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Course Introduction
The Health Care Assistant course provides students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to support clients and patients in a variety of health care settings. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on learning, students explore topics such as personal care, mobility assistance, effective communication, infection control, and the promotion of independence and dignity for individuals across the lifespan. The course emphasizes ethical practice, teamwork, and cultural sensitivity, preparing graduates to play a vital role in health care teams within hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community support agencies.
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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 statements is TRUE about adults with disabilities?
A)Many adults with disabilities live in their own homes.
B)All adult disabilities are a result of an illness.
C)All adult disabilities are a result of an accident.
D)Disabilities do not affect mental functions.
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following is an example of a physician's diagnosis?
A)Mr.Lamb has high blood pressure.
B)Mr.Lamb's diet should consist of low-sodium food products.
C)Mr.Lamb needs education regarding his blood pressure.
D)Mr.Lamb needs emotional support.
Answer: A
Q3) 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) Afshin lives in Alberta and is going on a month-long vacation to Halifax.While in Halifax, he can continue to utilize his health care coverage.Which principle of medicare does this illustrate?
A)Comprehensiveness
B)Universality
C)Accessibility
D)Portability
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the health care delivery systems is the most expensive to deliver?
A)Tertiary
B)Secondary
C)Primary
D)Junior
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following is not a classification of home care services?
A)Nursing and professional services
B)Funeral home services
C)Personal care services
D)Support for instrumental activities of daily living
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Workplace Settings
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Q1) Bella, 14 years old, is on parole for public misconduct.She may require care from which of the following?
A)Long-term care
B)Mental health services
C)Assisted-living services
D)Care in a group home
Answer: D
Q2) Supportive housing is sometimes referred to as which of the following?
A)Convalescent care
B)Long-term care
C)Assisted living
D)Adult day care
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following is a challenge that the support worker may face working in home care?
A)Working indirectly for the client
B)Working in a structured environment
C)Must be dependent on others for direction
D)Difficulty maintaining professional boundaries
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Health, Wellness, Illness, and Disability
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Q1) How do education level and literacy affect people?
A)They improve health status.
B)They negatively affect people's socioeconomic status.
C)They do not promote problem solving.
D)They result in fewer job opportunities.
Q2) What factor would affect a client's experience of illness and disability?
A)The client's view on politics
B)The client's personality and ability to cope with difficulties
C)The client's stigma
D)The client's gender
Q3) Mr.Steelski is diagnosed with impaired mental function.Which of the following terms best describes this diagnosis?
A)An illness
B)A physical need
C)Absence of mental wellness
D)A disability
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Chapter 5: Interpersonal Communication
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which communication technique will give yes or no answers?
A)Paraphrasing
B)Asking closed questions
C)Focusing
D)Clarifying
Q3) A client says, "I'm tired of waiting for my lunch.I want it now!" To paraphrase, which statement is correct?
A)"Why do you want your lunch now?"
B)"You want your lunch now."
C)"What do you want for lunch?"
D)"Could you tell me that again, please?"
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Chapter 6: Working With Others: Teamwork, Supervision, and Delegation
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Which team member is in a position to report daily observations about the client?
A)The support worker
B)The nurse
C)The social worker
D)The physiotherapist
Q3) When a nurse delegates a task to a support worker, what is the first step?
A)Assessing the support worker's performance
B)Teaching the support worker the task
C)Observing the support worker performing the task
D)Monitoring the support worker over time
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Chapter 7: Managing Stress, Time, and Problems
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Q1) Which is correct about setting goals?
A)Set priorities 1 through 12.
B)Use TART as a guide.
C)Use SMART as a guide.
D)Set goals that are unachievable.
Q2) 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
Q3) Cory, a support worker, is getting ready for work and remembers he needs to get gas.This is also his day to drive the carpool to work.What should Cory do to prevent getting stressed?
A)Leave earlier than usual to get the gas.
B)Hope he has enough gas to make it to work and worry about it later.
C)Call everyone to tell them he can't pick them up.
D)Ask everyone to help pay for the gas.
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Chapter 8: Ethics
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Which of the following is an example of ethical behaviour?
A)Notifying your client or employer if you are going to be late
B)Buying used furniture from your client
C)Refusing to provide care for clients whose religion is different from your own
D)Imposing your values and beliefs on your clients
Q3) Which of the following is not an example of treating a client justly?
A)Handling clients' possessions with care.
B)Respecting clients' privacy.
C)Keeping all conversations and health information confidential.
D)Trying to avoid demanding and ungrateful clients.
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Chapter 9: Legislation: the Clients Rights and Your Rights
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Q1) The following are examples of negligence except which of the following?
A)The client care plan states to leave three bed rails up; the support worker leaves up only two and the client falls out of bed.
B)The client rings the call bell, no one answers, and the client suffers a heart attack.
C)A client begins to cry in the shower and the support worker tells her to "shut up."
D)A support worker leaves the bed in a high position and a confused client breaks a hip trying to get out of the bed.
Q2) Protecting the right to privacy involves all of the following except:
A)Keeping information about the client confidential
B)Allowing visitors to remain in the room when care is given
C)Exposing only the body part involved in the treatment procedure
D)Screening the client when giving care
Q3) Which is true about the substitute decision maker for health care?
A)This person is always a family member.
B)This person is always the nurse.
C)This person is also called the power of attorney.
D)This person is always the Attorney General.
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Chapter 10: Caring About Culture and Diversity
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Which of the following statements regarding culture is correct?
A)Ethnicity is not an influence on culture.
B)Culture is not passed down from generation to generation.
C)Culture is not influenced by the age of the client.
D)A person can belong to more than one culture at a time.
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) 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.
Q2) If you have an understanding of your feelings, moods, attitudes, preferences, biases, qualities, and limitations, you have:
A)Self-confidence
B)Self-awareness
C)Self-assuredness
D)Self-esteem
Q3) Members of _______________ teams are specially trained to help people resolve emotional problems that are causing them distress.
A)Palliative care
B)Occupational therapy
C)Physiotherapy
D)Speech-language pathology
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Chapter 12: Promoting Client Well-Being, Comfort, and Sleep
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Q1) Which is true about radiating 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.
Q2) Which of the following is the correct definition of insomnia?
A)The day-night cycle
B)A state of unconsciousness
C)A chronic condition in which the person cannot sleep or stay asleep all night
D)To ache, hurt, be sore, or have pain
Q3) A client complains of severe pain and nausea and is sweating.The sweating and nausea are related to which of the following?
A)Other signs and symptoms of pain
B)Anxiety
C)Drug side effects
D)The client's illness
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Chapter 13: Medical Terminology
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Q1) Derma- means which of the following?
A)Water
B)Stone
C)Tongue
D)Skin
Q2) Which term means located at or toward the front of the body or body part?
A)Anterior
B)Distal
C)Medial
D)Posterior
Q3) Don's care plan states BRP.The support worker knows this abbreviation stands for which of the following?
A)Twice a day
B)Blood pressure
C)Bathroom privileges
D)Bowel movement
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Chapter 14: Client Care: Planning, Processes, Reporting, and Recording
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Q1) Information that is obtained from seeing, hearing, feeling, or smelling is called which of the following?
A)Assessment
B)Observation
C)Objective data
D)Subjective data
Q2) Which is true about an intervention?
A)Requires a doctor's order
B)Is an action or a measure taken by the health care team
C)Is the same as a nursing diagnosis
D)Is the same as the comprehensive care plan
Q3) The method nurses use to plan and deliver nursing care is referred to by which of the following?
A)Nursing process
B)Nursing care plan
C)Nursing diagnosis
D)Nursing intervention
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Chapter 15: Measuring Height, Weight, and Vital Signs
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Q1) 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
Q2) The support worker has just taken the blood pressure on a newborn boy.His blood pressure is 72/56 mm Hg.This blood pressure is which of the following?
A)Below normal
B)Above normal
C)Normal
D)Extremely low
Q3) Which of the following is the correct term for the period of heart muscle contraction?
A)Bradycardia
B)Tachycardia
C)Systole
D)Diastole
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Chapter 16: Abuse Awareness
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Q1) Which of the following is an example of a situation that increases the risk of child abuse?
A)Parenting education
B)Caring for children with special needs
C)Having a child who is failing to thrive
D)Increased understanding of child development
Q2) Joanne falls into the category of a marginalized person.What would be the reason for this?
A)Joanne has all the power in her relationship.
B)Joanne has all the control in her relationship.
C)Joanne is active in her community.
D)Joanne does not have English as a first language.
Q3) Which is the correct term for physical or mental harm done to another person?
A)Assault
B)Defamation
C)Ageism
D)Abuse
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Chapter 17: Body Structure and Function
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Q1) Which structure carries messages to the brain?
A)The auditory nerve
B)The semicircular canals
C)The cochlea
D)The Eustachian tube
Q2) Which system is stimulated when a person is excited, exercising, or scared?
A)The central nervous system
B)The autonomic nervous system
C)The sympathetic nervous system
D)The parasympathetic nervous system
Q3) Which of the following is the muscular part of the heart?
A)The pericardium
B)The myocardium
C)The endocardium
D)The ventricles
Q4) What is the outer layer of the skin called?
A)The dermis
B)The epidermis
C)The epithelial tissue
D)The cytoplasm
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Chapter 18: Growth and Development
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Q1) 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
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) Newborns are born with certain reflexes.Which reflex guides the baby's mouth to the nipple?
A)The sucking reflex
B)The rooting reflex
C)The Moro reflex
D)The grasping reflex
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Chapter 19: Caring for Mothers and Infants
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Q1) What is an episiotomy?
A)An incision into the perineum
B)Needed for a Caesarean section
C)A complication of pregnancy
D)A postpartum infection
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) How often are breastfed babies fed?
A)Every hour
B)Every 3 hours
C)Every 4 hours
D)On demand
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Chapter 20: Caring for the Young
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Q1) Tommy is 7 years old and has a temper tantrum on the kitchen floor.He begins screaming, crying, and banging his fists onto the floor.What should the support worker consider?
A)He needs to be disciplined.
B)His parents have not done a good job of disciplining him.
C)The reason for his outburst needs to be explored.
D)He is a brat and more of this behaviour should be expected.
Q2) When providing care for children, what should the support worker consider?
A)Children are at high risk for accidental injuries.
B)It is all right to be playful with them and tease them.
C)Children should be consulted about their preferences.
D)All children recognize danger.
Q3) Which of the following statements is correct about gastroenteritis?
A)It happens only in childhood.
B)It is an illness related only to older adults.
C)It causes vomiting and diarrhea.
D)It is the first common childhood illness.
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Chapter 21: Caring for Older Adults
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Q1) Mr.Chan is 69 years old.Nervous system changes in him may cause which of the following?
A)Shorter memory
B)Increased ability to fall asleep
C)Increased blood flow to the brain
D)Muscle atrophy
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) 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.
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Chapter 22: Safety
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A hazardous substance container does not have a warning label.What should the support worker do first?
A)Show the container to your supervisor.
B)Pour the substance down the toilet.
C)Apply a new warning label.
D)Get a new container.
Q3) To correctly identify the client before giving care, which of the following is the correct action?
A)Check identifying information on the assignment sheet against that on the ID bracelet.
B)Check the ID bracelet against the MSDS.
C)Ask the client if the information on the ID bracelet is correct.
D)Check the identifying information on the ID bracelet against that on the Kardex.
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Chapter 23: Preventing Infection
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Q1) What is the correct term for microbes that can resist the effects of antibiotics?
A)Multidrug-resistant organisms
B)Staphylococcus aureus
C)Methicillin
D)Infection-resistant organisms
Q2) Microbes are sometimes called which of the following?
A)Germs
B)Fungi
C)Viruses
D)Spores
Q3) Practices that remove or destroy pathogens and prevent them from spreading from person to person or place to place are referred to as which of the following?
A)Standard Practices
B)Transmission-Based Practices
C)Medical asepsis
D)Sterile technique
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Chapter 24: Skin Care and Prevention of Wounds
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Q1) When the dermis and epidermis of the skin are broken, it is referred to as which of the following?
A)Trauma
B)Gangrene
C)A partial-thickness wound
D)A full-thickness wound
Q2) Mrs.Flow spends a lot of time in her hospital bed, due to a stroke.She has pressure ulcers under her heels.What device could help prevent further damage to her heels?
A)Flotation pad
B)Elbow protectors
C)Heel elevators
D)Bed cradle
Q3) A pressure ulcer is called all of the following, except which term?
A)Bed sore
B)Pressure sore
C)Decubitus ulcer
D)Stasis ulcer
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Q1) A client is on bed rest.Which of the following is true regarding position changes for the client?
A)They help prevent pressure ulcers and contractures.
B)They protect the support worker from injury and falls.
C)They cause discomfort and restlessness.
D)They are not done unless ordered by the doctor.
Q2) 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
Q3) 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) The doctor ordered trochanter rolls for a client.Trochanter rolls prevent which of the following?
A)Plantar flexion
B)External rotation of the hips and legs
C)Contractures of the thumb, fingers, and wrist
D)The mattress from sagging
Q2) 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
Q3) Internal rotation is turning the joint in which direction?
A)Outward
B)Inward
C)Downward
D)Upward
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Chapter 27: Rehabilitation Care
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Mr.Pillow has been in a car accident and is paralyzed from the waist down.He is moving home again.What would not be an important factor to look for when doing a home assessment?
A)Can the client operate a motor vehicle?
B)Is there a safe play area for children?
C)Are there steps in the house?
D)Can the wheelchair fit under the sink?
Q3) 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
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Chapter 28: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) How many calories does 1 g of fat provide?
A)1
B)4
C)9
D)15
Q2) How many calories does 1 g of carbohydrate provide?
A)1
B)4
C)9
D)15
Q3) Which of the following is the correct definition of dehydration?
A)Having difficulty swallowing
B)A decrease in the amount of water in body tissues
C)The swelling of body tissues with water
D)The backward flow of food from the stomach into the esophagus
Q4) Which vitamin is needed for blood clotting?
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin D
C)Vitamin E
D)Vitamin K
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Chapter 29: Enteral Nutrition and Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) The risk of regurgitation is less with which of the following feeding tubes?
A)Nasogastric tubes
B)PEG tubes
C)Jejunostomy tubes
D)Gastrostomy tubes
Q2) Which of the following is the most common IV site?
A)The jugular vein
B)The basilic vein
C)The subclavian vein
D)A vein on the back of the hand
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) 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) One of the following pieces of oral hygiene equipment is not recommended for use by an older adult client.Which of the following should the support worker report to the nurse?
A)Toothpaste
B)Dental floss
C)Hard-bristled toothbrush
D)Mouthwash
Q2) A client is receiving oxygen therapy.The support worker understands that this client needs frequent oral hygiene because of the presence of which of the following?
A)A dry mouth
B)A bad taste in the mouth
C)Plaque
D)Tartar
Q3) When is flossing usually done?
A)Before breakfast
B)After each meal
C)After brushing the teeth
D)Before bathing
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Chapter 31: Grooming and Dressing
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Q1) Mr.Spanola has dementia, and the support worker is asked to shave him.What would the support worker use?
A)A razor blade
B)A safety razor
C)An electric shaver
D)A blade shaver
Q2) Which of the following is the correct term for excessive body hair?
A)Alopecia
B)Dandruff
C)Pediculosis
D)Hirsutism
Q3) Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of lice on which part of the body?
A)Scalp
B)Body
C)Pubic hair
D)Buttocks
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Chapter 32: Urinary Elimination
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Q1) Why does a filled urinal present safety hazards?
A)It is easily spilled.
B)It is a source of odours.
C)It is an unpleasant sight.
D)It needs to be emptied.
Q2) 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
Q3) The care plan states that the resident has hematuria.The support worker understands this term means which of the following?
A)Sugar in the urine
B)Blood in the urine
C)Scant amount of urine
D)Difficult or painful urination
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Chapter 33: Bowel Elimination
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Q1) 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.
Q2) If a client complains of constipation, the support worker would expect the client's stools to be which of the following?
A)Hard and dry
B)Liquid
C)Soft and formed
D)Puttylike
Q3) Which of the following can occur if constipation is not relieved?
A)Fecal impaction
B)Enema
C)Diarrhea
D)Suppository
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Chapter 34: Beds and Bed Making
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Q1) A client is not feeling well and will spend most of the day in bed.What kind of bed should the support worker make after the client's bath?
A)Closed bed
B)Open bed
C)Occupied bed
D)Hospital bed
Q2) 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.
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
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Q1) What is a delusion?
A)A false belief
B)Seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, or feeling something that is not real
C)A persistent thought or idea
D)An intense and sudden feeling of fear, panic, or dread
Q2) 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
Q3) Which of the following is not a cause of mental health disorders?
A)Stressful life events
B)Chemical imbalances
C)Genetics
D)Schizophrenia and anxiety.
Q4) What is a phobic disorder?
A)Extreme suspicion about a person or situation
B)An intense fear of a particular thing or situation
C)A persistent thought or desire
D)Fear, panic, or dread
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Chapter 36: Disorientation, Delirium, and Dementia
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Q1) Which of the following statements about dementia is true?
A)It is a single disease.
B)It involves a progressive loss of speech.
C)It involves a progressive loss of language skills.
D)It involves a progressive loss of brain functioning.
Q2) Maria and Mike are stressed because they have to look after Mike's mother, who is in the early stages of dementia.They have three children, a high mortgage, and two car payments to worry about every month.Which statement about their situation is correct?
A)They will need to look for a facility for Mike's mother to move into.
B)They will have to seek professional time management counselling.
C)They will require marriage counselling.
D)They are part of the sandwich generation.
Q3) Catastrophic reactions usually occur as a result of which of the following?
A)Elimination needs
B)Hunger
C)Too many stimuli
D)Lack of sleep
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Chapter 37: Common Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) Influenza is caused by which of the following?
A)Viruses
B)Immobility
C)Aspiration
D)Cystitis
Q2) HIV can cause which of the following?
A)Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
B)Hepatitis A
C)Sexually transmitted infections
D)Hepatitis B
Q3) What is metastasis?
A)A benign tumour
B)Cancer
C)A malignant tumour
D)The spread of cancer to other body parts
Q4) 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) Children with Down syndrome often have which of the following?
A)Heart defects
B)Spina bifida
C)Cerebral palsy
D)Paralysis
Q2) A child has hydrocephalus.Which of the following is likely to occur without treatment?
A)Intellectual disabilities and neurological damage
B)Spina bifida and epilepsy
C)Heart disease and paralysis
D)Autism and Down syndrome
Q3) What does the care of a client with cerebral palsy depend on?
A)The client's financial abilities
B)The client's gender
C)The severity of the cerebral palsy
D)Agency policy and procedures
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Chapter 39: Speech and Language Disorders
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Q1) Which of the following is true of a person with apraxia of speech?
A)Does not understand language
B)Cannot use speech muscles to correctly say desired sounds and words
C)Does not know what to say
D)Has hearing loss and aphasia
Q2) 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
Q3) 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
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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) During conversations, a client leans toward the person speaking to him and his answers seem inappropriate.He is showing signs of which of the following?
A)Hearing loss
B)Suspicious and paranoid behaviour
C)Tinnitus and vertigo.
D)Ménière's disease
Q3) Tinnitus is which of the following?
A)Dizziness
B)A ringing in the ears
C)A sign language
D)Hearing loss
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Chapter 41: Oxygen Needs
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Q1) What is difficult, laboured, or painful breathing called?
A)Apnea
B)Bradypnea
C)Dyspnea
D)Orthopnea
Q2) The support worker has assisted the client to use the incentive spirometer.What is the next step?
A)Bradypnea
B)Yawning or sighing
C)Coughing
D)Inhalation and exhalation
Q3) 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
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Chapter 42: Home Management
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Q1) 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
Q2) What is mildew?
A)A sign of good cleaning
B)A bacterial parasite
C)It is caused by mould and has a foul odour
D)It is the cause of mould
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) What is drug antagonism?
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) 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
Q3) A client applies an ointment on a rash.What kind of effect would this medication have?
A)Systemic
B)Localized
C)Topical
D)Varied
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Chapter 44: Heat and Cold Applications
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Q1) 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
Q2) When heat is applied to skin, blood vessels in the area dilate and more blood flows through them.What does this extra blood bring to the tissues?
A)Excess fluid
B)White blood cells
C)Oxygen and nutrients
D)Edema
Q3) An aquathermia pad is set at 40.5°C (105° F).This is considered to be what type of application?
A)Very hot application
B)Hot application
C)Warm application
D)Tepid application
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Chapter 45: Working in Acute Care
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Q1) 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.
Q2) After assisting after the examination, the support worker may also be asked to do which of the following?
A)Get the client's consent
B)Give the results of the examination
C)Collect certain specimens
D)Label specimens and take them to the designated area, according to employer policy
Q3) A client just came back from surgery and is wearing elastic stockings.Why are these applied?
A)To decrease pain after surgery
B)To help prevent pneumonia
C)To help prevent thrombi
D)To promote wound healing
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Chapter 46: End-Of-Life Care
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Q1) Which is correct about children between the ages of 5 and 7 years?
A)They fully understand death.
B)They learn that death is final.
C)They fear pain and suffering.
D)They see death as reunion with those who have died.
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) 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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Q1) When applying for a job electronically, what should Scott consider?
A)Using a colourful background to gain the employer's attention.
B)Using cyber-speak/short forms to save space.
C)Using a patterned background to jazz up his resumé.
D)Changing his email address from hotboyz@.....com.
Q2) Which of the following statements is true about a resumé?
A)It should never include personal qualities.
B)It can be one to three pages in length.
C)It lists every previous employment in detail.
D)There are two basic resumé styles.
Q3) Amanda accepts a job at Fair Haven Nursing Centre.Amanda should get the following information from her employer, except which of the following?
A)Wages
B)Requirements and expectations
C)Hours of work
D)What her references said about her
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