Health Care Aide Program
Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
The Health Care Aide Program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the health care sector by teaching the essential skills and knowledge necessary to provide quality care and support to clients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care environments. The program combines theory with practical hands-on experience, focusing on personal care, supportive services, communication, safety, and ethical responsibilities. Graduates are equipped to assist clients with activities of daily living while promoting their independence, dignity, and well-being under the supervision of health professionals. This program is ideal for individuals seeking a compassionate role in the ever-evolving field of health care.
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Mosbys Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker 4th Edition by Sheila A. Sorrentino
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Chapter 1: The Role of the Support Worker
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Q1) Which of the following statements is an example of a positive attitude?
A)"Don't blame me."
B)"I work harder than anyone else."
C)"It's not my turn-I did it yesterday."
D)"I'm not sure, but I will find out for you."
Answer: D
Q2) What would be an example of activities of daily living (ADLs)?
A)Reporting and recording care
B)Giving catheter care
C)Eating
D)Changing a dressing
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following regulated professionals provides supervision and leadership for support workers?
A)Social worker
B)Licensed practical nurse
C)Physician
D)Registered nurse
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: The Canadian Health Care System
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Q1) Home care services include which of the following?
A)Medical services
B)Care provided in hospitals
C)Services provided by support workers
D)Surgical consults
Answer: C
Q2) Examples of supplementary health benefits include all except which of the following?
A)Prescription drugs and dental care
B)Vision care and medical equipment
C)Wheelchairs and prosthetics
D)Complete coverage for all podiatrist care
Answer: D
Q3) Christina has to go to a respiratory specialist (respirologist) to get an assessment of her asthma.This is an example of:
A)Secondary health care
B)Primary health care
C)Tertiary health care
D)Emergency health care
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Workplace Settings
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Q1) Lori and Elinor have been looking after their sick grandmother for several years.They are getting very tired and need a break.Which type of service should they look into?
A)Hospice care
B)Long-term care
C)Respite care
D)Group home care
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following statements about long-term care facilities is correct?
A)They are not funded by provinces.
B)Medicare pays for some costs.
C)They are not licensed.
D)They are not regulated.
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following is the correct definition of an acute illness?
A)A sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover
B)An ongoing illness for which there is no known cure
C)An illness that is slow or gradual in onset
D)An illness for which there is no reasonable expectation of recovery
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Health, Wellness, Illness, and Disability
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Q1) Sundeep is cognitively healthy.Which of the following would demonstrate this?
A)He has an aggressive approach to life.
B)He has an active but not a creative mind.
C)He does not show much curiosity.
D)He is open-minded and eager to learn.
Q2) All of the following are determinants of heath except which example?
A)Attitude of support worker
B)Social support networks
C)Employment and working conditions
D)Social supports
Q3) All of the following statements about a person experiencing an illness and disability are true except which statement?
A)Many clients with serious illnesses or disabilities quit or limit work.
B)Disability and illness often affect sexual function.
C)Changes to a person's body caused by illness may affect self-image.
D)Illness and disability helps the client gain independence.
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Chapter 5: Interpersonal Communication
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Q1) Listening involves which of the following?
A)Using communication boards
B)Observing the client's nonverbal communication
C)Leaning back with your arms crossed
D)Using communication barriers
Q2) To use touch correctly, the support worker should do which of the following?
A)Follow the client's care plan.
B)Ask if the client is agreeable to being touched.
C)Ask how the client wants to be touched.
D)Use both hands.
Q3) What should a support worker remember about the use of slang while working with a client?
A)Slang terms will help the client to feel at home.
B)Slang terms should be used often because professional jargon may confuse the client.
C)Using slang terms is a good way to start a conversation with your client.
D)It is essential to avoid slang terms and swear words and to use professional behaviours and body language in the workplace.
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Chapter 6: Working With Others: Teamwork, Supervision, and Delegation
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Q1) Yuan is about to perform a delegated task.He realizes that there is no nurse nearby.To which of the five rights of delegation does this relate?
A)The right circumstances
B)The right person
C)The right supervision and evaluation
D)The right task
Q2) Which statement about the long-term care multidisciplinary team is correct?
A)Support workers are not part of the team.
B)It is also referred to as an interprofessional team.
C)Only nurses and support workers are on the team.
D)Only nurses, doctors, and support workers are on the team.
Q3) Molly has performed a delegated task before and the nurse said not to perform the task today.What should Molly do?
A)Do the task anyway.
B)Quit her job because it is unfair.
C)Realize this can sometimes happen and not to take it personally.
D)Go to her union representative.
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Chapter 7: Managing Stress, Time, and Problems
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Q1) To effectively manage conflict with a co-worker, a support worker should do which of the following?
A)Talk in a private setting.
B)Focus on the person.
C)Confront the person.
D)Avoid the person.
Q2) Dori, a support worker, is experiencing a great deal of stress at work.What should she do?
A)Stay away from work.
B)Talk to the supervisor.
C)Talk to her co-workers.
D)Tell her clients about the problem.
Q3) What is burnout?
A)When a support worker receives a burn
B)A defence mechanism
C)A state of exhaustion
D)A feeling of power
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Chapter 8: Ethics
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Q1) The principles or values that guide us in deciding what is right conduct and what is wrong conduct is called which of the following?
A)Ethics
B)Torts
C)Civil laws
D)Oaths of confidentiality
Q2) Which of the following statements is true of ethical decisions?
A)It is harder for support workers to make them.
B)Carefully consider the four principles of health care ethics.
C)They are not part of a support worker's role.
D)Support workers rarely have to make such decisions.
Q3) Mr.Schwartz offers David, a support worker, $100 for the good care he provides to Mr.Schwartz's father in a long-term care facility.David politely refuses.David's response is an example of what?
A)Maleficence
B)Autonomy
C)Ethical behaviour
D)Unethical behaviour
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Chapter 9: Legislation: the Clients Rights and Your Rights
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Q1) Which of the following statements about the substitute decision maker for property is correct?
A)The federal government can assign one.
B)This is not a legally binding position.
C)This person makes decisions based on his or her own interests, not the client's.
D)In some provinces, this person is known as the estate trustee.
Q2) A resident could not get to the bathroom in time and soiled her clothing with urine and feces.Later, in order to prevent a similar accident happening in the dining room, the nurse makes this client stay in her room.What is this an example of?
A)Negligence
B)False imprisonment
C)Neglect
D)Physical abuse
Q3) Protecting the right to privacy involves all of the following except:
A)Keeping information about the client confidential
B)Allowing visitors to remain in the room when care is given
C)Exposing only the body part involved in the treatment procedure
D)Screening the client when giving care
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Chapter 10: Caring About Culture and Diversity
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Q1) In 1971, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau declared that Canada would adopt a multicultural policy, recognizing and respecting the diversity in:
A)Languages
B)Customs
C)Religions
D)All of the above
Q2) Which is false regarding cultural competence?
A)It is a person's ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures or socioeconomic backgrounds.
B)It must be ordered by the physician.
C)It includes the ability to deliver care that is respectful.
D)It should be the goal of every health care worker.
Q3) Which statement about ethnic identity is true?
A)It means the same as citizenship.
B)It means the same as culture.
C)It is based on sharing similar language and customs.
D)It comes from the country a person is born in.
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Chapter 11: Working With Clients and Their Families
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Q1) Interdependence is:
A)The state of not relying on others
B)The state of relying on others
C)The state of relying on one another
D)The state of interfering in privacy.
Q2) Members of _______________ teams are specially trained to help people resolve emotional problems that are causing them distress.
A)Palliative care
B)Occupational therapy
C)Physiotherapy
D)Speech-language pathology
Q3) Hannah, a support worker, begins to cry when her patient shares her recent diagnosis of cancer with her.Hannah has had several friends with cancer and cannot compose herself.Her client ends up having to make a cup of tea and console her.Which of the following statements is correct?
A)A support worker crying inconsolably is an example of inappropriate behaviour.
B)This is a goal-directed relationship.
C)Both people in the relationship seek to have their needs fulfilled.
D)This is an example of a professional helping relationship.
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Chapter 12: Promoting Client Well-Being, Comfort, and Sleep
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Q1) How many hours of sleep does an 84-year-old person need?
A)5 to 7
B)7 to 8
C)10 to 11
D)11 to 12
Q2) Why is pain usually worse at night?
A)It is dark outside.
B)There are fewer distractions and the person has more time to think about it.
C)Fewer people are around to explain treatments and therapies.
D)Night-time influences a person's cultural responses to pain.
Q3) What is creating and focusing on an image called?
A)Distraction
B)Guided imagery
C)Relaxation
D)Rest
Q4) Which is true about radiating pain?
A)It is felt suddenly.
B)It is felt in a body part that is no longer there.
C)It is felt at the site of tissue damage and in nearby areas.
D)It is constant or occurs on and off.
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Chapter 13: Medical Terminology
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Q1) Doctor's orders for a preop patient may include NPO.The support worker understands that this is the abbreviation for which of the following?
A)Negative pressure option for the patient's room
B)No persons allowed visiting
C)Do not eat or drink anything
D)Night privacy allowed
Q2) How would the support worker abbreviate height?
A)h
B)H
C)ht
D)Hgt
Q3) The suffix -plegia means which of the following?
A)Paralysis
B)Swallowing
C)Speaking
D)Sagging
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Chapter 14: Client Care: Planning, Processes, Reporting, and Recording
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Q1) Cyrus just finished giving Mr.Thomas a bed bath.He should record this using which documentation form?
A)The graphic sheet
B)The progress notes
C)The ADLs checklist sheet
D)The summary reports
Q2) Which of the following is the first step in the nursing process?
A)Nursing diagnosis
B)Planning
C)Assessment
D)Evaluation
Q3) Which of the following is one of the goals of care planning?
A)Follow the physician's orders for the client.
B)Perform assessments for the client.
C)Complete the required paperwork.
D)Meet the client's need for care and support.
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Chapter 15: Measuring Height, Weight, and Vital Signs
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Q1) What is the term for the act of inhalation and exhalation?
A)Respiration
B)Respiratory rate
C)Breathing
D)Basic need
Q2) The support worker is taking a patient's radial pulse and feels unevenly spaced beats.What is this called?
A)Pulse
B)Dysrhythmia
C)Pulse rate
D)Tachycardia
Q3) What is the number of pulses felt in 1 minute called?
A)Pulse
B)Vital signs
C)Pulse rate
D)Heartbeat
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Chapter 16: Abuse Awareness
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Q1) 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
Q2) "Failure to thrive" is a term that describes infants, babies, or children (and sometimes adults) who are below the norms except for which of the following?
A)Body weight
B)Food intake
C)Growth
D)Cognitive development
Q3) The support worker observes Darren (another support worker), pinch and push a client.What is this treatment an example of?
A)Negligence
B)Malpractice
C)Neglect
D)Physical abuse
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Chapter 17: Body Structure and Function
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Q1) Which of the following are voluntary muscles?
A)Arm and leg muscles
B)Stomach muscles
C)Heart muscles
D)Intestinal muscles
Q2) Which structure carries messages to the brain?
A)The auditory nerve
B)The semicircular canals
C)The cochlea
D)The Eustachian tube
Q3) Swallowing, coughing, and vomiting are controlled by which part of the brain?
A)Midbrain
B)Pons
C)Medulla
D)Cerebral cortex
Q4) What is the correct term for the opening at the end of the urethra?
A)Penis
B)Bladder
C)Meatus
D)Vagina
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Chapter 18: Growth and Development
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Q1) Which of the following is a principle of growth and development?
A)The process starts at fertilization and ends in puberty.
B)The process proceeds from the simple to the complex.
C)The process proceeds from foot to head.
D)The rate of the process is even and at a set pace.
Q2) What signals the onset of puberty in boys?
A)Menarche
B)Learning how to study
C)Ejaculation
D)Developing a satisfactory sex life
Q3) Which is the correct term for the period when reproductive organs begin to function and the secondary sex characteristics appear?
A)Preadolescence
B)Menarche
C)Teenagehood
D)Puberty
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Chapter 19: Caring for Mothers and Infants
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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 holding a baby, the support worker should do all following, except which option?
A)Practice proper hand hygiene before and after handling the baby.
B)Wear a clean top or gown.
C)Do not hold the baby close to your body.
D)Use both hands.
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Chapter 20: Caring for the Young
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Q1) The support worker is providing support to a family.The family has a frequent visitor; after every visit by that person, the oldest child cries a lot and is not himself for days.What is the first thing the support worker should do?
A)Talk to the child to find out what is wrong.
B)Speak to the visitor to get needed information.
C)Notify your supervisor.
D)Notify the parents.
Q2) Which of the following contagious infections or diseases have vaccines?
A)Cancer
B)Head lice
C)Measles
D)Fever
Q3) Which of the following statements is true of otitis media?
A)It is common among children between 8 and 10 years of age.
B)It occurs most often among children under 1 year of age.
C)It is known as an outer ear infection.
D)It is also known as a middle ear infection.
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Chapter 21: Caring for Older Adults
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Q1) How often do older adults usually need a complete shower or bath?
A)Every day
B)Every other day
C)Twice a week
D)Once a week
Q2) 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
Q3) Mr.Chan is 69 years old.Nervous system changes in him may cause which of the following?
A)Shorter memory
B)Increased ability to fall asleep
C)Increased blood flow to the brain
D)Muscle atrophy
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Chapter 22: Safety
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Q1) A client who is receiving continuous oxygen wants to smoke a cigarette.Which of the following statements is correct?
A)The client can smoke after the support worker closes the room door.
B)The client can smoke after the support worker turns off the oxygen.
C)The client should be taken to a smoking area.
D)Smoking is not allowed where oxygen is being used.
Q2) How can the support worker ensure that the right care is provided to the right client?
A)Follow the client's care plan.
B)Identify the client before giving care.
C)Check the label on the client's clothing.
D)Check the MSDS.
Q3) Which is true when transferring a client to or from a wheelchair?
A)The wheels must remain locked.
B)The client needs to stand on the footrests.
C)The client has to hold the handgrips.
D)The client is provided with needed accessories.
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Chapter 23: Preventing Infection
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Q1) Portals of exit are which of the following?
A)The same as portals of entry
B)Personal care items
C)Eating and drinking utensils
D)Blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions
Q2) Clean technique is the same as which of the following?
A)Sterile technique
B)Surgical asepsis
C)Medical asepsis
D)Normal flora
Q3) A drug that kills bacteria is which of the following?
A)A germicide
B)An autoclave
C)An antibiotic
D)A vaccine
Q4) Which is correct regarding the hepatitis B vaccination?
A)Involves one injection
B)Sometimes involves two injections
C)Involves three injections
D)Always involves four injections
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Chapter 24: Skin Care and Prevention of Wounds
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Q1) Mrs.Flow spends a lot of time in her hospital bed, due to a stroke.She has pressure ulcers under her heels.What device could help prevent further damage to her heels?
A)Flotation pad
B)Elbow protectors
C)Heel elevators
D)Bed cradle
Q2) What is the name of the condition in which there is death of tissue?
A)Trauma
B)Gangrene
C)A partial-thickness wound
D)A full-thickness wound
Q3) An open wound has clean, straight edges; it was made with a sharp instrument.What type of wound is this?
A)A penetrating wound
B)A laceration
C)An incision
D)An intentional wound
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25: Body Mechanics: Moving, Positioning, Transferring, and Lifting the Client
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Q1) Mrs.Chan, an older adult client, is calling from her bed that she would like some assistance getting out of bed.Michelle, the support worker, responds to the call bell.Mrs.Chan is not one of Michelle's regular clients, but Mrs.Chan is alert and reassures Michelle that she can guide her through what is needed to assist her.What should Michelle do?
A)Move the client as she requests.
B)Check with her supervisor and the care plan.
C)Check the care plan.
D)Check the client's room for any assistive devices, and use them for the transfer.
Q2) All of the following are transferring and lifting safety precaution levels except which option?
A)Independent with no assistance
B)Two-person transfer
C)Ceiling lift
D)Pulling lift
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Chapter 26: Exercise and Activity
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Q1) Hand grips prevent contractures of which joints?
A)Thumb, fingers, and wrist
B)Hands and forearm
C)Elbow
D)Fingers and elbow
Q2) Deconditioning is a result of which of the following?
A)A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue
B)The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
C)The loss of muscle strength as a result of inactivity
D)A drop in blood pressure when a person stands up
Q3) A resident has atrophy.The support worker understands that atrophy means which of the following?
A)A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue
B)The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
C)The loss of muscle strength as a result of inactivity
D)A drop in blood pressure when a person stands up
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Chapter 27: Rehabilitation Care
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Q1) Who is the person involved in every aspect of rehabilitation?
A)The client
B)The nurse
C)The physiotherapist
D)The support worker
Q2) Who is responsible for teaching communication strategies to the families of clients?
A)The support worker
B)The nurse
C)The speech-language pathologist
D)The occupational therapist
Q3) The care plan of a client who had both legs amputated includes the following measures.Which one should the support worker question?
A)Turn and reposition, as directed.
B)Take measures to prevent pressure ulcers.
C)Maintain good alignment at all times.
D)Perform all the ADLs for the client.
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Chapter 28: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) A client is on a full-liquid diet.Which of the following is true of this diet?
A)Food is semi-solid.
B)Foods can be easily chewed.
C)Foods are liquid at room temperature, or they dissolve at body temperature.
D)Foods are low in roughage.
Q2) 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
Q3) Which vitamin is needed for blood clotting?
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin D
C)Vitamin E
D)Vitamin K
Q4) Which mineral is needed for the formation of teeth and bones?
A)Sodium
B)Iron
C)Calcium
D)Potassium
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Chapter 29: Enteral Nutrition and Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) The risk of regurgitation is less with which of the following feeding tubes?
A)Nasogastric tubes
B)PEG tubes
C)Jejunostomy tubes
D)Gastrostomy tubes
Q2) 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
Q3) A doctor inserts this type of feeding tube with an endoscope.
A)PEG tube
B)NG tube
C)Jejunostomy tube
D)Nasoduodenal tube
Q4) A cannula or catheter is which of the following?
A)A plastic tubing threaded over a needle
B)A tube feeding
C)Another name for a PEG tube
D)A gastro-jejunostomy tube
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Chapter 30: Personal Hygiene
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Q1) When flossing a client's teeth, in which direction should the support worker move the floss?
A)Left to right
B)Right to left
C)Up and down
D)Side to side
Q2) 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
Q3) How should the support worker dry the client after a bath?
A)Pat dry
B)Rub vigorously
C)Use long, firm strokes to rinse
D)Use circular motions
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Chapter 31: Grooming and Dressing
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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) 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
Q3) Because Black people's hair is often black and textured, it requires which of the following?
A)Products
B)Oil
C)Brushing
D)Attention
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Chapter 32: Urinary Elimination
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Q1) Unless directed otherwise, when are urinary drainage bags emptied?
A)Every morning
B)At bedtime
C)At the end of every shift
D)At the start of every shift
Q2) Why does a filled urinal present safety hazards?
A)It is easily spilled.
B)It is a source of odours.
C)It is an unpleasant sight.
D)It needs to be emptied.
Q3) For a client who has a catheter, the drainage bag must be kept in which position?
A)Above the level of the bladder
B)Below the level of the bladder
C)At bladder level
D)At the person's right side
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Chapter 33: Bowel Elimination
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Q1) What does the term flatulence mean?
A)The excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines
B)Gas or air passed through the anus
C)Formation of black, tarry stools
D)Excreted feces
Q2) How many glasses of water does a person need daily to promote normal fecal elimination?
A)2 to 4
B)4 to 6
C)6 to 8
D)8 to 10
Q3) Which of the following is a sign of fecal impaction?
A)The frequent passage of liquid stools
B)Marble-sized stools
C)Liquid feces seeping from the anus
D)Passage of large stools
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Chapter 34: Beds and Bed Making
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A)Bottom sheet
B)The blanket
C)The bedspread
D)The pillowcase
Q2) The following statements about an alternating pressure mattress are true except:
A)It is a special mattress that has alternating areas of pressure of air, gel, or water baffles.
B)It is a special mattress to reduce the risk for pressure sores.
C)It is important when making a bed with an alternating pressure mattress to ensure that layers of bed linens do not reduce the effectiveness of the baffle action.
D)It is important that bottom sheets are tucked in tightly beneath the mattress.
Q3) Which statement about changing linens is correct? Linens are always changed:
A)When they become loose or wrinkled
B)If there are crumbs on them
C)At bedtime
D)When they become wet, damp, soiled, or very wrinkled
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Chapter 35: Mental Health Disorders
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Q1) In which of the following conditions may psychotic episodes occur?
A)Obsessive-compulsive disorders
B)Bipolar disorder
C)Schizophrenia
D)Antisocial personality disorder
Q2) Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of bulimia nervosa?
A)Starvation
B)Purging
C)Vomiting blood
D)Constipation
Q3) A client washes her hands over and over many times during the day.This behaviour is due to which of the following conditions?
A)Hallucination
B)Repression
C)Phobia
D)Compulsion
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Chapter 36: Disorientation, Delirium, and Dementia
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Q1) What is the cause of Alzheimer's disease (ADRD)?
A)Family history
B)Down syndrome
C)Aging
D)Unknown
Q2) What is sundowning?
A)An increase in signs, symptoms, and behaviours of dementia during hours of darkness
B)The progressive loss of brain functions
C)Euphoria
D)Disorientation that occurs suddenly
Q3) Mr.Heck is suffering from permanent disorientation.What could this be related to?
A)Confusion
B)Delirium
C)Dementia
D)Pseudo-dementia
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Chapter 37: Common Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) A client has a red, hard, and hot area along the course of a vein.The support worker knows that these are signs of which condition?
A)Abuse
B)Gavage
C)Aspiration.
D)Phlebitis
Q2) What is the major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis?
A)Smoking
B)Infection
C)Air pollution
D)Family history
Q3) What is paraplegia?
A)Paralysis of the arms
B)Paralysis of the lower trunk and the legs
C)Paralysis of one side of the body
D)Paralysis from the neck down
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Chapter 38: Developmental Disorders and Disabilities
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Q1) A client has just had a seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes, and the support worker has just called the emergency medical service.After the seizure has stopped, what should the support worker do next?
A)Place the client on the left side.
B)Place the client in the supine position.
C)Get the client to stand as quickly as possible.
D)Place the client in the prone position.
Q2) When does spina bifida develop?
A)During the first month of gestation
B)Before, during, or after birth
C)Because of an extra chromosome
D)Before 18 years of age
Q3) Intellectual disabilities involve which of the following?
A)An extra chromosome and heart defects
B)Muscle weakness and poor coordination
C)Low intellectual functioning and impaired adaptive behaviour
D)Impaired social skills and confusion
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Chapter 39: Speech and Language Disorders
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Q1) If a client becomes frustrated while trying to answer questions, what should the support worker do?
A)Take a deep breath and ask the question again.
B)Bring up the subject later.
C)Ask the client what is wrong.
D)Ask the question more slowly and in a louder voice.
Q2) Which is correct about communication boards?
A)They require the client to touch the screen
B)They are large computers
C)They show pictures or words for activities of daily living
D)They contain speakers that state the message
Q3) People with this disorder cannot control lip, jaw, or tongue movements.
A)Expressive-receptive aphasia
B)Dysarthria
C)Apraxia of speech
D)Expressive aphasia
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Chapter 40: Hearing and Vision Disorders
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Q1) Tinnitus is which of the following?
A)Dizziness
B)A ringing in the ears
C)A sign language
D)Hearing loss
Q2) How would the support worker care for a client's contact lenses?
A)Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
B)Clean the lenses with water and tissues.
C)Label the lenses with the client's name and room number.
D)Remove the batteries before storing the lenses.
Q3) How should the support worker communicate with a client who is blind?
A)Speak loudly or shout.
B)Use simple words and short sentences.
C)Speak clearly in a normal tone of voice.
D)Avoid using words like "see," "look," or "read."
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.
D)The client's vision is cloudy.
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Chapter 41: Oxygen Needs
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Q1) What is the correct term for the lack of or absence of breathing?
A)Apnea
B)Kussmaul respirations
C)Bradypnea
D)Hypoxia
Q2) Respiratory arrest is said to have occurred when which of the following has happened?
A)Breathing has stopped.
B)The heart has stopped.
C)Respirations are very rapid.
D)Breathing and heart action have stopped.
Q3) A radioisotope is administered for which of the following?
A)Chest X-ray
B)Lung scan
C)Bronchoscopy
D)Thoracentesis
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Chapter 42: Home Management
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Q1) 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
Q2) Shauna, a support worker, has been assigned home management duties.What does this include?
A)Providing personal care to the client in his own home
B)Providing personal care so the client can manage his own home
C)Cleaning and organizing the client's home
D)Doing yardwork
Q3) All cleaning products should contain which of the following?
A)Care label instructions
B)Safe handling instructions
C)Standard Practices
D)Transmission-Based Practices
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Chapter 43: Assisting With Medications
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Q1) What would be the support worker's responsibility for a client taking a new medication?
A)Observe and record any changes in your client's behaviour.
B)Closely monitor for side effects of the medication.
C)Report to the doctor how the client responded to the new medication.
D)Teach the client how to take the new medication and what side effects to expect.
Q2) How would a medication in the form of a suppository be administered?
A)The medication would be placed inside her mouth against her cheek.
B)The medication would be injected under the skin.
C)The medication would be placed under her tongue.
D)The medication would be placed in her rectum.
Q3) When the client has to take a medication on an empty stomach, when should it be taken?
A)30 minutes after eating
B)1 hour before eating
C)1 hour after eating
D)30 minutes after eating.
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Chapter 44: Heat and Cold Applications
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Q1) When heat is applied to skin, blood vessels in the area dilate and more blood flows through them.What does this extra blood bring to the tissues?
A)Excess fluid
B)White blood cells
C)Oxygen and nutrients
D)Edema
Q2) How long are heat and cold applications applied for?
A)5 to 10 minutes
B)10 to 15 minutes
C)15 to 20 minutes
D)20 to 25 minutes
Q3) What is the correct temperature for a cool application?
A)33.8° C to 36.6° C (93° F to 98° F)
B)26.6° C to 33.8° C (80° F to 93° F)
C)18.3° C to 26.6° C (65° F to 80° F)
D)10° C to 18.3° C (50° F to 65° F)
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Chapter 45: Working in Acute Care
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Q1) After surgery, how often is the client repositioned?
A)Every half hour
B)At least every 1 to 2 hours
C)Only when the client requests a position change
D)At least every 4 hours
Q2) What is the purpose of the preoperative skin prep?
A)To reduce the risk of infection
B)To sterilize the skin
C)To make the client more comfortable
D)To provide a smooth surgical site
Q3) The support worker assists in preparing a client for transport to the operating room.Which of the following measures promotes safety?
A)The OR staff brings the stretcher to the room.
B)The client is covered with a bath blanket.
C)After the client is transferred to the stretcher, safety straps are secured and side rails are raised.
D)A pillow is placed under the client's head.
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Chapter 46: End-Of-Life Care
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Q1) The nurse tells the client`s family that they should prepare for death occurring by the next day.What is wrong with this statement?
A)Time of death cannot be predicted.
B)Only a doctor can tell the family this information.
C)The nurse should have told them sooner.
D)The family should not be told this type of information.
Q2) According to Dr.Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, what are the five stages of dying?
A)Denial, pain, sadness, bargaining, and acceptance
B)Denial, pain, acceptance, hospice, and death
C)Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance
D)Denial, anger, sadness, hospice, and acceptance
Q3) A dying client and his family have the right to which of the following?
A)Privacy
B)Meal breaks
C)Hospice care
D)Home care
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Chapter 47: Starting Your Career
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A)Using action words to start sentences
B)Writing in paragraphs to include all information
C)Using the word "I" to start sentences
D)Going with your first draft as it will be the most accurate
Q2) 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.
Q3) When Troy writes his resumé, what should he include?
A)Only health care experience
B)Only paid work experience
C)Volunteer experience
D)Not skills and accomplishments
Q4) Which is true of an interview?
A)An interview will never take place with more than one applicant.
B)An interview will always be conducted by a potential co-worker.
C)An interview may focus on answers, not body language.
D)An interview may be conducted by more than one interviewer.
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