2024 PSW ABUSE UNIT TEST
STUDY SET EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Assult - CORRECT-ANSWERSintentionally attempting or threatening to touch
a person's body without the person's consent, causing the person to fear
bodily harm
harrassment - CORRECT-ANSWERStroubling, tormenting, offending, or
worrying a person through one's behaviour or comments
Invasion of privacy - CORRECT-ANSWERSViolation of a person's right not to
have his or her name, photograph, private affairs, health information, or any
personal information made public without consent
Defamation - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe injuring of the name and reputation of
a person by making false statements to a third person
Battery - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe touching of a person's body without the
person's consent
safety measures to prevent burns - CORRECT-ANSWERS-dont wear loose
fitting sleeves while cooking
-smoke in designated smoking areas and the designated distance from the
doors
-supervise cts who smoke and cannot protect the selves
-dont allow cts to smoke in bed
-follow safety guidelines for applying heat and cold
-test the temperature of food before feeding
-always test the temperature of the water in the tub, shower, or basin with
thermometer or your wrist or elbow.
-always double check the temperature in case thermometer is wrong
-assist cts with eating and drinking as needed, spilled hot foods and fluids
can cause burns.
safety measures regarding use of oxygen - CORRECT-ANSWERS-never smoke
around oxygen equipment
, -no smoking and oxygen use signs should be placed on the front door of the
cts home, apartment, or room and near the area which the oxygen is being
directly used.
-keep oxygen tanks away from open flames and heat sources(pilot lights,
candles, incents, stove, heating ducts, radiators, and space heaters)
-remove materials that can ignite easily (alcohol, nail polish remover, oils,
and grease)
-make sure the ct does not use toiletry items that are flammable when
receiving oxygen (perfume, petroleum jelly, hairspray, and aftershave
lotion.)
-turn off electrical items before unplugging them. sparks can occur when
electrical items are unplugged while till on.
-use electrical equipment in good working order
-oxygen should be shut off and removed from the ct prior to shaving with an
electric shaver.
-remove all wool and synthetic fabrics from the room because of static
electricity
-have phone numbers of oxygen company ready and available in the event
of an emergency.
risk factors for accidental poisoning - CORRECT-ANSWERS-drinking or eating
contaminated food and water and by overdosing on medications
-carelessness, confusion, or difficulty reading medication labels
-sometimes poisoning occurs as a suicide attempt
safe use of electrical equipment - CORRECT-ANSWERS- dont use unfamiliar
equipment. ask for needed training or supervision
-use equipment only for its intended purpose
-inspect equipment before use
-notify you supervisor immediately about the broken equipment
- do not try and repair broken equipment your self
- make sure electrical cords are not frayed or damaged in anyway. make
sure that not to many cords are plugged into one electrical outlet.
-inspect equipment to make sure grounding prong is intact and not removed.
-immediately report any shock received
-keep electrical equipment away from water
-hold on to the plug (not the cord) when removing from outlet
-turn off equipment when finished using it
stop using any electrical equipment and immediately report it to your
supervisor in the following cases: - CORRECT-ANSWERS-gives you a shock
-it produces sparks, buzzing sounds, ot a burning odor
-lights dim or flicker
-the power shuts down
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