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2. PSW SAFETY AND MOBILITY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++
1. The following is incorrect b. Place the call bell on the client's weak side
regarding call bells
a.leaving a client without a call bell
can be regarded as emotional
b. Place the call bell on the client's
weak side
c. Remind the client to use the call bell
if they need anything
d.Answer call bells promptly
2. Staff training, material labeling, and c. W.H.M.I.S.
M.S.D.S. identifications are all mandatory
requirements of
a.Accreditation
b.The Regulated Health Professions Act
c. W.H.M.I.S.
d. Infection control guides
3.A lift sheet will extend from the: a. Head to above the knees
a.Head to above the knees
b. Shoulders to below the knees
c. Head to below the ankles
d. Waist to the ankles
4.When using the proper handwashing b. Rinse with the fingertips pointing down
technique, the PSW should:
a.Rinse with water
b. Rinse with the fingertips pointing down
c. Use hot water
d.Turn off the faucets with a gloved hand
5. Fever, nausea, vomiting, rash a. An infection
or sores, pain or tenderness, and
redness may
indicate the resident has:
a.An infection
b.A fracture
c.A nodule
d.A skin tag
6. Mr. James is very confused. He likes to NO ANSWER
have a cigarette after lunch. You
should:
a.Take him to the smoking room
b. Supervise his smoking
c. Respect his right to smoke any time
he wants
d.Tell him he cannot smoke
7. Gloves should be worn when in d. all of the above
contact with:
a.Blood
b. Body secretions
c. Body fluids
d. all of the above
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8.Viruses. Bacteria, fungi, and protozoa d. Microorganisms
are all forms of:
a.Infection control measures
b. Food fungi
c. Plaque or tartar
d. Microorganisms
9.Transmission based precautions: d. Both a and c
a.Are used for client's infected or
colonized with certain pathogens
b. are used in place of standard
precautions
c. can be used to protect other
people from a client's infection
d. Both a and c
10. The back-lying position or c. Supine position
dorsal recumbent position refers
to the:
a.Fowler's position
b. Lateral position
c. Supine position
d. Sim's position
11. Personal protective d. All of the above
equipment includes:
a.Gloves, gowns, masks, goggles
b.Aprons, booties, gloves
c. Eye shields, aprons, masks
d.All of the above
12. Immobilized residents must be a. 2 hours
turned a minimum of once every:
a.2 hours
b. 3 hours
c. 3 and a half hours
d. 4 hours
13. Isolation precautions: c. Prevent the spread of communicable diseases
a.Prevent all infections
b. Destroy pathogens
c. Prevent the spread of communicable
diseases
d. Destroy pathogens and non-pathogens
14. Which one of the following is not b. A mechanical lift is a useful device for wheeling residents from one room to
true?
a.A nurse or physical therapist
determines the best method for transfer
based on
b.A mechanical lift is a useful device
for wheeling residents from one
room to
c. one disadvantage of mechanical lifts
are that residents don't have as
opportunity to use their muscles
d.All of the above
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