NACC PSW Exam Review – Complete Study Guide & Practice
Questions
Which law ensures that every citizen has access to health care? - ANSWER-The
Canada Health Act
The most pressing cause of health care reform has been : - ANSWER-Rising costs of
providing technology, drugs and services
Respiratory Therapy - ANSWER-Support services provided through home care DO
NOT include
Takes into account the whole person - ANSWER-A holistic approach to health
People with strong emotional health do not show their emotions easily. - ANSWER-
Do people with strong emotional health show their emotions easily?
Appears suddenly and lasts a short time - ANSWER-Acute Illness
This is not true of chronic illness - ANSWER-People usually recover from chronic
illness
A system that arranges human needs into categories - ANSWER-Maslow's Hierarchy
of Needs
,the bill identifying human rights that are guaranteed to everyone in Canada; on every
level and embedded in the Constitution of Canada - ANSWER-Canadian Charter of
Rights and Freedoms
Freedom from discrimination, harassment. Equal treatment with respect to services
and facilities, age, sex, ethnicity. Does not promote the right to vote - ANSWER-
Provincial Human Rights Codes
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. - ANSWER-informed consent
careless neglect, often resulting in injury. Prison term is unlikely. - ANSWER-
Negligence
Intentional attempt or threat to touch a persons body without the persons consent. -
ANSWER-Assault
the illegal restraint of another person's movement - ANSWER-False Imprisonment
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience - ANSWER-
prejudice
Self care activities that people perform to remain independant and function in
society - ANSWER-Activities of Daily Living
Personal Support Worker - ANSWER-Unregulated Health Care Provider
, An approach to work that demonstrates a respect for others, commitment,
competence and appropriate behaviour - ANSWER-Professionalism
Work settings that provide acute care - ANSWER-Hospitals
service that provides a temporary break to family caregivers - ANSWER-respite
services
older adults with limited care needs - ANSWER-Residents in retirement facilities
determined by the clients needs - ANSWER-Membership of the healthcare team
benefits of team approach to health care - ANSWER-opportunity for collaboration
evaluates a clients needs and coordinates the services of the health care in a
community team - ANSWER-Case manager
You, and the RN are responsible - ANSWER-Delegated task responsibility
the emotional, behavioural, or physical response to an event or situation. Not
influenced by gender. - ANSWER-Stress
When you respond in anger to someone who was not the person who angered you. -
ANSWER-Displacement
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely - ANSWER-S.M.A.R.T
Questions
Which law ensures that every citizen has access to health care? - ANSWER-The
Canada Health Act
The most pressing cause of health care reform has been : - ANSWER-Rising costs of
providing technology, drugs and services
Respiratory Therapy - ANSWER-Support services provided through home care DO
NOT include
Takes into account the whole person - ANSWER-A holistic approach to health
People with strong emotional health do not show their emotions easily. - ANSWER-
Do people with strong emotional health show their emotions easily?
Appears suddenly and lasts a short time - ANSWER-Acute Illness
This is not true of chronic illness - ANSWER-People usually recover from chronic
illness
A system that arranges human needs into categories - ANSWER-Maslow's Hierarchy
of Needs
,the bill identifying human rights that are guaranteed to everyone in Canada; on every
level and embedded in the Constitution of Canada - ANSWER-Canadian Charter of
Rights and Freedoms
Freedom from discrimination, harassment. Equal treatment with respect to services
and facilities, age, sex, ethnicity. Does not promote the right to vote - ANSWER-
Provincial Human Rights Codes
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. - ANSWER-informed consent
careless neglect, often resulting in injury. Prison term is unlikely. - ANSWER-
Negligence
Intentional attempt or threat to touch a persons body without the persons consent. -
ANSWER-Assault
the illegal restraint of another person's movement - ANSWER-False Imprisonment
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience - ANSWER-
prejudice
Self care activities that people perform to remain independant and function in
society - ANSWER-Activities of Daily Living
Personal Support Worker - ANSWER-Unregulated Health Care Provider
, An approach to work that demonstrates a respect for others, commitment,
competence and appropriate behaviour - ANSWER-Professionalism
Work settings that provide acute care - ANSWER-Hospitals
service that provides a temporary break to family caregivers - ANSWER-respite
services
older adults with limited care needs - ANSWER-Residents in retirement facilities
determined by the clients needs - ANSWER-Membership of the healthcare team
benefits of team approach to health care - ANSWER-opportunity for collaboration
evaluates a clients needs and coordinates the services of the health care in a
community team - ANSWER-Case manager
You, and the RN are responsible - ANSWER-Delegated task responsibility
the emotional, behavioural, or physical response to an event or situation. Not
influenced by gender. - ANSWER-Stress
When you respond in anger to someone who was not the person who angered you. -
ANSWER-Displacement
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely - ANSWER-S.M.A.R.T
