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NACC PRACTICE EXA

1. The most pressing cause of health care reform has been

A. Rising costs of providing technology, drugs and services

B. The depression
C. Lack of available technology
D. Lack of accessibility

2. Which Law ensures that every citizen has access to health care?

A. The long term care facilities act

B. The Canada health act
C. The Medical care act
D. The hospital insurance and diagnostic services act

3. Support services provided through home care do not include

A. Personal care
B. Assistance with activities of daily living
C. Respiratory therapy
D. Assistance with home management

4. A holistic approach to health is one that

A Takes a realistic view of a person's health problems

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C. Focuses on the person's illness or disability
D. Focuses on the person's physical health

5. Which of the following is false? People with strong emotional heal

A. Show their emotions easily

B. Have strong self esteem
C. Exhibit self control
D. Are aware of their own strengths and weaknesses

6. An acute illness

A. Appears suddenly and lasts a short time

B. Is a slow, progressive illness
C. Results in disability
D. People usually recover

7. Which of the following is not true of chronic illness?

A. It is a slow progressive illness

B. The symptoms often appear gradually
C. It may result in physical or mental disability
D. People usually recover

8. Maslow's hierarchy of needs can best be described as

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D. Love
9. Whichand
statement
belonging
about
needs
the Canadian charter of rights and freedom

A. It is part of the Canadian constitution

B. It does not apply at a provincial level
C. It protects Canadian's right to equality before and under the law
D. It protects Canadian's right to freedom and expression

10. The provincial human rights codes do not promote

A. Freedom from discrimination and harassment

B. Equal treatment with respect to services and facilities
C. The right to vote
D. Equal treatment with respect to age, sex and ethnicity

11. Which of the following is not required for a person to make inform

A. Information about the nature of the treatment

B. A discussion of the potential risks and side effects of the treatment
C. Reassurance that the proposed treatment is the best and only option
D. Information about the likely consequences of not having the treatm

12. Which of the following statement about negligence is false?

A. It is an unintentional tort
B. The negligent person did not act in a reasonable manner
C. Harm was caused to a person or a person's property
D. A prison term is likely

13. The intentional attempt or threat to touch a person's body without

A. Assault
B. Battery
C. Defamation
D. False imprisonment

14. The illegal restraint of another's person movement is

A. Assault
B. Battery
C. Defamation
D. False imprisonment

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15. Which is false?

A. Race refers to a group of people who share similar physical traits

B. A country has one ethnic group
C. A person's culture influences health and illness practises
D. People within an ethnic community often share a common history

16. You and Mr. Long are talking; Mr. Long avoids facing you steppi

A. Culture influences communication

B. Culture may affect roles and responsibilities
C. All people respond to cultural differences in the same way

D. Culture affects how people view health care and illness

17. Which is false?

A. Prejudice is an attitude that judges people based on their group mem

B. In some cases prejudice is acceptable
C. Prejudice frequently leads to discrimination
D. Stereotypes are often associated with prejudice

18. Activities of daily living are

A. Physical exercises that people perform daily to keep themselves fit

B. Activities that support workers perform to prevent injuries
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D. Self-care
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that regulated
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perform care?to remain independen
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D.
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Home care
B. Long term care facilities
19. Support living
C. Assisted workers are
facilities
D. Hospitals
A. Unregulated health care workers
B.
22.Licensed
What typehealth care workers
of service aims to provide a temporary break to family
C. Members of a professional college
D.
A. Members
Acute-careofservices
a regulatory body
B. Palliative care
20. Professionalism
C. Respite services is
D. Outpatient services
A. An approach to work used only by members of regulated professio
B.
23.An approach
Residents in to work thatfacilities
retirement demonstrates respect
generally for others, commitm
include

A. People with mental illness

B. Young adults with physical or other disabilities
C. Frail, older adults with multiple health problems
D. Older adults with limited care needs

24. The membership of a health care team is determined by

A. The client's needs

B. The RN'S needs
C. The physician's needs

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D. The needs of the client's family

25. Which of the following is a benefit to the team approach to health

A. Opportunities for confidentiality

B. Opportunities for delegation
C. Opportunities for collaboration
D. Opportunities for assignment of tasks

26. In a community setting, who usually assesses, monitors, and evalu

services of the health care in a community team?

A. The family physician

B. The case manager
C. The occupational therapist
D. The social worker

27. If an RN delegates a task to you, which statement is true?

A. The RN is completely responsible for your actions, you are not resp
B. The RN has overall responsibility for your actions, you are also res
C. You are completely responsible for your actions, the RN is not resp
D. Neither you or the RN are responsible

28. Stress is

A. The way you cope with and adjust to every day living
B. The emotional, behavioral, or physical response to an event or situ
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B. The emotional, behavioral, or physical response to an event or situ
C. A mental or emotional disorder
D. A thought or idea

29. Which does not influence a person's reaction to a stressor?

A. Past experiences with the same stressor

B. The person's sex
C. The number of stressors present
D. The person's temperament or personality

30. You are angry with a co-worker. Instead of responding appropriat

mechanism is this?

A. Denial
B. Conversion
C. Displacement
D. Compensation

31. Goals should be SMART. What does SMART stand for?

A. Simple, monthly allowable, reasonable, timely

B. Specific, ,measurable, achievable, realistic, timely.
C. Simple, measurable, achievable, reasonable, topical
D. Specific, monthly, allowable, realistic, topical

32. Providing a safe environment is an example of

A. Autonomy

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B.
33.Justice
A. Autonomy
Respecting personal preferences is an example of
C. Beneficence
B. Justice
D. Beneficence
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Nonmaleficence

34. Which is not a function of the health care plan

A. To provide a central reference point on the client's health problems

B. To enable the health care team to communicate with each other abo
C. To ensure that everyone provides the same care
D. To provide information about the client that never changes

35. Mrs. Muyama says, "I didn't sleep at all last night because of the p

A. A nursing diagnosis
B. Subjective data
C. An intervention
D. Objective data

36. A graphic sheet

A. Records a client's activities of daily living (ADL's)

B. Is used to record measurements and observations made three to fou
C. Contains information about the care given, the client responses to c
condition
D. Summarizes a client's care and services over a period of time

37. In 24 hour time, 1330 is

A. 3:30 pm
B. 3:30 am
C. 1:30 pm
D. 1:30 am

38. During an exchange of information, a message is send

A. From a speaker to receiver

B. From a receiver to a speaker
C. From a speaker to speaker
D. Without feedback

39. Which is false?

A Verbal communication involves the spoken word

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A. Verbal communication involves the spoken word
B. Verbal communication is the truest reflection of a person's feelings
C. Messages can be sent by facial expressions, gestures, posture, body
D. Touch means different things to different people

40. You and Mrs Jones are talking about her surgery. Which of the fol

A. Do you feel better now?

B. Tell me what your plans are for home?

C. What would you do when you fully recover?
D. You said that you would be off work for a while?

41. Focusing is a useful communication tool when

A. A person is rambling
B. You want to make sure you understand the message
C. You want the person to share thoughts and feelings
D. You need information

42. Which statement will promote communication?

A. Don't worry
B. Everything will be just fine
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C.
B. This
A.
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D. Why are you
C. Paralysis crying?
in the muscles used to speak
D. Lack of coordination in the muscles used to speak
43. Which is not a barrier to communication?
46. People with dysarthria
A. Interrupting
B.
A. Repeating what the person
Make unpredictable speechsays
errors
C. Answering for the person
B. Understand what it' s said
D. Giving
C. Can advise
control the muscles used to speak
D. Cannot read or write
44. People with receptive aphasia have problems with
47. People with speech and language disorders
A. Speaking and writing
B.
A. Understanding
Have the same language
emotional reactions as those without
C. Moving the mouth, tongue and lips
B. Are not affected emotionally
D. Speaking
C. Often haveand understanding
problems relatinglanguage
to family and friends
D. Cannot improve their communication

48. Mr. Poulin has Meniere's disease. Which is likely true?

A. He has a middle ear infection

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B. Vertigo is a major symptom

C. Hearing aids will correct the problem
D. He has vision problems because of it

49. Which effect of hearing problems is often not obvious to others?

A. Loneliness and social isolation

B. Talking to loudly
C. Asking to repeat things
D. Answering questions inappropriately

50. Mr. Poulin's hearing aid is not working; first, you should

A. See if it' s turned on

B. Wash the hearing aid with soap and water
C. Have it repaired
D. Change the batteries

51. The word distal refers to

A. The part nearest to the center or point of origin

B. The part farthest from the centre or point of origin
C. Located at or toward the back of the body or body part
D. Relating to or located at or near the middle or the midline of the bo

52. Medial refers to

A. The part nearest to the centre of point of origin

B. Relating to or located at the side of the body or body part
C. Relating to or located at or near the middle or the midline of the bo
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D. Relating to or located at the side of the body or body part

53. What does the abbreviation BRP stand for?

A. Bathroom privileges
B. Basic respirations
C. Breathing rate and pulse
D. Back run plan

54. What is the abbreviation for "at once, immediately"?

A. AOI
B. STAT
C. SAT
D. STATS

55. What is the most common accident in all settings?

A. Burns
B. Suffocations
C. Falls
D. Poisoning

56. To prevent falls, you should do the following except

A. Wipe up spills right away

B. Turn on night lights

C. Encourage the use of hand rails and grab bars
D K
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58. To prevent equipment accidents, you should do the following exce
57. Mrs. Carrera always tries to get up without help. You should do th
A. Use equipment only for its intended purpose
A. Fix
B. Remind heritems
broken to call for assistance
C. Stop using electrical equipment if it produces a burning odour
D. Use three pronged plugs

59. A fire alarm sounds; which of the following is unsafe

A. Turning off oxygen

B. Moving clients to a safe place
C. Using elevators for a quick exit
D. Closing doors and windows

60. Bed rails are raised when

A. The person tries to get up without assistance

B. Your supervisor and care plan tells you to raise them
C. The person has a seizure
D. The person is restrain

61. These statements are about restrains. Which is false

A. A restrain can be a barrier, device, garment or medication

B. A restrain limits or restricts a person's movements
C. Some medications are restraints
D. A restrain is used to make the staff's workload easier

62. Mrs. Know has a restrain. You should check her and the position o

A. Every 15 min
B. Every 30 min
C. Every hour
D. Every two hours

63. Mrs Kwon had mitt restraints. Which of these is especially import

A. Her heart rate

B. Her respiratory rate
C. Why the restraints were applied
D. If you felt a pulse in the restrained extremities
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64. Mr. Boyd has a vest restraint. It is not to tight or loose if you can s

A. A fist between the vest and the person

B. One finger between the vest and the person

C. An open hand between the vest and the person
D. Two fingers between the vest and the person

65. Which of the following is not a sign of infection

A. Fever, nausea, vomiting, rash and/or sores

B. Pain or tenderness, redness, and/or swelling
C. Fatigue, loss of appetite, and/or change in behaviour
D. Bleeding

66. Aseptic practices

A. Are a link in the chain of infection

B. Destroy spores
C. Reduce the number of microbes
D. Destroy all microbes - pathogens and nonpathogens
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D.
B.
C.
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67. Standard precautions
A. Friction and shearing
A. Are used
B. Arm for allinjuries
and hand clients
B. Prevent
C. Back the spread of airborne pathogens
injuries
C.
D. Involve
Falls surgical asepsis
D. Are not necessary for children and older clients
71. A client's skin rubs against the sheet. This is called
68. Gloves are worn when in contact with the following except
A. Shearing
A. Blood
B. Friction
B.
C. Body fluids
Transferring
C.
D. Secretions
Posture and excretions
D. Sweat
72. When transferring a client to bed, a chair or toilet
69. Good body alignment means
A. The client's strong side moves first
A. The area on which an object rests

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B. The week side moves first

C. Pillows are used for support
D. The transfer belt can't be used

73. Which helps to prevent permanent plantar flexion

A. Bed boards
B. A foot board
C. Trochanter rolls
D. Hand rolls

74. A contracture is

A. The loss of muscle strength as a result of inactivity

B. The lack of joint mobility cause by shortening of the muscle
C. A decrease in the size of a muscle
D. A blood clot

75. Flexion involves

A. Bending the body part

B. Straightening the body part
C. Moving the body part toward the body
D. Moving the body part away from the body

76. Which statement about ambulation is false

A. A transfer belt is used if the client is weak or unsteady

B. The client can shuffle or slide when beginning to walk after bed re
C. Walking aids may be needed
D. Crutches, canes, walkers, and braces are common walking aids

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77. A single-tip cane is used

A. At waist level
B. On the strong side
C. On the weak side
D. On either side

78. Which is not part of the cycle of abuse?

A. Honeymoon phase
B. Resolution phase
C. Tension-building phase
D. Abusive incident

79. These statements are about spousal abuse. Which is true?

A. Suspected abuse must be reported to the police

B. Abuse only involves violence
C. Woman and men can be abused
D. Only one type of abuse is usually present

80. When confronted by an abusive client you should not

A. Touch the person

B. Stand about two metres (6 feet) away from the person

C. Talk to the person calmly
D. Quickly leave the room or house if you think you are in danger

81 Which is not a sign of physical abuse

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81. Which is not a sign of physical abuse
82.Emotional
A.
B. Physical
Intense fear
abuse
abuse
of bathing or perineal care may be a sign of
C. Sexual abuse
A. Neglect
D. Stiff and sore joints
B. Old bruises and new bruises
C.
83.Unbelievable explanation
Mr. Deal states, for injuries
"My daughter won't give me food until i give her
D. Frequent or untreated injuries
A. Financial abuse
B. Emotional abuse
C. Neglect
D. Physical abuse

84. You suspect an adult client is being abused. What should you do

A. Tell the family

B. Tell your supervisor
C. Call the police
D. Ask the person if he or she was abused

85. Home management duties include

A. Personal care and hygiene tasks

B. Organizing the garage
C. Light house keeping tasks
D. Cleaning the attic

86. You need to do laundry, dust surfaces, and mop the floor. In which

A. Laundry, dust, mop

B. Dust, mop, laundry
C. Mop, laundry, dust
D. Laundry, mop, dust

87. When working in a kitchen, you should

A. Dry the dishes with a tea towel rather then let them air dry
B. Use paper towels to dry your hands
C. Use one cloth to wash surfaces, dishes and floors
D. Pour the contaminated liquid down the kitchen sink

88. Nutrition is

A. Fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water

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B. The many processes involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorption

C. The food guide rainbow
D. The balance between calories taken in and used by the body

89. Protein is needed for

A. Tissue growth and repair

B. Energy and fiber
C. Body heat and the protection of organs from injury
D. Improving the taste of food

90. The daily value (DV) is an amount that indicates

A. The number of calories an adult of average weight should consume

B. Intake and output measure in milliliters (ml) or in cubic centimetre
C. The nutrients in each meal served in hospitals and long term care fa
D. Whether there is a little or a lot of a nutrient in a serving of food

91. Which of the following conditions does not usually require a sodiu
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B.
94.
A. Stomach
Small
A gastrostomy
C. Colon intestine tube is inserted into the
A. Diabetes
D. Nose
B. Heart disease
C.
95.Kidney
Which disease
is not a common reason for tube feedings?
D. Liver disease
A. Cancer of the esophagus
92. People with
B. Surgery to thediabetes
mouth must
C. Dysphasia
A.
D. Restrict
Pneumoniatheir intake of fluids
B. Eat a diet high in saturated fat and protein
C.
96.Eat a high fiber
Aspiration is a diet
major complication of
D. Eat the same amount of carbohydrates, protein and fat each day
A. Hyper alimentation
93. Which statement about feeding a client is false

A. Ask if he or she wants to pray before eating

B. Use a fork
C. Ask the person the order in which to serve foods
D. Engage the person in pleasant conversation

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B. Iv bags
C. Nasogastric or nasointestinal tubes
D. Central venous catheters
97. Rehabilitation is often slower for

A. Toddlers
B. Adolescents
C. Middle age adults
D. Older adults

98. Which member of the rehabilitation team evaluates a client's stren

A. The physiotherapist
B. The occupational therapist
C. The primary care giver
D. The nurse

99. The rehabilitation process addresses

A. What the person can not do

B. Only physical health
C. The whole person
D. Only emotional health

100. Rehabilitation takes place

A. Only in long term care facilities

B. Only in hospitals
C. Only in specialized facilities
D. In a variety of facilities and community settings

101. Mr. Graziano needs rehabilitation after his right side is paralyzed

A. Done by him to the extent possible

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B. Done by you
C. Postponed until he can use his right side
D. Supervised by his physician

102. Mr. Graziano puts on his shirt using one arm. His progress is slow

A. Focus his attention on learning a new task

B. Praise him for his achievement
C. Ask him to sit down and rest
D. Tell him he will learn the next task more quickly

103. Assessment involves

A. Collecting information about the client

B. Carrying out or performing the elements of the care plan
C. Implementing nursing measures
D. Evaluating and measuring the effectiveness of the care plan

104. The statement "urinary elimination, impaired" is on a care plan. T

A. Nursing diagnosis
B. Assessment

C. Evaluation
D. Medical diagnosis

105. Trendelenburg's bed position is

A. A semi-sitting position
B When the head of the bed is lowered and the foot of the bed is rais
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B. When the head of the bed is lowered, and the foot of the bed is rais
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B. In the lowest position
C.
A. In the highest
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circulation
B. Promoting drying of the skin
C. Preventing odors and cleansing skin
D. Refreshing and relaxing the person

109. Water for Mrs Lam's complete bed bath should be approximately

A. 37.8 degree C (100 F)

B. 40.5 degree C (105 F)
C. 43.4 degree C (110 F)
D. 48.9 degree C (120 F)

110. Mr. Lee has Alopecia. This is

A. Excessive body hair

B. Dry, white flakes on the scalp
C. An infestation of lice
D. Hair loss

111. When brushing hair that is not matted or tangled. Start at

A. The forehead and brush backward

B. The hair ends
C. The scalp
D. The back of the neck and brush forward

112. Fingernails are cut with

A. Toenail clippers
B. Scissors

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C. A nail file
D. Nail clippers

113. Elastic stockings are used for these reasons except

A. To reduce swelling in the legs

B. To prevent blood clots
C. To exert pressure on the veins
D. To reduce circulation

114. A person complains of pain in the left side of the chest, up into th
left arm. This is

A. Acute pain
B. Chronic pain
C. Radiation pain
D. Phantom pain

115. The nurse gives Mr. Smith medication for pain. A procedure is sc

A. Perform the procedure before the medication is given

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116. Which of the following measures will not help Mr. Smith to rest
C. The five stages of grief
D. Advance directives
A. Having him void before rest or sleep
B. Helping him to assume a comfortable position
120. Palliative care is
C. Helping him to ambulate (walk) before rest or sleep
D. Letting him choose sleep attire

117. Mr. Smith tires very easily. His morning care includes a bath, hai
after he is dressed. When should he rest.

A. After morning care is completed

B. After his bath and before hair care
C. After you make the bed
D. Whenever he needs to

118. Reincarnation is the belief that

A. There is not afterlife

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A. Treatment that prolongs life

B. Physiotherapy for people with severe back pain
C. Massage therapy and relaxation techniques to relieve pain
D. Services for people with a progressive and life-threatening illness t

121. As death approaches, the last sense to be lost is

A. Sight
B. Taste
C. Smell
D. Hearing

122. A "do not resuscitate" order has been written for a client. This me

A. CPR will not be done

B. The person has a living will
C. Life-prolonging measures will be carried out
D. The person will be kept alive as long as possible

123. Which are not signs of approaching dead

A. Increased body temperature and rapid pulse

B. Loss of movement and muscle tone
C. Increased pain and blood pressure
D. Cheyne-stokes respiration

124. Post-mortem care is done

A. After rigor mortis sets in

B. After the person is pronounce dead
C. When the funeral director arrives for the body
D. After the family has view the body

125. A mother has red vaginal discharge the first few days after childb

A. Menstrual flow
B A
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B. A postpartum complication
C. Lochia
D. From her episiotomy

126. A caesarean delivery involves

A. A vaginal incision
B. A perinea incision
C. An abdominal incision
D. A normal delivery through the vagina

127. A symptom of mastitis is

A. Engorgement
B. Thirst while breastfeeding
C. Postpartum blues
D. Pain in a breast

128. The following statements are about lying infants down to sleep. w

A. Lay them on their backs

B. Place pillows under their heads
C. Make sure they are not overheated
D. Remove soft toys and bedding from the crib

129. Cord and circumcision care are given

A. Once a day
B. When the baby has a bowel movement
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B. When the baby has a bowel movement
131.
A.
B.
C. The
Self-care,
These
disabilities
statements
learning
are and
permanent
are mobility
about developmental
are always affected
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C. Three times
Physical andaintellectual
day impairment always occur together
D.
D. At
Theevery
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can not hold a job

130.
132. All
All developmental disabilities
people with intellectual occur
disabilities

A. During
A. Can notadulthood
learn new skills
B. From trauma
B. Have IQ scores over 90
C.
C. During
Requirepregnancy
care in a special wing
D. Before birth, at birth,
D. Have an impaired or during
ability childhood or adolescence
to learn

133. Down syndrome occurs

A. At fertilization
B. During the first month of pregnancy
C. Any time before, during or after birth
D. From trauma

134. Cerebral palsy is usually cause by

A. An extra chromosome
B. A high fever
C. Lack of oxygen to the brain
D. Infection during pregnancy

135. A person with the spastic type of cerebral palsy has problems wit

A. Learning
B. Drooling
C. Posture, balance, and movement
D. Weaving motions of the trunk, arms, and legs

136. Spina bifida involves

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A. Improper closing of the spine

B. Seizures
C. Abnormalities in the structure of the heart
D. Changes in the x-chromosomes

137. Which is common with spinal bifida

A. Short attention span

B. Hearing and vision problems
C. Seizures
D. Bowel and bladder problems

138. The stage of infancy is the first

A. 4 weeks of life
B. 3 months of life
C. 6 months of life
D. Year of life

139. The toddler can

A. Use a spoon and cup

B. Ride a bike
C Help set the table
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C. Help set the table
143.
Mueller's
A.
B. Occupational
Psychoanalysis
Mr, Mueller
problems.
therapy
sees
This
a psychologist.
kind of therapy
They
is explore the unconscious c
D. Name parts of the body
C. Behavior therapy
D. Group therapy
140. Playing with other children begins during
144. Mrs. Pare is terrified of catching a disease. She washes her hands
A. Infancy
B. The toddler years
C. The preschool years
D. Middle childhood

141. Peer group activities become more important at the age of

A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

142. Which is not a developmental task of young adulthood

A. Adjusting to changes in the body and in physical appearance

B. Selecting a partner
C. Choosing an occupation
D. Becoming a parent

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A. Obsessive compulsive disorder

B. Panic disorder
C. Phobic disorder
D. Anorexia disorder

145. Mr. Lau has bipolar disorder. This means he

A. Is very suspicious
B. Is hostile
C. Has delusions
D. Has severe mood swings

146. Shira, 15, has lost 30 pounds. She is terrified of becoming fat, ev
food. Shira likely has

A. Claustrophobia
B. Anorexia nervosa
C. Repression
D. Bulimia nervosa

147. You are supporting a client with bipolar disorder who is in the m

A. Provide a stimulating environment

B. Encourage periods of rest
C. Offer limited choices
D. Encourage self-care

148. Kathy, 19, has schizophrenia. She believes she is a famous actor.

A. A rich fantasy life

B. Delusions of grandeur
C. Delusions of persecution
D. Hallucinations

149. Which of the following is false? people with substance dependen

A. Experience withdrawal when they stop taking the substance

B. Are at risk of dying from infections from contaminated needles
C. Must take the substance to feel good and avoid discomfort
D H
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D. Have only themselves to blame

150. A client with major depression suddenly seems happy. She asks y
friends. you should

A. Stay until you are schedule to leave

B. Leave as requested
C. Call your supervisor to report the situation
D. Leave as soon as the friends arrive

151. Kathy says giant are climbing the wall. She is terrified. You see n

A. Insist that Kathy is seen things

B. Pretend you also see the insects
C. Offer Kathy comfort and report the hallucinations
D. Leave Kathy alone and call for help

152. Cognitive refers to the following except

A. Thinking and reasoning
B. Memory loss and personality
C. Ability to understand
D. Judgment and behavior

153. The following statements are about delirium. which is false

A. It is a temporary state of confusion

B. It is often a reaction to medication or infection
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D. Are
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154. The sure
A. Make following statements
door alarms are about
are turned on dementia. which is false
B. Make sure he wears an ill bracelet
A. It is ahim
C. Help normal
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exercise as ordered
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D. Tell him what areas are safe40's
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C. It is more common in people over 65 years of age
D. It Sundowning
157. causes loss ofmeans
memory thatand reasoning

155. People
A. The with
person early stage
becomes dementia
sleepy when the sun sets
B. Behavior becomes worse in the late afternoon and evening hours
C. Behavior improves at night
D. The person is in the third stage of dementia

158. Changes of the skin occurs with aging, care should include the fo

A. Providing for warmth

B. Applying lotion, according to the care plan
C. Using soap daily
D. Providing good skin care

159. Changes occur in the musculoskeletal system with aging, which i

A. Bones can become brittle and can break easily

B. Older adults should avoid exercise
C. Joints become stiff and painful
D. Range of motion exercises help to slow the rate of musculoskeletal

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160. In older adults, arteries lose their elasticity and become narrow. T

A. A slower heart rate

B. Lower blood pressure
C. Poor circulation to many body parts
D. Less blood in the body

161. Respiratory changes occur with aging. which is false?

A. Heavy bed linens prevent normal chest expansion

B. The person is turn and repositioned frequently if on bed rest
C. The side lying position is best for breathing
D. The person should be as active as possible

162. Older adults should avoid fried and fatty foods because of

A. Decrease in saliva
B. Ill filling dentures or loss of teeth
C. Decrease amount of digestive juices
D. Decrease peristalsis

163. Which will not help normal elimination

A. Help the client assume a normal position for urination as soon as re

B. Provide for privacy
C Help the client to the bathroom or commode or provide the bedpan
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C. Help the client to the bathroom or commode, or provide the bedpan
B.
C.
D.
D. Fecal
Anal
Diarrhea
incontinence
impaction
Tell the client to hurry as their roommate is waiting for the bathroo

164. The best position for using a bedpan is

A. Fowlers position
B. The supine position
C. The prone position
D. The side lying position

165. A person has an indwelling catheter. which is incorrect

A. Tape any leaks at the connection site

B. Keep the drainage bag below the level of the bladder
C. Make sure the tubing is free of kinks
D. Report complaints of pain, burning, the need to void, or irritation im

166. The perineum is cleaned immediately before collecting

A. Random specimens
B. Midstream specimens
C. 24 hour urine specimens
D. Random and 24 hour urine specimens

167. The prolonged retention and accumulation of feces in the rectum

A. Constipation

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A. Gaining
168. Bowel control
trainingofisbowel
aimedmovements
at and developing regular elimi
B. Ostomy control
C. Preventing fecal impaction, constipation, and anal incontinence

D. Preventing bleeding

169. What is false

A. Enema solutions should be 40,5 C (105 F)

B. The sim's position is used for an enema
C. The enema bag is held 30 cm (12 in) above the anus
D. The enema solution is given rapidly

170. A client wears an ostomy pouch. it is usually empty

A. Every 4 to 6 hours
B. Every morning
C. Every 3 to 7 days
D. When feces is present

171. You note a black tarry stool, this is called

A. Melena
B. Feces
C. Hemostool
D. Occult blood

172. The following statements are about measuring weight, which is f

A. Before breakfast is the best time to weight the client

B. Chair and lift scales are used to weight clients who cannot stand
C. A digital scale should read "10" before the client is weighed
D. A full bladder affects weight measurement

173. Which thermometer is rarely used in health care setting

A. Digital
B. Glass
C. Electronic
D. Dot matrix

174. Which method is usually used to take pulse

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A. The radial pulse

B. The apical-radial pulse
C. The apical pulse
D. The brachial pulse

175. Which is reported to your supervisor at once

A. An adult has a pulse of 120 beats per minute

B. An infant has a pulse of 130 beats per minute
C. An adult has a pulse of 80 beats per min
D. An adult has a pulse of 64 beats per minute

176. Which is systolic blood pressure

A. The point at which the pulse is no longer felt
B. The point where the first sound is heard
C. The point where the last sound is heard
D. The point 30 mm hg above where the pulse was felt

177. A child fell off her bike. She has a laceration on her right leg. Wh

A. She has an open wound

B. She has an infected wound
C. She has a contaminated wound
D. She has an unintentional wound
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A.
180.
Purulent
You note
B. Serous drainage
a clear, watery drainage from a wound; the drainage is c
drainage
178. Which are not
C. Sero-purulent used to treat pressure ulcers?
drainage
D. serosanguineous drainage
A. Special beds
B. Waterbeds
181. and flotation
When checking a clientpads
with heat application, which of the follow
C. Plastic draw sheets and waterproof pads
D. Heel elevators
A. Warm skin and elbow protectors
B. Shivering
179. Youskin
C. Pale can help prevent stasis ulcers by
D. Cyanosis
A. Using elastic rubber band type garters to hold socks in place
B. Keeping
182. the client inare
These statements bed as much
about moistasheat
possible
applications, which is fals
C. Encouraging the client to sit with legs crossed
D.
A. Avoiding
Water is ininjury to the
contact withlegs
theand
skinfeet when giving care
B. Moist heat has lesser and slower effects than dry heat
C. Moist heat penetrates deeper then dry heat
D. The temperature of a moist heat application is lower than that of dr

183. Hypoxia is

A. Not enough oxygen in the blood

B. The amount of hemoglobin that contains oxygen
C. Not enough oxygen in the cells
D. The lack of oxygen

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184. A person can breathe deeply and comfortably only while sitting,

A. Biot's respirations
B. Orthopnea
C. Bradypnea
D. Kussmaul's respirations

185. A client's Sp02 is 98%, which is true

A. The pulse oximeter is wrong

B. The client's pulse is 98 beats per minute
C. The measurement is within normal range
D. The client needs suctioning

186. You are assisting with oxygen therapy, you can

A. Turn the oxygen off and on

B. Start the oxygen
C. Decide what device to use
D. Keep the connecting tube free of kinks

187. Mrs. Stein has sore, swollen joints in her hands, you assist with h
likely your responsibility

A. Loosening and removing container lids

B. Supporting her hand as she pours her medication
C. Pouring the medication for her and administering to her
D. Closing the container for her and putting it away
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D. Closing the container for her and putting it away

188. Which of the following is not one of the five rights of assisting w

A. The right medication

B. The right color
C. The right person
D. The right time

189. Which is not an accurate way to check for the right dose?

A. Check the MAR

B. Check the prescription level
C. Ask a client or a family member
D. Check the care plan

190. A medication should be store

A. Opened, at the bedside

B. In a warm, humid area
C. With other family members' or residents' medication
D. In a dry locked cupboard, and out of reach of children

191. The following are examples of when to report to your supervisor

A. When the client needs to use a metered dose inhaler more frequentl
B. When the client refuses to take the medication
C. When the client does not know why the medication is being taken
D. When the client takes the medication as prescribed

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D. Neuron
B.
C. Nephron
Ovum
193.
192. The outer
basic layer
unit ofofbody
the skin is called
structure is? the
A. Cell
A. Dermis
B. Epidermis
C. Integument
D. Myelin

194. Skeletal muscles

A. Are under involuntary control

B. Appear smooth
C. Are under voluntary control
D. Appear striped and smooth

195. The highest functions of the brain take place in the

A. Cerebral cortex
B. Medulla
C. Brain stem
D. Spinal nerves

196. Which carry blood away from the heart?

A. Capillaries
B. Veins
C. Venules
D. Arteries

197. Most food absorption takes place in the?

A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Colon
D. Large intestine

198. The goals of first aid is to

A. Call for help and keep the person warm

B. Prevent death and prevent injuries from becoming worse
C. Stay calm and wait for others to perform emergency measures
D. Reassure the person and bystanders
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199. When giving CPR to an adult, the chest is compressed

A. 1 to 2.5 cm (1/2 to 1 in) with the index and middle fingers

B. 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 1 1/2 in) with the heel of one hand
C. 4 to 5 cm (1 1/2 to 2 in) with two hands
D. 5 to 6 cm (2 to 2 1/2 in) with one hand in the middle of the breast b

200. A person is having a stroke. Emergency care includes all of the fo

A. Positioning the person on the unaffected side

B. Giving the person sips of water
C. Loosening the tight clothing
D. Keeping the person quiet and warm

201. You attend a dinner party and have a drink of water from the hos
guests get very sick with diarrhea. The transmission route for this case

A. Vector-borne Transmission
B. Vehicle Transmission
C. Contact Transmission
D. Droplet Transmission
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C.
A.
B.
D. Lateral
Supine
Fowler'sPosition
Position
Prone Position
202. All of the following are steps you should do when using a fire ex
205. When transferring a client to bed, a chair, or the toilet:
A. Pull the Pin Out
B.
A. Aim the basestrong
The client's of theside
fire is moved first
C.
B. Squeeze
The weakthe handle
side is moved first
D. Open the canister
C. Pillows are used for support
D. The transfer belt cannot be used
203. The term to describe "difficulty breathing" is:
206. Your patient is "ambulating." This means:
A. Bradypnea
B.
A. Dysuria
He is getting transferred to another facility via ambulance.
C. Orthopnea
B. He is walking.
D. Dyspnea
C. He is in a wheelchair.
D. He is sitting in a walker.
204. The back-lying position is called:
207. Your client has "muscle atrophy". This means:

A. The loss of muscle strength from inactivity.

B. Moving a body part toward the midline of the body.
C. Excessive straightening of a body part.

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D. A decrease in size or a wasting away of muscle.

208. "Orthostatic hypotension" refers to:

A. A drop in blood pressure when the client stands up or sits up.

B. A raise in blood pressure when the client stands up or sits up.
C. Blood pressure dropping in the joint areas.
D. A loss of calcium in orthotics.

209. "Trochanter rolls" are used for:

A. A special bread served to diabetic patients.

B. Preventing the abdomen and arms from turning outward.
C. Preventing the hips and legs from turning outward.
D. A special bread served to people with Congestive heart failure.

210. You need to do laundry, dust surfaces, and mop the floor. In whic

A. Do laundry, dust, and mop.

B. Dust, mop, do laundry.
C. Mop, do laundry, dust.
D. Do laundry, mop, dust.

211. A "pathogen":

A. Is a Disease-causing microbe.
B. Is An allergy.
C. Refers to the cell after it is swollen with water.
D. A substance that all human bodies need.

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212. Exploring the unconscious conflicts and underlying reasons for a

A. Recreational Therapy
B. Occupational Therapy
C. Psychoanalysis
D. Behavioural Therapy

213. Mr. Lau has bipolar disorder. This means he:

A. Has delusions
B. Is Hostile
C. Is very suspicious
D. Has severe mood swings

214. Your client in the home you work in asks for your home phone n

A. Give her your cellphone number only.

B. Give your supervisor's cellphone number so she can deal with the i
C. Explain that you cannot give your phone number out to clients.
D. Ignore her and ask the nurse to give her a sedative.

215. Mr. Baldovino has to touch the doorknob three times before actu

A. Panic Disorder
B. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
C. Phobic Disorder

D. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

216 A th h
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216. Agatha
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Phase
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C. Trauma
D. Encourage social activities.
Phase

218. All of the following are complications of wounds EXCEPT:

A. Shock
B. Hemorrhage
C. Dehiscence
D. Hypertension

219. Mr. Heron has an abdominal binder. The binder is used to:

A. Prevent blood clots

B. Prevent wound infection
C. Provide support and hold dressings in place
D. Encourage peristalsis

220. The movement of and contraction of muscles of the digestive trac

A. Indigestion
B. Atrophy
C. Edema
D. Peristalsis

221. When heat is applied to the skin, the blood vessels will:

A. Vasoconstrict
B. Vasodilate
C. Hypertense
D. Hypotense

222. The doctor rushes into your patient's room and inserts an artificia

A. Intratracheostomy
B. Intubation
C. Inner Cannula
D. Nasal Prongs

223. A client has a pneumothorax. This is the collection of:

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A. Air in the pleural space

B. Blood in the pleural space
C. Fluid in the pleural space

D. Respiratory secretions in the pleural space

224. Suctioning requires:

A. Chest Tubes
B. Sterile Technique
C. An artificial airway
D. Mechanical ventilation

225. Adults of all ages often fear:

A. Dying Alone
B. Reincarnation
C. The five stages of grief
D. Advance Directives.

226. A partial-thickness wound caused by the scraping away or rubbin

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229.
C.
D. Contusion
Abrasion
Clear, watery drainage from a wound. This drainage is called:
A.
A. Abrasion
Purulent Drainage
B.
B. Laceration
Serous Drainage
C.
C. Ulcer
Seropurulent drainage
D.
D. Dehiscence
Serosanguineous drainage
227.
230. A "contusion"
Which is:
of the following is used to hyperventilate the lungs?
A.
A. Another
Ambu Bag word for "concussion"
B.
B. An open
Pulse wound with torn tissue and jagged edges
Oximeter
C.
C. A closed wound
Incentive caused by a blow to the body (bruise)
Spirometer
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D. An open wound made
Partial-rebreather maskby a sharp object
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B. Embolus
C. Anesthesia
D. Enema

232. All of the following are types of Anesthesia except:

A. General Anesthesia
B. Local Anesthesia
C. Regional Anesthesia
D. Dorsal Recumbent Anesthesia

233. The two main respiratory complications that can follow after surg

A. Pneumonia and Atelectasis

B. Pneumonia and Asthma
C. Bronchitis and Pneumothorax
D. Pneumonia and Bronchitis

234. Pre-operatively, your patient should be:

A. NPO
B. Allowed only water
C. Given a tube feeding
D. Given a big hearty breakfast

235. Mr. Long must do coughing and deep breathing exercises after su

A. Bleeding
B. A pulmonary embolus
C. Respiratory complications
D. Pain and discomfort

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236. Mr. Lang is alert and oriented, but has not slept well for weeks, a
has:

A. Depression
B. Urinary Tract Infection
C. Bipolar Disorder
D. Dementia

237. Mrs. White has bitten off her intravenous line and has fallen seve
sedative. What kind of restraint is this?

A. Environmental Restraint
B. Physical Restraint
C. Chemical Restraint
D. Medical Restraint

238. What is the most common accident in all settings?

A. Burns
B. Suffocation
C. Falls
D. Poisoning

239. AIDS stands for:

A. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

B. Animal Immune Deficiency Syndrome
C. Anginal Immune Deficiency Syndrome
D Alienated Immune Deficiency Syndrome
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D. Alienated Immune Deficiency Syndrome
D. AnAinfection
241. bacteriumyou
thatget
causes
from diarrhea
water and colitis is called:
A. C. Difficile
240.
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D. An infection
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B. n infection you get from a household
C. AnHow
242. infection you get
can spores be from insects
destroyed?

A. Cleaning-
B. Disinfection
C. Sterilization
D. Scrubbing

243. All of the following terms mean "peeing" EXCEPT for:

A. Voiding
B. Urinating
C. Micturition
D. Impaction

244. Your patient Mr. Jones, recently got his arm amputated. He states
has:

A. Chronic Pain
B. Acute Pain
C. Radiating Pain
D. Phantom Pain

245. Bronchitis is:

A. Inflammation of the Bronchi

B. Inflammation of the Gallbladder
C. Inflammation of the Pancreas
D. Inflammation of the Alveoli

246. All of the following are from Erik Ericson's stages of psychosoci

A. Autonomy Versus Shame and Doubt

B. Generativity versus Stagnation
C. Intimacy Versus Isolation
D. Bargaining Versus Grief
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247. All of the following refer to positions and locations of the body E

A. Distal
B. Proximal
C. Brachial
D. Dorsal

248. Phlebitis is:

A. Inflammation of the Vein

B. Inflammation of Phlegm
C. Inflammation of the Gall Bladder
D. Inflammation of the Pancreas

249. Who is responsible for protecting employees from injuries and ac

A. Occupational Health and Safety Act

B. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
C M i l S f D Sh
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C. Multi-glucose
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252. The environment where the pathogen lives before it infects a per

A. A portal of entry

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255. Which of the following is a HINGE joint?

A. Shoulder
B. Hips
C. Skull
D. Elbow

256. Another word for "red blood cells" is:

A. Erythrocytes
B. Hemoglobin
C. Platelets
D. Phagocytes

257. Which prevents permanent plantar flexion?

A. Bed Boards
B. A foot board
C. Trochanter rolls
D. Hand rolls

258. In Trendelenburg Position:

A. The head of the bed is on a 90 degree angle

B. The head of the bed in on a 45 degree angle
C. The foot of the bed is higher than the head of the bed
D. The bed is completely flat

259. All of the following refers to nutrition EXCEPT:

A. Ingestion
B. Digestion
C. Calories
D. Orthostatic Hypotension
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260. All of the following are good sources of calcium EXCEPT:

A. Milk and Milk Products

B. Iodized Salt
C. Leafy Green Vegetables
D. Beans

261. Which is a common reason for tube feedings?

A. Cancer of the lung

B. Surgery to the mouth
C. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
D. Pneumonia

262. Your patient is SOB with chest pain and is able to sit at the edge

A. Orthopneic Position
B. Semi-Fowler's Position
C. Supine Position
D. Trendelenburg Position

263. Aspiration is a major complication of:

A. Hyperalimentation
B. IV therapy
C. Nasogastric and nasointestinal tubes
D. Central Venous Catheters
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closed-ended bed
D. A mitred bed

267. Meat, butter, milk and cheeses are examples of:

A. Saturated fats
B. Unsaturated fats
C. Trans Fats
D. Minerals

268. Table sugar, fruit and fruit juices are examples of:

A. Starches
B. Fibres
C. Nutrients
D. Simple Sugars

269. Canola oil and olive oil are examples of:

A. Saturated Fats
B. Unsaturated Fats
C. Trans Fats
D. Starches

270. Citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes and cabbage are excellent source

A. Phosphorus
B. Calcium
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin B

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271. The major function for Vitamin K is:

A. Fat Expulsion
B. Hair Repair
C. Skin Repair
D. Blood Clotting

272. Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Iron are examples of:

A. Vitamins
B. Minerals
C. Fibres
D. Nutrients

273. Which of the following is not a factor affecting eating and nutriti

A. Allergies
B. Food Intolerances
C. Culture
D. Gender
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B. Hirsutism
277.
A. Alopecia
White flakes on the scalp is known as:
274. "Biofilm" is:
C. Dandruff
D. Ingrown hair
A. A type of dressing applied to wounds and pressure ulcers
B. A Polyuria
278. thin filmis:
that sticks to teeth, containing saliva and microbes
C. A type of solution provided for people with tube feeds
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B. Painful or difficulty urinating
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amountspatient on the ground, shaken and in pain
of urine
this case is:

A. A flow sheet
B. A graphic sheet
C. An incident report
D. A living will

276. Lice infestation of the scalp is known as:

A. Pediculosis Capitis
B. Pediculosis Corporis
C. Conjunctivitis Pinkus
D. Hirsutism

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D. Frequent Urination at night

279. Your patient joins an exercise group at the long term care center.
movements, a little pee comes out. This is called:

A. Stress Incontinence
B. Reflex Incontinence
C. Overflow Incontinence
D. Functional Incontinence

280. At 1300 hrs, Your RN supervisor tells you that a urine specimen h
to collect at whenever you can. The type of specimen you are collectin

A. 24 Hour Urine Specimen

B. Random Urine Specimen
C. Midstream Specimen
D. Ketone Specimen

281. Urine would be tested for the following things EXCEPT:

A. Testing of PH level
B. Testing for Ketones and Glucose
C. Testing for Antigens
D. Testing for blood

282. Urinary Incontinence:

A. Is permanent
B. Requires Urine tests
C. Requires good skin care
D. Is always treated with an indwelling catheter

283. The best position for using a bedpan is:

A. Fowler's position
B. The supine position
C The prone position
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C. The prone position
D. The side-lying position

284. Cognitive function relates to:

A. Memory loss and personality

B. Thinking and reasoning
C. Ability to toilet oneself
D. How emotional a person can get

285. Mr. Dunn has Alzheimer's Disease. He is heard screaming in the

A. An agitated reaction
B. His style of singing
C. Caused by a delusion
D. A repetitive behaviour

286. A symptom of mastitis is:

A. Engorgement

B. Post-partum blues
C. Thirst while breastfeeding
D. Pain and redness in a breast

287. Down Syndrome and Spina Bifida are examples of:

A. Congenital Disorders
B. Fetal Alcohol Effects
C. A strand of Autism
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contraction. taking two different kinds
heart:

A. Has tachycardia
B. Has bradycardia
C. Is in Systole
D. Will now be measured in diastolic pressure

292. Which of the following is NOT a pulse site?

A. Temporal Pulse
B. Apical Pulse
C. Femoral Pulse
D. Occipital Pulse

293. Which of the following is the first sign of a pressure ulcer?

A. White or reddened skin

B. Bone is protruding from the wound
C. Blisters are apparent
D. Skin tears

294. The device used to measure oxygen concentration in arterial bloo

A. Pulse Oximeter

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B. Oxygen Thermometer
C. Blood Pressure Cuff
D. Oxygen Humidifier

295. Fluid in the pleural space is known as:

A. Pneumothorax
B. Hemothorax
C. Pleural Effusion
D. Fluid Effusion

296. Chest tubes are inserted to remove:

A. Fluid, Air, & Blood

B. Mucous Secretions, Air & Blood
C. Alveoli, Bronchi and Trachea
D. Air, Fluid and Mucous

297. Dorsal Recumbent Position is also known as:

A. Prone Position
B. Supine Position
C. Semi-Fowler's Position
D Fowler's Position
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298. You are preparing Mrs. Janz for a physical exam. You should do
302. The adult daughter of your patient comes in frequently to visit at
see her with your patient's cheque book asking for her father's signatu
A. Do not tell her any details of the exam, as it is not part of your role
This is an example of:
B. Ask her to undress
C. Take her vital signs
D. Leave her alone while you tell the nurse that Mrs. Janz is ready

299. Post-operatively following a hip surgery, your patient's position s

A. Every shift
B. Every 2 hours
C. Every 3 hours
D. Every 4 hours

300. Rigor Mortis refers to:

A. The process of moving the dead body to the Morgue

B. A stage of the grief cycle
C. The stiffness or rigidity of skeletal muscles that occurs after death h
D. A section of a person's advanced directive

301. A child is deprived of love, affection and belonging. This is:

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A. Physical Abuse
B. Financial Abuse
C. Sexual Abuse
D. Emotional Abuse

303. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, experiencing one's ow

A. Love and Belonging

B. Self-Actualization
C. Safety and Security
D. Physical Security

304. A laceration is:

A. A closed wound caused by a blow to the body

B. A partial-thickness wound caused by scraping away of the skin
C. An open wound with torn tissue and jagged edges
D. The collection of blood under the skin and tissue

305. The lack of oxygen refers to:

A. Dyspnea
B. Orthopnea
C. Hypoxia
D. Hypoxygen

306. A fear refers to:

A. Personality
B. ID
C. Ego
D. Phobia

307. You are caring for your patient's wound, you notice that your pat
from the wound. This drainage is:

A. Sanguineous
B. Serous
C. Serosanguineous
D Purulent
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D. Purulent

308. You notice some watery, clear fluid coming from your daughter's

A. Serous
B. Serosanguineous
C. Sanguineous
D. Purulent

309. Cataract is an eye disorder in which:

A. The optic nerve is damaged

B. Pressure within the eye is increased
C. The lens becomes cloudy
D. Severe eye pain is common

310. The most common type of dementia is:

A. Multi-infarct dementia
B. Sundowning
C. Alzheimer's Disease
D. Parkinson's Disease

311. The evening clock of your facility reads 11:11 pm. What do you

A. 01111 hrs
B. 0111 hrs
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stablePSW careenvironment
internal is recorded in what sheet?
B. A stable warm temperature
A.
C. Graphic
A stable Sheet
temperature
B. Integrated Patient Notes
D. A stable pulse
C. Flow Sheet
D. Incident
315. Report
All of the following are long bones of the body EXCEPT:

313. Muscles are attached to bones by:

A. Tibia
B. Humerous
C. Patella
D. Femur

316. Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include:

A. Osteoarthritis, dysrhythmia, gastroenteritis

B. Phlebitis, Myelination, Headaches
C. Disorientation, Hunger, Sweaty
D. Fruity smelling breath and nausea

317. An artificial replacement of a missing body part is:

A. Prosthesis
B. Orthosis
C. Parasynthesis
D. Lysis

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318. Which respiratory pattern would a dying patient have?

A. Cheyne-stokes Respirations
B. Churne-Strikes Respirations
C. Alopecia Respirations
D. Hisutism Respirations

319. The master gland of the human body is:

A. Pituitary Gland
B. Adrenal Gland
C. Sweat Gland
D. Thyroid Gland

320. The trochanter of the body is located:

A. Near the hips and side areas of the abdomen

B. Near the tibia
C. Near the clavicle
D. Near the occipital lobe

321. All of the following deal with the urinary system EXCEPT:

A. Nephrons
B. Glomerulus
C Kidneys
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C. Kidneys
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Nitroglycerin
Patellapain Bowel Syndrome

322. All of the following deal with the integumentary system EXCEP

A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Hair Follicles
D. Gluteus Maximus

323. Why is deep breathing and coughing exercises encouraged follow

A. To help prevent respiratory complications

B. To widen nephrons
C. To cause vasodilation
D. To prevent pressure ulcers

324. All of the following are factors that can cause pressure ulcers EX

A. Poor nutrition
B. Dehydration
C. Confined to a bed or a wheelchair
D. Urinary tract infection

325. Your patient has angina pectoris. You patient has:

A. Urinary tract infection

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A. Give
326. Your
him
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white sugar Before you report to your supervis
B. Give him a drink of diet soda
C. Give him a tbsp of corn syrup
D. Give him a teaspoon of vinegar

327. Your patient is experiencing an anaphylactic episode. This means

A. Drug Synergism
B. Severe myocardial infarction
C. Severe allergic reaction
D. Drug Tolerance

328. The document you find your patient's information, diagnosis and

A. The flow sheet

B. The chart
C. The Kardex
D. The P.O.P

329. All of the factors influence nutrition except:

A. Finances
B. Culture
C. Religion
D. Sexual Orientation

330. When someone is hypoglycemic, the onset of the symptoms occu

A. Suddenly
B. Gradually
C. Frequently
D. In Intervals

331. An allegation is a statement that has yet to be

A. Proven
B. Denied
C. Confirm
D. A and C

332. Decisions that are concerned with right and wrong are called

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A. Amoral
B. Legal
C. Ethical
D. Religious

333. People residing in and receiving care in a long term care facility

A. Residents
B. Registrants
C. Care providers
D. Inmates

334. To obtain information about a client and the care he/she needs,

A. The medical chart

B. The nursing care plan
C. Input and output sheets
D. The staff assignment sheet

335. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to

A. Only adults living in the community

B. Everyone except frail elderly in long term care institutions
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D. Self-actualization needs
A. People normally meet their own needs
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level needs care recognizes
must be met before lower level needs
C. The need for self-actualization is rarely totally met
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340. Retirement usually results in

A. Lowered income
B. Physical changes from aging
C. Companionship and usefulness
D. Financial security

341. Clients living in a long term care facility have the right to

A. Disturb other clients if they wish

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B. Disregard facility policies

C. Know the care plans of other residents
D. Refuse care and treatments

342. Sexual activity

A. Always involves intercourse

B. Is not allowed in nursing centres
C. Involves hand holding, touching and embracing
D. Is unhealthy for older people

343. One of the differences between a RN and a PSW is that only RN'

A. Upgrade their skills with continuing education courses

B. Provide direct patient care
C. Assess plan and evaluate nursing care
D. Make important observations about their client

344. If you make a mistake when caring for a resident, you should

A. Try to fix the mistake before anyone finds out about it

B. Blame it on the person who was helping you
C. Admit the mistake at once
D. Report the mistake only if it causes injury

345. Mrs Jones asks you to perform a function which extends beyond
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What
D. Askshould you do?
a co-worker to care for Mr Clark

A. Perform the function with extra caution

B. Advise her that you are not trained to do that skill and report the r
C. Call a co-worker and ask how to do that skill
D. Ask Mrs. Jones to tell you how to perform that skill

346. When planning care for several residents, the caregiver should f

A. Talk
B. Void
C. Walk
D. Dress

347. A PSW breaks a resident's glasses because of carelessness, what

A. Battery
B. Assault
C. Malpractice
D. Negligence

348. You are caring for Mr. Clark, you are feeling frustrated by his slo

A. Tell him that you are frustrated

B. Be firm and tell him that he must work harder
C. Discuss your feelings with the supervisor

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350. A PSW's work is concerned primarily with

A.Assessment
B. Documentation
C. Care planning
D. Implementation

351. When providing emergency care, which one is incorrect

A.Know your limits, do not do more then you are able

B. Call for help
C. Move the person to a more comfortable place
D. Keep the person warm

352. To maintain a professional image at work, a PSW should

A.Wear a clean pressed uniform each day

B. Use lightly scented perfume to cover body odour
C. Wear fashionable jewelry
D. Have their finger nails professionally manicure

353. A supportive care worker who assists clients or performs A.D.L.s

A.An occupational nurse

B. A registered nurse
C. A ward clerk
D. A personal support worker

354. Injuring a person's name by making false statements to a third pa

A.Defamation
B. Battery
C. Assault
D. Confidence

355. When answering a phone in a client 's home, you should

A.Use the client's name instead of your name

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B. Say hello only

C. Explain why you are answering the phone
D. Give your name and title

356. A common barrier to effective communication is

A.Allowing silence

B. Not listening
C. Good eye contact
D. Speaking slowly

357. Which one of the following is an objective symptom

A.Headache
B. Fatigue
C. Anxiety
D. Bruising

358. Which is an example of a non-verbal communication

A.A letter
B H ldi h d
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B.
D. Holding
361. handssymptoms are
A Subjective
and B described
A.Felt and only by the client
C. Sign language
B. Observed by the PSW
D. A telephone message
C. Difficult to recognize
D. Related only to what the doctor determines
359. The inability to send or receive verbal or written message is calle
362. Seen things from another's point of view, refers to
A.Aphasia
B. Dysphasia
A.Confidentiality
C. Paraplegia
B. Enthusiasm
D. Ataxia
C. Sympathy
D. Empathy
360. A resident's vital signs are
363. Restating a person's message back to them in your own words, re
A.Plotted or recorded on the flow sheet
B. Confidential
A.Focusing
C. Always recorded daily
B. Distracting
C. Paraphrasing
D. Denial

364. Looking at things from another's point of view is called

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A. Courtesy
B. Empathy
C. Work ethics
D. Politeness

365. Which one of the following is incorrect when recording a residen

A. They are always recorded daily

B. They are confidential
C. They are plotted/recorded on a flow sheet
D. They are recorded on blue or black ink

366. When recording care related data, all of the following are correc

A. Use ink
B. Ensure all writing is legible
C. Include the time, date, and your initials
D. Erase or white out any errors

367. Which one of the following can occur due to the improper use o

A. Skin tears
B. Fatigue
C. Burns
D. Anorexia

368. Mrs. Ford has a belt restraint. How often should she be checked
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A. Every 10 to 15 minutes
B. Every 30-45 minutes
C. Every hour
D. Every two hours
369. The fire alarm sounds, you should do all of the following except

A. Turn off the oxygen

B. Use the elevator
C. Close the doors
D. Move the residents to a safe place

370. Viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa are all forms of

A. Infection control measures

B. Foot fungi
C. Plaque or tartar
D. Microorganisms

371. A microorganism that causes infection is called a

A. Host
B. Carrier
C. Pathogen
D. Non-pathogen

372. The best method for sterilization of a stainless steel instrument

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373.
D. Sanitize
Nosocomial
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by chemical
infections
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are
contaminated food
A. Wash it with soap and water
B. Insignificant and do not need to be treated
B. Autoclave it (steam under pressure)
C. A type of sinus infection
C. Soak it in chemical disinfectant
D. Acquired after admission to a hospital or a long term care facility

374. A face mask

A. Can be reused
B. Is considered contaminated when moist
C. Should have a loose fit
D. Is clean inside at all times

375. Which one of the following would spread disease by droplet infe

A. Poor hand washing technique

B. Improperly sterilized instruments
C. Coughing or sneezing
D. Contaminated food and water

376. When a client vomits in the supine position, what should the car

A. Raise the client's head

B. Turn the client on her side
C. Transfer the client to the bathroom
D. Position the client's head between her knees

377. We can see microorganisms with the

A. Human eye
B. Microscope
C. Telescope
D. Ophthalmoscope

378. The best method to identify a resident of a long term care facilit

A. Use the identification bracelet

B. Call the person by name
C. Have the person tell you their name
D. Check their laundry level on their shirt
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379. If the seal on the sterile package gauze is broken, the PSW shou

A. Consider the package contaminated

B. Sterilize in the autoclave

C. Use a disinfectant on the package before use
D. Note the seal is broken on the chart and use it

380. Gloves should be worn when in contact with

A.Blood
B. Body secretions
C. Body fluids
D. All of the above

381. WHIMS is concern with

A.Sanitation and disinfection

B. Workplace exposure to hazardous materials
C. Safe lifting and bed making procedures
D P i i l i
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D. Patient
A.Rolling
B.
C.
D. Sliding
Using isolation
Liftinga the
the
turning andinto
resident
resident intechniques
sheet
in bed
bed to prevent disease
a wheelchair
385.
382. When a PSW
Substances assists
that a client
will cause with active
poisoning are ROM
A.The client moves the joint or limb
A.Corrosive
B.
B. The PSW moves the joint or limb
Reactive
C.
C. The
ToxicPSW implements new exercises in keeping with the client's pro
D.
D. The PSW's job is to only count the repetitions
Flammable
386. Bending a body part refers to
383. The dorsal recumbent position refers to
A.Flexion
A.Fowler's position
B.
B. Rotation
Lateral position
C. Adduction
C. Supine position
D. Abduction
D. Sim's position
387.
384. When
Whichusing
one ofa the
canefollowing
it shouldwill
be cause friction and shearing

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A.Position on the affected or weaker side

B. Position on the unaffected or strong side
C. Alternated, first on the one side, then the other
D. Held on the side the resident prefers

388. A lift sheet will extend from the

A.Shoulders to above the knees

B. Shoulders to below the knees
C. The head to below the ankles
D. Waist to the ankles

389. Which one of the following is not a long bone in the body

A.Femur
B. Tibia
C. Humerus
D. Patella

390. What is the best action to take when assisting a blind person to w

A.Walk on the side, while holding the person's elbow

B. Instruct the person to hold onto your arm
C. Walk alone side while the person uses a cane
D. Stand behind the person and provide directions

391. Bed cradles are used to

A.Keep the weight of the top linens off the feet

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B. Keep the hips abducted

C. Promote plantar flexion
D. Prevent the mattress from sagging

392. Muscles are attached to bones by

A.Ligaments
B. Fascia
C. Other muscles
D. Tendons

393. Mr. Searles has been in bed for several days and getting up for th
helped to sit on the side of the bed and dangle his feet for a few minut

A.Make it easier to put on his robe and slippers

B. Prevent dizziness or fainting
C. Make him feel less afraid to get up
D. Provide time to get a chair and pillow in proper position

394. A person with spinal cord injury should be

A.Transferred in segments
B. Turned in segments

C. Transferred with their backs slightly inclined

D. Log rolled in one unit

395. The main function of the long bones of the body is

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396.
B.
A. 2
3 hours
Immobilized residents must be turned a minimum of once every
C. 3 1/2 hours
A. Bearing the weight of the body
D. 4 hours for skill and ease of movement
B. Allowing
C. Protecting vital organs
397. When using
D. Allowing a Hoyer
for various (type of
degrees of client lift) which one of the followin
body movement

A. One person can use it alone

B. Two caregivers must be present
C. Residents feel safe in it
D. It prevents bruising on the client while lifting

398. Skeletal muscles are

A. Under voluntary control

B. Under involuntary control
C. Smooth in appearance
D. Striped and smooth

399. An abuser is often a

A. Stranger
B. Close family member
C. Health care worker
D. Neighbour

400. Yelling at a resident is considered to be

A. Assault
B. Physical abuse
C. Emotional abuse
D. Neglect

401. Intentionally trying to, threatening to touch a person without th

A. Assault
B. Battery
C. Harassment
D. Vexatious

402. Mr. Jones has been left lying in urine and feces for long periods
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A.Verbal abuse
B. Mental abuse
C. Physical abuse
D. Sexual abuse

403. Elder abuse can occur

A.In the elderly person's home

B. In the community
C. In active an long term care facilities
D. All of the above

404. Signs and symptoms of physical abuse include all of the followin

A.Unexplained bruises and welts

B. Withdrawn from friends and family
C. Bleeding from genitals
D Ch
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D.
C.
D. Changes
A.Physical
B. inabuse
Psychological
Neglect behaviour
Financialabuse abuse
408.
405. Rashes, sores,is lice
When abuse on the you
suspected elder, or thefirst
should elder is inadequately cloth
indicators of
A.Let abuse resolve on its own
A.Neglect
B. Report immediately to supervisor
B.
C. Physical
Confrontabuse
the abuser
C. Sexual abuse
D. Call police
D. A and C
406. Unusual or inappropriate activity in bank accounts, including sig
409. A PSW
signature, physically
indicate concernstruggles
of with a resident who does not want to

A.Negligence
A.Physical abuse
B. Psychological abuse
C. Sexual abuse
D. Financial abuse

407. Beatings, unreasonable physical restraint and over-medicating ar

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B. Emotional abuse
C. Battery
D. Slander

410. Tickling or wrestling with a child-client may be considered a form

A. Neglect
B. Sexual abuse
C. Physical abuse
D. B an C

411. Which of the following diets might be ordered for a client with h

A. Sugar free diet

B. High cholesterol diet
C. High sodium diet
D. Low sodium diet

412. Light housekeeping includes all of the following except

A. Laundry
B. Cleaning the toilet
C. Mowing the lawn
D. Vacuuming and dusting

413. According to Canada's heath guide for healthy eating, pregnant

their intake of one of the four food groups. Identify the food group a

A. 3-4 servings milk group

B. 2-3 servings milk group
C. 3-5 servings meat group
D. 4-6 servings fruit group
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414. While sorting the laundry for one of your clients, you come acro
level means

A. Machine wash
B. Tumble dry
C. Dry clean
D. Hand wash

415. Foods likely to cause constipation are

A. Fruits
B. Dairy products
C. Vegetables
D. Whole grains

416. Water is one of the most important physical needs for survival. W

A. Disease
B. Expiration
C. Dehydration

D. All of the above

417. Which one of the following has the most nutrient value

A.Soda pop
B. Sugarless chewing gum
CP
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C.
D. Peanut
419.
Soft
Food butter
dietpoisoning symptoms generally include
A.Constipation
D. Chocolate chip cookies
B. Joint pain
C. Abdominal
418. Mrs. Brown upset
hasand headache
difficulty chewing. Her doctor has ordered a
D. Edematous feet
A.Liquid diet
420. Bilediet
B. Bland is produced in the
C. Regular diet
A.Bones
B. Enamel
C. Gallbladder
D. Liver

421. Clear liquid diets include

A.Milk, coffee, orange juice

B. Broth, milk, tea
C. Only liquid you can see through
D. Milk and orange juice only

422. The diabetic diet controls the amount of

A.Carbohydrate, protein and fat

B. Sodium, clear fluids, gas forming foods
C. Caloric intake
D. Semi-solid foods that digest easily

423. When feeding a resident, the PSW

A.Stands to keep an eye on the other resident

B. Mixes pureed food all together
C. Sits to maintain eye contact with the resident
D. Sits on the side of the bed

424. When preparing a meal for a client with an allergy to wheat, you

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A.Ham and bean soup

B. Eggs and bacon
C. Cottage cheese and peaches
D. Toast and butter

425. The human body has specific needs for survival, identify the mos

A.Sunshine and vitamin D

B. Vitamins and minerals
C. Oxygen and water
D. Love and understanding

426. Absorption of most nutrients takes place in the

A.Oral cavity
B. Esophagus
C. Liver
D. Small intestine

427. The substance that makes food easier to swallow is called

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C. It provides
A.It
B. is the
written
same
for
byfor
consistency
theallphysician
residents
and continuity of care
D. It is stable and fix for a period of time
A.Bile
B. Chyme
431. The process of rehabilitation emphasizes the
C. Saliva
D. Insulin
A.Disability
B. Limitations
428. Bile is needed to digest
C. Abilities
D. New activities
A.Proteins
B. Fibre
C. Fats
D. Carbohydrates

429. Aging begins at

A.Birth
B. 30 years old
C. 50 years old
D. 65 years old

430. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the care

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432. A normal temperature reading for a healthy adult is

A. 35.5 C
B. 37 C
C. 38.5 C
D. 39.9 C

433. The first step in effective care planning is

A. Determining goals
B. Identifying needs
C. Setting dead lines
D. Selecting resources

434. A skill or learning process which is expected to occur by a partic

A. A physical task
B. A developmental task
C. A cognitive task
D. An associative task

435. The benefits of exercise to the older person include

A. Improved digestion
B. Increased muscle mass
C. Improved sleep
D. All of the above

436. An artificial replacement of a missing body part is

A. An amputation
B. A prosthesis
C. A dressing
D Ab d
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D. A bandage

437. A splint is an appliance that

A. Supports injured or wounded body parts

B. Measures blood pressure
C. Holds soft tissues together
D. Aligns teeth in the dental arch

438. Common emotions experienced by a person going through reha

A. Optimism and cheerfulness

B. Frustration and depression
C. Satisfaction and increased self-esteem
D. Humiliation and despair

439. Which one of the following terms refers to no control of bladder

A. Incontinent

B. Inconsistent
C. Incompetence
D. Incomplete

440. Which one of the following correctly completes this statement? T

A.Protective and objective

B. Objective and subjective
C S iti
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C. Sensitive
442.
B.
A.Gravity
Dry
Theskin
mainandcause
insensitive
of decubitus ulcers is
C.
D. Pressure
Sensitive and non-sensitive
D. Celular necrosis
441. A client has dry, fragile skin, it is important to
443. Oral hygiene should be given to an unconscious person
A.Avoid using soap of any kind when bathing
A.Once
B. Batheathe
dayclient daily
B.
C. Once each below
Use water shift 35 C for bath
C.
D. When
Pat thethe PSW
skin dry has
andtime
apply lotion
D. Every two hours

444. A client is on complete bed rest. To prevent a bed sore the caregi

A.Keep the top sheet tucked in and snugly

B. Keep the bottom sheet wrinkle free
C. Use only cotton sheets
D. Apply several thick pads over the top sheet

445. Brushing is important to keep the hair

A.Soft, and shiny

B. Clean
C. Free from pediculosis
D. All of the above

446. Pericare involves cleaning the

A.Genitals and anal areas

B. Upper extremities
C. Anal area only
D. Person's entire body in bed

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447. The best approach to pressure sores is

A.Treatment with ointments

B. Bed rest
C. Prevention
D. Surgery

448. A person with diabetes needs to have his toenails cut. What shou

A.Cut the residents toenails

B. Tell the nurse in charge
C. Ask the resident's family to cut his nails
D. Make an appointment for the resident to see a podiatrist

449. When assisting a disabled resident with personal care, the PSW s

A.Do everything for the person

B. Encourage the person to watch
C. Encourage the person to participate and do as much as they can
D. Provide strict guidelines

450. Which one of the following is not a purpose of bathing

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D. Massaging
B.
C. Applying
All of the alcohol
above
the skintovigorously
dry skin
A.Increase
454. circulation
Pediculosis is another name for
B. Promote the drying of the skin
C. Exercise
A.Cold body parts
sores
D. Refresh and
B. Athletes footrelax the resident

451. Bacteria which form on the enamel surface of a tooth as a soft de

A.Chancre
B. Tarter
C. Plaque
D. Calculus

452. When undressing a client who has had a stroke, which side shoul

A.Strong side
B. Weak side
C. Either side
D. Both sides together

453. Which one of the following will help to prevent decubitus ulcers

A.Repositioning a client every two hours

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C. Headlice
D. Dandruff

455. The PSW is assigned to bathe a resident. What should the PSW d

A. Test the temperature of the water

B. Help the resident to undress
C. Tell the resident what they are going to do
D. Close the door and windows

456. The PSW's best action to take when a resident of a long term ca

A. Turn on cold water to stimulate circulation

B. Use the call bell to get assistance
C. Quickly complete the shower
D. Go and get help

457. A nursing mother will require

A. At least 3 servings of milk products per day

B. A low calorie diet
C. Foods which are high in fat
D. Extra tea and coffee with her meals

458. Which one of these routes cannot be used to take a temperatur

A. Axillary
B. Oral
C. Rectal
D. Tympanic

459. Mom, dad, and your siblings are all part of your

A. Nuclear family
B. Extended family
C. Single parent family
D. Descendant family

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460. When bottle feeding a newborn you should

A. Burp the baby every 5 minutes

B. Save any remaining formula for the next feeding
C. Prop the bottle with a pillow
D. Tilt the bottle so the formula feels the neck of the bottle and the n

461. Heredity can determine

A. Talents and abilities

B. Physical wellness
C. Height and weight
D. All of the above

462. When holding a newborn infant you should

A. Hold him securely

B. Cuddle him
C. Sing to him
D. All of the above

463. A newborn will be breastfed, the mother should

A. Wash her hands first

B. Hold the infant close to her breast
C Si l
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C.
A. Stimulate
B.
C.
D. 13-15
12-18
13-19
14-20 the rooting reflex
D. All of the above
466. Hormonal changes during menopause can result in
464. The study of the aging process refers to
A. Mood swings
A.
B. Pediatrics
Hot flashes
B.
C. Gerontology
Increased problems sleeping
C.
D. Genealogy
All of the above
D. Microbiology
467. A pinkish brown vaginal drainage that last for about 10 days afte
465. Growth and development during adolescence occurs between t
A. Lochia serosa
B. Caesarean
C. Lochia rubra
D. Lochia alba

468. Max is a newborn infant; his head needs to be supported for the

A. Seven to ten months

B. Month
C. Three months
D. Six months

469. Accidental poisoning is most common with

A. The elderly
B. Teenagers
C. Children 14 years of age

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D. Infants

470. Which formula is the best to feed a newborn infant

A. The powdered formula

B. The one on sale
C. The one ordered by the doctor
D. The one that can be left open for a week

471. Dementia often develops in persons with

A. Angina pectoris
B. Bulimia
C. AIDS
D. Spinal cord injuries

472. The bone that protects the brain is called the

A. Cranium
B. Maxilla
C. Clavicle
D. Xiphoid process

473. An extended lack of oxygen to the brain resulting in permanent

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D. Renal
A.
B.
C. Stroke
Heart
All of the
attack
failure
above
A. Myocardial infarction
B. Cerebrovascular accident
C. Brainstem occlusion
D. Cranial arrest

474. According to dr. Sigmund's theory of personality development, t

knowing right from wrong is

A. Id
B. Superego
C. Ego
D. Unconscious

475. Emphysema is a type of

A. Congestive heart failure

B. Pneumonia
C. Liver carcinoma
D. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

476. A person has hypertension. Which complication can occur?

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A.Right
477. Which
atrium
heart chamber receives freshly oxygenated blood first
B. Left atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left ventricle

478. How does the heart contract

A.Both atria followed by both ventricles

B. Left chambers followed by right chambers
C. Right chambers followed by left chambers
D. Randomly

479. Angina pectoris is

A.An embolism in the brain

B. A painful condition of the dermis
C. Lack of oxygen to the heart muscle
D. Cancer of the chest

480. Medication given after a meal will use the abbreviation

A.Po
B. Ob
C. Ac
D. PC

481. The charter of rights and freedoms guarantees our right to

A.Mobility
B. Vote
C. Life, liberty and security
D. All of the above

482. Maslow's most basic needs theory includes

A.Oxygen, food, water and shelter

B. Oxygen, elimination, food, rest and belonging
C. Shelter, self-worth, oxygen, water, rest and food
D. Oxygen, food, water, elimination, rest and shelter

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483. Psychological aspects include

A.Personality behaviour
B. Sexuality
C. Life span
D. All of the above

484. Which is not part of Erikson's theory of psychological developme

A.People move through a series of stages throughout their lives

B. People most successfully complete a task in each stage before movi

C. Babies must learn to trust their needs will be met

D. Moving to unfamiliar surroundings creates love and belonging need

485. Battery is

A.Intentionally attempting to touch a person's body

B. Intentionally threatening to touch a person's body
C. Touching a person's body without consent
D. Unlawful consent

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