Introduction to Health Care Professions
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Course Introduction
This course offers an overview of the diverse array of professions within the healthcare industry, introducing students to career paths such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, and public health. Emphasis is placed on understanding the roles and responsibilities of different healthcare providers, the interdisciplinary nature of patient care, and the ethical and legal considerations inherent to health professions. Students will also explore current trends in healthcare, foundational concepts in patient communication, and the importance of cultural competence and professionalism in clinical settings, preparing them for further study or entry-level experiences in the field.
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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) Drew interviews his client and asks about religious beliefs.By asking this question, Drew is promoting which of the following?
A)The client's independence
B)The client's dignity
C)The client's preference
D)The client's safety
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following terms refers to people who receive care in a hospital?
A)Patients
B)Clients
C)Residents
D)Individuals
Answer: A
Q3) A support worker is part of which of the following?
A)The health care team
B)The board of trustees
C)The case management team
D)The nursing team
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: The Canadian Health Care System
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Q1) In what year did all provinces and territories extend their insurance plans to also cover medical services provided outside hospitals?
A)1972
B)1942
C)1962
D)1952
Answer: A
Q2) Public administration is another principle of the Canada Health Act.Which of the following statements is correct about public administration?
A)The Canadian public must have better health care.
B)The Canadian public must be covered in other countries as well.
C)A public authority must administer health insurance.
D)Health insurance can profit the general public.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Workplace Settings
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Q1) While providing care in long-term care, it is important for the support worker to promote and respect the privacy of the client.Gerald, a support worker, demonstrates this by doing all except which of the following?
A)Carefully screening off the area and covering the client when providing personal care
B)Knocking on the door and announcing his presence before entering a client's room
C)Posting a "private" sign on the client's bedroom door
D)Keeping discussions about the client with co-workers confidential and professional
Answer: C
Q2) Thelma is quite independent but still needs some assistance with housekeeping.She would be a good candidate for which of the following facilities?
A)A long-term care facility
B)A group home
C)A retirement residence
D)A hospice
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Health, Wellness, Illness, and Disability
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Q1) Which of the following statements about a social support system is correct?
A)It is not helpful during a crisis.
B)It is a formal group.
C)It is not important to wellness.
D)It can improve overall health.
Q2) Alain was in a car accident and is now paraplegic.Which of the following best describes Alain's present situation?
A)He has an acute illness.
B)He has an acute disability.
C)He has a chronic illness.
D)He has a chronic disability.
Q3) Mrs.Sobeski was recently disabled and is on medication.She may have to deal with which of the following?
A)Changes in health care
B)Increased dignity
C)Increased independence
D)Changes in sexual function
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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) 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
Q3) Which of the following statements about body language is correct?
A)Your appearance sends messages about yourself to others.
B)Facial expressions have the same meanings in all cultures.
C)Maintaining eye contact is important in all cultures.
D)It has minimal effect on communication.
Q4) Which communication technique will give yes or no answers?
A)Paraphrasing
B)Asking closed questions
C)Focusing
D)Clarifying
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Chapter 6: Working With Others: Teamwork, Supervision, and Delegation
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Q1) 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
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) Who can delegate tasks to support workers?
A)Physicians
B)Nurses
C)Other support workers
D)Therapists
Q4) Which of the following statements about changing a dressing is correct?
A)This is usually a delegated act.
B)This is a support worker's task.
C)This task is not within the support worker's scope of practice.
D)This task is sometimes within the support worker's scope of practice.
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Chapter 7: Managing Stress, Time, and Problems
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Q1) What is a stressor?
A)An event or situation that causes stress.
B)Any feeling that is unpleasant.
C)A cause of illness.
D)The response or change in the body caused by any emotional, behavioural, or physical factor.
Q2) Common stressors include all of the following except:
A)Changes
B)Emotional pressure
C)Increased control
D)School
Q3) Which of the following best describes stress?
A)Any feeling that is unpleasant
B)The response or change in the body caused by any emotional, behavioural, or physical factor
C)Anxiety, fear, anger, dread, and depression
D)A cause of illness
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Chapter 8: Ethics
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Q1) Celeste missed classes during the week that vital signs were covered.When asked to take a client's temperature, she informs her supervisor.This is an example of acting in what manner?
A)In an ethical manner
B)In a beneficent manner
C)In an autonomous manner
D)In a nonmaleficent manner
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) Which of the following statements about autonomy is correct?
A)The concept is critical to health care ethics.
B)It means limited choice.
C)There should be laws to protect client rights.
D)It means unlimited choices.
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Chapter 9: Legislation: the Clients Rights and Your Rights
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Q1) Which term refers to saying things that offend another person?
A)Gossip
B)Defamation
C)Being rude
D)Harassment
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 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) Paul comes from a blended family.Which of the following would be true of a blended family?
A)He has dogs.
B)His parents are divorced.
C)His father's new wife brought her children from her previous marriage into the family.
D)His stepbrother is the natural child of his father and stepmother.
Q2) Which of the following statements about facial expressions is correct?
A)Some facial expressions are universal.
B)English and Irish people display more facial expressions.
C)Italian and Spanish people display fewer facial expressions.
D)It is easy to correctly judge a person's mood based on facial expression.
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) 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
Q2) Angelo, a support worker, comes from a culture that does not recognize same-sex relationships.He is required to care for a female client who is married to another female.What should Angelo do?
A)Pray for the couple, as this is not right according to his culture.
B)Bring literature on his culture to share his views so they can read about it.
C)Accept that his culture is only one way of looking at things.
D)Accept that this family is weird but share his cultural views with them.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 12: Promoting Client Well-Being, Comfort, and Sleep
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Q1) Jacob, a toddler, is crying and fussing.What tool could be used to assess pain in children?
A)Athermometer
B)The Wong-Baker Pain Rating Scale
C)Non-REM sleep
D)The Willy Wonka Pain Rating Scale
Q2) 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
Q3) Anxiety tends to do which of the following?
A)Relieve pain
B)Increase pain
C)Promote sleep.
D)Lessen fear and worry
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Chapter 13: Medical Terminology
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Q1) The abbreviation po means which of the following?
A)By mouth
B)Per oral
C)Postoperative
D)Preoperative
Q2) Arthro- means which of the following?
A)Rib
B)Joint
C)Bone
D)Head
Q3) Gluco- means which of the following?
A)Blood
B)Water
C)Stone
D)Sweetness
Q4) Derma- means which of the following?
A)Water
B)Stone
C)Tongue
D)Skin
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Chapter 14: Client Care: Planning, Processes, Reporting, and Recording
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Q1) Michaela is an agency support worker filling in for a sick staff member.Which of the following would be considered a good source for short, updated client information?
A)The Kardex
B)The graphic sheet
C)The summary report
D)The incident report
Q2) 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
Q3) What is a measure taken by the team to help a client reach a goal?
A)A nursing diagnosis
B)An intervention
C)An implementation
D)The nursing process
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Chapter 15: Measuring Height, Weight, and Vital Signs
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Q1) 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) What is the term for the act of inhalation and exhalation?
A)Respiration
B)Respiratory rate
C)Breathing
D)Basic need
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Chapter 16: Abuse Awareness
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Q1) Hurting a person's self-esteem through insults is known as which of the following?
A)Emotional abuse
B)Ageism
C)Emotional neglect
D)Defamation
Q2) 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.
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) 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
Q2) Which of the following is the working phase of the heart?
A)Pulse
B)Heart rate
C)Systole
D)Diastole
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) Where is chyme produced?
A)Stomach
B)Small intestine
C)Pancreas
D)Large intestine
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Chapter 18: Growth and Development
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Q1) Which statement about growth is correct?
A)It involves psychological changes.
B)It is a task that must be mastered.
C)It involves social changes.
D)It involves physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady, orderly manner.
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) 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
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Chapter 19: Caring for Mothers and Infants
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Q1) When is the best time to cut baby's fingernails and toenails?
A)After the baby's bath
B)In the morning
C)When you give cord care
D)When the baby is sleeping
Q2) A woman delivered a baby by Caesarean section.Which of the following statements about this is correct?
A)The baby is very large.
B)The baby was delivered through an abdominal incision.
C)The woman has a vaginal infection.
D)The woman has an episiotomy.
Q3) Which is true about disposable diapers?
A)They are secured with pins.
B)They are discarded in the garbage.
C)They are flushed down the toilet.
D)They are less costly than cloth diapers.
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Chapter 20: Caring for the Young
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Q1) What is the best thing to do to prevent childhood illnesses?
A)Make children eat a diet high in fibre.
B)Immunize all children.
C)Wash the hands with warm water for 10 seconds.
D)Wash the hands with soap and warm water for 15 seconds.
Q2) If all vaccinations were stopped, what would happen?
A)Nothing would happen.
B)We do not know what would happen.
C)Diseases might return.
D)Diseases would quickly return.
Q3) What is Reye's syndrome?
A)A common, fatal disease
B)A rare, fatal disease
C)A result of children taking Tylenol
D)A disease in which the heart muscles become inflamed
Q4) Nicholas has conjunctivitis.Which is correct regarding this condition?
A)It is an irritation of the inner ear membrane.
B)It is an inflammation of the outer ear membrane.
C)It is never contagious.
D)It is an inflammation of the eye membrane.
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Chapter 21: Caring for Older Adults
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Q1) Which of the following statements about the feet of older adults is correct?
A)Nails become thin.
B)Feet always have poor circulation.
C)Serious infections can result from nicks or cuts.
D)Deodorants are needed to eliminate foot odours.
Q2) Which is true of people during late adulthood stage?
A)They will spend all of their savings.
B)They will prepare for their own death.
C)They will be depressed about failing health.
D)They will try to maintain existing friendships.
Q3) In men, all of the following occur with aging, except which?
A)An erection takes longer to occur.
B)The time between erection and orgasm is longer.
C)Orgasm is longer and more forceful.
D)Erections are lost quickly.
Q4) Older adults may be lonely because of which of the following?
A)Family and friends die or move away.
B)They live with adult children.
C)They live in assisted-living facilities.
D)They have contact only with people their own age.
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Chapter 22: Safety
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Q1) 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.
Q2) The support worker is injured while transferring a client to a wheelchair.Which of the following statements is correct?
A)This is workplace violence.
B)The support worker needs to complete an incident report.
C)This is malpractice.
D)This is client abuse.
Q3) A client who is receiving continuous oxygen wants to smoke a cigarette.Which of the following statements is correct?
A)The client can smoke after the support worker closes the room door.
B)The client can smoke after the support worker turns off the oxygen.
C)The client should be taken to a smoking area.
D)Smoking is not allowed where oxygen is being used.
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Chapter 23: Preventing Infection
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Q1) Where are microbes found?
A)In blood, body fluids, excretions, and secretions
B)In the air and in water
C)In the respiratory system and digestive system
D)Everywhere
Q2) Which is correct regarding the hepatitis B vaccination?
A)Involves one injection
B)Sometimes involves two injections
C)Involves three injections
D)Always involves four injections
Q3) What is the correct term for an infection that involves the whole body?
A)A local infection
B)A systemic infection
C)A contagious disease
D)Normal flora
Q4) What does the term asepsis mean?
A)Clean technique
B)The process of destroying pathogens
C)An infection acquired in a health care facility
D)Reducing or eliminating potential pathogens
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Chapter 24: Skin Care and Prevention of Wounds
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Q1) 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
Q2) What is the name of the condition in which there is death of tissue?
A)Trauma
B)Gangrene
C)A partial-thickness wound
D)A full-thickness wound
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
Q4) The client's skin or mucous membrane is broken.What type of wound is this?
A)An open wound
B)A clean wound
C)A closed wound
D)An intentional wound
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Chapter 25: Body Mechanics: Moving, Positioning, Transferring,
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Q1) When working in the home care sector, the support worker might be responsible for lifting a client (manual lift) with the assistance of a family member.All of the following should be considered prior to using the lift except which option?
A)Check that your shoelaces are tied.
B)Check that you are not wearing any jewellery.
C)Make sure that you have done back-stretching exercises prior to using the manual lift.
D)Check that the client can participate actively in the transfer.
Q2) Older adults are at great risk for shearing.The support worker should always do which of the following when moving clients up in bed?
A)Use a turning pad when moving older adults.
B)Make sure you are not alone.
C)Make sure the client has performed hand hygiene.
D)Ask the client to count to three.
Q3) The side-lying position is also called which of the following?
A)The supine position
B)Fowler's position
C)Sims' position
D)The lateral position
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Chapter 26: Exercise and Activity
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Q1) External rotation is doing which of the following to a joint?
A)Turning the joint outward
B)Turning the joint inward
C)Turning downward
D)Turning upward
Q2) 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.
Q3) Which of the following terms is another name for permanent plantar flexion?
A)Footdrop
B)Postural hypotension
C)Fainting
D)Orthosis
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Chapter 27: Rehabilitation Care
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Q1) Among clients who are too weak to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), restorative care involves measures that promote the following, except:
A)Orthotic
B)Mobility
C)Communication.
D)Elimination
Q2) Rehabilitation is aimed at the whole person.It addresses all dimensions of health.Which of the following is not a part of the whole person?
A)Emotional health
B)Restorative health
C)Intellectual health
D)Spiritual health
Q3) Which of these statements is true about rehabilitation?
A)Improvement can occur within days of starting.
B)Improvement may take weeks to become noticeable.
C)Clients will adjust easily to changes.
D)Clients are always happy about going for rehabilitation.
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Chapter 28: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) Which nutrient provides energy and fibre?
A)Protein
B)Carbohydrates
C)Fat
D)Vitamins
Q2) Which vitamin is needed for blood clotting?
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin D
C)Vitamin E
D)Vitamin K
Q3) Which vitamin is needed for resistance to infection?
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin K
C)Vitamin C
D)A and C
Q4) To maintain normal fluid balance, how much fluid is required for an adult?
A)1 000 to 1 500 mL of fluid a day
B)1 500 to 2 000 mL of fluid a day
C)2 000 to 2 500 mL of fluid a day
D)2 500 to 3 000 mL of fluid a day
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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 does the term gavage mean?
A)The process of giving a tube feeding
B)A container used to measure fluid
C)A tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach
D)Giving nutrients through the gastro-intestinal system
Q3) 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
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Mrs.Shah has been incontinent of urine.Mariam, the support worker, knows she will have to provide care by cleansing the genital and anal areas.What is this care known as?
A)Incontinence care
B)Perineal care
C)Personal hygiene
D)Genital and anal care
Q3) Which of the following will influence hygiene choices?
A)The client's care plan
B)The client's culture
C)The client's family
D)The skin care products available
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Chapter 31: Grooming and Dressing
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Q1) What is an excessive amount of dry, white flakes from the scalp?
A)Alopecia
B)Dandruff
C)Pediculosis
D)Hirsutism
Q2) Kayla, the support worker, nicks a client's face while shaving him.What is the first thing Kayla should do?
A)Apply direct pressure to the bleeding site.
B)Report it to your supervisor.
C)Apply a bandage.
D)Wait for the bleeding to stop.
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) How is a catheter kept in the bladder?
A)Being taped to the inner thigh
B)An inflated balloon near the catheter tip
C)A rubber band and a safety pin
D)A clamp
Q2) How often is catheter care provided to a client with a catheter?
A)According to the client's care plan
B)Once a day
C)Twice a day
D)Every shift
Q3) What is the goal of bladder training?
A)Removing the catheter
B)Treating incontinence
C)Gaining control of urination
D)Preventing infection
Q4) 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.
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Chapter 33: Bowel Elimination
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Q1) Which of the following fluids increase peristalsis?
A)Cold fluids
B)Warm fluids
C)Alcoholic beverages
D)Thick beverages
Q2) What is the term that describes the movement of feces move through the intestines?
A)Chyme
B)Peristalsis
C)Defecation
D)Flatulence
Q3) Why is diarrhea a serious condition in infants and young children?
A)Infants' and children's stools are liquid and watery.
B)Infants and children cannot meet their own needs.
C)Infants and children have large amounts of body water and are at risk for dehydration.
D)Diarrhea causes abdominal cramping.
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Chapter 34: Beds and Bed Making
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Q1) A client is weak and cannot leave the bed.What kind of bed will the support worker make?
A)Closed bed
B)Open bed
C)Occupied bed
D)Hospital bed
Q2) Lauren has not heard of a turning pad before.What does she need to know about this?
A)It could cause incontinence.
B)It could protect the client's skin from friction and shearing.
C)It could increase the risk for a health care-associated infection.
D)It could increase friction and shearing.
Q3) When an incontinence pad is used, which of the following is true?
A)It must be completely under the bottom sheet.
B)It must be completely pulled tight and free of wrinkles.
C)It protects the bedsheets from body fluids
D)It must be completely covered by the bottom sheet.
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Q1) Which of the following statements about anxiety disorders is correct?
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) Repeating an act over and over again is called which of the following?
A)An obsession
B)Paranoia
C)A phobia
D)A compulsion
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) Randy is confused.What would the support worker suspect from Randy?
A)He will know person, time, and place.
B)He will have difficulty with activities of daily living.
C)He will have difficulty with physical mobility.
D)He will have good judgement.
Q2) Which of the following statements is true of challenging behaviours?
A)The support worker needs to avoid them as much as possible.
B)The support worker needs to discuss behaviours with client.
C)Although these behaviours are challenging, they have meaning.
D)The client can control them.
Q3) Which is the correct definition of delirium?
A)A false belief
B)The progressive loss of brain functions
C)A term that means false dementia
D)Disorientation that occurs suddenly
Q4) 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.
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Chapter 37: Common Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) In diabetes, the body lacks or is unable to use which of the following?
A)Eczema
B)Metastasis
C)Insulin
D)Protein and carbohydrates
Q2) What is arthritis?
A)The surgical replacement of a joint
B)Inflammation of joints
C)A disease in which bones become porous and brittle
D)Death of heart tissue
Q3) Harry has heart failure; what does this mean?
A)The heart has stopped beating
B)The heart is damaged
C)The heart cannot pump blood normally
D)The heart is old and weak
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) What causes Down syndrome?
A)An extra chromosome
B)Lack of oxygen to the brain
C)Faulty development of the fetus during the first month of gestation
D)Unknown factors
Q2) Intellectual disabilities involve which of the following?
A)An extra chromosome and heart defects
B)Muscle weakness and poor coordination
C)Low intellectual functioning and impaired adaptive behaviour
D)Impaired social skills and confusion
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) Which is correct about communication boards?
A)They require the client to touch the screen
B)They are large computers
C)They show pictures or words for activities of daily living
D)They contain speakers that state the message
Q2) Receptive aphasia relates to which of the following?
A)Difficulty articulating thoughts
B)Problems with thinking and reasoning
C)Difficulty understanding language
D)Difficulty using the muscles needed for speech
Q3) Which of the following are not acceptable when working with clients with speech and language disorders?
A)Showing respect, warmth, and compassion
B)Limiting the number of choices to help the client express preferences
C)Sharing a client's information only with your closest family
D)Always supporting and encouraging clients with speech and language disorders
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Q1) 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
Q2) Tinnitus is which of the following?
A)Dizziness
B)A ringing in the ears
C)A sign language
D)Hearing loss
Q3) Which statement is true about hearing and vision?
A)They are important for safety.
B)Hearing and vision problems are common in older adults only.
C)They are important for the young only.
D)There are minor hearing and vision issues in all age groups.
Q4) Otitis media is most common in which group?
A)Infants and children
B)Teenagers
C)Adults
D)Older adults
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Chapter 41: Oxygen Needs
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Q1) Mrs.Pylie is breathing very slowly and cannot get enough air in her lungs.What is this called?
A)Respiratory arrest
B)Respiratory depression
C)Bradypnea
D)Hypoventilation
Q2) What is mucus from the respiratory tract that is expectorated through the mouth called?
A)Saliva
B)Sputum
C)Hemoptysis
D)Hypoxia
Q3) 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
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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) Sophia, a support worker, locks up all the toxic cleaners in her client's house because her client has young children.What is this an example of?
A)Dignity
B)Safety
C)Privacy
D)Preference
Q3) 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
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Chapter 43: Assisting With Medications
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Q1) 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
Q2) The medication Tylenol (acetaminophen) can be bought over the counter.The name acetaminophen is which of the following?
A)Generic name
B)Brand name
C)Primary name
D)Trade name
Q3) Which of the following would be considered assisting a client with medication?
A)Placing two tablets in the hand of a client who is confused
B)Pouring 20 mL of a cough syrup into a medication cup
C)Placing the client's medication for the day into a dosette
D)Removing the tops from medication bottles for the client
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Q1) What parts of the body does a sitz bath involve?
A)A hand and wrist
B)A foot and ankle
C)A knee and hip
D)The perineal and rectal areas
Q2) What is the correct temperature for a warm application?
A)41.1° C to 46.1° C (106° F to 115° F)
B)36.6° C to 41.1° C (98° F to 106° F)
C)33.8° C to 36.6° C (93° F to 98° F)
D)26.6° C to 33.8° C (80° F to 93° F)
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) Which of the following is a dry heat application?
A)Warm compress
B)Warm soak
C)Sitz bath
D)Wheat bag or bean bags
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Chapter 45: Working in Acute Care
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Q1) Preoperative teaching is done by which of the following?
A)The support worker
B)The surgeon
C)The nurse
D)The social worker
Q2) Surgery done urgently to save a person's life is called which of the following?
A)Elective surgery
B)Immediate surgery
C)Urgent surgery
D)Emergency surgery
Q3) A client is scheduled for surgery at 0800.Which of the following statements is correct?
A)The client is NPO 6 to 8 hours before surgery.
B)The client can have a light breakfast before surgery.
C)The client is allowed only water after midnight.
D)The client will receive a regular evening meal and a bedtime snack.
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Chapter 46: End-Of-Life Care
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Q1) The nurse tells the client`s family that they should prepare for death occurring by the next day.What is wrong with this statement?
A)Time of death cannot be predicted.
B)Only a doctor can tell the family this information.
C)The nurse should have told them sooner.
D)The family should not be told this type of information.
Q2) Which age group thinks death will not happen to them?
A)Infants and toddlers
B)Children between the ages of 5 and 7 years
C)Children between the ages of 3 and 5 years
D)Adults
Q3) Why do adults sometimes fear death?
A)It invades privacy.
B)Their religion dictates that after death there will be suffering.
C)It reconnects them with loved ones.
D)It may cause regrets about missed opportunities.
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Chapter 47: Starting Your Career
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A)A resumé letter
B)A letter of application
C)A form letter
D)An application form
Q2) When should a thank-you note be written?
A)The day after the interview
B)The week after the interview
C)Two weeks after the interview
D)When you have the time
Q3) Most application forms will ask for information below except for which of the following?
A)Your birthplace
B)Your education
C)Reasons for leaving previous jobs
D)Your work-related skills
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