PSW Basic 2

Question 1

A PSW is assisting a client with a bed bath. Which area should be washed first?

Accepted Answer

Face and eyes

Answer

When performing a bed bath, you always start with the cleanest area first — the face and eyes — and work toward the more soiled areas to prevent cross-contamination.

Question 2

What is the most important reason for a PSW to encourage a client to do as much self-care as possible?

Accepted Answer

It promotes the client's independence and dignity

Answer

Encouraging self-care promotes independence, maintains the client's sense of dignity and self-worth, and supports their physical and cognitive abilities.

Question 3

A client with diabetes asks the PSW to cut their toenails. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and explain that toenail care for diabetic clients must be done by a regulated health professional

Answer

Clients with diabetes are at high risk for foot complications. Toenail cutting for diabetic clients is outside the PSW's scope of practice and must be performed by a nurse or foot care specialist.

Question 4

When repositioning a client in bed, how often should they be turned to prevent pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours or as directed in the care plan

Answer

The standard guideline is to reposition immobile clients at least every 2 hours, or more frequently as specified in the individual care plan, to prevent pressure injuries.

Question 5

A PSW notices that a client's skin is red and non-blanchable over the sacrum. What should the PSW do?

Accepted Answer

Report the finding to the supervisor or nurse immediately

Answer

Non-blanchable redness is a sign of a Stage 1 pressure injury. The PSW must report this immediately so the healthcare team can assess and implement a treatment plan.

PSW - Personal Support Worker Practice Test

PSW - Personal Support Worker Practice Test

PSW Basic 2