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Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.