Deck 1: The Role of the Support Worker

Question 1

Which of the following terms refers to people who receive care in a hospital?

A)Patients
B)Clients
C)Residents
D)Individuals

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Practices for a professional appearance include which of the following?

A)Wearing only a light perfume
B)Wearing only one pair of dangling earrings
C)Wearing a wristwatch
D)Wearing a well-fitted, modest uniform

Answer 2

D

Question 3

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 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of activities of daily living (ADLs)?

A)Laundry you do for the client every day
B)Self-care activities the client performs every day
C)Activities you do for the client some days
D)Self-care activities the client performs some days

Question 5

Which of the following statements is TRUE about adults with disabilities?

A)Many adults with disabilities live in their own homes.
B)All adult disabilities are a result of an illness.
C)All adult disabilities are a result of an accident.
D)Disabilities do not affect mental functions.

Question 6

As a student, you are assigned to work with Susana, who is a social worker.Which of the following describes the role of the social worker?

A)Helping clients with their social speech.
B)Planning social activities to keep the client busy.
C)Assisting the client in deciding what to eat at social events.
D)Helping clients deal with social and emotional issues related to illness and recovery.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a physician's diagnosis?

A)Mr.Lamb has high blood pressure.
B)Mr.Lamb's diet should consist of low-sodium food products.
C)Mr.Lamb needs education regarding his blood pressure.
D)Mr.Lamb needs emotional support.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is TRUE of older adults?

A)Social and emotional changes always happen with older adults.
B)All older adults move into residential facilities.
C)Many older adults enjoy good health.
D)Aging is considered an illness.

Question 9

Which of the following terms refers to a person living in a long-term care facility?

A)Patient
B)Client
C)Resident
D)Individual

Question 10

Which of the following actions demonstrates that Pradeep is able to maintain his professionalism when faced with a heavier-than-usual workload?

A)Doing the work, keeping his feelings to himself until break time, when he talks about his anger with a close friend
B)Refusing to do the extra work assigned to him and walking off the unit
C)Speaking with his supervisor to share his concern about being able to safely carry out his assignment
D)Writing a letter of complaint to his employer, describing the unfair working conditions

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about being a regulated profession?

A)Support workers belong to this group.
B)It is governed by the Canadian government.
C)It has a professional organization called a college.
D)There are no official requirements for education.

Question 12

Support workers sometimes help their clients with activities such as doing laundry.In which of the following settings does this commonly occur?

A)Complex care
B)Chronic care
C)Long-term care
D)Community

Question 13

Noah is a support worker who works in Mrs.Hamilton's private home.Today, Mrs.Hamilton's personal care took longer than usual due to additional dressing and grooming preparations for a special event she is attending.As a result, a problem has arisen because Noah has time to perform only one of the two home management tasks he is assigned to do during each visit.Noah has to make a decision.What should Noah consider before he makes his decision?

A)Mrs.Hamilton's viewpoint
B)Noah's supervisor's viewpoint
C)A fellow support worker's viewpoint
D)The physician's viewpoint

Question 14

Who assesses clients, makes nursing diagnoses, develops care plans, and implements and evaluates nursing care?

A)Nurse
B)Social worker
C)Physician
D)Spiritual advisor

Question 15

Drew interviews his client and asks about religious beliefs.By asking this question, Drew is promoting which of the following?

A)The client's independence
B)The client's dignity
C)The client's preference
D)The client's safety

Question 16

Joanne is a support worker graduate and is not sure of her scope of practice.Which of the following sources would provide Joanne with information regarding her scope of practice?

A)College of Nurses of Ontario
B)Written policies from her current employer
C)Her co-worker who has been on the job for 25 years
D)Her school classmate who always has the answers

Question 17

What is the main goal of the health care team?

A)To provide quality care
B)To carry out the physician's orders
C)To develop care plans for patients and residents
D)To follow agency policies and procedures

Question 18

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

Question 19

Who assesses and plans for the nutritional needs of patients and residents?

A)The nurse
B)The dietitian
C)The pharmacist
D)The physician

Question 20

A support worker is part of which of the following?

A)The health care team
B)The board of trustees
C)The case management team
D)The nursing team

Question 21

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

Question 22

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.