General 1
What does increased pulse, breathing, and blood pressure indicate in a stressed person?
(A): Acute stress
(B): Emotional pressure
(C): Eustress
(D): Conflict
A): Acute stress
What is sexism?
(A): Feelings of impatience, intolerance, or prejudice based on age stereotypes
(B): Feelings of intolerance/prejudice based on gender
(C): The ability to interact effectively with diverse people
(D): Feelings of superiority/intolerance toward those with different appearances or practices
B): Feelings of intolerance/prejudice based on gender
Mrs. Muryama's statement, "I didn't sleep at all last night because of the pain in my back," represents:
(A): a nursing diagnosis
(B): an intervention
(C): objective data
(D): subjective data
(D): subjective data
Which is least effective in preventing or reducing odours?
(A): Using room deodorizers
(B): Emptying bedpans promptly
(C): Placing fresh flowers in the room
(D): Ensuring the client’s good personal hygiene
C): Placing fresh flowers in the room
What is correct in regard to Mrs. Molinski’s indwelling catheter care? (
A): Keep the drainage bag below the bladder.
(B): Attach the drainage bag to the bed rail
(C): The tubing should be placed over the bed rail. (D): The catheter should be changed daily.
(A): Keep the drainage bag below the bladder.
Mrs. Fleming lives independently but gets support services. Which of these describes her situation?
(A): Long-term care
(B): Convalescent care
(C): Adult day care
(D): Assisted living
D): Assisted living
How is delegation different in community vs. long-term care settings?
(A): The support worker is not accountable
(B): Written instructions should be provided
(C): Only a physician can delegate
(D): The support worker's performance is not assessed
B): Written instructions should be provided
Which of the following statements is correct?
(A): Standard Practices are used for all persons. (B): Standard Practices prevent the spread of pathogens through the air.
(C): Standard Practices require gowns, masks, gloves, and protective eyewear
(D): Standard Practices involve medical and surgical asepsis.
A): Standard Practices are used for all persons.
What should you do when taking a blood pressure? (A): Place your stethoscope over the client’s brachial artery
(B): Wrap the cuff gently over the client’s clothing (C): Take the blood pressure in the arm with an IV infusion
(D): Pump up the cuff as high as it will go and release the air very slowly
(A): Place your stethoscope over the client’s brachial artery
What is the outer layer of the skin called?
(A): Dermis
(B): Epidermis
(C): Myelin
(D): Integument
(B): Epidermis
What can chronic stress lead to?
(A): Better digestion
(B): Better sleep
(C): Stressors
(D): Burnout
D): Burnout
: When communicating across cultures, what should a support worker consider?
(A): Meanings vary across cultures
(B): Never use silence
(C): Never use eye contact
(D): Never use touch
A): Meanings vary across cultures
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees our right to
: (A): Mobility
(B): Life, liberty, and security
(C): Vote
(D): All of the above
D): All of the above
Sexual activity:
(A): Involves handholding, touching, and embracing (B): Is not allowed in long-term care facilities
(C): Always involves intercourse
(D): Is unhealthy for older persons
Involves handholding, touching, and embracing
: When a client with dementia keeps repeating the same behavior, the support worker should:
(A): Secure the unit
(B): Distract the client from the act
(C): Ignore the client
(D): Do anything it takes to make the client stop
B): Distract the client from the act
What is the meaning of the word element arthro-?
(A): Head
(B): Rib
(C): Joint
(D): Bone
C): Joint
: Upon learning that Russ, a resident at a health care center, wishes to see his religious leader, what should the support worker do?
(A): ask why the resident wants to do it
(B): take the resident to the chapel
(C): check the resident's care plan
(D): report the request to the supervising nurse
(D): report the request to the supervising nurse
Which statement regarding sleep is correct?
(A): Ill and injured persons need as much sleep as healthy persons do.
(B): Tissue healing and repair occur during sleep. (C): Napping should always be avoided.
(D): Voluntary muscle activity increases during sleep.
(B): Tissue healing and repair occur during sleep.
What is the major focus of home care?
(A): To enable people to remain independent in their homes
(B): To reduce the number of outpatient procedures (C): To prevent persistent and contagious diseases (D): To prevent people from seeking medical treatment
(A): To enable people to remain independent in their homes
: Mr. Beesla’s rehabilitation begins with preventing: (A): Contractures and pressure ulcers
(B): Loss of self-esteem
(C): Illness and injury
(D): Angry feelings
(A): Contractures and pressure ulcers
Which statement about social support systems is true?
(A): Having a social support system is not important to wellness
(B): A social support system is a formal group
(C): Having a social support system is not helpful during a crisis
(D): Having a social support system can improve overall health
(D): Having a social support system can improve overall health
When Avelina, a support worker, observes Mr. Pereira's son making inappropriate comments about his father's body, and notices that such remarks are a recurring event, this behavior is an example of:
(A): sexual harassment
(B): bullying
(C): cyberbullying
(D): ageism
(A): sexual harassment
Emergency care of burns includes:
(A): Calling for someone to provide basic life support if needed
(B): Removing the person from the fi re or burn source
(C): Putting butter or oil on the burned skin
(D): Leaving the burns open to the air
B): Removing the person from the fi re or burn source
Which of the following statements about documentation is false?
(A): Use a pencil.
(B): Document the care provided.
(C): Chart a procedure after it is completed.
(D): Record in a logical manner.
A): Use a pencil.
Events or situations that cause stress are known as: (A): Stressors
(B): Life events
(C): Changes
(D): Negative thoughts
A): Stressors