Drainage is another term for:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Drainage refers to discharge from the body, like pus or fluid from wounds, a term PSWs use in reporting. Infection may cause drainage, not define it. A suctioning device removes fluid, not the fluid itself. An oral arch is anatomical, unrelated. Medical vocabulary aligns 'Drainage' with discharge, making it the correct synonym.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hydrocephalus, excess brain fluid, often occurs with spina bifida , a neural tube defect linked to fluid buildup, per medical texts. Down's , autism , and fetal alcohol syndrome have other features, not typically hydrocephalus. PSWs caring for such conditions recognize this association, making 'Spina bifida' the correct answer.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: At the end of life, nutritional needs shift dramatically as the body shuts down. Eating doesn't necessarily prolong life , as the dying process often overrides caloric benefits, and forcing it can cause distress. Food and water may increase suffering by causing nausea, bloating, or aspiration in a weakened state, a common observation in palliative care. Food refusal is a natural part of dying, as appetite and digestion wane, signaling the body's preparation for death. Combining B and C reflects these truths holistically, aligning with hospice principles that prioritize comfort over forced nutrition. PSWs witness this, supporting families to accept it rather than fight it, making 'Both b and c' the correct and compassionate answer based on end-of-life care standards.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: PSWs assist with medications within scope, like opening bottles , per Ontario guidelines, aiding clients unable to do so. Crushing or injecting requires nursing authority. Increasing doses is prescribing, beyond PSW role. 'Opening the medication bottle' ensures support without overstepping, making it the correct and legal action.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Insulin is a hormone from the pancreas, regulating blood sugar, per physiology. It's not sugar , a vitamin , or just protein (Choice D, though it's made of amino acids). PSWs assist with insulin use, making 'Hormone' the correct classification.