Mental Health
This common mental health condition involves persistent sadness and loss of interest.
What is depression?
This is the only medication‑related task PSWs are typically allowed to perform.
What is assisting with self‑administration?
This type of communication uses facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice.
What is non‑verbal communication?
This is the single most effective way to prevent infection.
What is hand hygiene?
This term describes a sudden, temporary change in mental status, often caused by illness.
What is delirium?
This disorder involves excessive worry that is difficult to control.
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
This term describes a medication that reduces pain.
What is an analgesic?
This technique involves repeating the client’s feelings to show understanding.
What is validation?
This type of PPE protects the eyes from splashes.
What are goggles or a face shield?
This medication class is used to reduce fever.
What are antipyretics?
This term describes a false belief that is not based in reality.
What is a delusion?
This term describes an unwanted or harmful reaction to a medication.
What is a side effect?
People with dementia often respond better to these types of questions.
What are simple, yes/no or one‑choice questions?
This term describes practices used to reduce the spread of harmful microorganisms.
What are standard precautions?
This communication technique helps calm a confused or anxious client by giving them something to focus on.
What is redirection?
This condition involves extreme mood swings between highs and lows.
What is bipolar disorder?
This type of medication is used to reduce inflammation and swelling.
What is an anti‑inflammatory?
This behaviour, common in dementia, involves wandering or pacing.
What is exit‑seeking?
This type of isolation is used for infections spread through the air, like TB.
What is airborne precautions?
This infection‑control practice involves removing contaminated gloves without touching the outside surface.
What is proper glove removal technique?
This type of therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns.
What is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?
This is the term for giving medication at the wrong time, dose, or route.
What is a medication error?
This approach focuses on entering the client’s reality rather than correcting them.
What is person‑centered or validation‑based communication?
This chain‑of‑infection link refers to how a pathogen travels from one host to another.
What is the mode of transmission?
This term describes the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings.
What is empathy?