Psw 2020 First test
acute care - correct answer-Health care that is provided for a relatively short time (days to
weeks) and is intended to diagnose and treat immediate health issue
acute illness - correct answer-A sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover
usually within 3 months
chronic illness - correct answer-an illness that begins gradually and is ongoing lasts longer
than 3 months
End of life care/ palliative care - correct answer-Service for clients and their families living
with or dying from progressive life-threatening illness.
Hospice - correct answer-A type of palliative care that provides home, residential, or
inpatient care to a client who has a terminal diagnosis and is no longer seeking
life-prolonging care.
outpatient - correct answer-person who requires health care services but does not need to
stay in an institution for those services
respite care - correct answer-Temporary care of a person who requires a high level of
support, care, and supervision. Gives caregivers a break.
scope of practice - correct answer-a set of regulations and ethical considerations that define
the scope, or extent and limits, of the EMT's job
dietician - correct answer-a health care professional who has training in nutrition and diet
planning
occupational therapist - correct answer-Focuses on rehabilitation; teaches clients skills
needed to perform ADLs
physician - correct answer-Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries
physiotherapist - correct answer-Focuses on rehabilitation; assists with musculoskeletal
imparments; focuses on restoring function and preventing disability from illness or injury
RN (registered nurse) - correct answer-Assesses; makes nursing diagnosis; plans
implements, and evaluates nursing care. Administers medications.
RPN registered practical nurse - correct answer-Provides care to individuals whose primary
needs relate to mental health etc.
social worker - correct answer-Helps clients and families deal with social and emotional
issues related to illness and recovery
acute care - correct answer-Health care that is provided for a relatively short time (days to
weeks) and is intended to diagnose and treat immediate health issue
acute illness - correct answer-A sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover
usually within 3 months
chronic illness - correct answer-an illness that begins gradually and is ongoing lasts longer
than 3 months
End of life care/ palliative care - correct answer-Service for clients and their families living
with or dying from progressive life-threatening illness.
Hospice - correct answer-A type of palliative care that provides home, residential, or
inpatient care to a client who has a terminal diagnosis and is no longer seeking
life-prolonging care.
outpatient - correct answer-person who requires health care services but does not need to
stay in an institution for those services
respite care - correct answer-Temporary care of a person who requires a high level of
support, care, and supervision. Gives caregivers a break.
scope of practice - correct answer-a set of regulations and ethical considerations that define
the scope, or extent and limits, of the EMT's job
dietician - correct answer-a health care professional who has training in nutrition and diet
planning
occupational therapist - correct answer-Focuses on rehabilitation; teaches clients skills
needed to perform ADLs
physician - correct answer-Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries
physiotherapist - correct answer-Focuses on rehabilitation; assists with musculoskeletal
imparments; focuses on restoring function and preventing disability from illness or injury
RN (registered nurse) - correct answer-Assesses; makes nursing diagnosis; plans
implements, and evaluates nursing care. Administers medications.
RPN registered practical nurse - correct answer-Provides care to individuals whose primary
needs relate to mental health etc.
social worker - correct answer-Helps clients and families deal with social and emotional
issues related to illness and recovery
