PSW Knowledge 2

Question 1

In Ontario, which legislation governs the rights of residents in long-term care homes?

Accepted Answer

Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021

Answer

The Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) replaced the former Long-Term Care Homes Act and sets out the rights of residents, standards of care, and requirements for long-term care homes in Ontario.

Question 2

What does the term 'scope of practice' mean for a PSW?

Accepted Answer

The range of tasks and responsibilities a PSW is trained and authorized to perform

Answer

Scope of practice refers to the specific tasks, activities, and responsibilities that a PSW is educated, trained, and authorized to carry out in their role.

Question 3

Which of the following is a PSW's legal obligation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)?

Accepted Answer

Report unsafe conditions to the supervisor or joint health and safety committee

Answer

Under the OHSA, workers have a duty to report workplace hazards, unsafe conditions, and equipment defects to their supervisor or the joint health and safety committee.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a care plan in PSW practice?

Accepted Answer

To outline the client's individualized care needs, goals, and the interventions to achieve them

Answer

A care plan is a document that outlines the client's specific needs, goals, and the planned interventions or care activities required, guiding all members of the care team.

Question 5

A PSW suspects that an elderly client in a long-term care home is being financially abused by a family member. What should the PSW do?

Accepted Answer

Report the concern to the supervisor immediately

Answer

PSWs have a duty to report any suspected abuse — including financial abuse — to their supervisor. Under the FLTCA, there is a mandatory duty to report abuse or neglect of LTC residents.

PSW - Personal Support Worker Practice Test

PSW - Personal Support Worker Practice Test

PSW Knowledge 2