Free PSW Physical Care Test 1

Question 1

Which of the following is not a reason to assist residents with grooming?

Accepted Answer

Being well groomed can enhance the resident's medication use

Answer

Being well groomed can enhance the resident's self esteem

Answer

Being well groomed can enhance the resident's feelings of self worth

Answer

Being well groomed can enhance the resident's desire to participate in activities

Question 2

Which of the following encourages independence with activities of daily living?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Adequate lighting

Answer

Putting items within easy reach

Answer

Praising the resident

Question 3

ADLis an acronym for:

Accepted Answer

Activities of Daily Living

Answer

Advancing Daily Living

Answer

Activity of Declining Life

Answer

Activities Don't Last

Question 4

A resident who needs the grooming items set out and partial performance of the task by the caregiver is considered:

Accepted Answer

Stand by assist

Answer

Independent

Answer

Total assist

Answer

None of the above

Question 5

When assisting a resident to transfer, you should:

Accepted Answer

Bend at the knees

Answer

Bend at the waist

Answer

Always use a mechanical lift

Answer

Always get assistance from a second caregiver

Question 6

How should the water for the shower be checked?

Accepted Answer

By the caregiver, then pointed away from the resident allowing him to feel it with his hand

Answer

First by the caregiver, then pointed at the resident so he can feel it on his legs

Answer

By the resident, since he is the one taking the shower

Answer

By the caregiver only

Question 7

When washing the resident's face:

Accepted Answer

Use what the resident prefers

Answer

Use soap as this is most hygienic

Answer

Use water only, as soap can be drying

Answer

Use a combination of soap and water at all times

Question 8

When assisting the resident to shave with an electric razor, the face should be:

Accepted Answer

Dry

Answer

Wet

Question 9

When assisting the resident to shave with a safety razor, the face should be:

Accepted Answer

Wet

Answer

Dry

Question 10

If a resident has a weakened arm due to stroke, when dressing you should:

Accepted Answer

Put the sleeve on the weak side first