Nursing Assistant
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Course Introduction
The Nursing Assistant course provides students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to support licensed nursing staff in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasizing patient care, safety, and communication, the course covers vital signs monitoring, personal care procedures, infection control, and basic medical terminology. Students learn ethical and legal responsibilities, effective teamwork, and the importance of patient dignity. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical practice, preparing graduates for certification and entry-level positions as nursing assistants in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care 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) As a student, you are assigned to work with Susana, who is a social worker.Which of the following describes the role of the social worker?
A)Helping clients with their social speech.
B)Planning social activities to keep the client busy.
C)Assisting the client in deciding what to eat at social events.
D)Helping clients deal with social and emotional issues related to illness and recovery.
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following terms refers to a person living in a long-term care facility?
A)Patient
B)Client
C)Resident
D)Individual
Answer: C
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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) Laura, a support worker, understands the concept of primary health care and disease prevention.All support workers are to receive the flu shot.Laura is concerned about receiving it, as she heard from a neighbour that it is not safe.What should Laura do?
A)Not have the vaccine because it is not safe.
B)Find out more information from her employer and or family doctor.
C)Have the flu shot.
D)Discuss this with her clients.
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) 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) Examples of personal factors that can influence health include all except which of the following?
A)Stress
B)Social relationships and belonging
C)Sense of control
D)Skin colour
Q2) Miss Woods has a newly diagnosed illness.Which one of the following is a common response she may have to her diagnosis?
A)Anger
B)Demanding behaviour
C)Self-centred behaviour
D)Withdrawal
Q3) Physical health is achieved by all of the following except:
A)Seeking medical attention when needed
B)A nutritious diet
C)A good night's sleep
D)Exercising occasionally
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Chapter 5: Interpersonal Communication
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Q1) Sheethal, a support worker, knows that when she asks a client a question, she should do which of the following?
A)Expect an answer right away
B)Give the client time to process what she asked
C)Ask the question in another way
D)Ask the question only once
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 is a term for messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements?
A)Body language
B)Paraphrasing
C)Focusing
D)Holism
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Chapter 6: Working With Others: Teamwork, Supervision, and Delegation
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Q1) Molly has performed a delegated task before and the nurse said not to perform the task today.What should Molly do?
A)Do the task anyway.
B)Quit her job because it is unfair.
C)Realize this can sometimes happen and not to take it personally.
D)Go to her union representative.
Q2) 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.
Q3) Sonia, a support worker, must assist a client with personal hygiene.What is this task an example of?
A)A delegated task
B)A nursing function
C)An assigned task
D)A nurse's activity
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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) Which of the following statements about stress and older adults is correct?
A)Older adults face few stressors.
B)Older adults can cope with stress as well as other adults.
C)Stress does not last as long when you are older.
D)Older adults cannot cope well with stress.
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) When Howard asks his client what she would like to eat for dinner, he is respecting which of her rights?
A)Right to justice
B)Right to beneficence
C)Right to be autonomous
D)Right to be ethical
Q3) Codes of ethics vary among employers, but most affirm the same priorities of support work.Which of the following is not a priority of support work?
A)Promoting the client's dignity
B)Promoting the client's independence
C)Promoting the client's right to confidentiality
D)Promoting the client's right to vote
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Chapter 9: Legislation: the Clients Rights and Your Rights
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Q1) 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
Q2) Behaving ethically involves doing what is:
A)Right
B)Wrong
C)Good
D)A and C
Q3) Harriet has been made the trustee of her father's affairs.She would also be known as which of the following?
A)The executrix
B)The executor
C)The exectra
D)The execufemme
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Chapter 10: Caring About Culture and Diversity
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Q1) The nuclear family is best described as which of the following?
A)No longer the most common family structure.
B)The same as it was generations ago.
C)Consisting of a mother, a father, and children.
D)Consisting of a mother, a father, children, and grandparents.
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) Russ, a resident in a health care centre, wants to see his religious leader.What should the support worker do?
A)Assist the resident to the chapel.
B)Report the request to the nurse.
C)Check the resident's care plan.
D)Ask why the resident wants to do it.
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Chapter 11: Working With Clients and Their Families
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which of the following is not a characteristic of being competent?
A)Working safely
B)Being well-organized
C)Working quickly
D)Being punctual
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 12: Promoting Client Well-Being, Comfort, and Sleep
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Q1) What saves the body energy, lets the mind and body rest, and allows body functions to slow down?
A)Comfort
B)Rest
C)Relaxation
D)Sleep
Q2) Mr.Yan is a resident in a long-term care facility.Which room temperature will most likely promote his comfort?
A)15°C
B)29°C.
C)20°C
D)68°C
Q3) The nurse gives a client a sleeping pill at bedtime.The support worker knows that which of the following is true about sleeping pills?
A)They promote healthy sleep.
B)They may cause the client to wake up not feeling mentally alert or refreshed the next day.
C)They are given for emotional problems.
D)They are given to prevent insomnia.
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Chapter 13: Medical Terminology
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Q1) The suffix -plegia means which of the following?
A)Paralysis
B)Swallowing
C)Speaking
D)Sagging
Q2) Poly- means which of the following?
A)Many, much
B)Before, in front of
C)Around
D)Large
Q3) Olig- means which of the following?
A)Half
B)Under, decreased, less than normal
C)Small, scant
D)Many, much
Q4) Arthro- means which of the following?
A)Rib
B)Joint
C)Bone
D)Head
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Chapter 14: Client Care: Planning, Processes, Reporting, and Recording
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Q1) Ron is using his vision and sense of touch to observe client behaviour to get an idea of the client's skin temperature.He is using his senses to do which of the following?
A)Collect information about the client
B)Record information about the client
C)Report information about the client
D)Show the client he cares
Q2) Safe electronic documentation guidelines include all of the following except:
A)Use only employer-approved abbreviations in your charting.
B)Never eat and drink while using the computer to chart.
C)Maintain confidentiality by turning the monitor away from anyone nearby.
D)It is acceptable to share your PIN with a coworker on the days that she forgets hers.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 15: Measuring Height, Weight, and Vital Signs
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Q1) Which one of the following instruments is used to listen to sounds produced by the body?
A)Thermometer
B)Sphygmomanometer
C)Stethoscope
D)Cuff
Q2) A 55-year-old client needs rehabilitation after hip replacement surgery.The support worker takes the client's oral temperature.Which of the following measurements is abnormal?
A)36.6°C (97.9°F)
B)37.7°C (99.9°F)
C)36.8°C (98.2°F)
D)36.7°C (98.1°F)
Q3) Which of the following is used to measure blood pressure?
A)Thermometer
B)Sphygmomanometer
C)Stethoscope
D)Cuff
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Chapter 16: Abuse Awareness
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Q1) 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
Q2) Ronald has pressure sores.What could these be related to?
A)Neglect
B)Physical abuse
C)Sexual abuse
D)Emotional abuse
Q3) 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
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Chapter 17: Body Structure and Function
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Q1) Which is the correct term for the process of releasing a female sex cell?
A)Ovulation
B)Menstruation
C)Fertilization
D)Lactation
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) What is the correct term for the opening at the end of the urethra?
A)Penis
B)Bladder
C)Meatus
D)Vagina
Q4) Groups of tissues with the same function form which of the following?
A)Organ systems
B)Organs
C)Mitosis
D)Chromosomes
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Chapter 18: Growth and Development
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Q1) Which of the following is a principle of growth and development?
A)The process starts at fertilization and ends in puberty.
B)The process proceeds from the simple to the complex.
C)The process proceeds from foot to head.
D)The rate of the process is even and at a set pace.
Q2) The following are developmental tasks of young adulthood, except which one?
A)Choosing further education and a career.
B)Selecting a partner.
C)Becoming a parent and raising children.
D)Adjusting to physical changes.
Q3) At what age do children usually start to lose their baby teeth?
A)4 years
B)6 years
C)7 years
D)8 years
Q4) Which of the following is a characteristic of the average newborn?
A)The head is small compared with the rest of the body.
B)The skin is wrinkled.
C)The abdomen is small, round, and soft.
D)Movements are coordinated but lack purpose.
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Chapter 19: Caring for Mothers and Infants
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Q1) 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.
Q2) What should be done to properly care for cloth diapers?
A)Wash them once a week.
B)Store soiled diapers in a laundry basket.
C)Wash them with other white laundry items.
D)Wash them in hot water with a special laundry detergent for babies.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 20: Caring for the Young
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Q1) Mr.Beggs tells Chelsea, the support worker, that if his children misbehave he wants Chelsea to "smack them upside the head." What would be the most appropriate response?
A)"Okay, if you say so."
B)"I'd rather not, but if you insist, I will."
C)"Not only do I feel uncomfortable with this request, but it is not within my scope of practice."
D)"Does it have to be on the head or can I smack their bottoms?"
Q2) The following are examples of the results of positive discipline and support being given to children except which example?
A)It doesn't let the child know what limits and guidelines exist.
B)The child feels secure.
C)It encourages acceptable behaviour.
D)It promotes a child's dignity.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 21: Caring for Older Adults
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Q1) In a discussion about hair hygiene for older adults, which of the following statements would the support worker include?
A)White or grey hair is not common.
B)Thinning of hair occurs only in men.
C)Hair tends to be oily.
D)Shampooing frequency depends on personal choice.
Q2) Mr.Johnson has severe circulatory problems and he complains of discomfort.What should the support worker do?
A)Follow the care plan.
B)Encourage him to go for a long walk.
C)Allow him to carry heavy bags.
D)Put him to bed.
Q3) What is the correct definition of geriatrics?
A)The study of the aging process
B)Age-related farsightedness
C)The branch of medicine that provides care for older adults
D)The physical changes that occur with aging
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Chapter 22: Safety
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Inna, a support worker, hears a resident screaming in his room.When Inna runs into the room, she discovers a fire.What should Inna do next?
A)Move the client to a safe area.
B)Sound the nearest fire alarm.
C)Close doors and windows.
D)Get the fire extinguisher.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 23: Preventing Infection
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which system protects the body from disease and infection?
A)The circulatory system
B)The respiratory system
C)The urinary system
D)The immune system
Q3) A microbe that usually does not cause an infection is known as which of the following?
A)A nonpathogen
B)A pathogen
C)Normal flora
D)An endospore
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Chapter 24: Skin Care and Prevention of Wounds
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Q1) The support worker observes the client's wounds and notices that the wound layers have separated.What is the correct term for this?
A)Evisceration
B)A skin tear
C)Trauma
D)Dehiscence
Q2) The 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
Q3) A wound that is not infected is considered to be which of the following?
A)A clean wound
B)An abrasion
C)A contusion
D)An incision
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Chapter 25: Body Mechanics: Moving, Positioning, Transferring,
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Q1) A client is lying on her left side.Her upper leg is sharply flexed, and her lower arm is behind her.What is this position called?
A)The supine position
B)Fowler's position
C)Sims' position
D)The prone position
Q2) The back-lying position is also called which of the following?
A)The supine position
B)Fowler's position
C)Sims' position
D)The prone position
Q3) When does a person need a wide base of support?
A)For lifting and moving
B)For balance
C)To prevent friction and shearing
D)When bending from the waist
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Chapter 26: Exercise and Activity
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Q1) A support worker can perform range-of-motion exercises to the neck under which of the following circumstances?
A)There is a physician's order.
B)The client asks you to.
C)You are supervised by a physiotherapist.
D)You are allowed by your employer and your supervisor instructs you to.
Q2) Mina is 6 years old and has reduced muscle tone.Which of the following would promote active range-of-movement exercise?
A)Ambulating with a walker
B)Lifting weights
C)Colouring and painting
D)Reading a book
Q3) How is orthostatic hypotension prevented?
A)By measuring blood pressure
B)By counting the pulse and respirations
C)By slowly changing positions
D)By preventing deconditioning
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Chapter 27: Rehabilitation Care
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Q1) A client is learning to use an eating device.Where should the client practise using the device?
A)In the dining room
B)In the lounge area
C)In the TV room
D)In private
Q2) 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.
Q3) Which of the following best describes the term rehabilitative care?
A)The process of restoring a person to his or her highest possible level of functioning
B)Adjusting to a disability
C)Care that helps the affected individual regain strength and independence
D)The process of assisting an affected individual to maintain or regain health
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Chapter 28: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) The support worker has been assigned to buy groceries for a client receiving home care.The support worker must do which of the following?
A)Understand Eating Well With Canada's Food Guide, principles of basic nutrition, and food labels.
B)Buy the foods you like.
C)Buy whatever is on sale.
D)Ask the nurse what foods to buy.
Q2) A client who has dysphagia is at risk for which of the following?
A)Aspiration
B)Regurgitation
C)Edema
D)Dehydration
Q3) Which mineral is needed for fluid balance?
A)Sodium
B)Iron
C)Iodine
D)Potassium
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Chapter 29: Enteral Nutrition and Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) The support worker notices bleeding from an IV insertion site.Which of the following actions is correct?
A)Telling your supervisor at once
B)Applying a dressing over the needle or catheter
C)Clamping the IV tubing
D)Discontinuing the IV
Q2) What do clients with feeding tubes need frequently?
A)Perineal care
B)Catheter care
C)Oral hygiene
D)Oral fluids
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
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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) When is PM care provided?
A)At bedtime
B)Before the evening meal
C)At 1500 hrs
D)In a hot shower
Q3) How should an unconscious client be positioned for oral hygiene?
A)In Fowler's position
B)In the supine position
C)In the side-lying position
D)In the prone position
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Chapter 31: Grooming and Dressing
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Q1) When applying elastic stockings, what should the support worker report and record?
A)If the client doesn't feel they are necessary
B)Complaints of pain, tingling, or numbness
C)If the stockings are bunched up
D)If the stockings have wrinkles
Q2) Prior to assisting with nail and foot care, the support worker should soak nails for how long?
A)5 to 10 minutes
B)10 to 15 minutes
C)15 to 20 minutes
D)20 to 25 minutes
Q3) Because Black people's hair is often black and textured, it requires which of the following?
A)Products
B)Oil
C)Brushing
D)Attention
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Chapter 32: Urinary Elimination
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Q1) 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
Q2) John needs to urinate.What should the support worker provide?
A)A bedpan
B)A fracture pan
C)A urinal
D)A commode
Q3) When a condom catheter is applied to a male client, which of the following is correct?
A)Secure with adhesive tape.
B)Apply in a spiral fashion around the penis.
C)Insert into the urethra.
D)Slide onto the penis.
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Chapter 33: Bowel Elimination
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Q1) What is the usual position for defecation?
A)Sitting or squatting
B)Sims' position
C)Semi-Fowler's position
D)Left side-lying position
Q2) Which of the following fluids increase peristalsis?
A)Cold fluids
B)Warm fluids
C)Alcoholic beverages
D)Thick beverages
Q3) What is the first step when changing an ostomy pouch?
A)The belt is removed.
B)The pouch is removed.
C)The drain at the top is opened.
D)The drain at the bottom is opened.
Q4) A colostomy is a surgically created opening between which of the following?
A)The small intestine and the abdominal wall
B)The colon and the abdominal wall
C)The ileum and the abdominal wall
D)The rectum and the abdominal wall
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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) 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
Q3) When following safety measures while making clients' beds, what should the support worker do?
A)Lower the bed position after making the bed.
B)Wear gloves when putting linen on bed.
C)Raise the bed position after making the bed.
D)Always raise the bed rails after making the bed.
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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) Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa occur mostly in which group?
A)Teenage boys
B)Adolescent girls and young women
C)Middle-aged men who are athletes
D)Middle-aged women after menopause
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) Mr.Heck is suffering from permanent disorientation.What could this be related to?
A)Confusion
B)Delirium
C)Dementia
D)Pseudo-dementia
Q2) A confused client's care plan includes the following measures.Which one should the support worker question?
A)Tell the client the date and the time, as needed.
B)Face the client.Speak clearly.
C)State your name, and show your name tag.
D)Hide clocks and calendars as they would confuse the client.
Q3) A client with ADRD thinks that the food has been poisoned.What is this client experiencing?
A)A hallucination
B)A delusion
C)A catastrophic reaction
D)Sundowning
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Chapter 37: Common Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) Which statement about cancer is true?
A)Cancer occurs in all age groups.
B)Cancer occurs in children.
C)Cancer occurs in young and middle-aged adults.
D)Cancer occurs in older adults.
Q2) Which of the following is a disorder in which stomach contents flow back from the stomach into the esophagus?
A)Diabetes
B)Hyperglycemia
C)Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
D)Diverticulitis
Q3) Rick, a support worker, is providing care to a resident.The resident has a history of asthma and is having a severe attack.What is the first thing Rick should do?
A)Elevate his legs
B)Call for help
C)Give him insulin
D)Administer CPR
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Chapter 38: Developmental Disorders and Disabilities
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Which of the following is not a cause of intellectual disability?
A)Genetic conditions
B)Problems during pregnancy
C)Problems at birth
D)Problems breastfeeding
Q3) Which of the following statements is correct?
A)Children with autism usually spend time alone.
B)Children with autism usually like changes in routine.
C)Children with autism usually react to pain with loud screaming.
D)Children with autism usually like to be cuddled.
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Chapter 39: Speech and Language Disorders
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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) Which of the following is a comment that a client with aphasia might say related to his situation?
A)"It will be all right."
B)"I feel calm and quiet."
C)"I felt imprisoned in a tomb."
D)"I don't always want to speak."
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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Chapter 40: Hearing and Vision Disorders
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Q1) What is age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
A)Damage to the optic nerve
B)A disease that blurs central vision
C)A clouding of the lens
D)Eye inflammation.
Q2) Ear wax can result in which of the following?
A)Tinnitus
B)Temporary hearing loss
C)Otitis media
D)Dysarthria
Q3) A client has glaucoma.How would the client describe her ability to see?
A)Print and colours appear faded.
B)The client cannot see to the side.
C)The client is blind in the affected eye.
D)The client's vision is cloudy.
Q4) Which of the following is an infection of the middle ear?
A)Otitis media
B)Ménière's disease
C)Cataract
D)Glaucoma
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Chapter 41: Oxygen Needs
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which of the following devices allows the client to talk and to eat during oxygen administration?
A)Nasal cannula
B)Simple face mask
C)Partial-rebreather mask
D)Venturi mask
Q3) A radioisotope is administered for which of the following?
A)Chest X-ray
B)Lung scan
C)Bronchoscopy
D)Thoracentesis
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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) After using the sink for preparing poultry, what should the sink be cleaned with?
A)Detergent and hot water
B)A wet sponge.
C)A disinfectant
D)Soapy water
Q3) Dominic, a support worker, acknowledges his client's preferences for housekeeping.By doing this, what is Dominic promoting and maintaining?
A)The client's integrity
B)The client's dignity
C)The client's preferences
D)The client's independence
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Chapter 43: Assisting With Medications
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Q1) Which of the following statements about a metered dose inhaler is accurate?
A)MDI is the short form for metered drug inhalant.
B)Amy is only 3 and may require a holding chamber.
C)This is used by breathing through the nose.
D)Medication that can be used through an MDI can also be given via a suppository.
Q2) What is an elixir?
A)Medication that is dissolved in a liquid containing alcohol or water and that contains flavouring.
B)Medication that is in a liquid and may be labelled "Shake before using".
C)Medication that is dissolved in a concentrated sugar solution.
D)Medication that is held in a concentrated alcohol solution.
Q3) Which of the following would be considered an alternative therapy?
A)A prescription drug taken but not ordered by the doctor
B)Over-the-counter medication
C)A herbal or natural product
D)"One-a-day" vitamin supplements
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Q1) When blood vessels constrict, what happens to blood flow?
A)It increases.
B)It decreases.
C)It stops.
D)It changes direction.
Q2) Heat applications do which of the following?
A)Reduce bleeding
B)Decrease blood flow
C)Promote healing
D)Numb the skin
Q3) What is a compress?
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 over a body area
Q4) What does RICE stand for?
A)Rest, Isolate, Compression, Elevate
B)Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate
C)Rest, Ice, Compensation, Elevate
D)Rice, Ice, Compression, Elevate
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Q1) The following were used during an exam.Which of these can the support worker dispose of?
A)Paper drapes
B)Otoscope
C)Speculum
D)Ophthalmoscope
Q2) The support worker asks the client to void before undergoing a physical exam.Why is this necessary?
A)So that the examiner can feel abdominal organs more easily
B)So that the exam is not interrupted by the client's need to urinate
C)To obtain a urine specimen
D)To measure output
Q3) A resident fell and fractured his right hip.He is scheduled for surgery in the morning to repair the fracture.What type of surgery is this?
A)Elective surgery
B)Next-day surgery
C)Urgent surgery
D)Emergency surgery
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Chapter 46: End-Of-Life Care
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Q1) 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.
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) The examination of the body after death is called which of the following?
A)Rigor mortis
B)Autopsy
C)Reincarnation
D)Resuscitation
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Chapter 47: Starting Your Career
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A)Wages
B)Requirements and expectations
C)Hours of work
D)What her references said about her
Q2) Rebecca has just finished her schooling and wants to create a functional resumé.Why would this type of resumé be recommended?
A)She has had only one job.
B)It emphasizes skills and abilities.
C)She has not kept track of employment dates.
D)She has a lot of health care experience.
Q3) Which one of the following should Dylan consider when choosing a reference?
A)Ask a potential reference what he or she would say about him.
B)Choose someone the day before the job interview.
C)Assume that previous employers will give him positive reviews.
D)Consider asking his older brother, a support worker, to be a reference.
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