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The Geriatric Support Worker course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide compassionate care and assistance to elderly individuals in a variety of settings, including long-term care facilities, community centers, and private homes. The course covers essential topics such as aging processes, common health conditions affecting seniors, communication strategies, personal care techniques, mobility assistance, and ethical considerations in geriatric care. Students will also learn about dementia care, medication management, and the importance of promoting independence and quality of life among older adults. Practical experience through hands-on training and placements ensures that graduates are well-prepared to support the unique physical, emotional, and social needs of elderly clients with professionalism and empathy.
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Mosbys Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker 4th Edition by Sheila A. Sorrentino
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Q1) Dan is a support worker in a long-term care facility.He missed an in-service training session for the new mechanical lift.He is required to use the new mechanical lift to assist his resident out of bed.What should his first action be?
A)Go ahead and use it, as it will operate the same as the old one.
B)Ask another support worker how to use it.
C)Go read the manual.
D)Ask the supervisor for clarification.
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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Q1) In 1936, Mr.Schott, a farmer, was unable to pay his hospital bills.He had to trade cows and eggs to pay the hospital.How could medicare have helped him if it had been in existence then?
A)Paid his hospital bills in full
B)Created a monthly payment plan to assist Mr.Schott
C)Paid for the majority of the bills, leaving only a small portion for Mr.Schott to pay himself
D)Loaned him the money
Answer: A
Q2) Who was Tommy Douglas?
A)He was a Hollywood actor.
B)He was the premier in the province of Alberta.
C)He put a stop to the old-age pension.
D)He created Canada's first universal hospital insurance plan.
Answer: D
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Q1) Cheryl works in a palliative care unit in a busy hospital.She knows that one of the most important supportive measures includes which of the following?
A)Providing emotional support, like listening to clients share their feelings
B)Telling clients everything will be all right
C)Telling a client to not be so angry all the time
D)Providing support by telling clients that she feels sorry for them
Answer: A
Q2) What is the philosophy of hospice care?
A)To provide financial support
B)To provide emotional support
C)To provide respite care
D)To prolong the resident's life
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the statements below is true of the different settings support workers work in?
A)The facilities are basically the same.
B)No matter what setting, a support worker will have the same responsibilities.
C)Each setting has different goals and services
D)Each setting has the same goals and services.
Answer: C
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Q1) Children in a certain area were identified as having more tooth decay than children in other areas.In response to this, the local public health department created strategies that included controlling the amount of fluoride in municipal water.What is this an example of?
A)Primary prevention strategies
B)Secondary prevention
C)Tertiary prevention
D)Optimal health
Q2) 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
Q3) What is another term for a concept that considers the whole person?
A)Religion
B)Culture
C)Comatose
D)Holism
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Q1) Mr.Vandergus has just recently been admitted to s long-term care facility.Joel, the support worker, is assisting Mr.Vandergus with PM care and has just assisted him into bed.Mr.Vandergus keeps talking about leaving his home.Which of the following actions by Joel best reflects the use of active listening to form a trusting relationship with the resident?
A)Joel ensures the curtains are drawn around the bed.
B)Joel stands close to the bedside while talking.
C)Joel talks about last night's hockey game to build trust.
D)Joel pays close attention to Mr.Vandergus's verbal as well as nonverbal communication, thus encouraging Mr.Vandergus to share how he is feeling and any concerns he has.
Q2) A client wants his meatloaf prepared a certain way.Which is the best way to clarify what the client is saying?
A)"Can you tell me that again, please?"
B)"Do you want more pepper in it?"
C)"Why do you want it made that way?"
D)"Let's talk about the meatloaf on your plate."
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Q1) Which statement about working in the community is correct?
A)The supervisor follows the support worker to clients' homes.
B)All private care must go through an agency.
C)The client may be your supervisor.
D)The client is always your supervisor.
Q2) Which of the following statements about changing a dressing is correct?
A)This is usually a delegated act.
B)This is a support worker's task.
C)This task is not within the support worker's scope of practice.
D)This task is sometimes within the support worker's scope of practice.
Q3) Which one of the following is a benefit of working with a team?
A)Limited experience
B)Limited perspectives
C)Increased incidence of conflict
D)Increased opportunities for collaboration
Q4) In a community setting, what is the supervisor usually referred to as?
A)The case manager
B)The support worker
C)The doctor
D)The social worker
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Q1) Which of the following best describes stress?
A)Any feeling that is unpleasant
B)The response or change in the body caused by any emotional, behavioural, or physical factor
C)Anxiety, fear, anger, dread, and depression
D)A cause of illness
Q2) 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.
Q3) When meditating, which of the following should not be done?
A)Picking a word that can be repeated during meditation.
B)Focusing your thoughts on this rhythmic chanting and breathing for 10 minutes.
C)Taking short, quick, and rhythmic breaths.
D)Letting images and thoughts flow freely.
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Q1) Which of the following statements about autonomy is correct?
A)The concept is critical to health care ethics.
B)It means limited choice.
C)There should be laws to protect client rights.
D)It means unlimited choices.
Q2) Shanti, a support worker, also sells homemade jewellery.Which of the following should Shanti do to behave ethically?
A)Leave the jewellery at home when visiting clients.
B)Try to sell some to her clients.
C)Not take advantage of her relationship with her clients.
D)Give her clients a cheaper price on the jewellery.
Q3) Phillip, a support worker, refuses to perform a delegated act because he does not feel he was trained properly to perform it.What is this an example of?
A)Beneficence
B)Unethical behaviour
C)Being unprofessional
D)Nonmaleficence
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Q1) What is touching a person without that person's consent called?
A)Assault
B)Battery
C)Invasion of privacy
D)Libel
Q2) Which term refers to saying things that offend another person?
A)Gossip
B)Defamation
C)Being rude
D)Harassment
Q3) All of these statements about the Ontario Residents' Bill of Rights are true except which of the following?
A)Some facilities and agencies write their own.
B)It is a combination of moral and legal rights.
C)It is the same in every province and territory.
D)It is essentially a summary of the lengthy rules contained in regulations and standards.
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Q1) When communicating with someone from a different culture, what should the support worker remember?
A)Never to use eye contact.
B)That meanings vary across cultures.
C)Never to use touch.
D)Never to use silence.
Q2) Paul comes from a blended family.Which of the following would be true of a blended family?
A)He has dogs.
B)His parents are divorced.
C)His father's new wife brought her children from her previous marriage into the family.
D)His stepbrother is the natural child of his father and stepmother.
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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Q1) Mr.Shah has terminal cancer.How can the support worker show empathy?
A)Feeling sorry for him.
B)Crying in private.
C)Trying to understand his situation.
D)Trying to commiserate with him.
Q2) Which activity should Maxx encourage Mrs.Van Bulm to do that will promote her independence and self-esteem?
A)To dress herself
B)To ask for assistance with housekeeping
C)To live in an assisted-living facility
D)To live alone
Q3) The support worker provides a family with basic care and support services, so which of the following is correct?
A)The support worker is not looking after the client appropriately.
B)This service enables family members to invest more time and energy in their relationships.
C)The support worker is going above and beyond her role.
D)The support worker is not acting professionally.
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Q1) When is dealing with pain often easier?
A)When family and friends offer comfort and support
B)When the person is alone
C)When the person is in the hospital
D)When the person has never had pain before
Q2) Which of the following is the correct definition of insomnia?
A)The day-night cycle
B)A state of unconsciousness
C)A chronic condition in which the person cannot sleep or stay asleep all night
D)To ache, hurt, be sore, or have pain
Q3) A client has red, puffy eyes in the morning.During the day, this client is sleepy, confused, and withdrawn, and is not motivated.What are these signs and symptoms of?
A)Sleepwalking
B)Sleep deprivation
C)Circadian rhythm
D)Distraction
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Q1) Myo- means which of the following?
A)Spinal cord
B)Eye
C)Muscle
D)Straight, normal, correct
Q2) Arthro- means which of the following?
A)Rib
B)Joint
C)Bone
D)Head
Q3) The suffix -stomy refers to which of the following?
A)Removal of
B)Cutting into
C)Stomach
D)Creation of an opening
Q4) Olig- means which of the following?
A)Half
B)Under, decreased, less than normal
C)Small, scant
D)Many, much
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Q1) Information that is obtained from seeing, hearing, feeling, or smelling is called which of the following?
A)Assessment
B)Observation
C)Objective data
D)Subjective data
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) What is a written guide about the client's care?
A)Medical diagnosis
B)Care plan
C)Nursing diagnosis
D)Nursing process
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Q1) The client has a heart rate over 100 beats per minute.What is the correct term for this?
A)Bradycardia
B)Tachycardia
C)Hypotension
D)Hypertension
Q2) What is the correct term for the amount of force exerted against the walls of an artery by the blood?
A)Blood pressure
B)Pulse
C)Diastolic pressure
D)Systolic pressure
Q3) How often should an 83-year-old client's vital signs be measured?
A)Several times a day
B)Before and after surgery
C)After giving care
D)According to the client's care plan
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Q1) 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
Q2) What is the honeymoon phase in the cycle of abuse?
A)Safe treatment
B)When the abuser feels sorry
C)The phase after marriage
D)When tension explodes into an abusive event
Q3) Ronald has pressure sores.What could these be related to?
A)Neglect
B)Physical abuse
C)Sexual abuse
D)Emotional abuse
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Q1) Groups of tissues with the same function form which of the following?
A)Organ systems
B)Organs
C)Mitosis
D)Chromosomes
Q2) Where are blood vessels, nerves, sweat and oil glands, and hair roots are found?
A)The dermis
B)The epidermis
C)The integument
D)The epithelial tissue
Q3) Which part of the cell directs the cell's activities?
A)The cell membrane
B)The cytoplasm
C)Organelles
D)The nucleus
Q4) What is the basic unit of body structure called?
A)Cell
B)Nucleus
C)Organ
D)Organ systems
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Q1) 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.
Q2) At what age are solid foods initially given to infants?
A)At 6 months
B)At 9 months
C)At 10 to 11 months
D)At 1 year
Q3) What is the time between puberty and adulthood is called?
A)Menarche
B)Adolescence
C)Menopause
D)Middle adulthood
Q4) The following are developmental tasks of middle adulthood, except which one?
A)Developing new friends and relationships
B)Developing leisure activities
C)Having grown-up children
D)Relating to aging parents
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Q1) Which would be appropriate water temperature for bathing an infant?
A)36.7°C to 37.8°C (98°F to 100°F)
B)37.8°C to 40.6°C (100°F to 105°F)
C)38.9°C to 42.2°C (102°F to 108°F)
D)40.6°C to 43.3°C (105°F to 110°F)
Q2) A 1-week-old infant is crying.Which of the following is correct?
A)Babies cry to communicate.
B)Picking up a crying baby will spoil the baby.
C)The baby is uncomfortable.
D)The baby is ill.
Q3) When do babies feel secure?
A)When they are talked to constantly
B)When they are supported with pillows
C)When they are wrapped and held snugly
D)When they are placed in a dark room
Q4) When is the best time to cut baby's fingernails and toenails?
A)After the baby's bath
B)In the morning
C)When you give cord care
D)When the baby is sleeping
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Q1) When providing care for children, what should the support worker consider?
A)Children are at high risk for accidental injuries.
B)It is all right to be playful with them and tease them.
C)Children should be consulted about their preferences.
D)All children recognize danger.
Q2) Vaccines prevent diseases that can lead to which of the following?
A)Headaches
B)Paralysis
C)Increase in weight
D)Decrease in weight
Q3) 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.
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Q1) Which of the following helps prevent loss of bone and muscle strength?
A)Inactivity
B)An appropriate diet
C)Frequent rests
D)Avoiding ROM exercises.
Q2) 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
Q3) Musculo-skeletal changes result in which of the following?
A)Sudden loss of height
B)Increased strength
C)Decreased mobility
D)Less joint pain and stiffness
Q4) Gerontology refers to which of the following?
A)The study of the aging process
B)Age-related farsightedness
C)The care of aging people
D)The physical changes that occur with aging
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Q1) One of the objectives in providing client safety involves which of the following?
A)Decreasing the risk for accidents and injuries
B)Preventing all injuries
C)Limiting mobility
D)Limiting independence
Q2) Which of the following measures will help prevent burns?
A)Leaving smoking materials at the bedside.
B)Turning on the hot water first and then the cold water.
C)Checking bathwater temperature before the client gets into the tub.
D)Allowing the use of space heaters.
Q3) When using a fire extinguisher, what is the first step?
A)Remove the safety pin.
B)Direct the extinguisher at the top of the fire.
C)Push down on the top handle.
D)Spray the contents in a direct line.
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Q1) 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
Q2) A client has a local infection.The support worker understands that a local infection occurs in which of the following?
A)The client's neighbourhood
B)A body part
C)The whole body
D)Normal flora
Q3) Where are microbes found?
A)In blood, body fluids, excretions, and secretions
B)In the air and in water
C)In the respiratory system and digestive system
D)Everywhere
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Q1) What is the correct term for tissues that are injured but the skin is not broken?
A)A contusion
B)An abrasion
C)A laceration
D)A closed wound
Q2) A wound that has a high risk of an infection is referred to as which of the following?
A)A contaminated wound
B)A chronic wound
C)A full-thickness wound
D)An infected wound
Q3) A wound that does not heal easily is called which of the following?
A)A chronic wound
B)A contaminated wound
C)A full-thickness wound
D)A dirty wound
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Q1) What is a base of support?
A)The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another
B)Posture
C)The area on which an object rests
D)The movement of the body
Q2) In the prone position, where are pillows placed?
A)Under the head and neck, under the upper arm and hand, and under the upper leg
B)Under the head, abdomen, and lower legs
C)Under the head and shoulders, arms and hands, and lower back
D)Where the client prefers them to be placed
Q3) A client is on bed rest.Which of the following is true regarding position changes for the client?
A)They help prevent pressure ulcers and contractures.
B)They protect the support worker from injury and falls.
C)They cause discomfort and restlessness.
D)They are not done unless ordered by the doctor.
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Q1) Internal rotation is turning the joint in which direction?
A)Outward
B)Inward
C)Downward
D)Upward
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) The doctor ordered trochanter rolls for a client.Trochanter rolls prevent which of the following?
A)Plantar flexion
B)External rotation of the hips and legs
C)Contractures of the thumb, fingers, and wrist
D)The mattress from sagging
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Q1) When assisting with rehabilitation, the support worker should do which of the following?
A)Do what the client wants.
B)Protect the client's right to dignity.
C)Apply assistive devices.
D)Show pity and sympathy.
Q2) 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
Q3) A client takes a long time getting dressed.What should the support worker do?
A)Give the client time to complete the task.
B)Ask if you can help the client.
C)Report the problem to the nurse.
D)Time the client's actions.Encourage the client to beat that time.
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Q1) When measuring a client's output, what would the support worker not measure?
A)Urine
B)A normal bowel movement
C)Vomitus
D)Wound drainage
Q2) Which mineral allows red blood cells to carry oxygen?
A)Sodium
B)Iron
C)Calcium
D)Potassium
Q3) Which of the following is the correct definition of nutrition?
A)The amount of energy produced when the body burns food
B)The way a serving fits into the daily diet
C)A substance that is ingested, digested, absorbed, and used by the body
D)The processes involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorption, and use of foods and fluids by the body
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Q1) What is the backflow of stomach contents into the mouth is called?
A)Dysphagia
B)Regurgitation
C)Gavage
D)Emesis
Q2) Shortness of breath is an example of which of the following?
A)A complication resulting from loss of vitamins and minerals
B)A complication of IV therapy
C)A side effect of nasogastric feeding
D)A side effect of diarrhea
Q3) What is nasogastric tube?
A)An opening in the stomach
B)An opening into the middle part of the small intestine
C)A feeding tube inserted through the nose and into the small intestine
D)A feeding tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach
Q4) Which of the following is the correct definition of a gastrostomy tube?
A)An opening in the stomach
B)An opening into the middle part of the small intestine
C)A tube inserted through a surgically created opening in the stomach
D)A tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach
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Q1) A client is receiving oxygen therapy.The support worker understands that this client needs frequent oral hygiene because of the presence of which of the following?
A)A dry mouth
B)A bad taste in the mouth
C)Plaque
D)Tartar
Q2) Why is plain water often used to bathe older adults?
A)Older adults do not get dirty
B)Older adults have dry skin
C)It is the clients' personal choice
D)It is a physician's order
Q3) To keep an unconscious client's mouth open while giving oral hygiene, the support worker needs to use which of the following?
A)Sponge swabs
B)A padded tongue blade
C)Your fingers
D)An orange stick
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which of the following is the correct term for excessive body hair?
A)Alopecia
B)Dandruff
C)Pediculosis
D)Hirsutism
Q3) To shave a client who is receiving anticoagulant drugs, what does the support worker need to use?
A)A razor blade
B)A safety razor
C)An electric shaver
D)A blade shaver
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Q1) The resident experiences a loss of urine with exercise and certain movements.The support worker knows the term for this is which of the following?
A)Overflow incontinence
B)Reflex incontinence
C)Urge incontinence
D)Stress incontinence
Q2) What is a catheter?
A)A tube used to drain or inject fluid through a body opening
B)An artificial opening to remove waste and excess fluid from the body
C)Sugar in the urine
D)Ketone bodies that appear in the urine because of the rapid breakdown of fat for energy
Q3) John needs to urinate.What should the support worker provide?
A)A bedpan
B)A fracture pan
C)A urinal
D)A commode
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Q1) What is the term that describes the movement of feces move through the intestines?
A)Chyme
B)Peristalsis
C)Defecation
D)Flatulence
Q2) What is an enema?
A)A decrease in the amount of water in tissues
B)The introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon
C)Gas or air in the stomach or intestines
D)A cone-shaped, solid drug inserted into a body opening.
Q3) Which of the following fluids increase peristalsis?
A)Cold fluids
B)Warm fluids
C)Alcoholic beverages
D)Thick beverages
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Q1) Lenny, a support worker, has been assigned to help a family with their newborn.Which of the following statements about cribs and crib linens is correct?
A)The crib mattress should be soft and comfortable.
B)The mattress must fit tightly into the crib.
C)The mattress must be at least 45 cm (20 inches) lower than the top of the crib rails.
D)Bumper pads should be used until the baby is 12 months old.
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) The support worker is making an occupied bed.What position is the client placed into?
A)The supine position
B)The prone position
C)Semi-Fowler's position
D)Fowler's position
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Q1) Repeating an act over and over again is called which of the following?
A)An obsession
B)Paranoia
C)A phobia
D)A compulsion
Q2) 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
Q3) What is happening when a client has psychosis?
A)The client has extreme suspicion about a person or situation.
B)The client sees, hears, tastes, smells, or feels things that are not real.
C)The client's perception of reality is impaired.
D)The client has fear, panic, or dread.
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Q1) A hallucination is which of the following?
A)A false belief
B)Seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling something that is not real
C)An exaggerated expression of well-being
D)Disorientation that occurs suddenly
Q2) What does cognitive function refer to?
A)Memory, thinking, reasoning, understanding, judgement, and behaviour
B)Memory, thinking, senses, and pain perception
C)Judgement, behaviour, mobility, and senses
D)Judgement, behaviour, pain perception, and balance
Q3) A confused client thinks she has eaten, but you know she has not.What should the support worker do?
A)Force her to eat.
B)Bring food to the client and suggest she try some.
C)Tell your supervisor.
D)Let her wait to eat at the next meal.
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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) Sayeed's leg was detached from his body in a motor vehicle accident.What is the correct term for this?
A)Surgical amputation
B)Incision
C)Ectomy
D)Traumatic amputation
Q3) Harry has heart failure; what does this mean?
A)The heart has stopped beating
B)The heart is damaged
C)The heart cannot pump blood normally
D)The heart is old and weak
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Q1) What do children with autism often do?
A)Avoid physical contact
B)Respond to their names
C)Respond to touch and cuddling.
D)Talk earlier than other children
Q2) What causes Down syndrome?
A)An extra chromosome
B)Lack of oxygen to the brain
C)Faulty development of the fetus during the first month of gestation
D)Unknown factors
Q3) What do people with developmental disabilities need?
A)Hospital services
B)Long-term care.
C)Lifelong assistance, support, and services
D)Residential care
Q4) Hydrocephalus is usually treated with which of the following?
A)Drugs
B)Behaviour therapy
C)Physiotherapy
D)A shunt
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Q1) Which of the following is not a type of aphasia?
A)Receptive aphasia
B)Expressive aphasia
C)Universal aphasia
D)Global aphasia
Q2) Cyrus has difficulty in understanding language.He may have which of the following speech or language disorders?
A)Apraxia
B)Expressive aphasia
C)Dysarthria.
D)Receptive aphasia
Q3) 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."
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Q1) A client has a hearing dog.How will this dog assist the client?
A)The dog will be the client's pet.
B)The dog is trained to alert the client to certain sounds.
C)The dog is trained to assist the client with ADLs.
D)The dog will be part of the client's treatments and therapies.
Q2) Otitis media is most common in which group?
A)Infants and children
B)Teenagers
C)Adults
D)Older adults
Q3) Which statement is true about hearing and vision?
A)They are important for safety.
B)Hearing and vision problems are common in older adults only.
C)They are important for the young only.
D)There are minor hearing and vision issues in all age groups.
Q4) 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.
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Q1) Part of the lung has collapsed.What is this condition called?
A)Dehiscence
B)An evisceration
C)Hypoxemia
D)Atelectasis
Q2) A radioisotope is administered for which of the following?
A)Chest X-ray
B)Lung scan
C)Bronchoscopy
D)Thoracentesis
Q3) What does the term hypoxia mean?
A)Respiratory depression
B)Cells do not have enough oxygen
C)Breathing stops
D)Slow and weak respirations
Q4) What is the term for respirations that are 24 or more per minute?
A)Apnea
B)Bradypnea
C)Dyspnea
D)Tachypnea
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Q1) When Rita leaves her client's home in a neat and orderly condition, this promotes which of the following for her client?
A)Independence
B)Dependence
C)Integrity.
D)Dignity
Q2) What is the first step a support worker needs to do when getting organized?
A)Set strategies
B)Set priorities
C)Set time limits
D)Set a routine
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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Q1) A client taking pain medication develops constipation.What would this reaction be called?
A)Side effect
B)Adverse effect
C)Therapeutic effect
D)Normal reaction
Q2) What is a suspension?
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) Assisting with medication is an important part of the support worker role.The worker must know all of the rights associated with assisting with medication.As a starting point, the worker should know there are how many rights to be considered?
A)five
B)seven
C)six
D)nine
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Q1) Dilate means which of the following?
A)To expand or open wider
B)To narrow
C)To reduce blood flow
D)To increase blood flow
Q2) When using a commercial cold pack, what must the support worker do?
A)Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
B)Use surgical asepsis.
C)Measure the water temperature.
D)Wear gloves.
Q3) 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
Q4) Heat applications do which of the following?
A)Reduce bleeding
B)Decrease blood flow
C)Promote healing
D)Numb the skin
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Q1) What is a nasal speculum used to examine?
A)Inside of the nose
B)Vagina
C)Rectum
D)Mouth, teeth, and throat
Q2) 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
Q3) A client just came back from surgery and is wearing elastic stockings.Why are these applied?
A)To decrease pain after surgery
B)To help prevent pneumonia
C)To help prevent thrombi
D)To promote wound healing
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Q1) Which is correct about children between the ages of 5 and 7 years?
A)They fully understand death.
B)They learn that death is final.
C)They fear pain and suffering.
D)They see death as reunion with those who have died.
Q2) A client is terminally ill.She has given away pieces of her jewellery to her children.She also has selected songs for her funeral service.What stage of dying is she in?
A)Denial
B)Bargaining
C)Depression
D)Acceptance
Q3) Olive believes that in her next life things will be much different.This is an example of her belief in which of the following?
A)The spirit or soul is reborn in another human body or as another form of life.
B)The person is punished for sins and misdeeds in the afterlife.
C)The body keeps its physical form in the afterlife.
D)Life after death is free of suffering and hardship.
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Q1) A chronological resumé includes which of the following?
A)It starts with the first job you ever had.
B)It starts with only the important jobs you ever had.
C)It finishes with the most recent job you ever had.
D)It starts with your most recent job.
Q2) Which of the following is a goal for a job search?
A)I would like to work in a community setting.
B)I am a hard worker and energetic.
C)I am a quick learner.
D)I had good grades in college.
Q3) Joanna is about to start her job search.What does she need access to?
A)An office
B)A computer
C)A cell phone
D)A car
Q4) While filling out a job application, what should Melody do?
A)Attach a copy of her resumé.
B)Use a rough copy and a final copy.
C)Fill it in quickly that day and hand it in.
D)Leave blank spaces where she does not want to lie.
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