NACC - PSW EXAM REVIEW 200 QUESTIONS EXAM WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NEW AND
UPDATED 2026 !!! |GRADED A+//
receptive aphasia
difficulty understanding spoken or written words, language
apraxia of speech
caused by brain injury
Dysarthria
difficulty forming words, slurred speech but can understand what is
said.
Speech and language disorders
Can cause problems relating to family and friends
Meniere's disease
disorder of inner ear causing vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss
Not obvious hearing problems
loneliness and isolation
If the hearing aid is not working
check that it is turned on
Distal
the point farthest from the point of origin
,medial
relating or located at or near the middle or midline of the body or body
part
BRP
bathroom privileges
STAT
At once, immediately
Falls
the most common accident in all settings
Fall prevention
wipe up spills, use nightlights, encourage hand rails and grab bars, keep
bed in lowest position
Bed rails
a device that serves as a guard or barrier along the side of the bed. Only
use when supervisor and the care plan tell you to.
Fire alarm sounds
turn off oxygen, move clients to a safe place. Close windows and doors.
Do NOT use elevators.
restraint
a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior.
Can not be used to make work easier.
When a restraint is used
, Check on the client and the position of the restraint every 15 minutes.
Report a pulse in the restrained extremities. Must be able to slide an
open hand between the restraint and the client.
Signs of Infection
fever, nausea, rash, pain, swelling, redness. NOT bleeding.
Aseptic practices
reduce the number of microbes
Standard Precautions
Used for all clients
Gloves are worn
For blood, body fluids, secretions and excretions, NOT sweat
Good body alignment
Having the head, trunk, arms, and legs aligned with one another.
qid
four times a day
bid
twice a day
Support Workers at risk for
Back injuries
Friction
A force that opposes motion, skin rubbing on bed sheet
When transferring a client
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NEW AND
UPDATED 2026 !!! |GRADED A+//
receptive aphasia
difficulty understanding spoken or written words, language
apraxia of speech
caused by brain injury
Dysarthria
difficulty forming words, slurred speech but can understand what is
said.
Speech and language disorders
Can cause problems relating to family and friends
Meniere's disease
disorder of inner ear causing vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss
Not obvious hearing problems
loneliness and isolation
If the hearing aid is not working
check that it is turned on
Distal
the point farthest from the point of origin
,medial
relating or located at or near the middle or midline of the body or body
part
BRP
bathroom privileges
STAT
At once, immediately
Falls
the most common accident in all settings
Fall prevention
wipe up spills, use nightlights, encourage hand rails and grab bars, keep
bed in lowest position
Bed rails
a device that serves as a guard or barrier along the side of the bed. Only
use when supervisor and the care plan tell you to.
Fire alarm sounds
turn off oxygen, move clients to a safe place. Close windows and doors.
Do NOT use elevators.
restraint
a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior.
Can not be used to make work easier.
When a restraint is used
, Check on the client and the position of the restraint every 15 minutes.
Report a pulse in the restrained extremities. Must be able to slide an
open hand between the restraint and the client.
Signs of Infection
fever, nausea, rash, pain, swelling, redness. NOT bleeding.
Aseptic practices
reduce the number of microbes
Standard Precautions
Used for all clients
Gloves are worn
For blood, body fluids, secretions and excretions, NOT sweat
Good body alignment
Having the head, trunk, arms, and legs aligned with one another.
qid
four times a day
bid
twice a day
Support Workers at risk for
Back injuries
Friction
A force that opposes motion, skin rubbing on bed sheet
When transferring a client
