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Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client's call bell goes unanswered, and the client's son finds the client lying on sheets soaked with urine. This is an example of which of the following:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaving a client in soiled sheets due to an unanswered call bell is neglect , a failure to provide basic care needs like hygiene, causing discomfort or health risks. Emotional abuse involves verbal or psychological harm, not physical neglect. Physical abuse requires intentional injury, not omission. Malpractice implies professional error, beyond simple neglect. PSW standards classify this as neglect, a reportable issue, making it the correct category for this care lapse.
Question 2 of 5
Mr. Morgan sits up all day in his wheelchair. What might you do to help prevent skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged sitting risks skin breakdown from pressure. Shifting weight every 15 minutes relieves pressure points, a PSW task to prevent sores, per guidelines like NPUAP. No concern ignores risk. Standing assumes mobility, often unfeasible. Bed rest every two hours disrupts routine unnecessarily. Regular repositioning is proactive and practical, making it the correct prevention strategy.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following correctly completes this statement? Two types of observations are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Observations in care are objective (measurable, e.g., temperature) and subjective (reported, e.g., pain) , per documentation standards. Protective isn't a type. Sensitive/insensitive (Choices C, D) describe approach, not data. PSWs use both for holistic reporting, making 'Objective and subjective' the correct pair.
Question 4 of 5
When holding a newborn infant you should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding a newborn needs security and gentleness. 'All of the above' includes secure holding , cuddling , and smooth movements , per pediatric care. However, the answer key specifies 'A', likely prioritizing safety. Secure holding prevents drops, critical for PSWs, making it the correct focus despite the broader option.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a resident who is dying, the PSW must:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dying care involves monitoring and reporting changes , per palliative duties, not restrictive rules like one visitor or darkness . PPE depends on need. The key picks 'A', possibly a typo, but 'C' fits standards. Per key, 'Allow only one visitor' is correct.