1. (Question): What factors may increase the risk of accidental poisoning?

(A): old age and impaired hearing

(B): impaired mobility

(C): confusion and poor vision

(D): coma and dementia

502. (Question): In the event of suspected poisoning, what actions should you take?

(A): Call 911; gather empty pill bottles; and stay with the client and remain calm

(B): look around to see if you can find pill bottles or other sources of poisoning

(C): call the client's family; stay with the person and remain calm

(D): Call 911; gather any empty pill bottles and provoke vomiting by placing two

fingers on the client's tongue

503. (Question): What is the appropriate action for a support worker to take prior to

moving a heavy object?

(A): bend from the waist

(B): hold the load away from the body

(C): lift the object above the chest

(D): bend at the hips and knees

504. (Question): Which option will not protect the ambulatory client from falls?

(A): floor cushions and mats

(B): non-slip shoes

(C): call bell within reach

(D): handrails and grab bars

505. (Question): What is the name of the dementia type characterized by brain deposits

known as plaques and tangles that disrupt critical processes and ultimately

compromise living cells?

(A): Frontotemporal degeneration dementia

(C): Pseudo-dementia

(D): Alzheimer's disease

506. (Question): A disorder characterized by the recurrent violation of the personal or

property rights of others and of societal norms is known as:

(A): personality disorder

(B): dementia

(C): pseudo-dementia

(D): conduct disorder

507. (Question): You are ill and cannot come to work. Which is correct?

(A): Call a co-worker to report your illness.

(B): Do not call anyone. You are sick and need your rest.

(C): Call your supervisor.

(D): Call the administrator

508. (Question): Mr. Bélanger has an ankle brace. You notice a reddened area on the

ankle bone when you remove the brace. You should:

(A): Put a bandage on the reddened area

(B): Massage the reddened area

(C): Report your observation to the nurse

(D): Do all of the above

509. (Question): Which of these steps would not be helpful in caring for a confused

client?

(A): Call the client by name each time you have contact with him or her.

(B): Keep clocks and calendars in the client’s room.

(C): Maintain a daily routine of activities.

(D): Prior to beginning care, describe your plan for the entire shift.
510. (Question): You are caring for an infant and young child. Which measure is unsafe?

(A): Checking children in cribs frequently

(B): Keeping one hand on a child in a crib if you need to look away

(C): Propping a baby bottle on a rolled towel or blanket

(D): Keeping plastic bags away from children

511. (Question): The back-lying position is the:

(A): Sims’ position

(B): Semi-Fowler’s position

(C): Supine position

(D): Prone position

512. (Question): The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is spread by:

(A): Sneezing

(B): Insects

(C): Unprotected oral sex

(D): Holding hands

513. (Question): Normal respirations are:

(A): Between 12 and 20 per minute

(B): Loud and effortless

(C): Irregular, with both sides of the chest rising and falling equally

(D): Between 60 and 80 per minute

514. (Question): Mr. Lao has dementia. Dementia describes:

(A): A false belief

(B): A loss of memory caused by changes in the brain

(C): Seeing, hearing, or feeling something that is not real

(D): A disease that causes progressive loss of balance and coordination

515. (Question): The skin and underlying tissues were pierced by accident with a sharp
object. This is:

(A): A puncture wound

(B): An incision

(C): A contusion

(D): An abrasion

516. (Question): The worst way to manage stress is to:

(A): Deny it

(B): Adapt to it

(C): Modify it

(D): Avoid it

517.(Question): The ability to recognize, perceives, and has an understanding of

another’s emotions because of having had the same emotion or experience in your

life is the definition of which term?

(A): Courtesy

(B): Empathy

(C): Work ethics

(D): Politeness

518. (Question): You are changing a non-sterile dressing. Before you begin:

(A): Review the procedure with the nurse

(B): Allow pain medications time to take effect

(C): Collect all needed equipment and supplies

(D): Do all of the above

519. (Question): Which of the following statements about foot care is correct?

(A): Feet are rarely infected and injured.

(B): Assistive personnel use scissors to cut toenails.

(C): Soiled feet and socks harbour microbes.

520. (Question): Which statement about range-of-motion (ROM) exercises is incorrect?

(A): ROM exercises can cause injury if not done correctly.

(B): The nurse tells you which joints to exercise.

(C): The joint is moved never beyond the point of pain.

(D): The joint is moved slowly, smoothly, and gently.

521. (Question): Mr. Samod has difficulty sleeping, and he awakens several times during

the night. He has difficulty answering your questions and seems moody. His pulse is

irregular, and his eyes are red and puffy. He is showing signs of:

(A): Insomnia

(B): Sleep deprivation

(C): Enuresis

(D): Distraction

522. (Question): The best behaviour for a support worker when feeding a client is:

(A): Telling a resident the value of each type of food

(B): Appearing patient and calm

(C): Feeding one kind of food before starting another

(D): Talking about the client’s family without knowing if they visit

523. (Question): Frequent urination at night is referred to as:

(A): Nocturia

(B): Olyguria

(C): Polyuria

(D): Glucosuria

524. (Question): The prefix “ab” means:

(A): Toward

(B): Against
(C): Double

(D): Away from

525. (Question): Mr. Lopez is confused. He resists your efforts to get him dressed for the

day. Which is correct?

(A): You may need to dress him another time.

(B): He is restrained if necessary

(C): Ask the nurse to medicate him.

(D): His rights are respected.

526. (Question): When cleaning equipment, which step is correct?

(A): Clean from the dirtiest area to the cleanest.

(B): Wash the item with soap and cold water.

(C): Wear latex gloves

(D): Rinse the item in cold water before cleaning.

527. (Question): Mr. Jansen is 75 years old. His daughter notices that he is agitated, has

poor grooming, and complains of not sleeping and feeling tired all the time. These

are signs and symptoms of:

(A): Aging

(B): A phobia

(C): Abusive personality

(D): Depression

528. (Question): Spastic means:

(A): Mentally challenged

(B): Continuous writhing motions of the trunk, arms, and legs

(C): Uncontrolled contractions of the skeletal muscles

(D): Paralysis of both arms and legs

529. (Question): What should the support worker remember to do when giving Mr.
Verma a back massage?

(A): Warm the lotion before applying it

(B): Make the massage last about 45 minutes

(C): Use gentle strokes

(D): Always wear gloves

530. (Question): You are instructed to strain Mr. Xiao’s urine. You know that straining

urine is done to find:

(A): Hematuria

(B): Stones

531. (C): Nocturia

(D): Urgency

(Question): Moving a body part toward the midline of the body is:

(A): Extension

(B): Adduction

(C): Abduction

(D): Rotation

532. (Question): MSDS stands for:

(A): Metals and solvents data sheet

(B): Material safety data sheet

(C): Medical survey data sheet

(D): None of the above

533. (Question): Which is a true statement about older adults?

(A): In older men, testosterone increases.

(B): Sexual needs disappear.

(C): Urine is less concentrated.

(D): Women usually live longer than men.

(A): Ask if he or she wants to pray before eating.

(B): Always use a tablespoon to feed the person.

(C): Always serve vegetables first.

(D): Never speak to the person when feeding them.

535. (Question): Hypothermia is a:

(A): Very low body temperature

(B): Bluish discoloration of the skin

(C): Very high body temperature

(D): Moist cold application

536. (Question): Care of the dying person includes all of the following except:

(A): Providing frequent oral hygiene

(B): Providing good skin care

(C): Positioning the person in good body alignment

(D): Active and passive range-of-motion exercises

537. (Question): A person with dementia is being admitted to a long-term care facility.

Which statement is correct?

(A): Family members are asked to leave to help the person adjust.

(B): The admission process is completed as quickly as possible.

(C): The person’s confusion may increase in new surroundings.

(D): All of the above.

538. (Question): Besides hearing, the ear is involved with:

(A): Regulating body movements

(B): Balance

(C): Smoothness of body movements

(D): Controlling involuntary muscles

(A): In the stomach

(B): In the esophagus

(C): In the mouth

(D): In the duodenum

540. (Question): Agitated and restless behaviour may be the result of:

(A): Pain or discomfort

(B): Too much stimuli

(C): Lack of sleep

(D): All of the above

541. (Question): Retirement often results in which of the following?

(A): Lowered income

(B): Physical changes from aging

(C): Companionship and usefulness

(D): Financial security

542. (Question): The goal of the health care team is to:

(A): Provide quality care

(B): Make money

(C): Provide case management

(D): Assign tasks and responsibilities

543. (Question): You note a black, tarry stool. This is called:

(A): Melena

(B): Feces

(C): Hemostool

(D): Occult blood

544. (Question): The substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives blood its
color is:

(A): Protoplasm

(B): Plasma

(C): Hemoglobin

(D): Leukocytes

545. (Question): Which of the following is correct when cleaning up a spill of body fluid?

(A): Always wear gloves.

(B): Use paper towels to absorb fluid.

(C): Dispose of the towels in waterproof bags.

(D): All of the above

546. (Question): Which drainage is green, yellow, or brown in color?

(A): Serous drainage

(B): Sanguineous drainage

(C): Serosanguineous drainage

(D): Purulent drainage

547. (Question): A person with a persistent blood pressure measurement above 140/90

has:

(A): Tachycardi

(B): Hypertension

(C): Hypotension

(D): Anxiety

548. (Question): Which guideline for bathing a client is correct?

(A): Clean the perineum first.

(B): Encourage the resident to help.

(C): Rub the skin dry.

(D): Use cool water at all times.

(A): Damage to the heart muscle occurs.

(B): The pain is described as crushing, stabbing, or throbbing.

(C): The pain is relieved with rest and nitroglycerin.

(D): All of the above.

550. (Question): The breathing of fluid or an object into the lungs is called:

(A): Gavage

(B): Aspiration

551. (C): Dysphagia

(D): Regurgitation

(Question): Falls by older adults who live at home are best prevente