PSW FINAL EXAM 2025 UPDATED
ALREADY PASSED
What is the first priority in a fire? - correct answer ✔✔Your top priority is to get residents to a
safe place.
What is the sign for choking? - correct answer ✔✔2 hands crossed over the throat
What can choking cause as a stress reaction? - correct answer ✔✔Cardiac Arrest
Area object rests on is equal to... - correct answer ✔✔Base of Support
Condom Catheter Safety - correct answer ✔✔1. Allow 1-2 inches between the tip of the penis
to prevent irritation, and roll catheter onto the penis.
2. NEVER fasten condom catheter with adhesive tape, can cause loss of circulation.
Personal Support Workers should never... - correct answer ✔✔- touch an O2 flow meter
-change rate on a feeding tube or IV
-never transfer or leave a resident alone on a toilet without another staff member
-never supervise another staff member
Hearing and balance is affected by which body part? - correct answer ✔✔The ear
What else can be affected by hearing loss? - correct answer ✔✔Hearing loss could cause speech
problems
, How do you define Acute Confusion? - correct answer ✔✔may be reversible; it is not always
permanent
What are 3 types of paralysis? - correct answer ✔✔Hemiplegia - paralysis of muscles of the
lower face, arm and leg of one side of the body.
Paraplegia or Diplegia - type of paralysis that affects your ability to move the lower half of the
body.
Quadriplegia - whole body is paralyzed.
What are 2 important points about Postpartum Recovery? - correct answer ✔✔- first 6 weeks
after birth
-vaginal discharge is normal after birth; it is not a sign of infection
Position Terminology. (TOTAL OF 5) - correct answer ✔✔Supine - lying on back
Prone - lying on your stomach
Simms - side-lying (left side for giving enemas)
High-Fowlers - 60 - 90 degrees
Semi-Fowlers - 15-45 degrees (30 degrees used frequently)
With soiled linens; name 2 items to remember to prevent contamination. - correct answer ✔✔-
NEVER put on the floor.
-Roll the sheets etc., AWAY from you; never touching your uniform.
Masks are used for? - correct answer ✔✔Protecting others from spreading germs from
coughing, sneezing (from respiratory tract)
Hand Washing Tips - correct answer ✔✔-do not let uniform touch sink
-remove all jewellery
ALREADY PASSED
What is the first priority in a fire? - correct answer ✔✔Your top priority is to get residents to a
safe place.
What is the sign for choking? - correct answer ✔✔2 hands crossed over the throat
What can choking cause as a stress reaction? - correct answer ✔✔Cardiac Arrest
Area object rests on is equal to... - correct answer ✔✔Base of Support
Condom Catheter Safety - correct answer ✔✔1. Allow 1-2 inches between the tip of the penis
to prevent irritation, and roll catheter onto the penis.
2. NEVER fasten condom catheter with adhesive tape, can cause loss of circulation.
Personal Support Workers should never... - correct answer ✔✔- touch an O2 flow meter
-change rate on a feeding tube or IV
-never transfer or leave a resident alone on a toilet without another staff member
-never supervise another staff member
Hearing and balance is affected by which body part? - correct answer ✔✔The ear
What else can be affected by hearing loss? - correct answer ✔✔Hearing loss could cause speech
problems
, How do you define Acute Confusion? - correct answer ✔✔may be reversible; it is not always
permanent
What are 3 types of paralysis? - correct answer ✔✔Hemiplegia - paralysis of muscles of the
lower face, arm and leg of one side of the body.
Paraplegia or Diplegia - type of paralysis that affects your ability to move the lower half of the
body.
Quadriplegia - whole body is paralyzed.
What are 2 important points about Postpartum Recovery? - correct answer ✔✔- first 6 weeks
after birth
-vaginal discharge is normal after birth; it is not a sign of infection
Position Terminology. (TOTAL OF 5) - correct answer ✔✔Supine - lying on back
Prone - lying on your stomach
Simms - side-lying (left side for giving enemas)
High-Fowlers - 60 - 90 degrees
Semi-Fowlers - 15-45 degrees (30 degrees used frequently)
With soiled linens; name 2 items to remember to prevent contamination. - correct answer ✔✔-
NEVER put on the floor.
-Roll the sheets etc., AWAY from you; never touching your uniform.
Masks are used for? - correct answer ✔✔Protecting others from spreading germs from
coughing, sneezing (from respiratory tract)
Hand Washing Tips - correct answer ✔✔-do not let uniform touch sink
-remove all jewellery
