Module 1 Review 4

Module 1: PSW Foundations
REVIEW #4
Review Topics:
Understanding the Client/Consumer
a. Types of Clients
 older persons (geriatrics)
 mothers and newborns (obstetrics)
 children (pediatrics)
 adults with medical problems
 persons with mental health problems
 special care needs
 needing rehabilitation
 having had surgery
b. Promoting Independence
 dependent vs. independent vs. interdependent, balance of power
 dignity and non-intrusive measures
 client focused approaches and encouraging participation in directing tasks
 the impact of loss (physical/cognitive) and building self-esteem and self-worth
 balance of power between consumer/client and worker
c. Culturally Shaped Values
 different cultures and different religions
 recognizing personal values and attitudes and how they impact caregiving
 how culture and religion impact caregiving
 personal space/territoriality
 response to ongoing conditions, illness, or impending death
d. Family Dynamics
 demands of caregiving
 family dynamics and its impact on supportive care
e. Understanding Personal Responses to Consumer Choices
 reflecting on personal feelings
 respecting differences of opinion or approach and responding appropriately;
clarifying concerns with the consumer and supervisor
**Instructions:**
* Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
* Use the lecture notes and textbook to help you.
* You may be asked to submit your answers or have an oral quiz on these questions so please
complete this review in a timely manner
* Completing this review counts towards your participation in class and allows you to possibly
earn bonus points towards tests and assignments*
Name: _________________
Date: __________________
Short Answer
1. List three common types of clients that Personal Support Workers might encounter.
2. Explain the difference between dependence and independence in the context of
client care.
3. Provide an example of how cultural values can impact the way a PSW provides
care.
4. What are some ways a PSW can support families involved in caregiving?
5. Describe how a PSW can respond appropriately when a client makes a choice that
conflicts with their personal beliefs.
Multiple Choice
6. Which of the following is NOT a common type of client that PSWs might serve? a)
Older adults
b) Children with special needs
c) New mothers
d) Construction workers
7. What is an example of promoting a client's independence? a) Deciding what the client
should eat for lunch.
b) Allowing the client to choose their preferred clothing.
c) Telling the client when they need to take a shower.
d) Choosing which activities the client will participate in.
8. What is the term for the reliance of two people on each other for support, with each
having their own autonomy? a) Dependence
b) Independence
c) Interdependence
d) Dependence
9. Which of the following is an example of how culture and religion can influence
caregiving? a) Respecting a client's preferred language for communication.
b) Ignoring the client's religious dietary restrictions.
c) Deciding the client's activity schedule without their input.
d) Discouraging the client from participating in religious practices.
10. When a client's choice conflicts with a PSW's beliefs, what is the most appropriate
course of action? a) Ignoring the client's choice.
b) Confronting the client about their choice.
c) Communicating the concerns to a supervisor.
d) Refusing to provide care to the client.
True or False
11. True or False: It is acceptable for a PSW to mix a professional relationship with a
personal relationship with a client.
12. True or False: Promoting independence means doing everything for the client to make
their lives easier.
13. True or False: The family's role in caregiving is not important for PSWs to consider.
14. True or False: A PSW should always respect a client's wishes, even if they believe the
choice is detrimental to the client's health.
15. True or False: A PSW's personal beliefs should never influence their caregiving
approach.
Matching
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
16. Older Persons (Geriatrics)

17. Mothers and Newborns (Obstetrics)
18. Interdependence
19. Family Dynamics
20. Cultural Sensitivity
a) A state where two people rely on each other for support, with both having autonomy.
b) Refers to the patterns of interaction and relationships within a client's family.
c) May require assistance with activities of daily living and medication management.
d) Requires care tailored to postpartum recovery and infant care.
e) Means being aware of cultural differences and providing care that respects those
differences.

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