Midterm Preparation Quiz PDF

MIDTERM PREPARATION PSW 1017  Contents (Week 1 -6) WEEK 1 (Infection Control and Interpersonal Communication) - Chapter 9 and 19 WEEK 2 (Body Mechanics, Moving, Positioning, Transferring and Lifting the client) - Chapter 14 WEEK 3 (Exercise and Activity) - Chapter 15...

MIDTERM PREPARATION PSW 1017  Contents (Week 1 -6) WEEK 1 (Infection Control and Interpersonal Communication) - Chapter 9 and 19 WEEK 2 (Body Mechanics, Moving, Positioning, Transferring and Lifting the client) - Chapter 14 WEEK 3 (Exercise and Activity) - Chapter 15 WEEK 4 (Beds and Bed Making; Assisting a Client with Feeding) - Chapter 21 and 27 WEEK 5 (Assisting a Client with Oral Hygiene; Grooming and Dressing) - Chapters 17 and 18 WEEK 6 (Personal Hygiene) - Chapter 17 Breakdown of Midterm 55 questions (These breakdowns are a rough estimate) - 50 M/C - 3 Short Answers - 2 Mix/Match - Worth 20% of your grade - 90 minutes  Question 1 Which element in the chain of infection can be disrupted by practicing proper hand hygiene and using personal protective equipment (PPE)? a. Host b. Reservoir c. Portal of entry d. Mode of transmission  Question 2 When should a PSW wear gloves as part of their personal protective equipment (PPE) to effectively prevent the spread of infection? a. Only when providing direct care to a client with visible wounds. b. Whenever handling potentially infectious materials, such as bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces. c. During routine tasks like taking a client's blood pressure. d. Only during flu season.  Question 3 A PSW is responsible for providing care to a client with multidrug- resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) who is in isolation. The PSW needs to enter the client's room to assist with activities of daily living. Which combination of personal protective equipment (PPE) should the PSW wear, considering the specific requirements for MDR-TB? a. Gloves and a surgical mask b. Gloves, a gown, and a surgical mask c. Gloves, a gown, an N95 respirator, and eye protection d. Gloves, a gown, and an N95 respirator  Question 4 While providing care to a client who recently lost a loved one, a PSW wants to use effective interpersonal communication to offer support. Which approach would be most appropriate for the PSW in this situation? a. Use a closed-ended question to quickly assess the client's emotional state. b. Share a personal story about a similar loss to empathize with the client. c. Employ active listening skills, maintain eye contact, and provide open- ended questions to encourage the client to express their feelings. d. Keep the conversation focused on positive topics to uplift the client's spirits.  Question 5 A PSW is conducting a conversation with a client who is going through a difficult time due to a recent life-changing event. To demonstrate empathetic listening, the PSW should: a. Provide immediate solutions to resolve the client's challenges. b. Offer advice on how to quickly overcome the difficulties. c. Share personal stories of success to inspire the client. d. Allow the client to express their feelings without interruption, providing emotional support and validation.  Question 6 A PSW is assisting a client in moving from the bed to a wheelchair. What is the correct technique to use when helping the client during this transfer? a. Use a single-hand lift under the client's arms to raise them. b. Tilt the client to one side and then lift them from the bed. c. Bend the back forward to reach the client's legs more easily. d. Bend the knees and keep the back straight while assisting the client.  Question 7 A PSW is preparing to move a client who is bedridden and needs to be transferred to a wheelchair. The client has a history of hip fractures and limited mobility. The client weighs significantly more than the PSW. Which of the following is the most appropriate action the PSW should take? a. Use a mechanical lift to transfer the client. b. Request assistance from another staff member and use the mechanical lift to transfer the client n. c. Ask the client to bear weight on the injury limb to assess the extent of the fracture. d. Use a transfer belt to transfer the client from the bed to the wheelchair.  Question 8 While assisting a client with range-of-motion exercises, the PSW notices that the client is experiencing discomfort and resistance during a particular movement. What should the PSW do in this situation? a. Continue with the exercise, applying gentle pressure to overcome resistance. b. Advise the client to push through the discomfort for better results. c. Stop the exercise immediately and report the discomfort to the healthcare team. d. Modify the exercise to make it more challenging for the client.  Question 9 A PSW is assisting an elderly client in a long-term care facility who has a high risk of falls. The client asks to use the bathroom but is unsteady on their feet. What should the PSW do to minimize the risk of a fall during this task? a. Quickly assist the client to the bathroom without using any mobility aids. b. Offer the client a bedpan or urinal as an alternative to going to the bathroom. c. Use a gait belt and provide support while assisting the client to the bathroom. d. Leave the client alone in the room while they use the bathroom to respect their privacy.  Question 10 A PSW is assisting a client with their meal, and the client is having difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). Which of the following actions should the PSW take to ensure safe feeding for the client? a. Encourage the client to eat quickly to minimize the time they spend swallowing. b. Offer foods and liquids that are hot to stimulate the client's taste buds. c. Provide thickened liquids and soft, manageable food textures as recommended by the speech therapist. d. Give the client large sips of water to help them wash down their food.  Question 11 A PSW is preparing to make an occupied bed for a client. Which step should the PSW prioritize for infection control and safety? a. Leave the bed linens slightly damp to increase comfort for the client. b. Keep the client in the bed while changing the linens to save time. c. Ensure the bed linens do not touch the floor during the process. d. Change the linens quickly to minimize the client's inconvenience.  Question 12 A PSW is providing oral hygiene care to a client with limited mobility and cognitive impairment. The client clenches their teeth tightly and refuses to open their mouth during the care routine. What is the most appropriate action for the PSW to take in this situation? a. Skip the oral hygiene care for this session and try again later. b. Wear gloves and use a tongue depressor to gently pry open the client's mouth. c. Respect the client's choice and move on to other aspects of care for now. d. Request assistance from another PSW to hold the client's mouth open.  Question 13 A PSW is assisting a client with grooming and dressing. The client has a preference for wearing a specific outfit that is not suitable for the current weather conditions. The PSW advises the client to choose a more weather- appropriate outfit, but the client insists on wearing their preferred clothing. What should the PSW do in this situation? a. Respect the client's choice and allow them to wear their preferred outfit. b. Encourage the client to choose a weather-appropriate outfit for their comfort and safety. c. Refuse to assist the client with dressing until they choose a suitable outfit. d. Report the client's choice to the supervisor for further guidance.  Question 14 A PSW is assisting a client with dementia in personal hygiene care. The client becomes agitated and refuses to cooperate, making it challenging to complete the task. What is the most appropriate action the PSW should take in this situation to provide effective personal hygiene care? a. Proceed with the care, ensuring it is completed despite the client's resistance. b. Call the client's family to discuss the issue and seek their guidance. c. Do nothing, and notify the supervisor. d. Modify the approach, prioritize tasks, and ensure the client's safety and comfort.  Question 15 A PSW is assisting a client with a spinal cord injury in personal hygiene care. The client has limited mobility and sensation below the waist. While providing perineal care, the client expresses pain and discomfort and asks the PSW to stop. What should the PSW do to ensure the client's comfort and dignity? a. Ignore the client's request and continue the care to maintain hygiene. b. Ask another PSW to take over the task to avoid upsetting the client. c. Respect the client's request, stop the care immediately, offer support, and notify the supervisor. d. Explain to the client the importance of the care and encourage them to tolerate it.