PSW Ch. 1 Flashcards
True/False
Discretion means keeping all private information to yourself.
False
it means only talk to people in the care plan
Multiple choice
Which is the responsibility of a support worker
A. Financial support
B. Social support
C. Legal assistance
B. Social support
What does DIIPPS stand for?
Dignity
Individualized care
Independence
Privacy
Preference
Safety
Multiple choice
Where should you find information about your scope of practice
A. Client
B. Family and friends
C. Employers policies
D. Co-workers
C. Employers policies
Multiple choice
Which of these groups would be supported/helped by support workers
A. Healthy older people who live independently
B. Mothers and newborns
C. People who are in jail
D. Athletes receiving therapy for sports injuries
B. Mothers and newborns
Multiple choice
A support worker is considered to be
A. An unregulated nurse
B. A regulated care provider
C. An unregulated care provider
D. A certified support worker
C. An unregulated care provider
A support worker’s scope of practice refers to..
The limit of a health care providers role or trained abilities
Using responsible judgement when speaking about a client is an example of..
Discretion
Definition
Supervises LPNs/RPNs and support workers
Nurse
Definition
Diagnosis and treats diseases and injuries
Physician/ Designated health care provider
Definition
Provides respiratory treatments and therapies
Respiratory therapist
Definition
Assesses and plans for nutritional needs
Dietitian
Definition
Assists people with musclo-skeletal problems
Physiotherapist
Definition
Treats people with speech, voice, hearing, communication, or swallowing disorders
Speech-Language pathologist
Definition
Assists people with their spiritual needs
Spiritual advisor
