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Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Communication systems and devices give residents a feeling of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Safety comes from devices e.g., call bells unlike insecurity , security (C, broader), or both . PSWs ensure use e.g., access for reassurance. Misnaming risks neglect; safety fits. This supports client confidence, a PSW role in care.
Question 2 of 5
Someone who relies on another person(s) for support and assistance is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dependent person relies on aid e.g., ADLs unlike independent , interdependent , or self-determined . PSWs support this e.g., bathing for needs. Misnaming risks mismatch; this fits. This defines care scope, a PSW focus.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following is not a mode of bacterial transmission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bacterial transmission occurs through specific pathways. Direct transmission involves physical contact, like touching an infected person. Indirect transmission happens via contaminated objects, such as shared equipment. Vector transmission uses an intermediary, like an insect, to spread bacteria. Sterilization , however, is a process to eliminate bacteria, not a mode of transmission. It's a preventive measure that destroys pathogens on surfaces or instruments, breaking the chain of infection rather than facilitating it. Understanding these distinctions is key for PSWs in infection control, and since sterilization does not transmit bacteria but prevents their spread, it stands out as the option that does not belong, making it the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
Fowler's position is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fowler's position involves elevating the head of the bed 45-60 degrees, aiding multiple conditions. It relaxes abdominal muscles , easing breathing by reducing diaphragm pressure, beneficial for respiratory issues. It's not the back-lying (supine) position , which is flat. It's widely used for respiratory and heart disorders , like COPD or heart failure, to improve lung expansion and reduce cardiac strain. Combining A and C captures its dual purpose, as evidenced in nursing texts and PSW practice for clients needing breathing or circulatory support, making it the most comprehensive and correct description.
Question 5 of 5
The pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, the pancreas are all part of the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The pituitary, thyroid, and pancreas are glands of the endocrine system , releasing hormones (e.g., growth hormone, thyroxine, insulin) into the bloodstream to regulate body functions. The reproductive system involves sex organs, not these glands broadly. The circulatory system transports blood, not hormone production. The respiratory system manages breathing, unrelated to glandular secretion. Endocrine system knowledge is crucial for PSWs monitoring conditions like diabetes, and its inclusion of these glands aligns with anatomical definitions, making it the correct system.