PSW FINAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
2026 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ client can't weight bear. Answer: passive mechanical lift
◉ use a passive lift
registered staff must evaluate before moving the client. Answer:
client falls,to get up you:
◉ always move client on strong side. Answer: strong side
◉ routine for all procedures. Answer: RAP
◉ wash hands
identify self
identify client
explain procedure
provide privacy
collect all equipment, be prepared
observe -communicate- care
clean up and return equipment
,report and record. Answer: RAP PROCEDURE
◉ psw will help whenever care is needed,morning,noon,night.
Answer: daily care
◉ brush teeth
flossing
dentures
unconscious client. Answer: oral hygiene
◉ upon awakening, after each meal and at bedtime. Answer: give
oral hygiene
◉ medication,anxiety,smoking,oxygen,decreased fluid intake,mouth
breathing. Answer: dry mouth caused from
◉ if helping wear gloves. Answer: mouth routine
◉ can hear. Answer: unconscious clients
◉ cloth in bottom of sink while washing them,wear gloves,warm
water.
to apply bottom first then top,may need the glue
,to remove top first then bottom. Answer: dentures
◉ will remove the plaque and tartar,helps prevent gum disease.
Answer: flossing
◉ how hair looks and feels affects ones mental well being. Answer:
hair care
◉ clients culture
personal choice
skin and scalp condition
physical and mental health
self care abilities. Answer: factors that affect hair care
◉ encourage client to do own hair
prevents-tangled and matted hair
start at scalp and work towards ends
promotes circulation to the scalp
dont cut hair unless told too. Answer: brushing and combing
◉ at least 1 per week in LTC
, at the sink,during shower or bath,in bed,in a wheelchair. Answer:
shampoo hair
◉ usually washed after 6-8 uses
towel blotting and wring out
place on a stand to dry. Answer: care of wigs
◉ hairloss. Answer: ALOPECIA
◉ excessive body hair. Answer: HIRSUTISM
◉ excessive amounts of dry,white flakes from the scalp. Answer:
DANDRUFF
◉ lice. Answer: PEDICULOSIS***
◉ capitis-headlice
pubis-pubic hair
corporis-body. Answer: 3 kinds of pediculosis
◉ report to nurse at once
complains of tickling in hair
2026 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ client can't weight bear. Answer: passive mechanical lift
◉ use a passive lift
registered staff must evaluate before moving the client. Answer:
client falls,to get up you:
◉ always move client on strong side. Answer: strong side
◉ routine for all procedures. Answer: RAP
◉ wash hands
identify self
identify client
explain procedure
provide privacy
collect all equipment, be prepared
observe -communicate- care
clean up and return equipment
,report and record. Answer: RAP PROCEDURE
◉ psw will help whenever care is needed,morning,noon,night.
Answer: daily care
◉ brush teeth
flossing
dentures
unconscious client. Answer: oral hygiene
◉ upon awakening, after each meal and at bedtime. Answer: give
oral hygiene
◉ medication,anxiety,smoking,oxygen,decreased fluid intake,mouth
breathing. Answer: dry mouth caused from
◉ if helping wear gloves. Answer: mouth routine
◉ can hear. Answer: unconscious clients
◉ cloth in bottom of sink while washing them,wear gloves,warm
water.
to apply bottom first then top,may need the glue
,to remove top first then bottom. Answer: dentures
◉ will remove the plaque and tartar,helps prevent gum disease.
Answer: flossing
◉ how hair looks and feels affects ones mental well being. Answer:
hair care
◉ clients culture
personal choice
skin and scalp condition
physical and mental health
self care abilities. Answer: factors that affect hair care
◉ encourage client to do own hair
prevents-tangled and matted hair
start at scalp and work towards ends
promotes circulation to the scalp
dont cut hair unless told too. Answer: brushing and combing
◉ at least 1 per week in LTC
, at the sink,during shower or bath,in bed,in a wheelchair. Answer:
shampoo hair
◉ usually washed after 6-8 uses
towel blotting and wring out
place on a stand to dry. Answer: care of wigs
◉ hairloss. Answer: ALOPECIA
◉ excessive body hair. Answer: HIRSUTISM
◉ excessive amounts of dry,white flakes from the scalp. Answer:
DANDRUFF
◉ lice. Answer: PEDICULOSIS***
◉ capitis-headlice
pubis-pubic hair
corporis-body. Answer: 3 kinds of pediculosis
◉ report to nurse at once
complains of tickling in hair
