Personal Support Worker Responsibilities and Practices
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What do PSWs primarily assist with in their scope of practice?

  • Complex case management
  • Advanced wound care
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) (correct)
  • Clinical tasks like administering medications

    • PSWs are regulated by professional bodies.

    False

    List two examples of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).

    Managing finances, preparing meals

    PSWs help clients with mobility assistance by helping them _______ between locations.

    <p>transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the role to its responsibility:

    <p>PSW = Monitoring client condition RN = Managing complex cases RPN = Handling stable or predictable cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a PSW?

    <p>Administering medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compassionate care includes ensuring the client's dignity and preference.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of discretion in personal support work?

    <p>To ensure private information is shared only when appropriate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should caregivers do upon entering a client's home?

    <p>Change into appropriate footwear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alcohol-based hand sanitizer should be applied after changing into appropriate footwear.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one method by which infections can spread.

    <p>Through inanimate objects or from individuals with communicable diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Older adults have ________ immune systems, making them more vulnerable to infections.

    <p>weakened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT an outcome when exposed to a pathogen?

    <p>The immune system always fails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the common infections with their pathogens:

    <p>Common cold = Virus Hepatitis = Virus Pneumonia = Bacteria Tuberculosis = Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Following safety precautions can help protect caregivers from infection.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if personal protective equipment (PPE) is unavailable?

    <p>Notify your supervisor and do not enter the home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of support involves assisting clients with activities such as eating, bathing, and grooming?

    <p>Personal Care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social Support includes helping clients manage medications and finances.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one responsibility of Support Workers in the area of Documentation?

    <p>Recording assessments and observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Support Workers assist families by providing ADL support and __________.

    <p>meal preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of Support Workers?

    <p>Counseling Clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following responsibilities to their descriptions:

    <p>Social Support = Encouraging client participation in social activities Healthcare Support = Assisting with vital signs and observations Family Support = Relieving family caregivers Housekeeping = Managing household chores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in education required between a PSW and an RN?

    <p>PSWs complete a short certificate program while RNs require a 4-year degree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    RPNs require a 4-year degree to practice.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method through which pathogens are transmitted?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Proper hand hygiene does not significantly affect the spread of infections.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'susceptible host' refer to?

    <p>A person at risk of infection due to a weakened immune system or lack of prior exposure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ of exit is the route by which the pathogen leaves the reservoir.

    <p>portal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of infection control to their descriptions:

    <p>Hand Hygiene = Washing hands to remove pathogens PPE = Equipment worn to protect against infection Isolation Precautions = Guidelines to prevent cross-contamination Contaminated = Exposed to pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for pathogens?

    <p>Reading a book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using hand sanitizer with less than 60% alcohol is effective in preventing infections.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action can healthcare workers take to break the chain of infection?

    <p>Practice proper hand hygiene and use personal protective equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors increases the risk of infections in healthcare settings?

    <p>Poor nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Airborne transmission occurs when pathogens are spread over short distances.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one example of a disease that spreads through droplet transmission.

    <p>Influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ is the environment where a pathogen lives before infecting a person.

    <p>reservoir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of transmission with its examples:

    <p>Contact Transmission = Gastrointestinal infections Droplet Transmission = COVID-19 Airborne Transmission = Measles Vehicle Transmission = HIV/AIDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for infectious diseases?

    <p>Thermal Transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Open wounds can increase a patient's risk of infection.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the chain of infection?

    <p>Pathogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Close contact with __________ diseases increases the risk of infections.

    <p>communicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of placing a small pillow under the knees?

    <p>To keep them flexed, reducing back strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The supine position is primarily suitable for sleeping and resting.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be checked before placing a client in the SIMS position?

    <p>Proper alignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The head of the bed is raised _____ to _____ degrees in the High Fowler’s position.

    <p>45, 90</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which position should the head of the bed be at 30-45 degrees?

    <p>Semi-Fowler’s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Clients should be repositioned every hour to avoid discomfort.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following positions with their descriptions:

    <p>Sims = Left side-lying position with pillows for comfort Lateral = Comfortable for sleeping and resting Supine = Lying on your back Fowler's = Head raised at various degrees for specific activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended action for clients sitting at the edge of the bed?

    <p>Steady themselves before standing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Personal Support Worker (PSW) Role

    • A PSW plays a crucial role in patient care, providing direct care to the elderly, frail, disabled, and chronically ill.
    • PSWs assist individuals with daily tasks, including personal needs, emotional support, and health condition monitoring.
    • They communicate with other healthcare professionals to ensure client wellbeing.

    PSW Communication Skills

    • PSWs need diverse communication skills to provide care and support to clients and families.
    • Open conversation reduces isolation and improves overall mental health.
    • A friendly demeanor, eye contact, participation in discussions, active listening, and demonstrating presence support mental health and wellness.
    • Active listening is a key interpersonal skill showing clients engagement and acknowledging their needs.
    • Recognizing diverse client needs and requirements is essential for appropriate responses.

    PSW Workplace Settings

    • PSWs work in various settings, including hospitals, residential facilities and in the community.
    • They assist with client's overall wellbeing, including personal care, home management and social, recreational and housekeeping tasks.
    • They also document client care in detailed records.

    PSW Qualities

    • Key qualities of a PSW include kindness, compassion, caring, responsibility, continuous learning and professional, dedicated, accountability, and motivation.

    PSW Goals

    • The goal of PSWs is to improve a client's quality of life.
    • They provide care with kindness and compassion.
    • They uphold client confidentiality and dignity and provide culturally sensitive care.

    PSW Scope of Practice

    • A PSW scope of practice defines the skills, limits, extent of role.
    • These guidelines are determined by employers and dictate the amount of time taken to perform each skill.

    Regulated vs Unregulated Workers

    • Regulated workers such as dentists, dental hygienists, chiropractors, RMTs, RPNs/RNs, psychologists, pharmacists/pharmacy technicians, and midwives have specific training, licensure and are supervised for their practice.
    • PSWs, physicians' assistants, and physiotherapy assistants are unregulated and supervised.

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    Test your knowledge on the essential roles and responsibilities of Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in the healthcare setting. This quiz covers topics such as Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), infection control, and compassionate care. Understand the significance of discretion and safety precautions in providing quality support to clients.

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