Gerontology for Support Workers
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Course Introduction
This course offers an introduction to the field of gerontology with a focus on practical knowledge and skills for support workers caring for older adults. Students will explore the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging, including common health conditions, cognitive changes, and the impact of aging on families and communities. Emphasis is placed on the development of communication, empathy, and problem-solving techniques to enhance the quality of life and promote independence for older adults. Students will also examine ethical issues, the importance of cultural competence, and strategies for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in various care settings.
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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) Who assesses clients, makes nursing diagnoses, develops care plans, and implements and evaluates nursing care?
A)Nurse
B)Social worker
C)Physician
D)Spiritual advisor
Answer: A
Q2) Support workers sometimes help their clients with activities such as doing laundry.In which of the following settings does this commonly occur?
A)Complex care
B)Chronic care
C)Long-term care
D)Community
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: The Canadian Health Care System
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Q1) 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
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) Who was Tommy Douglas?
A)He was a Hollywood actor.
B)He was the premier in the province of Alberta.
C)He put a stop to the old-age pension.
D)He created Canada's first universal hospital insurance plan.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Workplace Settings
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Q1) Ben will be working directly for a client.Which of the following should he consider first?
A)Getting clarifications regarding the terms of his employment in writing
B)Accepting a verbal agreement
C)Assuming that his client knows his (Ben's) scope of practice
D)That most clients request the same kind of work from a support worker
Answer: A
Q2) Lori and Elinor have been looking after their sick grandmother for several years.They are getting very tired and need a break.Which type of service should they look into?
A)Hospice care
B)Long-term care
C)Respite care
D)Group home care
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Health, Wellness, Illness, and Disability
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Q1) All of the following are determinants of heath except which example?
A)Attitude of support worker
B)Social support networks
C)Employment and working conditions
D)Social supports
Q2) 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.
Q3) Examples of personal factors that can influence health include all except which of the following?
A)Stress
B)Social relationships and belonging
C)Sense of control
D)Skin colour
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Chapter 5: Interpersonal Communication
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Q1) Which communication technique will give yes or no answers?
A)Paraphrasing
B)Asking closed questions
C)Focusing
D)Clarifying
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) How can a support worker help a new resident feel safe and secure?
A)By listening to the resident's concerns
B)By keeping the resident in his or her room
C)By asking direct questions
D)By asking visitors to leave the room
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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 statement about the long-term care multidisciplinary team is correct?
A)Support workers are not part of the team.
B)It is also referred to as an interprofessional team.
C)Only nurses and support workers are on the team.
D)Only nurses, doctors, and support workers are on the team.
Q3) Molly has performed a delegated task before and the nurse said not to perform the task today.What should Molly do?
A)Do the task anyway.
B)Quit her job because it is unfair.
C)Realize this can sometimes happen and not to take it personally.
D)Go to her union representative.
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Chapter 7: Managing Stress, Time, and Problems
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Q1) All of these are symptoms of a child under stress except which one?
A)Regular sleeping patterns
B)Irritability
C)Changes in appetite
D)Stomach aches
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) What is a type of stress that is healthy and gives one a feeling of fulfillment or other positive feelings?
A)Acute stress
B)Chronic stress
C)Stress
D)Eustress
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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) 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
Q3) How many basic principles of health care ethics are there?
A)Two
B)Six
C)Eight
D)Four
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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) 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) Because Agnes failed to check the temperature of the bath water, her client is burned.What is this is an example of?
A)Battery
B)Negligence
C)Defamation
D)Harassment
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Chapter 10: Caring About Culture and Diversity
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Q1) Which of the following is a culture-related belief about illness?
A)Illness is caused by supernatural forces.
B)Illness is caused by folk remedies.
C)Ancient rituals are never used to treat illness.
D)Traditional healers do not treat illness.
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) A client's cultural beliefs and practices are different from those of the support worker.What should the support worker do?
A)Judge the client by the worker's own standards.
B)Ask to care for other clients or residents.
C)Respect the client's beliefs.
D)Tell the client about her own personal beliefs.
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Chapter 11: Working With Clients and Their Families
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Q1) You are having a difficult shift.You report to Mrs.Moskowitz's room.As part of the pleasantries you exchange, she asks you how you are.What is an inappropriate response to her question?
A)"I am having a terrible shift.Nothing is going well for me today."
B)"I am fine, thank you.How are you feeling today?"
C)"I am glad to be here.How was your visit with your son?"
D)"I am happy to see you.How is your hip healing?"
Q2) Sally, a new personal support worker, is concerned about her ability to do her job well.This concept is called:
A)Empathy
B)Competence
C)Compassion
D)Sympathy
Q3) Which of the follow statements is correct?
A)Calling a client by his or her first name shows respect.
B)Calling a client "sweetheart" promotes his or her dignity.
C)Addressing clients using their titles (Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Dr.) promotes dignity and shows respect.
D)Calling a male client "grandpa" shows respect and caring.
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Chapter 12: Promoting Client Well-Being, Comfort, and Sleep
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Q1) What is phantom limb pain?
A)Pain felt suddenly
B)Pain felt in a body part that is no longer there
C)Pain felt at the site of tissue damage and in nearby areas
D)Discomfort.
Q2) What saves the body energy, lets the mind and body rest, and allows body functions to slow down?
A)Comfort
B)Rest
C)Relaxation
D)Sleep
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 13: Medical Terminology
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Q1) Which term means located at or toward the front of the body or body part?
A)Anterior
B)Distal
C)Medial
D)Posterior
Q2) Cyano- means which of the following?
A)Heart
B)Skin
C)Sugar
D)Blue
Q3) Derma- means which of the following?
A)Water
B)Stone
C)Tongue
D)Skin
Q4) Hemo- means which of the following?
A)Artery
B)Heart
C)Vein
D)Blood
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Chapter 14: Client Care: Planning, Processes, Reporting, and Recording
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Q1) When providing a verbal report, what must the support worker remember?
A)Use the common area for convenience.
B)Itemize points by importance.
C)Report a colleague's work as well.
D)Include his or her opinion on the client's condition.
Q2) 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
Q3) Which of the following statements made by a support worker is effective?
A)It seems like Mr.Edwards is aggressive.
B)Mrs.Tsai is whiny.
C)Ms.Wills was observed to be crying.
D)It seems like Ms.Wills is upset.
Q4) Which of the following is one of the goals of care planning?
A)Follow the physician's orders for the client.
B)Perform assessments for the client.
C)Complete the required paperwork.
D)Meet the client's need for care and support.
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Chapter 15: Measuring Height, Weight, and Vital Signs
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Q1) Where is the blood pressure cuff applied?
A)Over clothing
B)To the bare arm
C)Over the radial artery
D)Over the brachial artery
Q2) When is body temperature usually the lowest?
A)In the morning
B)In the afternoon
C)In the evening
D)At bedtime
Q3) A 55-year-old client needs rehabilitation after hip replacement surgery.The support worker takes the client's tympanic membrane temperature.Which measurement is normal average temperature?
A)36.9°C (98.4°F)
B)37.4°C (99.3°F)
C)36.7°C (98.1°F)
D)36.4°C (97.5°F)
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Chapter 16: Abuse Awareness
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Q1) Which is the correct term for physical or mental harm done to another person?
A)Assault
B)Defamation
C)Ageism
D)Abuse
Q2) Which of the following statements about child abuse is correct?
A)Suspected child abuse must be reported.
B)Only child sexual abuse must be reported.
C)The victim must report the abuse.
D)Only parents can report abuse.
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.
Q4) Which is the first phase of the cycle of abuse?
A)Honeymoon phase
B)Abusive phase
C)Tension-building phase
D)Irritation phase
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Chapter 17: Body Structure and Function
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Q1) Swallowing, coughing, and vomiting are controlled by which part of the brain?
A)Midbrain
B)Pons
C)Medulla
D)Cerebral cortex
Q2) Which of the following is the muscular part of the heart?
A)The pericardium
B)The myocardium
C)The endocardium
D)The ventricles
Q3) How many chromosomes are in each cell?
A)15
B)23
C)46
D)92
Q4) Where in the body is oxygen and carbon dioxide exchanged?
A)During inspiration and expiration
B)During inhalation and exhalation
C)Between the alveoli and capillaries
D)At the pharynx and larynx
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Chapter 18: Growth and Development
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Q1) Infants develop certain skills by 6 months.Which one of these skills would be included?
A)Sit up while supported
B)Raise their head and shoulders when lying on their stomach
C)Grasp objects and play with their toes
D)Chew and bite finger foods
Q2) 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
Q3) At what age do children usually start to lose their baby teeth?
A)4 years
B)6 years
C)7 years
D)8 years
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Chapter 19: Caring for Mothers and Infants
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Q1) Postpartum refers to which of the following?
A)Before childbirth
B)During childbirth
C)After childbirth
D)After circumcision
Q2) To promote safety and security for a crying baby, what must the support worker do?
A)Change the baby's diaper.
B)Feed the baby.
C)Change the baby's position.
D)Respond to the baby's cries.
Q3) Which pulse site is used on infants and young children?
A)Radial
B)Brachial
C)Carotid
D)Apical
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Chapter 20: Caring for the Young
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Ms.Shlinksi has a toddler.When the support worker thinks of measures that will help prevent burns in a child, what should he consider?
A)Warm baby bottles only in the microwave.
B)Never leave a "live" extension cord around.
C)Keep pot handles pointed toward the side of the stove.
D)Use stove front burners for only small pots.
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) Which of the following statements about age-related changes in the skin is correct?
A)Skin becomes thicker.
B)Skin becomes increasingly sensitive.
C)Skin becomes fragile and more easily injured.
D)Oil and sweat glands produce more secretions.
Q2) How can Fatima, a support worker, best support her client's sexuality?
A)Dressing her in a sexy outfit.
B)Asking her client to share her sexual values.
C)Asking her client about her sexual practices.
D)Accepting her client's sexual relationships.
Q3) Changes occur in the musculo-skeletal system with aging.Which of the following is true?
A)Bones become stronger.
B)Bones become brittle.
C)Bones become shorter.
D)Bones become larger.
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Chapter 22: Safety
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Q1) Which of the following is considered a hazardous material?
A)Oxygen in the air
B)Drugs used in cancer therapy
C)Deodorant
D)Soaps and shampoos
Q2) How can the support worker help prevent workplace violence?
A)By reviewing the occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation
B)By carrying a handgun or other weapon
C)By giving sedative medication to clients with mental health disorders
D)By using touch to calm a client who is angry or agitated
Q3) To protect the client from harm, the support worker should do which of the following?
A)Follow the client's care plan.
B)Check on the client every hour.
C)Explain all safety rules to the client.
D)Keep the bed in the lowest position.
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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) Portals of exit are which of the following?
A)The same as portals of entry
B)Personal care items
C)Eating and drinking utensils
D)Blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions
Q3) What is the correct term for a disease caused by pathogens that spread easily?
A)A communicable disease
B)An infection
C)A nosocomial infection
D)Immunity
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Chapter 24: Skin Care and Prevention of Wounds
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Q1) A wound that has a high risk of an infection is referred to as which of the following?
A)A contaminated wound
B)A chronic wound
C)A full-thickness wound
D)An infected wound
Q2) A wound has large amounts of bacteria and shows signs of infection.What is this called?
A)A contaminated wound
B)An infected wound
C)An open wound
D)Purulent drainage
Q3) A wound that does not heal easily is called which of the following?
A)A chronic wound
B)A contaminated wound
C)A full-thickness wound
D)A dirty wound
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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) Anita, a support worker, needs to lift a heavy object.What should Anita do?
A)Bend her hips and knees
B)Bend from her waist
C)Hold the item away from her
D)Lift the object above her chest
Q3) Cindy, a support worker, should do which of the following to protect herself from injury?
A)Work alone.
B)Lift with forceful movements.
C)Bend while lifting.
D)Avoid lifting whenever possible.
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Chapter 26: Exercise and Activity
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Q1) A client has crutches.The support worker should do all of the following except which?
A)Order them.
B)Check the crutch tips to see if they are worn down or wet.
C)Make sure the bolts are tight.
D)Have the client wear street shoes with nonskid soles.
Q2) Before a client on bed rest gets out of bed, the support worker should assist the client into which position?
A)Sims' position
B)The lateral position
C)The prone position
D)Fowler's position
Q3) What is footdrop?
A)Bending a body part
B)Straightening a body part
C)A toe-up motion of the foot at the ankle
D)The foot falling down at the ankle
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Chapter 27: Rehabilitation Care
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Q1) The support worker's role in rehabilitation includes which of the following?
A)Providing medical care after discharge
B)Coordinating all aspects of care
C)Providing counselling
D)Helping with physiotherapy exercises
Q2) A back brace is an example of which type of device?
A)An orthotic device
B)A self-care device
C)A device to aid mobility
D)An eating and drinking device
Q3) The care plan of a client who had both legs amputated includes the following measures.Which one should the support worker question?
A)Turn and reposition, as directed.
B)Take measures to prevent pressure ulcers.
C)Maintain good alignment at all times.
D)Perform all the ADLs for the client.
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Chapter 28: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) Which nutrient is needed for tissue growth and repair?
A)Protein
B)Carbohydrates
C)Fat
D)Vitamins
Q2) Which vitamin is needed for resistance to infection?
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin K
C)Vitamin C
D)A and C
Q3) Oscar is a resident who has diabetes.The support worker understands that Oscar's meal planning should involve which of the following?
A)Consistency in what is eaten and when
B)A sodium-controlled diet
C)Changes in consistency of liquid
D)A high-iron diet
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Chapter 29: Enteral Nutrition and Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) What is nasogastric tube?
A)An opening in the stomach
B)An opening into the middle part of the small intestine
C)A feeding tube inserted through the nose and into the small intestine
D)A feeding tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach
Q2) What is enteral nutrition?
A)An opening in the stomach
B)Fluid administered through a needle inserted into a vein
C)Sending nutrients into the gastro-intestinal tract through a feeding tube
D)A tube inserted through the nose into the stomach
Q3) A cannula or catheter is which of the following?
A)A plastic tubing threaded over a needle
B)A tube feeding
C)Another name for a PEG tube
D)A gastro-jejunostomy tube
Q4) A doctor inserts this type of feeding tube with an endoscope.
A)PEG tube
B)NG tube
C)Jejunostomy tube
D)Nasoduodenal tube
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Chapter 30: Personal Hygiene
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Q1) Before providing oral hygiene, what should the support worker don?
A)Gloves
B)A gown
C)A mask
D)A face shield
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) What does a partial bath involve?
A)Washing face, hands, underarms, feet, and perineal area
B)Washing face, hands, underarms, back, buttocks, and perineal area
C)Washing face, hands, underarms, feet, buttocks, and perineal area
D)Washing face, hands, underarms, and feet
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Chapter 31: Grooming and Dressing
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A)A razor blade
B)A safety razor
C)An electric shaver
D)A blade shaver
Q2) The nurse asks the support worker to use a hair conditioner on a client's hair.To use the hair conditioner correctly, what must the support worker do?
A)Follow the nurse's directions.
B)Follow the directions on the container.
C)Ask the client what to do.
D)Rinse thoroughly.
Q3) Grooming measures do all except which one of the following?
A)Prevent infection
B)Increase comfort
C)Promote self-confidence
D)Promote safety
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Chapter 32: Urinary Elimination
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A)A tube used to drain or inject fluid through a body opening
B)An artificial opening to remove waste and excess fluid from the body
C)Sugar in the urine
D)Ketone bodies that appear in the urine because of the rapid breakdown of fat for energy
Q2) What is the term for the leakage of urine from a bladder that is always full?
A)Functional incontinence
B)Mixed incontinence
C)Overflow incontinence
D)Stress incontinence
Q3) The urinary system removes which of the following?
A)Solid wastes
B)Carbon dioxide
C)Sweat
D)Waste products from the blood
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Chapter 33: Bowel Elimination
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A)Cold fluids
B)Warm fluids
C)Alcoholic beverages
D)Thick beverages
Q2) A colostomy is a surgically created opening between which of the following?
A)The small intestine and the abdominal wall
B)The colon and the abdominal wall
C)The ileum and the abdominal wall
D)The rectum and the abdominal wall
Q3) What is an enema?
A)A decrease in the amount of water in tissues
B)The introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon
C)Gas or air in the stomach or intestines
D)A cone-shaped, solid drug inserted into a body opening.
Q4) 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
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A)Closed bed
B)Open bed
C)Occupied bed
D)Hospital bed
Q2) In private homes, how often are beds usually made?
A)In the morning after a bath/shower
B)Before visitors arrive
C)When the client is up for the day
D)According to the client's care plan and routine
Q3) Which of the following will cause the spread of microorganisms?
A)Shaking linens
B)Placing dirty linens in a laundry bag
C)Rolling dirty linens away from you
D)Performing hand hygiene before handling clean linens
Q4) How often are linens straightened and tightened?
A)Daily
B)After the client's bath or shower
C)At bedtime
D)Whenever needed
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Chapter 35: Mental Health Disorders
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A)Mentally healthy people are free of anxiety.
B)Anxiety disorders are uncommon.
C)The person with anxiety disorders experiences fear and worries disproportionate to the situation.
D)Anxiety disorders affect more men than women.
Q2) Which is correct about a person with bipolar and related disorders?
A)Has unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function
B)Abuses others
C)Is hostile
D)Cannot interpret reality correctly
Q3) Which of the following describes a person who is able to cope with and adjust to everyday stresses?
A)Is mentally healthy
B)Has a mental health disorder
C)Has an emotional disorder
D)Has a psychiatric disorder
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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 confused client thinks she has eaten, but you know she has not.What should the support worker do?
A)Force her to eat.
B)Bring food to the client and suggest she try some.
C)Tell your supervisor.
D)Let her wait to eat at the next meal.
Q3) 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) Colin has primary cancer in his prostate, and tests have shown that the cancer has spread to his bones and liver.What is this is an example of?
A)Cancer
B)Malignant
C)Metastasis
D)Benign
Q2) Mary has been diagnosed with a persistent autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body.What is this disease is called?
A)Epilepsy
B)Hypothyroidism
C)Lupus
D)Multiple sclerosis
Q3) 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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A)A disability that occurs before 18 years of age
B)A chronic condition produced by temporary changes in the brain's electrical function
C)The uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles
D)The violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups
Q2) Nerve damage occurs with which of the following disorders?
A)Spina bifida occulta
B)Meningocele
C)Myelomeningocele
D)Hydrocephalus
Q3) Which of the following statements is correct?
A)Children with autism usually spend time alone.
B)Children with autism usually like changes in routine.
C)Children with autism usually react to pain with loud screaming.
D)Children with autism usually like to be cuddled.
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Chapter 39: Speech and Language Disorders
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A)Muscle-strengthening exercises
B)Learning how to breathe faster
C)Learning how to use Braille
D)Speaking louder
Q2) Cyrus has difficulty in understanding language.He may have which of the following speech or language disorders?
A)Apraxia
B)Expressive aphasia
C)Dysarthria.
D)Receptive aphasia
Q3) If a client becomes frustrated while trying to answer questions, what should the support worker do?
A)Take a deep breath and ask the question again.
B)Bring up the subject later.
C)Ask the client what is wrong.
D)Ask the question more slowly and in a louder voice.
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Chapter 40: Hearing and Vision Disorders
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Q1) How should the support worker communicate with a client who is blind?
A)Speak loudly or shout.
B)Use simple words and short sentences.
C)Speak clearly in a normal tone of voice.
D)Avoid using words like "see," "look," or "read."
Q2) Otitis media is most common in which group?
A)Infants and children
B)Teenagers
C)Adults
D)Older adults
Q3) To gain the attention of a client who is blind, what should the support worker do?
A)Approach the client from behind.
B)Lightly touch the client's arm.
C)Pet the client's guide dog.
D)Identify yourself by name and title when you enter the client's room.
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Chapter 41: Oxygen Needs
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Q1) In which of the following positions is the client sitting up in bed and leaning over a table in order to breathe easily?
A)Fowler's position
B)Semi-Fowler's position
C)The orthopneic position
D)The hypoxic position
Q2) Narcotics affect oxygen needs because they do which of the following?
A)Cause brain damage
B)Depress the respiratory centre in the brain
C)Decrease heart rate and blood flow
D)Cause swelling of the mucous membranes in the upper airway
Q3) Which of the following is the correct term for respirations fewer than 12 per minute?
A)Apnea
B)Bradypnea
C)Orthopnea
D)Tachypnea
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Chapter 42: Home Management
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Q1) Mrs.Vandenberg has antique mirrors in her living room.What should the support worker use to clean them?
A)All-purpose cleaners
B)Special cleaners
C)Glass cleaners
D)Baking soda
Q2) All cleaning products should contain which of the following?
A)Care label instructions
B)Safe handling instructions
C)Standard Practices
D)Transmission-Based Practices
Q3) What is the first step a support worker needs to do when getting organized?
A)Set strategies
B)Set priorities
C)Set time limits
D)Set a routine
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Chapter 43: Assisting With Medications
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Q1) What is drug synergism?
A)An unusually strong drug effect when taking two or more drugs
B)An unusually weak drug effect when taking two or more drugs
C)A response to a medication that occurs in addition to the intended response
D)A response to a medication that occurs when the wrong dose was ordered
Q2) What is an elixir?
A)Medication that is dissolved in a liquid containing alcohol or water and that contains flavouring.
B)Medication that is in a liquid and may be labelled "Shake before using".
C)Medication that is dissolved in a concentrated sugar solution.
D)Medication that is held in a concentrated alcohol solution.
Q3) Under what circumstances would the support worker be able to give a client an injection of insulin?
A)In an emergency, if the family of the client can teach the support worker how to do it
B)If it is in your job description
C)Only when you have been trained, supervised, and monitored by registered staff
D)When caring for a client in his or her own home and you have been properly trained
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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) During a sitz bath, the support worker must carefully observe the client for which of the following signs and symptoms?
A)Nausea and vomiting
B)Appetite changes
C)Cyanosis at the application site
D)Weakness and faintness
Q3) When cold is applied to the skin, what do the blood vessels do?
A)Dilate
B)Constrict
C)Collapse
D)Become less elastic
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Chapter 45: Working in Acute Care
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Q1) After surgery, how often are leg exercises performed?
A)At least every 1 to 2 hours while the client is awake
B)Whenever the client has the energy to do them
C)Every 3 to 4 hours and whenever you have time
D)Twice every shift
Q2) An ophthalmoscope is used to examine the internal structures of which body part?
A)Nose
B)Ears
C)Eyes
D)Vagina
Q3) What is the goal of preoperative care?
A)Listen to the client.
B)Prevent complications before, during, or after surgery.
C)Answer the family's questions.
D)Explain the care you will give and why you will give it.
Q4) What is a laryngeal mirror is used to examine?
A)Vagina
B)Rectum
C)Mouth, teeth, and throat
D)Ears
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Chapter 46: End-Of-Life Care
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Q1) A client is terminally ill.He often talks about not being able to see his grandchildren grow up.He talks about never experiencing being a great-grandfather.What stage of dying is he in?
A)Denial
B)Bargaining
C)Depression
D)Acceptance
Q2) 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
Q3) A client is in palliative care.Her doctor wants to talk to her about a "Do Not Resuscitate" order.The client tells the doctor to "go away" and turns her back.What stage of dying is she in?
A)Anger
B)Bargaining
C)Depression
D)Acceptance
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Chapter 47: Starting Your Career
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A)Wages
B)Requirements and expectations
C)Hours of work
D)What her references said about her
Q2) During an interview, prospective employers will try to do which of the following?
A)Catch you in a lie you told before
B)Determine if clients and co-workers will respond well to you
C)Detect any signs of nervousness in you
D)Detect any signs of aggressiveness in you
Q3) Joanna is about to start her job search.What does she need access to?
A)An office
B)A computer
C)A cell phone
D)A car
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