2024 PSW NACC REVIEW EXAM 1
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
infection of the middle ear; viruses/bacteria are causes; can cause
permanent damage to the eardrum or damage the bones of the middle ear
that conduct sound - CORRECT-ANSWERSotitis media
abnormal formation of a new bone in the middle ear that gradually
immobilizes the stapes and prevents it from vibrating in response to sound,
causing a progressive loss of hearing; accompanied by tinnitus - CORRECT-
ANSWERSotosclerosis
ringing in the ears - CORRECT-ANSWERStinnitus
inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and surrounding bone -
CORRECT-ANSWERSperidontal disease
the ear is needed for _____ & ______ - CORRECT-ANSWERShearing, balance
A thin film that sticks to the teeth; it contains saliva, microbes, and other
substances (results from poor oral hygiene), causes tooth decay/cavities -
CORRECT-ANSWERSbiofilm
Hardened biofilm on teeth; causes gums to bleed easily, if this happens
MORE ORAL CARE NEEDED: NOT LESS! - CORRECT-ANSWERStartar
teeth brushing should start at the ______ _____ - CORRECT-ANSWERSgum line
very hot water could ______ dentures - CORRECT-ANSWERSwarp
adult bath water temp (108 discussed in class) - CORRECT-ANSWERS105-
110F
clean the skin, remove oil/dirt/dead skin/some microbes/perspiration, BUT
can DRY THE SKIN - CORRECT-ANSWERSsoaps
keep skin soft, prevent drying, BUT can cause SLIPPERY SURFACES -
CORRECT-ANSWERSbath oils
,Absorb moisture and prevent friction when two skin surfaces rub together -
CORRECT-ANSWERSpowders
Total body area washed. Usually refers to bed bath. - CORRECT-
ANSWERScomplete bath
bath that includes washing the face, hands, axillae (underarms), back,
buttocks, and peri area - CORRECT-ANSWERSpartial bath
clean tub _____ and _____ each use - CORRECT-ANSWERSbefore, after
fill the tub ______ client gets in, and drain the tub ______ the client gets out -
CORRECT-ANSWERSbefore, before
______ clients prior to q bath/tub - CORRECT-ANSWERStoilet
mask/control body odours - CORRECT-ANSWERSdeodorants
reduce amt of perspiration - CORRECT-ANSWERSanti-perspirant
protect skin from the drying effect of air/evaporation - CORRECT-
ANSWERScreams
relaxes muscles/stimulates circulation, normally given AFTER BATH/BEFORE
BED, should last 3-5mins, use lotion to reduce friction, prone is best position,
some may prefer LATERAL - CORRECT-ANSWERSback massage
certain heart diseases, back injury, lung disorders, back surgeries, skin
diseases - CORRECT-ANSWERSback massages are dangerous for persons
with..
cleaning of the perineum and anus, as well as the vulva and the penis -
CORRECT-ANSWERSPerineal care (peri-care)
at least once a day during the bath, and then whenever the area is soiled
with feces/urine - CORRECT-ANSWERSperi care is done...
with doing peri care, work from.... - CORRECT-ANSWERSclean to dirt, front to
back, urethral to anal
menstruation pads need to be changed ______ or _______, but should be
changed BEFORE they become soaked with blood - CORRECT-ANSWERSq3h,
q5h
, report heavy menstrual bleeding (pad becomes soaked within ____ hour), or
are there is a lg amt of _____ _____ on the pad - CORRECT-ANSWERSone,
blood clots
rules of conduct that guide society in deciding whats right vs wrong,
concerned with what you should and shouldn't do - CORRECT-
ANSWERSethics
a body of law that governs the behaviour of a country's residents; tells
people what they can and can't do - CORRECT-ANSWERSlegislation
_____ enforce legislation - CORRECT-ANSWERScourts
patients who are assigned a bed and admitted overnight or longer in a
facility - CORRECT-ANSWERSinpatient
Seen and sent home the same day - CORRECT-ANSWERSoutpatient
LTC homes are regulated, licensed, and funded __________ - CORRECT-
ANSWERSprovincially
aka convalescent care, aka complex continuing care
health care or rehab for people recovering from surgery or injury or being
stabilized after a serious illness/health challenge
*pt is eventually discharged home or to another level of care - CORRECT-
ANSWERSsubacute care
means appointing someone to take on a task or responsibility of providing
client care and support that is WITHIN THEIR SOP - CORRECT-
ANSWERSassigning
Tasks that must be performed only by those authorized to perform them.
Controlled acts are considered to be harmful if performed by unqualified
individuals. (ex-catheters, giving insulin) - CORRECT-ANSWERScontrolled acts
aka transfer of function
*a process by which a nurse authorizes another HCP to perform certain tasks
- CORRECT-ANSWERSdelegation
the right task, circumstances, person, directions/communication,
supervision/evaluation - CORRECT-ANSWERS5 rights of delegation
Self-care activities a person performs daily to remain independent and
function in society
ex: eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, toiling, assisting client
mobility/repositioning - CORRECT-ANSWERSADLs
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
infection of the middle ear; viruses/bacteria are causes; can cause
permanent damage to the eardrum or damage the bones of the middle ear
that conduct sound - CORRECT-ANSWERSotitis media
abnormal formation of a new bone in the middle ear that gradually
immobilizes the stapes and prevents it from vibrating in response to sound,
causing a progressive loss of hearing; accompanied by tinnitus - CORRECT-
ANSWERSotosclerosis
ringing in the ears - CORRECT-ANSWERStinnitus
inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and surrounding bone -
CORRECT-ANSWERSperidontal disease
the ear is needed for _____ & ______ - CORRECT-ANSWERShearing, balance
A thin film that sticks to the teeth; it contains saliva, microbes, and other
substances (results from poor oral hygiene), causes tooth decay/cavities -
CORRECT-ANSWERSbiofilm
Hardened biofilm on teeth; causes gums to bleed easily, if this happens
MORE ORAL CARE NEEDED: NOT LESS! - CORRECT-ANSWERStartar
teeth brushing should start at the ______ _____ - CORRECT-ANSWERSgum line
very hot water could ______ dentures - CORRECT-ANSWERSwarp
adult bath water temp (108 discussed in class) - CORRECT-ANSWERS105-
110F
clean the skin, remove oil/dirt/dead skin/some microbes/perspiration, BUT
can DRY THE SKIN - CORRECT-ANSWERSsoaps
keep skin soft, prevent drying, BUT can cause SLIPPERY SURFACES -
CORRECT-ANSWERSbath oils
,Absorb moisture and prevent friction when two skin surfaces rub together -
CORRECT-ANSWERSpowders
Total body area washed. Usually refers to bed bath. - CORRECT-
ANSWERScomplete bath
bath that includes washing the face, hands, axillae (underarms), back,
buttocks, and peri area - CORRECT-ANSWERSpartial bath
clean tub _____ and _____ each use - CORRECT-ANSWERSbefore, after
fill the tub ______ client gets in, and drain the tub ______ the client gets out -
CORRECT-ANSWERSbefore, before
______ clients prior to q bath/tub - CORRECT-ANSWERStoilet
mask/control body odours - CORRECT-ANSWERSdeodorants
reduce amt of perspiration - CORRECT-ANSWERSanti-perspirant
protect skin from the drying effect of air/evaporation - CORRECT-
ANSWERScreams
relaxes muscles/stimulates circulation, normally given AFTER BATH/BEFORE
BED, should last 3-5mins, use lotion to reduce friction, prone is best position,
some may prefer LATERAL - CORRECT-ANSWERSback massage
certain heart diseases, back injury, lung disorders, back surgeries, skin
diseases - CORRECT-ANSWERSback massages are dangerous for persons
with..
cleaning of the perineum and anus, as well as the vulva and the penis -
CORRECT-ANSWERSPerineal care (peri-care)
at least once a day during the bath, and then whenever the area is soiled
with feces/urine - CORRECT-ANSWERSperi care is done...
with doing peri care, work from.... - CORRECT-ANSWERSclean to dirt, front to
back, urethral to anal
menstruation pads need to be changed ______ or _______, but should be
changed BEFORE they become soaked with blood - CORRECT-ANSWERSq3h,
q5h
, report heavy menstrual bleeding (pad becomes soaked within ____ hour), or
are there is a lg amt of _____ _____ on the pad - CORRECT-ANSWERSone,
blood clots
rules of conduct that guide society in deciding whats right vs wrong,
concerned with what you should and shouldn't do - CORRECT-
ANSWERSethics
a body of law that governs the behaviour of a country's residents; tells
people what they can and can't do - CORRECT-ANSWERSlegislation
_____ enforce legislation - CORRECT-ANSWERScourts
patients who are assigned a bed and admitted overnight or longer in a
facility - CORRECT-ANSWERSinpatient
Seen and sent home the same day - CORRECT-ANSWERSoutpatient
LTC homes are regulated, licensed, and funded __________ - CORRECT-
ANSWERSprovincially
aka convalescent care, aka complex continuing care
health care or rehab for people recovering from surgery or injury or being
stabilized after a serious illness/health challenge
*pt is eventually discharged home or to another level of care - CORRECT-
ANSWERSsubacute care
means appointing someone to take on a task or responsibility of providing
client care and support that is WITHIN THEIR SOP - CORRECT-
ANSWERSassigning
Tasks that must be performed only by those authorized to perform them.
Controlled acts are considered to be harmful if performed by unqualified
individuals. (ex-catheters, giving insulin) - CORRECT-ANSWERScontrolled acts
aka transfer of function
*a process by which a nurse authorizes another HCP to perform certain tasks
- CORRECT-ANSWERSdelegation
the right task, circumstances, person, directions/communication,
supervision/evaluation - CORRECT-ANSWERS5 rights of delegation
Self-care activities a person performs daily to remain independent and
function in society
ex: eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, toiling, assisting client
mobility/repositioning - CORRECT-ANSWERSADLs
