COPD
: How should you respond to a client with COPD and continuous oxygen who expresses the desire to smoke?
(A): he needs to go to his room or in a smoking area since other residents may not like the smoke
(B): smoking is terrible for his health and breathing (C): he cannot smoke anywhere next to an oxygen tube
(D): all of the above
D): all of the above
: You are ill and cannot come to work. Which is correct?
(A): Call a co-worker to report your illness.
(B): Do not call anyone. You are sick and need your rest.
(C): Call your supervisor.
(D): Call the administrator
C): Call your supervisor
The ability to recognize, perceives, and has an understanding of another’s emotions because of having had the same emotion or experience in your life is the definition of which term?
(A): Courtesy
(B): Empathy
(C): Work ethics
(D): Politeness
(B): Empathy
To provide visual privacy for clients, you must remember to:
(A): Provide care with the room door open
(B): Ask the client’s roommate not to look
(C): Reach under the covers for cleaning the client’s perineal area so as to keep the client covered at all times
(D): Always pull the curtain completely around the person’s bed when care is given
D): Always pull the curtain completely around the person’s bed when care is given
The developmental tasks of adolescence include all the following except one:
(A): accepting changes in the body and appearance (B): becoming ind pendent from parents and adults (C): developing morals, attitudes, and values
(D): selecting a partner
(D): selecting a partner
: What factors may increase the risk of accidental poisoning?
(A): old age and impaired hearing
(B): impaired mobility
(C): confusion and poor vision
(D): coma and dementia
C): confusion and poor vision
Mr. Bélanger has an ankle brace. You notice a reddened area on the ankle bone when you remove the brace. You should:
(A): Put a bandage on the reddened area
(B): Massage the reddened area
(C): Report your observation to the nurse
(D): Do all of the above
C): Report your observation to the nurse
You are changing a non-sterile dressing. Before you begin:
(A): Review the procedure with the nurse
(B): Allow pain medications time to take effect
(C): Collect all needed equipment and supplies
(D): Do all of the above
(D): Do all of the above
Which of the following people is most likely marginalized?
(A): A school-age child
(B): A gay, 70-year-old man
(C): A 40-year-old married man
(D): A 40-year-old single man
(B): A gay, 70-year-old man
How do support workers contribute to health promotion and disease prevention?
(A): by reading about disease prevention
(B): by avoiding nonmedical care and services that can help prevent health problems
(C): by creating a health-promotion care plan
(D): by reading about health promotion
C): by creating a health-promotion care plan
In the event of suspected poisoning, what actions should you take?
(A): Call 911; gather empty pill bottles; and stay with the client and remain calm
(B): look around to see if you can find pill bottles or other sources of poisoning
(C): call the client's family; stay with the person and remain calm
(D): Call 911; gather any empty pill bottles and provoke vomiting by placing two fingers on the client's tongue
(A): Call 911; gather empty pill bottles; and stay with the client and remain calm
Which of these steps would not be helpful in caring for a confused client?
(A): Call the client by name each time you have contact with him or her.
(B): Keep clocks and calendars in the client’s room. (C): Maintain a daily routine of activities.
(D): Prior to beginning care, describe your plan for the entire shift.
D): Prior to beginning care, describe your plan for the entire shift.
Mr. Samod has difficulty sleeping, and he awakens several times during the night. He has difficulty answering your questions and seems moody. His pulse is irregular, and his eyes are red and puffy. He is showing signs of:
(A): Insomnia
(B): Sleep deprivation
(C): Enuresis
(D): Distraction
B): Sleep deprivation
: Introduced in 1948, universal hospital insurance became the foundation of the Canadian health care system. In which Canadian province or territory did it begin?
(A): British Columbia
(B): Ontario
(C): Quebec
(D): Saskatchewan
(D): Saskatchewan
: Which of the following best defines verbal communication?
(A): spoken words and sign language
(B): body language and other nonverbal language (C): an expression of culture, customs, and religion (D): an expression of client needs
A): spoken words and sign language
What is the appropriate action for a support worker to take prior to moving a heavy object?
(A): bend from the waist
(B): hold the load away from the body
(C): lift the object above the chest
(D): bend at the hips and knees
D): bend at the hips and knees
: You are caring for an infant and young child. Which measure is unsafe?
(A): Checking children in cribs frequently
(B): Keeping one hand on a child in a crib if you need to look away
(C): Propping a baby bottle on a rolled towel or blanket
(D): Keeping plastic bags away from children
C): Propping a baby bottle on a rolled towel or blanket
The best behaviour for a support worker when feeding a client is:
(A): Telling a resident the value of each type of food (B): Appearing patient and calm
(C): Feeding one kind of food before starting another (D): Talking about the client’s family without knowing if they visit
B): Appearing patient and calm
How can the support worker help to prevent pressure ulcers?
(A): Massage reddened areas over bony prominences (B): Use oily soap
(C): Remove tight clothing
(D): Reposition the client every 2 hours as per care plan
(D): Reposition the client every 2 hours as per care plan
): Which one of the following is a closed question?
(A): would you like your lunch now
(B): why don't you want to eat
(C): can you tell me that again, please
(D): can you tell me about your family
(D): can you tell me about your family
Which option will not protect the ambulatory client from falls?
(A): floor cushions and mats
(B): non-slip shoes
(C): call bell within reach
(D): handrails and grab bars
A): floor cushions and mats
he worst way to manage stress is to:
(A): Deny it
(B): Adapt to it
(C): Modify it
(D): Avoid it
(C): Modify it
The lack or absence of breathing is called:
(A): Dyspnea
(B): Apnea
(C): Hypoxia
(D): Orthopnea
(B): Apnea
Chronic stress can lead to which of the following?
(A): stresfors
(B): burnout
(C): better sleep
(D): better digestion
B): burnout
Which of the following is a useful guideline for effective verbal communication?
(A): shout so that the client can hear you
(B): save time by asking several questions at one time
(C): speak clearly and slowly
(D): always repeat information
C): speak clearly and slowly