PSW NACC PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS 101 100% correct
2026/2027
What does the term 'delusion' mean? - correct answer False beliefs not based in reality.
Which statement about Alzheimer's disease is true? - correct answer There is no known cure.
What is it called when Linda is experiencing things that aren't real? - correct answer Delusion or
Hallucination.
Which substances can be severely abused? - correct answer Illegal drugs, alcohol, and legal drugs.
What program trains caregivers on handling responsive behaviors safely? - correct answer Gentle
Persuasive Approach.
Which body system meets increased energy demands during exercise through blood flow? - correct
answer The cardiovascular system.
What are Kussmaul respirations? - correct answer Slow, deep breathing in diabetic acidosis.
Which clients are at risk for skin tears? - correct answer Clients who are poorly hydrated.
What is the term for difficulty swallowing? - correct answer Dysphagia.
How do narcotics affect oxygen needs? - correct answer By depressing the respiratory center.
, What is a stethoscope used for? - correct answer To listen to body sounds.
What is a colostomy? - correct answer An opening between the colon and abdomen.
What does a lower normal temperature in older adults indicate? - correct answer It may be a fever.
When taking vital signs on a 75-year-old, when should you report? - correct answer A temperature of
36C.
What is a guideline for dressing a client? - correct answer Dress affected side last.
What should you do when making an occupied bed? - correct answer Lower the rail nearest you.
For elderly confused clients' oral hygiene, what should you do? - correct answer Follow their care plan.
Why is it important to bathe a client? - correct answer To prevent odors and increase circulation.
What is excessive increased hair growth called? - correct answer Hirsutism.
When is an ostomy pouch changed? - correct answer Every 3-7 days.
When is the coroner involved in a death? - correct answer When it is unexpected within 24 hours of
hospital admission.
What are nutrition truths at the end of life? - correct answer Eating decreases as death nears.
WITH ANSWERS 101 100% correct
2026/2027
What does the term 'delusion' mean? - correct answer False beliefs not based in reality.
Which statement about Alzheimer's disease is true? - correct answer There is no known cure.
What is it called when Linda is experiencing things that aren't real? - correct answer Delusion or
Hallucination.
Which substances can be severely abused? - correct answer Illegal drugs, alcohol, and legal drugs.
What program trains caregivers on handling responsive behaviors safely? - correct answer Gentle
Persuasive Approach.
Which body system meets increased energy demands during exercise through blood flow? - correct
answer The cardiovascular system.
What are Kussmaul respirations? - correct answer Slow, deep breathing in diabetic acidosis.
Which clients are at risk for skin tears? - correct answer Clients who are poorly hydrated.
What is the term for difficulty swallowing? - correct answer Dysphagia.
How do narcotics affect oxygen needs? - correct answer By depressing the respiratory center.
, What is a stethoscope used for? - correct answer To listen to body sounds.
What is a colostomy? - correct answer An opening between the colon and abdomen.
What does a lower normal temperature in older adults indicate? - correct answer It may be a fever.
When taking vital signs on a 75-year-old, when should you report? - correct answer A temperature of
36C.
What is a guideline for dressing a client? - correct answer Dress affected side last.
What should you do when making an occupied bed? - correct answer Lower the rail nearest you.
For elderly confused clients' oral hygiene, what should you do? - correct answer Follow their care plan.
Why is it important to bathe a client? - correct answer To prevent odors and increase circulation.
What is excessive increased hair growth called? - correct answer Hirsutism.
When is an ostomy pouch changed? - correct answer Every 3-7 days.
When is the coroner involved in a death? - correct answer When it is unexpected within 24 hours of
hospital admission.
What are nutrition truths at the end of life? - correct answer Eating decreases as death nears.
