WORKER) EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Who is a PSW? - ANS support worker who provides personal care and support services
What does ADLs stand for? - ANS Activities of daily living
What is the 5 principles of Compassionate Care? - ANS DIPPS
dignity
independence
preferences
privacy
safety
What is Empathy? - ANS The ability to recongnize, understand and identify with others'
emotions
what is the ultimate goal of a support worker? - ANS to improve the clients quality of life by
following the principles of compassionate care (DIPPS)
What two setting can a support worker work in? - ANS community based
facility based
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, Name the 5 categories a support worker responsibilities can be grouped? - ANS 1.personal
care
2. support for nurses and other health providers
3. family support
4. social support
5. house keeping and home management
What are the 3 types of people receiving health care support services? - ANS patient - if in a
hospital
resident- if in a residential facility
client - if in a community
how are people supported and grouped? - ANS -their problems
-their needs
-their ages
are support workers regulated or unregulated? - ANS not regulated through legislation
who are support workers accountable to? - ANS supervisors
employers
clients
no college or organizations governs their role
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