Chapter 1: The Role and Responsibilities of the Support Worker

STUDENT ASSIGNMENT
Date: ________________________________ Name: ________________________________

MATCHING
Match the terms with the correct definitions.

A. Dietitian 1. _____ Provides hands-on manipulation of the

soft tissues of the body for the purposes of
B. Occupational therapist (OT)
decreasing pain and stiffness, improving
C. Physiotherapist (PT)
circulation to affected areas, and optimizing
D. Support overall health
2. _____ Assists clients with personal care, family
worker/Community
responsibilities, social and recreational
support worker
activities, and housekeeping or home
E. Paramedics/EMT management; provides personal care and
assistance with ADLs
F. Registered practical
3. _____ Assesses and plans for nutritional needs;
nurse/Licensed practical
teaches clients about nutrition, food selection,
nurse (RPN/LPN) and preparation
4. _____ Assesses; makes nursing diagnoses; plans,
G. Physician
implements, and evaluates nursing care; tends
H. Massage therapist
to clients with stable health conditions;
I. Registered nurse (RN) provides direct care; administers medications;
supervises support workers
J. Pharmacist
5. _____ Focuses on rehabilitation; teaches clients
K. Social worker
the skills needed to perform ADLs; designs
L. Respiratory therapist adaptive equipment for ADLs
6. _____ Fills medication orders written by
physicians; monitors and evaluates medication
interactions; consults with physicians and

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nurses about medication actions and

interactions
7. _____ Focuses on rehabilitation; assists clients
with musculoskeletal impairments; focuses on
restoring function and preventing disability
from illness or injury
8. _____ Diagnoses and treats clients with illnesses
and injuries
9. _____ Assesses; makes nursing diagnoses; plans,
implements, and evaluates nursing care; tends
to clients with unstable health conditions;
provides direct client care; administers
medications; supervises support workers
10. _____ Focuses on rehabilitation; assists in
treatment of lung and heart disorders; gives
respiratory treatments and therapies
11. _____ Helps clients and families with social,
emotional issues related to illness and
recovery

12. _____ Health care provider trained to provide

prehospital assessment, and physical care in
emergency situations such as for medical or
psychiatric concerns, traumatic injuries, and at
accident scenes

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