitude towards dying?
A)They all fear pain.
B)They welcome death.
C)They wish to die in a hospital.
D)They wish to die in a long-term care facility.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 47: Starting Your Career
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Q1) Rebecca has just finished her schooling and wants to create a functional resumé.Why would this type of resumé be recommended?
A)She has had only one job.
B)It emphasizes skills and abilities.
C)She has not kept track of employment dates.
D)She has a lot of health care experience.
Q2) To express herself clearly in her resumé, Azita should do which of the following?
A)Use long words, occasionally
B)Make the resumé no more than three pages long
C)Include paragraphs to provide details
D)Use bullet points to provide details
Q3) A chronological resumé includes which of the following?
A)It starts with the first job you ever had.
B)It starts with only the important jobs you ever had.
C)It finishes with the most recent job you ever had.
D)It starts with your most recent job.
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