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Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
To make an unfair or preferred choice or distinction refers to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discrimination is unfair distinction e.g., favoring clients unlike allegation , confirmation , or affirmation . PSWs avoid this e.g., equal care per ethics. Misnaming risks bias; discrimination fits. This principle ensures fairness, a PSW ethic in diverse settings.
Question 2 of 5
Messages are sent through:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All expression , verbal , touch send messages. PSWs use these e.g., smiles for connection. Limiting risks gaps; this fits. This multi-channel approach ensures clear client interaction, a PSW communication skill.
Question 3 of 5
By encouraging their clients to carry out the activities of daily living that they are able to do on their own, the PSW is helping to meet the client's need for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Independence and self-esteem rise from ADLs e.g., dressing unlike dependence , culture , or reliance . PSWs boost this e.g., confidence for worth. Over-helping risks loss; this fits. This empowers clients, a PSW goal in care.
Question 4 of 5
The best method to identify a Resident in a long term care facility is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accurate identification in long-term care is critical to prevent errors in care delivery, especially with residents who may have cognitive impairments or similar names. Checking the resident's name and room number on the assignment sheet provides a reliable, documented method tied to the facility's records, ensuring consistency and reducing mistakes. Calling the person by name assumes they respond correctly, which may not work with confusion or hearing issues. Having them state their name relies on their ability to communicate accurately, which isn't always possible. Checking a laundry label is informal and prone to errors (e.g., mixed-up clothing). The assignment sheet, often paired with an ID bracelet check, is the gold standard in healthcare settings for its precision and alignment with safety protocols, making it the best method.
Question 5 of 5
To find out the resident's type of isolation, the PSW should ask the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isolation type e.g., contact, droplet, airborne is a clinical decision based on the resident's condition, requiring specific precautions. The nurse in charge oversees care plans, including isolation protocols, and communicates these to PSWs, making them the primary source for accurate, up-to-date information. The resident may not understand or recall details, especially if unwell. The physician initiates orders, but nurses implement and relay them in practice. Housekeeping follows directives, not sets them. In healthcare hierarchies, PSWs report to nurses for care-specific guidance, ensuring compliance with infection control standards and facility policies, confirming the nurse in charge as the correct contact.