FREE PSW Knowledge Questions and Answers

Question 1

The primary driver behind health care reform has been

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Growing prices for services, medications, and technology

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Absence of accessible technology

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Insufficient accessibility

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The downturn

Question 2

Among the support services offered by home care are not

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Respiratory therapy

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Help with household management

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Self-care

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Support for everyday living activities

Question 3

Which statement below is untrue? Individuals in good emotional health

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Easily express their emotions

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Understand their own advantages and disadvantages

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Display self-control.

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Have a strong sense of self

Question 4

Regarding chronic sickness, which of the following is false?

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People typically get better

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Frequently, the symptoms develop gradually.

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The sickness progresses slowly.

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It could lead to a mental or physical impairment.

Question 5

What is the incorrect claim regarding the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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It is not applicable on a provincial level.

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It safeguards Canadians' equality before the law and in other contexts.

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It defends the freedom and expression of Canadians.

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The Canadian Constitution contains it.

Question 6

In order for someone to give their informed consent, which of the following is not necessary?

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Assurance that the suggested course of action is the best and only one available

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Details regarding the possible repercussions of forgoing the treatment

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Details regarding the type of treatment

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An explanation of the treatment's possible hazards and adverse effects

Question 7

The deliberate attempt or threat to enter someone else's space and touch them without their permission

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Assault

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Battery

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Defamation

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False imprisonment

Question 8

Which is untrue?

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A country has a single ethnic group.

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Individuals that belong to an ethnic community frequently identify with one another and have similar histories.

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Race is a group of people with comparable physical characteristics.

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Health and disease practices are influenced by an individual's culture.

Question 9

Which is untrue?

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Prejudice is acceptable under some circumstances.

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Discrimination typically results from prejudice.

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Stereotypes and bias are frequently linked.

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A prejudiced attitude evaluates individuals depending on their affiliation with a certain group.

Question 10

In a healthcare context, which of the following best sums up the work of a Personal Support Worker (PSW)?

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Under the direction of licensed nurses or other medical professionals, PSWs help clients with daily living activities and offer basic healthcare services.

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PSWs are qualified to carry out intricate medical treatments like anesthesia and surgery.

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PSWs offer patients and their family psychotherapy and emotional support.

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The main duties of PSWs are to diagnose illnesses and recommend remedies.