Nursing Assistant
Final Exam
Course Introduction
The Nursing Assistant course provides students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to support registered nurses and healthcare teams in caring for patients across various healthcare settings. This course covers topics such as basic patient care procedures, vital signs measurement, infection control, nutrition and hydration, patient mobility, and effective communication with patients and healthcare staff. Emphasis is placed on developing compassionate caregiving, ethical conduct, and understanding the legal responsibilities of a nursing assistant. Through hands-on training and clinical experience, students are prepared to provide safe, respectful, and competent care to individuals in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health environments.
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Mosbys Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker 4th Edition by Sheila A. Sorrentino
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Chapter 1: The Role of the Support Worker
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Q1) Practices for a professional appearance include which of the following?
A)Wearing only a light perfume
B)Wearing only one pair of dangling earrings
C)Wearing a wristwatch
D)Wearing a well-fitted, modest uniform
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following is an example of activities of daily living (ADLs)?
A)Laundry you do for the client every day
B)Self-care activities the client performs every day
C)Activities you do for the client some days
D)Self-care activities the client performs some days
Answer: B
Q3) Who assesses and plans for the nutritional needs of patients and residents?
A)The nurse
B)The dietitian
C)The pharmacist
D)The physician
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: The Canadian Health Care System
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Q1) Comprehensiveness is a principle of the Canada Health Act.Which of the following statements about this principle is correct?
A)Residents must comprehend the principle.
B)Residents get coverage in only their home province.
C)All necessary health care services must be insured.
D)Only some health care services are insured.
Answer: C
Q2) 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
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Chapter 3: Workplace Settings
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Q1) Katherine, a support worker, is assisting another support worker to care for a resident.While providing personal care, Katherine recognizes that her co-worker did not close the curtain.What is the first thing should Katherine do?
A)Continue with the task, as Katherine is just there to help.
B)Provide for privacy by closing the curtain.
C)Tell the supervisor.
D)Tell the support worker that dignity must be maintained at all times.
Answer: B
Q2) What is the philosophy of hospice care?
A)To provide financial support
B)To provide emotional support
C)To provide respite care
D)To prolong the resident's life
Answer: B
Q3) Which statement about convalescent care is correct?
A)It is care provided in a group home.
B)It is also known as hospice care.
C)It is also known as subacute care.
D)It is also known as palliative care.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Health, Wellness, Illness, and Disability
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Q1) Children in a certain area were identified as having more tooth decay than children in other areas.In response to this, the local public health department created strategies that included controlling the amount of fluoride in municipal water.What is this an example of?
A)Primary prevention strategies
B)Secondary prevention
C)Tertiary prevention
D)Optimal health
Q2) Mrs.Johnson has had a stroke.Which of the following would assist her to remain in her home?
A)She is a whole person.
B)She has a good prognosis.
C)She is receiving primary prevention.
D)She has a strong social support system.
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) The support worker wants to make sure that a client understands what has been discussed.What is the best way to do this?
A)Assume the client understands.
B)Assume the client is confused and disoriented.
C)Respect the client's culture and religion.
D)Ask questions to find out if the client has understood what has been said.
Q2) Health team members exchange information with each other by sending and receiving messages.What is this is an example of?
A)Gossip
B)Interpersonal communication
C)Reporting
D)Resolving conflict
Q3) A client is angry and demanding.The support worker understands that during situations like this, it is important to do which of the following?
A)Keep the client waiting
B)Ignore the client's behaviour
C)Treat the client with respect and dignity
D)Ask the nurse to talk to the client
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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) Giselle is about to perform a delegated task and does not have the necessary equipment.To which of the five rights of delegation does this relate?
A)The right person
B)The right circumstance
C)The right task
D)The right equipment
Q3) Which statement about accountability is correct?
A)The support worker has overall accountability for the client's care and the work of the other team members.
B)Accountability does not apply to support workers.
C)Accountability includes explaining omissions.
D)Accountability includes financial statements.
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Chapter 7: Managing Stress, Time, and Problems
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Q1) Chronic stress can cause which of the following?
A)Stressors
B)Burnout
C)Better sleep
D)Better digestion
Q2) To stay organized, the support worker should do which of the following?
A)Gather needed equipment ahead of time.
B)Set an approximate time for tasks.
C)Start with tasks that are nonurgent.
D)Follow the graphic record.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 8: Ethics
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Q1) How many basic principles of health care ethics are there?
A)Two
B)Six
C)Eight
D)Four
Q2) 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.
Q3) Shanti, a support worker, also sells homemade jewellery.Which of the following should Shanti do to behave ethically?
A)Leave the jewellery at home when visiting clients.
B)Try to sell some to her clients.
C)Not take advantage of her relationship with her clients.
D)Give her clients a cheaper price on the jewellery.
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Chapter 9: Legislation: the Clients Rights and Your Rights
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which term refers to unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement?
A)Slander
B)Invasion of privacy
C)Negligence
D)False imprisonment
Q3) In order to respect the client's right to dignity, you should do all of the following except:
A)Calling a client "sweetie" or "dear"
B)Being patient
C)Saying "please" and "thank you"
D)Making eye contact with the client if culturally appropriate
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Chapter 10: Caring About Culture and Diversity
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Q1) Which is true of Western culture?
A)Parents do everything for their children.
B)Self-reliance is emphasized.
C)Most adults live at home with their parents.
D)Care of grandparents is always provided by a family member.
Q2) Mrs.DaCosta speaks very little English.A good way for the support worker to respect Mrs.DaCosta's diversity when communicating with her would be which of the following?
A)Use only English around her so she will be forced to learn it.
B)Use abbreviations to keep your sentences short and sweet.
C)Note that she does use the English word "owie" for pain and use that when referring to pain she might be having.
D)Speak directly and loudly so she will understand better.
Q3) Which statement about ethnic identity is true?
A)It means the same as citizenship.
B)It means the same as culture.
C)It is based on sharing similar language and customs.
D)It comes from the country a person is born in.
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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) How can the support worker help a resident feel respected?
A)Be courteous and polite.
B)Help the resident with all ADLs.
C)Perform care the way that you think it should be done.
D)Ask visitors to stay in the room during care.
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Chapter 12: Promoting Client Well-Being, Comfort, and Sleep
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Q1) 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
Q2) A person has no physical or emotional pain and is calm and at peace.This is known as which of the following?
A)Insomnia
B)Comfort
C)Rest
D)Sleep
Q3) 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
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Chapter 13: Medical Terminology
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Q1) Gastro- means which of the following?
A)Stomach
B)Large intestine
C)Small intestine
D)Intestines
Q2) Olig- means which of the following?
A)Half
B)Under, decreased, less than normal
C)Small, scant
D)Many, much
Q3) Arthro- means which of the following?
A)Rib
B)Joint
C)Bone
D)Head
Q4) How would the support worker abbreviate height?
A)h
B)H
C)ht
D)Hgt
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Chapter 14: Client Care: Planning, Processes, Reporting, and Recording
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Q1) Which one of the following is a symptom?
A)Noisy respirations
B)Pulse rate of 78 beats per minute
C)Cough
D)Tingling
Q2) These statements are about the nursing process.Which one is correct?
A)It changes as the client's needs change.
B)It never changes.
C)It requires a physician's order.
D)You are responsible for it.
Q3) What should result if the nursing process is used correctly?
A)The client's care is consistent.
B)The physician's orders are part of the care plan.
C)The care plan does not change.
D)Assessment information does not change.
Q4) During which part of the nursing process is care given?
A)The assessment step of the nursing process
B)The planning step of the nursing process
C)The implementation step of the nursing process
D)The evaluation step of the nursing process
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Chapter 15: Measuring Height, Weight, and Vital Signs
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Q1) What is the number of pulses felt in 1 minute called?
A)Pulse
B)Vital signs
C)Pulse rate
D)Heartbeat
Q2) What is the normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult?
A)10 to 14 respirations per minute
B)12 to 18 respirations per minute
C)12 to 20 respirations per minute
D)15 to 30 respirations per minute
Q3) A systolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure below 60 mm Hg is referred to as which of the following?
A)Hypertension
B)Hypotension
C)Bradycardia
D)Tachycardia
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Chapter 16: Abuse Awareness
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Q1) Mr.Griffin touches the support worker in an inappropriate way while care is being provided.What appropriate immediate action should be taken by the support worker?
A)Tell the client that his behaviour makes you uncomfortable and politely ask him to stop.
B)Slap the client's hand away and sternly say, "Don't do that!"
C)Ignore it and hope he will stop doing it.
D)After completing the care, go to your supervisor and report what happened.
Q2) A client's call bell goes unanswered, and the client's son finds the client lying on sheets soaked with urine.This is an example of which of the following?
A)Neglect
B)Emotional abuse
C)Physical abuse
D)Malpractice
Q3) Ronald has pressure sores.What could these be related to?
A)Neglect
B)Physical abuse
C)Sexual abuse
D)Emotional abuse
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Chapter 17: Body Structure and Function
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Q1) Which one of these statements about the musculo-skeletal system is true?
A)It includes two different types of bone tissue.
B)It prevents free movement of the body.
C)It protects the body.
D)It helps regulate body temperature.
Q2) Which part of the cell directs the cell's activities?
A)The cell membrane
B)The cytoplasm
C)Organelles
D)The nucleus
Q3) Mrs.Fowler is experiencing increased heart rate and high blood pressure.What hormone(s) could cause this reaction?
A)Parathormone
B)Epinephrine and norepinephrine
C)Insulin
D)Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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Chapter 18: Growth and Development
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Q1) Which of the following is a developmental task of infancy?
A)Tolerating separation from the primary caregiver
B)Using words to communicate
C)Asserting independence
D)Learning to walk
Q2) Young adulthood is the period between which of the following age groups?
A)17 to 35 years
B)18 to 40 years
C)25 to 50 years
D)30 to 55 years
Q3) Which of the following statements about late childhood (preadolescence) is correct?
A)Boys are taller and heavier than girls.
B)Children need factual sex education.
C)Family is the centre of activities.
D)Children accept adult standards and rules without question.
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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) What is the correct term for dark or bright red vaginal discharge seen during the first 3 to 5 days after childbirth?
A)Involution
B)Lochia rubra
C)Lochia serosa
D)Lochia alba
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 20: Caring for the Young
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Q1) 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.
Q2) 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
Q3) 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.
Q4) Akbar has a sore throat.Which one of the following statements is true?
A)Most sore throats are caused by bacteria.
B)A sore throat is usually accompanied a runny nose and cough.
C)Sore throats are never caused by streptococci.
D)Sore throats always need to be treated with antibiotics.
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Chapter 21: Caring for Older Adults
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Q1) Retirement usually involves which of the following?
A)Volunteer work or part-time jobs
B)Increased income
C)Social and emotional adjustments
D)Some sort of illness or disability
Q2) What is true about aging?
A)It is a normal process.
B)It means loss of health.
C)It decreases quality of life.
D)It occurs at the same rate in all people.
Q3) Which of the following helps prevent loss of bone and muscle strength?
A)Inactivity
B)An appropriate diet
C)Frequent rests
D)Avoiding ROM exercises.
Q4) What may older adults need to stay warm?
A)Electric heating pads
B)Warmer room temperatures
C)Hot water bottles
D)Intense activity
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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) The following statements are about preventing burns.Which one is correct?
A)Clients can use space heaters in their rooms.
B)Clients can smoke in bed.
C)Clients can use heating pads.
D)Clients cannot smoke where oxygen is used.
Q3) Which is true when transferring a client to or from a wheelchair?
A)The wheels must remain locked.
B)The client needs to stand on the footrests.
C)The client has to hold the handgrips.
D)The client is provided with needed accessories.
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Chapter 23: Preventing Infection
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Q1) A client's linens are soiled with urine and feces.What should the support worker do with the linens?
A)Take them to the dirty utility room
B)Put them with other laundry
C)Follow employer policy
D)Do the laundry
Q2) Microbes are sometimes called which of the following?
A)Germs
B)Fungi
C)Viruses
D)Spores
Q3) Which is true regarding a sterile field?
A)It is a work area free of all pathogens, nonpathogens, and their spores.
B)It is the same as sterile technique.
C)It is the same as surgical asepsis.
D)It is the process of destroying all microbes.
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Chapter 24: Skin Care and Prevention of Wounds
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Q1) 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
Q2) An infected wound is also called which of the following?
A)A contaminated wound
B)An open wound
C)A dirty wound
D)A full-thickness wound
Q3) A client had kidney surgery.The client's wound is best described as which type of wound?
A)A clean wound
B)A contaminated wound
C)An incisional wound
D)A clean-contaminated wound
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25: Body Mechanics: Moving, Positioning, Transferring, and Lifting the Client
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Q1) Which is the correct definition of body alignment?
A)The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another
B)The same as body mechanics
C)Base of support
D)Achieved when a relatively low centre of gravity is balanced
Q2) When is proper body alignment needed?
A)When standing
B)When sitting
C)When lying down
D)All the time
Q3) Mr.Nekada requires a transfer board to assist him from his bed to his wheelchair.Which of the following statements is not true?
A)The client must have adequate padding on the buttocks.
B)You should cover the back and seat of the wheelchair with a folded blanket.
C)You do not need to hold the client securely during the procedure.
D)Place small pillows or cushions behind the client's back.
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Chapter 26: Exercise and Activity
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Q1) The doctor ordered strict bed rest for a client.Which of the following statements is correct?
A)The client can perform some activities of daily living.
B)Everything is done for the client.
C)The client can use the bedside commode.
D)The client can use the bathroom.
Q2) What is a contracture?
A)A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue
B)The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
C)The loss of muscle strength as a result of inactivity
D)A drop in blood pressure when a person stands up
Q3) Deconditioning is a result of which of the following?
A)A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue
B)The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
C)The loss of muscle strength as a result of inactivity
D)A drop in blood pressure when a person stands up
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Chapter 27: Rehabilitation Care
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Q1) It is time for you to assist Mrs.Halloway in a bath, but she hasn't slept well and is very tired after a session with the physiotherapist.She would like to wait until later.How should the support worker proceed?
A)If possible, wait until she has rested.
B)Have her bathe, as this is part of the care plan.
C)Inform the physiotherapist about the problem.
D)Have her bathe on her own.
Q2) Which statement about disability is correct?
A)Disability affects the person physically.
B)Disability affects the person emotionally.
C)Disability affects the person socially.
D)Disability affects the whole person.
Q3) Which of the following is not a common health problem requiring rehabilitation?
A)Stroke
B)Substance abuse
C)Burns
D)Menarche
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Chapter 28: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) Which vitamin is needed for nerve function?
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin B1
C)Vitamin C
D)Vitamin D
Q2) Which mineral allows red blood cells to carry oxygen?
A)Sodium
B)Iron
C)Calcium
D)Potassium
Q3) Which nutrient is needed for tissue growth and repair?
A)Protein
B)Carbohydrates
C)Fat
D)Vitamins
Q4) 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
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Chapter 29: Enteral Nutrition and Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) A client, Mr.Uyenaka, is receiving intravenous therapy.Which of the following best describes this?
A)Giving nutrients through the gastro-intestinal system
B)A tube feeding
C)Giving fluids through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein.
D)The many processes involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorption, and use of food and fluids by the body.
Q2) Which of the following is the correct definition of a gastrostomy tube?
A)An opening in the stomach
B)An opening into the middle part of the small intestine
C)A tube inserted through a surgically created opening in the stomach
D)A tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach
Q3) 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
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Chapter 30: Personal Hygiene
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Q1) After a female client's bath, the nurse instructs the support worker to apply powder under the client's breasts.Why would powder be used?
A)To protect the skin from drying
B)To absorb moisture and prevent friction
C)To clean the skin
D)To serve as a deodorant
Q2) After the support worker finishes brushing a client's teeth, what is the next step?
A)Let the client rinse his mouth with water.
B)Floss the client's teeth.
C)Let the client use mouthwash.
D)Brush the client's tongue.
Q3) Which of the following skin care products tends to dry the skin?
A)Soap
B)Bath oil
C)Lotion
D)Powder
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Chapter 31: Grooming and Dressing
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Q1) Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of lice on which part of the body?
A)Scalp
B)Body
C)Pubic hair
D)Buttocks
Q2) Which of the following is the correct term for excessive body hair?
A)Alopecia
B)Dandruff
C)Pediculosis
D)Hirsutism
Q3) Which of the following is a risk when shaving?
A)Nicks and cuts
B)Irritated skin and rashes
C)Sores
D)Pediculosis corporis
Q4) Where are disposable shavers discarded?
A)In the wastebasket
B)In a sharps container
C)With dirty linen
D)After three uses
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Chapter 32: Urinary Elimination
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Q1) 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
Q2) Nocturia means which of the following?
A)Painful or difficult urination
B)Frequent urination at night
C)The production of abnormally large amounts of urine
D)Voiding or micturition
Q3) The loss of urine at predictable intervals when the bladder is full is called which of the following?
A)Overflow incontinence
B)Stress incontinence
C)Reflex incontinence
D)Urinary incontinence
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Chapter 33: Bowel Elimination
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Q1) 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.
Q2) How many glasses of water does a person need daily to promote normal fecal elimination?
A)2 to 4
B)4 to 6
C)6 to 8
D)8 to 10
Q3) What does the term flatulence mean?
A)The excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines
B)Gas or air passed through the anus
C)Formation of black, tarry stools
D)Excreted feces
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Chapter 34: Beds and Bed Making
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Q1) How often are wet, damp, or soiled linens changed?
A)Right away
B)After meals
C)After the client's shower or bath
D)Each shift
Q2) How often are linens straightened and tightened?
A)Daily
B)After the client's bath or shower
C)At bedtime
D)Whenever needed
Q3) The support worker will apply the principles of proper body mechanics while making a client's bed.In doing so, what position should the bed be in during the process?
A)Fowler's position
B)Raised position
C)Unlocked position
D)Low position
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Chapter 35: Mental Health Disorders
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Q1) 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
Q2) When supporting clients with substance-dependence disorders, Fred, a support worker, should do which of the following?
A)Talk to the client if he smells alcohol on the client's breath or if he observes suspicious behaviour.
B)Avoid confrontation.
C)Buy alcohol, drugs, or other substances for clients if instructed to do so by the supervisor.
D)Turn to his family for advice, as he thinks the client is abusing alcohol.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 36: Disorientation, Delirium, and Dementia
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Q1) Laura's dad is 75 years old.She noticed that he often repeats the same comments within one conversation.At first she thought he was excited and did not remember that he'd said those sentences or words before.What should Laura consider?
A)Her father just likes to talk.
B)Her father could have early stage dementia.
C)This could be a passing phase.
D)Telling her father what he is doing and how much it bothers her.
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) At what age does frontotemporal dementia (FTD) usually occur?
A)Between age 30 and 40
B)Between age 40 and 60
C)After age 60
D)Around age 80
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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) A client has a red, hard, and hot area along the course of a vein.The support worker knows that these are signs of which condition?
A)Abuse
B)Gavage
C)Aspiration.
D)Phlebitis
Q3) What is the major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis?
A)Smoking
B)Infection
C)Air pollution
D)Family history
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Chapter 38: Developmental Disorders and Disabilities
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Q1) What is developmental disability?
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) Which of the following statements about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is correct?
A)It is not a preventable childhood disability.
B)It usually causes an intellectual disability.
C)It usually causes hypoactivity.
D)Women with FASD are be unable to have a normal baby.
Q3) Chris, a support worker, suspects child abuse with one of his clients and reported this to his supervisor immediately.Chris must also report child abuse to which of the following?
A)To the child's family
B)Directly to a public authority
C)To a hospital
D)To the emergency medical service
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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) Aphasia is a partial or complete loss of which of the following?
A)Speech only
B)Language skills only
C)Hearing
D)Speech and language skills
Q3) Mrs.White has a speech and language disorder, and the support worker is having difficulty understanding her.What should the support worker do?
A)Speak in a louder voice.
B)Pretend she can understand what the client is saying in order to not frustrate her further.
C)Call a nurse to see if she can communicate with the client.
D)Use body language and symbols.
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Chapter 40: Hearing and Vision Disorders
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Q1) A client has a hearing dog.How will this dog assist the client?
A)The dog will be the client's pet.
B)The dog is trained to alert the client to certain sounds.
C)The dog is trained to assist the client with ADLs.
D)The dog will be part of the client's treatments and therapies.
Q2) What condition is the leading cause of blindness in adults 55 and older?
A)Glaucoma
B)Cataract
C)Eye infections
D)Age-related macular degeneration
Q3) Which of the following statements about glaucoma is correct?
A)Glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve.
B)Surgery can correct prior damage.
C)The client is not at risk for other eye disorders.
D)A lens implant will correct the problem.
Q4) Where should the client's eyeglasses be stored when he is not wearing them?
A)At the nurses' station
B)In the appropriate case
C)In the client's closet
D)In the client's suitcase
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Chapter 41: Oxygen Needs
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Q1) Part of the lung has collapsed.What is this condition called?
A)Dehiscence
B)An evisceration
C)Hypoxemia
D)Atelectasis
Q2) What is the correct term for respirations that are slow, shallow, and sometimes irregular?
A)Bradypnea
B)Tachypnea
C)Hypoventilation
D)Hyperventilation
Q3) 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
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Chapter 42: Home Management
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Q1) How should the support worker dry eating and cooking utensils?
A)With a towel
B)In a dishwasher
C)By laying them out on a counter
D)By letting them air dry in a drainer
Q2) 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
Q3) The support worker's role in home management includes which of the following?
A)Moving furniture
B)Removing clutter
C)Painting
D)Fixing appliances
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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) 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
Q3) 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
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Chapter 44: Heat and Cold Applications
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Q1) 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
Q2) What is the correct temperature for a cool application?
A)33.8° C to 36.6° C (93° F to 98° F)
B)26.6° C to 33.8° C (80° F to 93° F)
C)18.3° C to 26.6° C (65° F to 80° F)
D)10° C to 18.3° C (50° F to 65° F)
Q3) 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) A female client is in the lithotomy position.How would she be positioned?
A)Kneeling with her body resting on her knees and chest
B)Lying on her back with her legs together
C)Lying on her back, knees flexed, hips externally rotated, and feet in stirrups
D)Lying on her left side
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) Deep breathing and coughing exercises help prevent which of the following complications?
A)Infection and skin breakdown
B)Muscle and joint pain
C)Incision pain
D)Pneumonia and atelectasis
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Chapter 46: End-Of-Life Care
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Q1) A Jewish client has died.What must be considered?
A)That a monk is called in before a person's death, and he performs the last rites and chanting at the dying person's bedside.
B)Burial of the body should happen as soon as possible.
C)The body of the deceased person must wear or have the five Ks.
D)A priest ties a thread around the neck or wrist, and it should not be removed.
Q2) Lisa is now 89 years old, and the support worker is aware that which of the following will affect her attitude toward death?
A)Predictions about the time of death
B)Her age and religion
C)If she has a family
D)Her living will
Q3) 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
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Chapter 47: Starting Your Career
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Q1) A chronological resumé includes which of the following?
A)It starts with the first job you ever had.
B)It starts with only the important jobs you ever had.
C)It finishes with the most recent job you ever had.
D)It starts with your most recent job.
Q2) Where is a main source for finding a job?
A)The Internet
B)A national newspaper
C)A national job fair
D)A family member
Q3) When delivering her letter of application, Milena should consider which of the following?
A)Not printing a hard copy if she is sending it by email
B)That delivery by courier is not an appropriate option
C)That sending it via email is acceptable
D)Delivering by hand, as a last option
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