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NACC PSW (Personal Support Worker) Exam ||Just Out!!!
Treating all clients with equal care and attention, regardless of
their condition or temperament is an example of: - A: autonomy
B: justice
C: beneficence
D: nonmaleficence
Ans: B
Respecting personal preferences is an example of: - A:
autonomy
B: justice
C: beneficence
D: nonmaleficence
Ans: A
Which question is least helpful when deciding on an ethical
solution to a provlem? - A: does the solution respect the client's
wishes and stated preferences
B: does the solution treat the client justly and fairly
C: does the solution provide a short-term benefit or a long-term
benefit to the client
D: does the solution benefit you?
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Ans: D
Mr. Will, a client in a long-term care facility, refuses to be lifted
into his chair for his meals because he says being moved makes
him too uncomfortable. As a result, he is developing pressure
sores on his buttocks. You know it is important to change
positions frequently. You supervisor has advised that he be
"forced" out of bed, but you wish to respect his wishes. Which
of the following should be done first to deal with this ethical
dilemma? - A: leave Mr. Will in his bed for meals
B: Tell Mr. Will that he has to be moved but do it as quickly as
possible
C: discuss your concerns with the other team members, Mr.
Will, and his family to see if a compromise can be reached
D: ask for a different client to take care of
Ans: C
Which statement about the Canadian charter of rights and
freedoms is true? - A: the charter is still awaiting final passage
in the courts
B: it lists the basic rights and freedoms to which all Canadians
are entitled
C: it protects the right to equality of residents of Canada as long
as they are citizens
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D: it was made to protect all adults over the age of 18
Ans: B
Provincial and territorial human rights codes promote: - A:
freedom from poverty by reducing taxes
B: unequal treatment with respect to services and facility
C: the right to vote
D: equal treatment with respect to age, gender, and ethnicity
Ans: D
Which of the following is an example of treating a client with
respect and dignity? - A: assuming that the client needs your
help before he or she asks
B: forgetting to insert the hearing aids for the client
C: ordering the client's food at meal time
D: being careful with the client's personal possessions
Ans: D
Which of the following is required to help a client give informed
consent? - A: asking the client politely to hurry up and make a
decision
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B: ignoring details about the potential risk and side effects of
the treatment
C: reassurance that the proposed treatment is the only option
D: information about the likely consequences of not having the
treatment
Ans: D
Who decides the kind of recreation activities a long-term care
client will do? - A: the client's family
B: the client's physician or nurse
C: the facility
D: the client
Ans: D
If a client complains to you about the home care agency's
policy, you should: - A: inform your supervisor about the
complaint
B: advise the client to speak to your supervisor
C: ignore the client's complaint
D: try to distract the client
Ans: A
NACC PSW (Personal Support Worker) Exam ||Just Out!!!
Treating all clients with equal care and attention, regardless of
their condition or temperament is an example of: - A: autonomy
B: justice
C: beneficence
D: nonmaleficence
Ans: B
Respecting personal preferences is an example of: - A:
autonomy
B: justice
C: beneficence
D: nonmaleficence
Ans: A
Which question is least helpful when deciding on an ethical
solution to a provlem? - A: does the solution respect the client's
wishes and stated preferences
B: does the solution treat the client justly and fairly
C: does the solution provide a short-term benefit or a long-term
benefit to the client
D: does the solution benefit you?
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Ans: D
Mr. Will, a client in a long-term care facility, refuses to be lifted
into his chair for his meals because he says being moved makes
him too uncomfortable. As a result, he is developing pressure
sores on his buttocks. You know it is important to change
positions frequently. You supervisor has advised that he be
"forced" out of bed, but you wish to respect his wishes. Which
of the following should be done first to deal with this ethical
dilemma? - A: leave Mr. Will in his bed for meals
B: Tell Mr. Will that he has to be moved but do it as quickly as
possible
C: discuss your concerns with the other team members, Mr.
Will, and his family to see if a compromise can be reached
D: ask for a different client to take care of
Ans: C
Which statement about the Canadian charter of rights and
freedoms is true? - A: the charter is still awaiting final passage
in the courts
B: it lists the basic rights and freedoms to which all Canadians
are entitled
C: it protects the right to equality of residents of Canada as long
as they are citizens
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D: it was made to protect all adults over the age of 18
Ans: B
Provincial and territorial human rights codes promote: - A:
freedom from poverty by reducing taxes
B: unequal treatment with respect to services and facility
C: the right to vote
D: equal treatment with respect to age, gender, and ethnicity
Ans: D
Which of the following is an example of treating a client with
respect and dignity? - A: assuming that the client needs your
help before he or she asks
B: forgetting to insert the hearing aids for the client
C: ordering the client's food at meal time
D: being careful with the client's personal possessions
Ans: D
Which of the following is required to help a client give informed
consent? - A: asking the client politely to hurry up and make a
decision
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B: ignoring details about the potential risk and side effects of
the treatment
C: reassurance that the proposed treatment is the only option
D: information about the likely consequences of not having the
treatment
Ans: D
Who decides the kind of recreation activities a long-term care
client will do? - A: the client's family
B: the client's physician or nurse
C: the facility
D: the client
Ans: D
If a client complains to you about the home care agency's
policy, you should: - A: inform your supervisor about the
complaint
B: advise the client to speak to your supervisor
C: ignore the client's complaint
D: try to distract the client
Ans: A
