Self-esteem is likely influenced by....
Family, friends and her supportive care workers.
Appearance and aging
All of the above.
Mobility and pain
Which statements is true of older adults?
Social and emotional changes always happen with older adults.
Aging is considered an illness
Many older adults enjoy good health.
All older adults move into residential facilities
Which one of the following is a breach of respecting privacy legislation?
Losing your day-timer
Discussing client information with his/her family
Phone the next client from the present client's home
All of the above
An example of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?
Self-care activities the client performs every day
Self-care activities the client performs some days
Laundry you do for the client every day
Activities you do for the client some days
Meeting a new client, you must get to know him/her. Which of the following choices would help you establish rapport?
All of the above
Talk about client desires, needs and routines.
Ask open ended questions and listen
Read care plan
Which one of the following needs is directly affected by religion?
Oxygen
Diet
Elimination
Shelter
Culture influences people's attitudes and beliefs but not their behaviours.
True
False
Each individual responds differently to cultural influences
True
False
What is meant by the need for belonging?
To have good self-esteem
To reach your full potential
To have your basic needs met
To be loved, valued, and have a close interpersonal relationship
Which statement about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is true?
Protects the right to equality of residents of Canada as they are citizens
It lists the basic rights and freedoms to which all Canadians are entitled
It was made to protect all adults over the age of 18.
The Charter is still awaiting final passage in the courts.
Which of the following is an example of treating a client with respect and dignity?
Assuming that the client needs your help before he or she asks
Being careful with the client's personal possessions
Forgetting to insert the hearing aids for the client
Ordering a client's food at mealtime
When going for treatment, they must know the what, why who, and outcomes. This is called....
Consent to Treatement Act
Self-determination Act
Right to Choice
Substitute Decisions Act
Which of the following is a determinant of health?
Chronic Health
Spiritual Health
Income and social status
Emotional Health
2 different examples of harassment a PSW can be exposed to at work
Being exposed to inappropriate sexual gestures
Being appropriately complemented by a staff member or client
Verbal ot physical abuse by a staff member to another staff member
Inappropriate sexual gestures and verbal/physical abuse.
