Canadian Personal Care Provider Canadian 1st Edition Wolgin Test Bank

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Chapter 9
The Client’s Room
Multiple Choice Questions
1. All of the room space, furniture, and equipment provided by the hospital for one patient is
called the
A) patient environment.
B) patient care area.
C) patient unit.
D) none of the above
Answer: C LO#1- Describe the appropriate organization of a patient’s unit in an acute-care,

rehabilitation, or continuing-care hospital.
2. An alternating-pressure mattress reduces pressure on the
A) heels.
B) shoulders.
C) elbows.
D) all of the above
Answer: D LO#2- Explain different types of equipment that may be found in the patient’s unit
3. A portable patient lift
A) is safer to use for both patient and staff.
B) provides a safe mechanism to transfer a patient who needs full assistance.
C) both A and B
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Answer: C LO#2- Explain different types of equipment that may be found in the patient’s unit
4. A bed cradle is used to
A) care for infants.
B) eliminate pressure and support the weight of the top linen.
C) care for pediatric patients.
Answer: B LO#2- Explain different types of equipment that may be found in the patient’s unit
5. Keeping the patient’s room tidy and organized is a priority because
A) it helps the patient and family feel comfortable.
B) it ensures that care can be provided safely.
C) both a and b
D) it makes it easier to restock supplies.
Answer: C LO#1- Describe the appropriate organization of a patient’s unit in an acute-care,

6. A foot board is used to
A) help patients to walk straight.
B) help patients to walk better.
C) prevent foot drop.
Answer: C LO#2- Explain different types of equipment that may be found in the patient’s unit
7. Disposable equipment
A) might be used only one time.

B) needs almost no care and is usually prepackaged.
C) might be used several times on one patient.
D) all of the above
Answer: D LO#2- Explain different types of equipment that may be found in the patient’s unit
8. Which of the following is a way to provide comfort for the client?
A) Assist in repositioning.
B) Refill the water pitcher.
C) Provide extra blankets.
D) all of the above
Answer: D LO#1-Describe the appropriate organization of a client’s unit in an acute-care,

9. Which of the following activities promotes respect for the client?
A) providing comfort for the patient in any way possible
B) knocking before entering
C) providing privacy
D) all of the above
Answer: D LO#3- Discuss strategies for making the room of a resident in a long-term care
facility as home-like as possible
10. When caring for a client in their home, remember that
A) families are all alike.
B) you should expect the client’s home to be similar to yours
C) you are in charge.
D) you may see foods, customs, and beliefs different from your own

Answer: D LO#4- Describe the significance of the personal care provider’s attitude when caring
for clients in their own homes
11. Which of the following is an unsafe condition?
A) loose steps
B) wet floors
C) dimly lit hallway
D) all of the above
Answer: D LO#4- Describe the significance of the personal care provider’s attitude when
caring for clients in their own homes
12. The personal care provider should remember the following when working with clients in
long-term care facilities:
A) enter the room as you would your own house
B) allow residents to bring any of their furniture and personal belongings into the facility
C) personal items are allowed with no restrictions as this promotes client comfort
D) although the long-term care facility is your work environment, it is home for the residents
Answer: D LO#4- Describe the significance of the personal care provider’s attitude when caring
for clients in their own homes
True/False Questions
1. An alternating-pressure mattress reduces pressure to the back and shoulders.
Answer:
True LO#2-Explain different types of equipment that may be found in the patient’s unit
2. A frame shaped like a barrel cut in half is used to keep bed linens on the patient.

Answer: False LO#2-Explain different types of equipment that may be found in the
patient’s unit
3. Long-term care clients often may bring pieces of their own furniture with them.
Answer: True LO#3- Discuss strategies for making the room of a resident in a long-term care
4. A bed board is the same thing as a foot board except it is used for other body parts.
Answer: True LO#2- Explain different types of equipment that may be found in the
patient’s unit
5. A mechanical client lift is used to lift the patient from the bed to the bathroom.
Answer: False LO#2-Explain different types of equipment that may be found in the
patient’s unit
6. When in the client's home, move any furniture that is in your way.
Answer: False LO#2-Discuss strategies for making the room of a resident in a long-term
care facility as home-like as possible
7. Let your patient know that it is your pleasure to assist them.
Answer:
True LO#4-Describe the significance of the personal care provider’s attitude when caring for
clients in their own homes
8. In a long-term care facility, special consideration needs to be paid to making their rooms as
home-like as possible.
Answer: True LO#3- Discuss strategies for making the room of a resident in a long-term care

9. When working with your client in their home, if you feel your client requires durable medical
equipment or supplies similar to those used in the hospital, you may request the client purchase
them.
Answer: False LO#4- Describe the significance of the personal care provider’s attitude when
caring for clients in their own homes
10. The personal care provider needs to ensure their client’s room is organized so all items are
accessible all the time.
Answer: False LO#1-Describe the appropriate organization of a patient’s unit in an acute-care,

rehabilitation, or continuing-care hospital
11. If your client is in a room used by more than one client, the client’s unit is the area that can
be screened off for privacy by drawing curtains.
Answer: True LO#1- Describe the appropriate organization of a patient’s unit in an acute-care,
rehabilitation, or continuing-care hospital

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The Client’s Room

Multiple Choice Questions

B) patient care area.

D) none of the above

Answer: C LO#1- Describe the appropriate organization of a patient’s unit in an acute-care,

2. An alternating-pressure mattress reduces pressure on the

D) all of the above

3. A portable patient lift

A) is safer to use for both patient and staff.

B) provides a safe mechanism to transfer a patient who needs full assistance.

D) none of the above

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4. A bed cradle is used to

A) care for infants.

B) eliminate pressure and support the weight of the top linen.

C) care for pediatric patients.

D) none of the above

5. Keeping the patient’s room tidy and organized is a priority because

A) it helps the patient and family feel comfortable.

B) it ensures that care can be provided safely.

D) it makes it easier to restock supplies.

Answer: C LO#1- Describe the appropriate organization of a patient’s unit in an acute-care,

6. A foot board is used to

A) help patients to walk straight.

B) help patients to walk better.

C) prevent foot drop.

D) none of the above

A) might be used only one time.

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B) needs almost no care and is usually prepackaged.

C) might be used several times on one patient.

D) all of the above

8. Which of the following is a way to provide comfort for the client?

B) Refill the water pitcher.

C) Provide extra blankets.

D) all of the above

Answer: D LO#1-Describe the appropriate organization of a client’s unit in an acute-care,

9. Which of the following activities promotes respect for the client?

A) providing comfort for the patient in any way possible

B) knocking before entering

D) all of the above

10. When caring for a client in their home, remember that

A) families are all alike.

B) you should expect the client’s home to be similar to yours

C) you are in charge.

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11. Which of the following is an unsafe condition?

C) dimly lit hallway

D) all of the above

A) enter the room as you would your own house

1. An alternating-pressure mattress reduces pressure to the back and shoulders.

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7. Let your patient know that it is your pleasure to assist them.

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Answer: False LO#1-Describe the appropriate organization of a patient’s unit in an acute-care,

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