A PSW is who? An ANSWER support worker who offers assistance and
personal care
What is meant by ADLs? ANSWER Daily living activities
Which five tenets make up compassionate care? ANSWER DIPPS
Preferences for independence and dignity
privacy and security
Empathy: What is it? ANSWER The capacity to recognise, comprehend, and
relate to the feelings of others
What is a support worker's ultimate objective? The solution is to enhance the
client's quality of life by adhering to the DIPPS (compassionate care principles).
Which two environments are suitable for a support worker? Community-based
ANSWER
facility-based
Which five categories can be used to group the responsibilities of a support
worker? ANSWER 1. Personal hygiene
2. Assistance for nurses and other medical professionals
3. Support from family 4. Support from society
5. Home management and housekeeping
Which three categories of individuals are enrolled in health care support
services? If the patient is at a hospital, respond.
personal care
What is meant by ADLs? ANSWER Daily living activities
Which five tenets make up compassionate care? ANSWER DIPPS
Preferences for independence and dignity
privacy and security
Empathy: What is it? ANSWER The capacity to recognise, comprehend, and
relate to the feelings of others
What is a support worker's ultimate objective? The solution is to enhance the
client's quality of life by adhering to the DIPPS (compassionate care principles).
Which two environments are suitable for a support worker? Community-based
ANSWER
facility-based
Which five categories can be used to group the responsibilities of a support
worker? ANSWER 1. Personal hygiene
2. Assistance for nurses and other medical professionals
3. Support from family 4. Support from society
5. Home management and housekeeping
Which three categories of individuals are enrolled in health care support
services? If the patient is at a hospital, respond.
