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2024 PSW FINAL REVIEW EXAM WITH ANSWERS
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2024 PSW FINAL REVIEW EXAMWITH ANSWERS
HOLISTIC CARE - CORRECT-ANSWERSHOLISTIC CARE/HEALTH IS CARING FOR
THE WHOLE PERSON ( PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL,
SPIRITUAL) A STATE OF WELL-BEING IN ALL DIMENSIONS OF ONE'S LIFE
Cancer - CORRECT-ANSWERSis defined as a group of diseases characterized
by out-of-control cell division and growth ,which can occur in many body
Systems.
Benign tumours - CORRECT-ANSWERSare non-cancerous and grow within a
localized area
Malignant tumours - CORRECT-ANSWERSare cancerous invade other tissues
Metastasis - CORRECT-ANSWERSis the spread of cancer to other body parts
angina pectoris - CORRECT-ANSWERSChest pain caused by Ischemia , a lack
of blood supply to the heart muscle which is usually caused by an
obstruction or spasm of a coronary arteries.
Hepatitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSmeans inflammation of the liver
Hepatitis A - CORRECT-ANSWERSis spread by fecal - oral route. Transmitted
when traces of feces are ingested through food and water
Hepatitis B - CORRECT-ANSWERSis present in the infected persons blood and
in certain body fluids semen and vaginal secretions, it can be spread through
sexual intercourse and sharing needles ,also by blood transfusions, and
childbirth passed from mother to child and needle stick injuries or direct
contact between open skin and infected blood or body fluids
hepatitis B in 10 to 15% of cases can cause chronic hepatitis
osteoporosis - CORRECT-ANSWERSis a bone disorder in which the bones
become porous and brittle meaning easy to break
is common in older adults and post menopausal women
, PROFESSIONALISM - CORRECT-ANSWERSis an approach to work that
demonstrates respect for others ,commitment competence and appropriate
behavior.
PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES - CORRECT-ANSWERSappropriate limitations on
behavior meant to protect the vulnerable client from the caregiver who has
access to private knowledge about him or her.
EXPLAIN THE REGULATION OF A PSW - CORRECT-ANSWERSPSW's work under
a regulated healthcare provider. You must follow and know the scope of
practice. Never act beyond the legal limits of your role.
THE REGULATED HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT - CORRECT-ANSWERSHealth
regulatory colleges are responsible for ensuring that regulated health
professionals provide health services in a safe, professional and ethical
manner. This includes, among other things, setting standards of practice for
the profession and investigating complaints about members of the profession
and, where appropriate, disciplining them. the HPA also lists the tasks that
can be delegated to PSW
ROLE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - CORRECT-ANSWERSfocuses on the
rehabilitation and teaches clients skills needed to perform ADLs, designs
adaptive equipment for ADLs, they are regulated
ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST - CORRECT-ANSWERSfocuses on
rehabilitation, assist clients with muscular-skeletal impairments, focuses on
restoring function and preventing disability from illness also they are
regulated.
ROLE OF RN - CORRECT-ANSWERSAssesses, makes nursing diagnosis, plans,
implements, and evaluates nursing care, tends to clients who have unstable
health conditions provides direct client care and administers medication
supervisors support workers, they are regulated
ROLE OF RPN - CORRECT-ANSWERSassesses, makes nursing diagnoses,
plans, implements and evaluates nursing care, tends to clients who have
stable health conditions provides direct client care, administers medications
and supervisors support workers they are also regulated
UNDERSTAND PROCESS OF DELEGATION OF AN ACT TO A PSW - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThe process of delegation of an act to an personal support worker
has to follow the five rights of delegation Those five Rights are , The right
task , the right circumstances , the right person , the right directions and
communication, and the right supervision and evaluation . a nurse is the only
one who can delegate to a personal support worker
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