NACC PSW (Personal Support Worker)
Exam package including practice exam and
study guide with accurate, verified
answers.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER>>A system that arranges human
needs into categories
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - ANSWER>>the bill identifying
human rights that are guaranteed to everyone in Canada; on every level
and embedded in the Constitution of Canada
Provincial Human Rights Codes - ANSWER>>Freedom from discrimination,
harassment. Equal treatment with respect to services and facilities, age,
sex, ethnicity. Does not promote the right to vote
informed consent - ANSWER>>Must include information about the nature
of the treatment, discuss potential risks and side effects, likely
consequences of not having the treatment. Does not include reassurance
that this is the best and only option.
Negligence - ANSWER>>careless neglect, often resulting in injury. Prison
term is unlikely.
Assault - ANSWER>>Intentional attempt or threat to touch a persons body
without the persons consent.
,False Imprisonment - ANSWER>>the illegal restraint of another person's
movement
prejudice - ANSWER>>preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or
actual experience
Activities of Daily Living - ANSWER>>Self care activities that people perform
to remain independant and function in society
Unregulated Health Care Provider - ANSWER>>Personal Support Worker
Professionalism - ANSWER>>An approach to work that demonstrates a
respect for others, commitment, competence and appropriate behaviour
Hospitals - ANSWER>>Work settings that provide acute care
respite services - ANSWER>>service that provides a temporary break to
family caregivers
The Canada Health Act - ANSWER>>Which law ensures that every citizen
has access to health care?
Rising costs of providing technology, drugs and services - ANSWER>>The
most pressing cause of health care reform has been :
, Support services provided through home care DO NOT include -
ANSWER>>Respiratory Therapy
A holistic approach to health - ANSWER>>Takes into account the whole
person
Do people with strong emotional health show their emotions easily? -
ANSWER>>People with strong emotional health do not show their
emotions easily.
Acute Illness - ANSWER>>Appears suddenly and lasts a short time
People usually recover from chronic illness - ANSWER>>This is not true of
chronic illness
Residents in retirement facilities - ANSWER>>older adults with limited care
needs
Membership of the healthcare team - ANSWER>>determined by the clients
needs
opportunity for collaboration - ANSWER>>benefits of team approach to
health care
Case manager - ANSWER>>evaluates a clients needs and coordinates the
services of the health care in a community team
Delegated task responsibility - ANSWER>>You, and the RN are responsible
Exam package including practice exam and
study guide with accurate, verified
answers.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER>>A system that arranges human
needs into categories
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - ANSWER>>the bill identifying
human rights that are guaranteed to everyone in Canada; on every level
and embedded in the Constitution of Canada
Provincial Human Rights Codes - ANSWER>>Freedom from discrimination,
harassment. Equal treatment with respect to services and facilities, age,
sex, ethnicity. Does not promote the right to vote
informed consent - ANSWER>>Must include information about the nature
of the treatment, discuss potential risks and side effects, likely
consequences of not having the treatment. Does not include reassurance
that this is the best and only option.
Negligence - ANSWER>>careless neglect, often resulting in injury. Prison
term is unlikely.
Assault - ANSWER>>Intentional attempt or threat to touch a persons body
without the persons consent.
,False Imprisonment - ANSWER>>the illegal restraint of another person's
movement
prejudice - ANSWER>>preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or
actual experience
Activities of Daily Living - ANSWER>>Self care activities that people perform
to remain independant and function in society
Unregulated Health Care Provider - ANSWER>>Personal Support Worker
Professionalism - ANSWER>>An approach to work that demonstrates a
respect for others, commitment, competence and appropriate behaviour
Hospitals - ANSWER>>Work settings that provide acute care
respite services - ANSWER>>service that provides a temporary break to
family caregivers
The Canada Health Act - ANSWER>>Which law ensures that every citizen
has access to health care?
Rising costs of providing technology, drugs and services - ANSWER>>The
most pressing cause of health care reform has been :
, Support services provided through home care DO NOT include -
ANSWER>>Respiratory Therapy
A holistic approach to health - ANSWER>>Takes into account the whole
person
Do people with strong emotional health show their emotions easily? -
ANSWER>>People with strong emotional health do not show their
emotions easily.
Acute Illness - ANSWER>>Appears suddenly and lasts a short time
People usually recover from chronic illness - ANSWER>>This is not true of
chronic illness
Residents in retirement facilities - ANSWER>>older adults with limited care
needs
Membership of the healthcare team - ANSWER>>determined by the clients
needs
opportunity for collaboration - ANSWER>>benefits of team approach to
health care
Case manager - ANSWER>>evaluates a clients needs and coordinates the
services of the health care in a community team
Delegated task responsibility - ANSWER>>You, and the RN are responsible
