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Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Geriatric chairs can be a form of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Geriatric chairs are specialized seating devices often used in healthcare settings to support elderly individuals with mobility issues. They can serve as a restraint by limiting a person's ability to move freely, especially when equipped with features like belts or trays that restrict movement. Similarly, they can act as confinement by keeping the individual in a confined position for safety or care purposes. The option 'Freedom' does not align with their typical use, as they are not designed to enhance mobility but rather to stabilize or secure. Combining 'Restraint' and 'Confinement' (options A and B) accurately reflects their dual purpose in practice, particularly in long-term care facilities where safety is prioritized. Thus, 'Both a and b' is correct, as it encapsulates the full scope of their function, supported by common healthcare protocols that recognize such equipment as having both restraining and confining roles depending on the context and application.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the control centre of the cell?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nucleus is the cell's control center, housing DNA and regulating gene expression, protein synthesis, and cell division key functions for cellular activity. The cell membrane controls entry and exit but doesn't direct internal processes. The axon is a nerve cell feature, not universal to all cells. Cytoplasm supports organelles but lacks control authority. Biology fundamentals, as taught in healthcare courses, emphasize the nucleus's role in orchestrating cellular life, akin to a command hub, making it the correct answer over structural or supportive components.
Question 3 of 5
The term are used to measure the body's basic functions:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vital signs temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure measure the body's basic functions, indicating health status. Scales weigh, not function broadly. Thermometers and stethoscopes are tools, not the measurements themselves. PSWs routinely assess vital signs to monitor clients, per healthcare standards, reflecting essential physiological processes. This foundational term, distinct from equipment, aligns with clinical practice and training, making 'Vital signs' the correct and comprehensive answer.
Question 4 of 5
All of the following are functions of the skin except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The skin's functions include protection against pathogens, waste elimination via sweat, and temperature regulation through sweating or shivering. Movement is a muscle function, not skin's role, which is static as a barrier and regulator. PSWs learn these in skin care, per anatomy texts like Tortora's, where skin's integumentary roles exclude motility. This distinction makes 'Movement' the correct exception among the options.
Question 5 of 5
When reporting abuse include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting abuse requires detailed, factual documentation for investigation and protection. What you heard, saw, and observed provides evidence. The name of the abused identifies the victim. When it was discovered establishes a timeline. 'All of the above' ensures a complete report, aligning with PSW legal and ethical duties under abuse protocols (e.g., Ontario's Long-Term Care Homes Act), making it the correct and thorough requirement.