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Sorrentino's Canadian
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Textbook for the Support
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Worker, 5th Edition
TEST BANK
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Mary J. Wilk
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
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Elsevier Canada
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© Mary J. Wilk. All rights reserved. Reproduction
or distribution without permission is prohibited.
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, Sorrentino’s Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker (5th Edition)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION I: THE SUPPORT WORKER
Chapter 1. The Role and Responsibilities of the Support Worker
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Chapter 2. Personal and Professional Growth
Chapter 3. Communication
Chapter 4. Working with Families
Chapter 5. The Helping Relationship
Chapter 6. Cultural Diversity
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Chapter 7. Ethical Issues
Chapter 8. Legal Issues
Chapter 9. Documentation
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Chapter 10. Interprofessional Teams and Collaboration
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SECTION II: HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Chapter 11. Promoting Health and Wellness
Chapter 12. Medical Terminology
Chapter 13. Infection Prevention and Control
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Chapter 14. Nutrition
Chapter 15. Medication Assistance
Chapter 16. Rest, Sleep, and Comfort
Chapter 17. Safety in the Workplace
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Chapter 18. Abuse and Neglect
SECTION III: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
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Chapter 19. Human Development Across the Lifespan
Chapter 20. Supporting Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Chapter 21. Supporting Adults
Chapter 22. Supporting Older Adults
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, SECTION IV: SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH HEALTH CHALLENGES
Chapter 23. Supporting Individuals with Physical Disabilities
Chapter 24. Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 25. Supporting Individuals with Mental Health Challenges
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Chapter 26. Supporting Individuals with Dementia
Chapter 27. Supporting Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 28. Supporting Individuals with Addictions
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SECTION V: PRACTICAL SUPPORT SKILLS
Chapter 29. Personal Care
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Chapter 30. Mobility, Positioning, and Transfers
Chapter 31. Body Mechanics
Chapter 32. Assisting with Elimination
Chapter 33. Skin Care
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Chapter 34. Assisting with Oxygen and Respiratory Care
Chapter 35. Assisting with Special Procedures
Chapter 36. Household Management
Chapter 37. Community Participation and Inclusion
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SECTION VI: SPECIALIZED CARE AND SELF-CARE
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Chapter 38. Supporting Individuals with Chronic Illness
Chapter 39. Supporting Individuals with Sensory Impairments
Chapter 40. Supporting Individuals with Communication Disorders
Chapter 41. Supporting Individuals with Behavioural Challenges
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Chapter 42. Palliative Care
Chapter 43. Pain Management
Chapter 44. Grief and Loss
Chapter 45. Stress Management for Support Workers
Chapter 46. Self-Care and Burnout Prevention
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Chapter 47. End-of-Life Care
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, Chapter 1 – The Role and Responsibilities of the Support Worker
1. Which statement best describes the primary role of the support worker?
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A. To diagnose and treat illness
B. To provide holistic, client-centred assistance within a defined scope of practice
C. To replace family caregiving responsibilities
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D. To work independently without supervision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Support workers provide holistic, client-centred care focused on
assisting individuals with daily living and well-being while practicing within a
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clearly defined scope and under appropriate supervision.
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2. A support worker assisting with activities of daily living must always prioritize
which principle?
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A. Efficiency
B. Task completion
C. Client dignity and independence
D. Organizational policy over client choice
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preserving dignity and promoting independence are foundational
principles of support work and guide all care activities.
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3. Which task would typically fall outside the scope of practice of a support
worker?
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A. Assisting with bathing
B. Reporting changes in a client’s condition
C. Administering medication without authorization
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D. Supporting mobility
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering medication without proper training, delegation, or
authorization exceeds the support worker’s scope and is unsafe.
Sorrentino's Canadian
ST
Textbook for the Support
UV
Worker, 5th Edition
TEST BANK
IA
?_
AP
Mary J. Wilk
PR
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
OV
||| ||| || ||| || | || ||| | || ||| |
Elsevier Canada
ED
© Mary J. Wilk. All rights reserved. Reproduction
or distribution without permission is prohibited.
??
, Sorrentino’s Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker (5th Edition)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ST
SECTION I: THE SUPPORT WORKER
Chapter 1. The Role and Responsibilities of the Support Worker
UV
Chapter 2. Personal and Professional Growth
Chapter 3. Communication
Chapter 4. Working with Families
Chapter 5. The Helping Relationship
Chapter 6. Cultural Diversity
IA
Chapter 7. Ethical Issues
Chapter 8. Legal Issues
Chapter 9. Documentation
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Chapter 10. Interprofessional Teams and Collaboration
AP
SECTION II: HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Chapter 11. Promoting Health and Wellness
Chapter 12. Medical Terminology
Chapter 13. Infection Prevention and Control
PR
Chapter 14. Nutrition
Chapter 15. Medication Assistance
Chapter 16. Rest, Sleep, and Comfort
Chapter 17. Safety in the Workplace
OV
Chapter 18. Abuse and Neglect
SECTION III: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
ED
Chapter 19. Human Development Across the Lifespan
Chapter 20. Supporting Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Chapter 21. Supporting Adults
Chapter 22. Supporting Older Adults
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, SECTION IV: SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH HEALTH CHALLENGES
Chapter 23. Supporting Individuals with Physical Disabilities
Chapter 24. Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 25. Supporting Individuals with Mental Health Challenges
ST
Chapter 26. Supporting Individuals with Dementia
Chapter 27. Supporting Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 28. Supporting Individuals with Addictions
UV
SECTION V: PRACTICAL SUPPORT SKILLS
Chapter 29. Personal Care
IA
Chapter 30. Mobility, Positioning, and Transfers
Chapter 31. Body Mechanics
Chapter 32. Assisting with Elimination
Chapter 33. Skin Care
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Chapter 34. Assisting with Oxygen and Respiratory Care
Chapter 35. Assisting with Special Procedures
Chapter 36. Household Management
Chapter 37. Community Participation and Inclusion
AP
SECTION VI: SPECIALIZED CARE AND SELF-CARE
PR
Chapter 38. Supporting Individuals with Chronic Illness
Chapter 39. Supporting Individuals with Sensory Impairments
Chapter 40. Supporting Individuals with Communication Disorders
Chapter 41. Supporting Individuals with Behavioural Challenges
OV
Chapter 42. Palliative Care
Chapter 43. Pain Management
Chapter 44. Grief and Loss
Chapter 45. Stress Management for Support Workers
Chapter 46. Self-Care and Burnout Prevention
ED
Chapter 47. End-of-Life Care
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, Chapter 1 – The Role and Responsibilities of the Support Worker
1. Which statement best describes the primary role of the support worker?
ST
A. To diagnose and treat illness
B. To provide holistic, client-centred assistance within a defined scope of practice
C. To replace family caregiving responsibilities
UV
D. To work independently without supervision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Support workers provide holistic, client-centred care focused on
assisting individuals with daily living and well-being while practicing within a
IA
clearly defined scope and under appropriate supervision.
?_
2. A support worker assisting with activities of daily living must always prioritize
which principle?
AP
A. Efficiency
B. Task completion
C. Client dignity and independence
D. Organizational policy over client choice
PR
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preserving dignity and promoting independence are foundational
principles of support work and guide all care activities.
OV
3. Which task would typically fall outside the scope of practice of a support
worker?
ED
A. Assisting with bathing
B. Reporting changes in a client’s condition
C. Administering medication without authorization
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D. Supporting mobility
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering medication without proper training, delegation, or
authorization exceeds the support worker’s scope and is unsafe.
