PSW (NACC Final)
HOLISTIC CARE - correct answer-HOLISTIC CARE/HEALTH IS CARING FOR THE
WHOLE PERSON ( PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, SPIRITUAL) A
STATE OF WELL-BEING IN ALL DIMENSIONS OF ONE'S LIFE
PROFESSIONALISM - correct answer-is an approach to work that demonstrates respect for
others ,commitment competence and appropriate behavior.
PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES - correct answer-appropriate limitations on behavior meant
to protect the vulnerable client from the caregiver who has access to private knowledge
about him or her.
EXPLAIN THE REGULATION OF A PSW - correct answer-PSW's work under a regulated
healthcare provider. You must follow and know the scope of practice. Never act beyond the
legal limits of your role.
THE REGULATED HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT - correct answer-Health regulatory
colleges are responsible for ensuring that regulated health professionals provide health
services in a safe, professional and ethical manner. This includes, among other things,
setting standards of practice for the profession and investigating complaints about members
of the profession and, where appropriate, disciplining them. the HPA also lists the tasks that
can be delegated to PSW
ROLE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - correct answer-focuses on the rehabilitation and
teaches clients skills needed to perform ADLs, designs adaptive equipment for ADLs, they
are regulated
ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST - correct answer-focuses on rehabilitation, assist clients
with muscular-skeletal impairments, focuses on restoring function and preventing disability
from illness also they are regulated.
ROLE OF RN - correct answer-Assesses, makes nursing diagnosis, plans, implements, and
evaluates nursing care, tends to clients who have unstable health conditions provides direct
client care and administers medication supervisors support workers, they are regulated
ROLE OF RPN - correct answer-assesses, makes nursing diagnoses, plans, implements
and evaluates nursing care, tends to clients who have stable health conditions provides
direct client care, administers medications and supervisors support workers they are also
regulated
UNDERSTAND PROCESS OF DELEGATION OF AN ACT TO A PSW - correct answer-The
process of delegation of an act to an personal support worker has to follow the five rights of
delegation Those five Rights are , The right task , the right circumstances , the right person ,
the right directions and communication, and the right supervision and evaluation . a nurse is
the only one who can delegate to a personal support worker
, CULTURE - correct answer-refers to the characteristics of a group of people, language,
values, beliefs, habits and ways of life
RELIGION - correct answer-relates to spiritual beliefs needs and practices. may promote
beliefs and practices related to daily living habits, behaviors relationships with others, diet,
healing, days of worship, birth and birth control, medicines and also death.
CULTURE AND RELIGION AND HOW IT IMPACTS THE CLIENT - correct answer-impacts
the client by how healthcare can be performed and given to someone or may give the health
service.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs - correct answer-It is described as a persons basic needs must
be met for a person to survive and function. There are five levels and the lower level must be
met before the higher need levels are achieved those levels are as follows physical needs,
the need for safety, the need for love and belonging, the need for self-esteem, and the need
for self-actualization or fulfillment.
Assault - correct answer-initially attempting to or threatening to touch a person's body
without consent, causing the person to fear bodily harm
Battery - correct answer-the touching of a persons body without the person's consent
Slander - correct answer-the making of false verbal statements that hurt the reputation of a
person
Negligence - correct answer-failure to act in the careful and confident manner resulting in
harm to a person or damage to property
False imprisonment - correct answer-an unlawful restraint or restrictions of a person's
freedom of movement
Harassment - correct answer-troubling tormenting offending or worrying a person through
one's behavior or comments
Autonomy - correct answer-also called self determination means having the freedom and
choice to make decisions that affect one's life
Dependence - correct answer-the state of relying on others for support, being unable to
manage without help
Interdependence - correct answer-the state of relying on one another
Independence - correct answer-The state of not relying on others for control or authority
Active listening - correct answer-means paying close attention to the clients verbal and
nonverbal communication Face the client, make eye contact, lean toward the client, respond
to the client, avoid communication barriers
HOLISTIC CARE - correct answer-HOLISTIC CARE/HEALTH IS CARING FOR THE
WHOLE PERSON ( PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, SPIRITUAL) A
STATE OF WELL-BEING IN ALL DIMENSIONS OF ONE'S LIFE
PROFESSIONALISM - correct answer-is an approach to work that demonstrates respect for
others ,commitment competence and appropriate behavior.
PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES - correct answer-appropriate limitations on behavior meant
to protect the vulnerable client from the caregiver who has access to private knowledge
about him or her.
EXPLAIN THE REGULATION OF A PSW - correct answer-PSW's work under a regulated
healthcare provider. You must follow and know the scope of practice. Never act beyond the
legal limits of your role.
THE REGULATED HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT - correct answer-Health regulatory
colleges are responsible for ensuring that regulated health professionals provide health
services in a safe, professional and ethical manner. This includes, among other things,
setting standards of practice for the profession and investigating complaints about members
of the profession and, where appropriate, disciplining them. the HPA also lists the tasks that
can be delegated to PSW
ROLE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - correct answer-focuses on the rehabilitation and
teaches clients skills needed to perform ADLs, designs adaptive equipment for ADLs, they
are regulated
ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST - correct answer-focuses on rehabilitation, assist clients
with muscular-skeletal impairments, focuses on restoring function and preventing disability
from illness also they are regulated.
ROLE OF RN - correct answer-Assesses, makes nursing diagnosis, plans, implements, and
evaluates nursing care, tends to clients who have unstable health conditions provides direct
client care and administers medication supervisors support workers, they are regulated
ROLE OF RPN - correct answer-assesses, makes nursing diagnoses, plans, implements
and evaluates nursing care, tends to clients who have stable health conditions provides
direct client care, administers medications and supervisors support workers they are also
regulated
UNDERSTAND PROCESS OF DELEGATION OF AN ACT TO A PSW - correct answer-The
process of delegation of an act to an personal support worker has to follow the five rights of
delegation Those five Rights are , The right task , the right circumstances , the right person ,
the right directions and communication, and the right supervision and evaluation . a nurse is
the only one who can delegate to a personal support worker
, CULTURE - correct answer-refers to the characteristics of a group of people, language,
values, beliefs, habits and ways of life
RELIGION - correct answer-relates to spiritual beliefs needs and practices. may promote
beliefs and practices related to daily living habits, behaviors relationships with others, diet,
healing, days of worship, birth and birth control, medicines and also death.
CULTURE AND RELIGION AND HOW IT IMPACTS THE CLIENT - correct answer-impacts
the client by how healthcare can be performed and given to someone or may give the health
service.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs - correct answer-It is described as a persons basic needs must
be met for a person to survive and function. There are five levels and the lower level must be
met before the higher need levels are achieved those levels are as follows physical needs,
the need for safety, the need for love and belonging, the need for self-esteem, and the need
for self-actualization or fulfillment.
Assault - correct answer-initially attempting to or threatening to touch a person's body
without consent, causing the person to fear bodily harm
Battery - correct answer-the touching of a persons body without the person's consent
Slander - correct answer-the making of false verbal statements that hurt the reputation of a
person
Negligence - correct answer-failure to act in the careful and confident manner resulting in
harm to a person or damage to property
False imprisonment - correct answer-an unlawful restraint or restrictions of a person's
freedom of movement
Harassment - correct answer-troubling tormenting offending or worrying a person through
one's behavior or comments
Autonomy - correct answer-also called self determination means having the freedom and
choice to make decisions that affect one's life
Dependence - correct answer-the state of relying on others for support, being unable to
manage without help
Interdependence - correct answer-the state of relying on one another
Independence - correct answer-The state of not relying on others for control or authority
Active listening - correct answer-means paying close attention to the clients verbal and
nonverbal communication Face the client, make eye contact, lean toward the client, respond
to the client, avoid communication barriers
