PSW Foundations Module 12 Test (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Questions & Answers | Grade A| 100 out of 100 (Verified Solutions)

PSW Foundations Module 12 Test (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Questions & Answers | Grade A| 100 out of 100 (Verified Solutions) Question: What does the term NPO mean? Answer: nothing by mouth. Question: What is a hemorrhage? Answer: a severe blood loss, bleeding. Question: What is Genital Herpes? Answer: a sexually transmitted disease that does not have a cure. Question: What does Myocardial Infarction mean? Answer: heart attack Question: What is another term for a stroke? Answer: Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) Question: What is Angina Pectoris? Answer: chest pain caused by inadequate flow of blood and oxygen to the heart. Question: What are some signs/symptoms of a stroke? Answer: -Paralysis/weakness to one side of face/body -severe headache -nausea -dizziness -drooling -difficulty swallowing -slurred speech -unequal pupils -flushed red appearance -may lose consciousness -inability to follow directions Question: What is heartburn? Answer: a back-flow of stomach acid into the esophagus that causes a burning sensation. This does not mean the client has an issue with their heart. Question: What is an ileostomy? Answer: an opening ino the large intestine. Question: What does a heat application do? Answer: -relieves pain -relaxes muscles -promotes healing -reduces tissue swelling -decreases joint stiffness -promotes blood flow Question: What does a cold application do? Answer: -treats sprains and fractures -reduces pain, prevents swelling -decreases circulation and bleeding Question: What can cause temporary hearing loss in any client? Answer: wax build up in the ear Question: What are the signs/symptoms of Parkinson's Disease? Answer: -Tremors -Depression -Withdraw -Anxiety -Delusions -Drooling -Rigid, stiff muscles in the arms, legs, neck, and trunk -Slow movement -Stooped posture and impaired balance (shuffling gait) -Mask-like expression (flat affect) Question: A client suffering from left-sided paralysis due to a CVA may experience difficulty with what? Answer: -speech and swallowing -vision -movement and sensation -bowel and bladder control Question: What is peristalsis? Answer: the involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine creating wavelike movements that push the contents of the canal forward. Question: As we age does peristalsis increase or decrease? Answer: decrease Question: What are two types of seizures? Answer: -Generalized Seizures -Partial Seizures Question: What is Osteoporosis? Answer: a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. Question: What is Osteoarthritis? Answer: the most common form of arthritis. =Also known as degenerative joint disease or "wear and tear" arthritis. It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips, and knees. The cartilage within a joint begins to break down and the underlying bone begins to change. Question: What is Epilepsy? Answer: chronic, recurrent pattern of seizures. Question: How are epileptic seizures treated? Answer: medications Question: What does AIDS mean? Answer: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Question: What is AIDS? Answer: the late stage of HIV virus that occurs when the body's immune system is badly damaged because of the virus. Question: What is Multiple Sclerosis? Answer: a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance. It is characterized by exacerbations and remissions. Question: What is a client with Osteoporosis at risk for? Answer: fractures, due to their weak/brittle bones. Question: What is a Quadriplegic? Answer: Someone who has paralysis involving upper and lower extremities. Arms, legs, and sometimes the trunk of the body are affected. Question: In regard to cast care, what signs should be reported to the nurse? Answer: -pain -numbness -inability to move fingers and toes -odour -cyanosis (blue coloring of skin) -temperature changes (fever) -chills -nausea -vomiting Question: What are contractures? Answer: permanent stiffening of a joint or muscle. Question: What is the first thing you as PSW will do if a client is choking? Answer: call for help. Question: Why are the elderly more susceptible to choking? their body is no longer producing enough saliva making it more difficult to swallow. Answer: Question: What is a diabetic diet? Answer: low sugar, low carbs, low calories Question: Which organ in the body produces bile? Answer: liver Question: What is another name for the Digestive System? Answer: Gastrointestinal System (GI System) Question: How does a normal stoma appear? Answer: -moist -shiny -red or pink