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Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Carbohydrates provide the body with energy and help provide fibre for bowel elimination. Carbohydrates are broken down into sugars during digestion and may be stored in the liver, or as body fat. Identify which one of the following are high in carbohydrates.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbohydrates, primary energy sources, are high in fruits, breads, and pasta , per Canada's Food Guide fruits offer sugars, breads and pasta starches. Rice in Choice B is carb-rich, but celery and chicken aren't. Milk and yogurt have some carbs (lactose), cereal varies, but less dominant. Seafood is protein-based. PSWs plan diets, and Choice A's carb focus aligns with nutritional science, making it the correct high-carb group.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following is true about depression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Depression causes physical (e.g., fatigue) and emotional (e.g., sadness) symptoms , per psychiatric definitions like DSM-5. It's not age-specific , doesn't always resolve unaided , and isn't only post-trauma . PSWs observe these signs across clients, supporting mental health care, making 'It can cause physical as well as emotional symptoms' the correct and evidence-based truth.