ATI LPN
Providing Personal Care and Comfort Questions
Question 1 of 5
When Rose asks her client about whether there is a special place she likes to go for worship, Rose is showing an interest in her client's:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rose is exploring the client's religion by asking about worship preferences, a spiritual practice tied to faith, not just culture (broader traditions), health beliefs (treatment views), or time management (scheduling). This shows sensitivity to spiritual needs, a holistic care element. Health care aides ask such questions to build rapport and tailor support e.g., arranging prayer time enhancing comfort and dignity. Misreading this as culture or health beliefs dilutes its focus; religion is distinct, shaping identity and coping, making Rose's inquiry a targeted, respectful engagement.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following is considered a more accurate reflection of a person's feelings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Non-verbal communication e.g., facial expressions more accurately reflects feelings, often truer than written , verbal , or sign language words, which can mask emotions. PSWs read these cues e.g., a grimace showing pain beyond what's said. Verbal can be rehearsed, but body language leaks truth. This insight helps PSWs respond to unvoiced needs, like comforting a tense client, enhancing care sensitivity, a nuanced skill in their daily interactions.
Question 3 of 5
Consideration of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs refers to health care that is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holistic care integrates physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs, unlike medical (B, treatment-focused), acute (C, short-term), or chronic (D, long-term) care. PSWs use this approach e.g., aiding mobility while chatting to support the whole person. Labeling it otherwise risks fragmenting care, like ignoring emotional needs in medical focus. Holistic care ensures a client's dignity and comfort, vital in long-term settings where PSWs spend extensive time. This comprehensive view distinguishes their role, fostering well-rounded support over mere clinical or temporal fixes, aligning with their training to see clients as individuals.
Question 4 of 5
Upholding and promoting 'the resident's bill of rights' for residents of long-term care facilities is the responsibility of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: All workers uphold the Resident's Bill e.g., privacy per regulations, not just doctors , activity staff , or directors . PSWs ensure rights daily e.g., knocking sharing this duty. Limiting it risks gaps; all contribute to dignity. This collective role empowers PSWs to advocate, ensuring holistic respect, a legal and ethical bedrock in their long-term care work.
Question 5 of 5
Delivering health care services to aboriginal people on reservations, military persons and veterans is the responsibility of the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The federal government serves these groups e.g., reserves unlike provincial , municipal , or citizenship bodies. PSWs in these settings follow federal rules. Misidentifying risks service gaps; federal scope is distinct. This context shapes their work, ensuring care aligns with jurisdiction, a key system knowledge.