Which one of the following terms refers to no control of bladder and bowels?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Incontinent means no control over bladder or bowels, a condition PSWs manage with hygiene care. Inconsistent implies irregularity, not loss. Incompetence is ability-based, not physical. Incomplete suggests partiality, not control absence. Clinical terms in PSW practice define 'Incontinent' this way, making it the correct and specific term.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Pain in dying clients may show non-verbally. Change in behavior , decreased functioning , and resisting care are signs, per palliative care training. 'All of the above' fits, but the key specifies 'C', likely resisting care as a clear indicator. PSWs observe this resistance (e.g., flinching), making it the correct focus per the answer key.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Repeating questions within minutes suggests memory loss , a hallmark of cognitive issues like dementia, where short-term recall fails. Poor hearing might cause miscommunication, but repetition over minutes points beyond that. Poor vision affects sight, not memory. Medication reactions could confuse, but memory loss fits this pattern best, per PSW observations in cognitive decline. Conditions like Alzheimer's show this symptom prominently, and PSWs document it for care planning, making 'Memory loss' the correct and most likely explanation.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Assisting with meds requires knowledge of side effects for safety, reading labels every time for accuracy, and reporting refusals for care continuity all PSW duties per medication protocols. 'All of the above' ensures comprehensive care, aligning with training and legal standards, making it the correct and complete requirement.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Arthritis causes joint stiffness from inflammation or cartilage loss, per rheumatology. Thirst ties to diabetes. Improved mobility or energy oppose arthritis's pain and limitation. PSWs aid mobility, making 'Joint stiffness' the correct symptom.