Lab Expectations
What colour scrubs must PSW students wear in the lab?
What are Royal blue scrubs?
Professionalism means acting in a responsible, respectful, accountable, and ethical manner while supporting what kind of care?
What is
Safe, client-centred care.
What is the single most important measure to prevent infection transmission?
What is....
Hand hygiene.
PSWs must work within their scope of practice and follow what important document when providing care?
What is...
The care plan.
Who should students notify immediately if there is an injury, incident, equipment malfunction, or near miss in the lab?
What is...
The instructor/professor/facilitator.
Name two items students are not allowed to bring into the lab.
What are....
Any two of the following:
Name two qualities PSWs should demonstrate as part of professionalism.
What are...
Any two of the following:
Name two examples of PPE.
What are...
Any two of the following:
Name two tasks or areas PSWs support.
What is...
Any two of the following:
Name two possible safety risks in the lab.
What are...
Any two of the following:
What type of footwear is required in the PSW lab?
What are closed-toe and closed-heel shoes with a low-profile heel.
Why is confidentiality important in the lab setting?
What is
Because the lab simulates a real care environment, and students must protect client privacy and dignity.
When should soap and water be used instead of alcohol-based hand rub?
What is....
When hands are visibly soiled, after contact with body fluids, after removing gloves, after using the washroom, and before eating.
Name two things PSWs do not do.
What is...
Any two of the following:
What phone number is used to call Campus Security in a medical emergency?
What is...
905-721-2000 ext. 2400.
What must students do with personal belongings before entering the lab?
What is....
Leave all personal belongings in the locker room/area and bring their own lock.
Give two examples of unprofessional behaviour in lab.
What are...
Any two of the following:
Name three of the Four Moments of Hand Hygiene.
What are....
Any three of the following:
What information does the care plan provide to the PSW?
What is...
The care plan tells the PSW what care is required, what the client can do independently, what assistance is needed, safety risks or precautions, mobility or transfer instructions, and client preferences or routines.
During a Stage 2 continuous fire alarm, what should students do?
What is...
Evacuate immediately, follow instructor directions, leave belongings behind, do not use elevators, remain with the group at the meeting location, and do not re-enter until “All Clear” is given.
List three reasons a student may not be permitted to participate in lab.
What are...
Any three of the following:
What are professional boundaries, and why are they important?
What are...
Professional boundaries are limits that maintain a respectful and therapeutic relationship. They help maintain trust, protect clients, support professionalism, and prevent inappropriate relationships or oversharing.
Explain the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting.
What is...
What should a PSW student do if they are asked to perform a task that is not in the care plan or they are unsure how to do safely?
What is....
Stop, do not perform the task, and report/ask the instructor or appropriate supervisor for guidance.
List the first three steps of the post-exposure procedure if exposed to blood or body fluids.
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