PSW Study Guide 2026

Universality means that all insured residents of a province or territory are entitled to the insured health services provided by the provincial health insurance plan on uniform terms and conditions.

Nectar-thick liquids have a consistency similar to fruit nectar or tomato juice, thicker than water but thinner than honey.

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.

Globally, and in many countries including Britain, men are statistically more likely to die by suicide than women, despite women often having higher rates of reported suicide attempts. This disparity is attributed to various factors, including men's reluctance to seek help, societal expectations of masculinity, and their tendency to use more lethal methods.

While good grooming significantly enhances a resident's self-esteem, feelings of self-worth, and desire to participate in activities, there is no direct or established link between being well-groomed and the enhancement of medication use. Medication efficacy is determined by factors such as adherence, proper dosage, and physiological responses, not by personal grooming habits. Therefore, this option is not a valid reason.

While a patient's room/bed number might be used for initial location, it is NOT a reliable source for confirming patient identity for medication administration. Room numbers can change, or patients can be mistakenly placed in the wrong room. Essential identifiers include the patient's identification bracelet, asking the patient to state their name and date of birth, and cross-referencing with the patient's chart or medication administration record (MAR).