PSW NACC PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS 101
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.
,PSW NACC PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS 101
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.
, PSW NACC PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS 101
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.
WITH ANSWERS 101
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.
,PSW NACC PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS 101
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.
, PSW NACC PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS 101
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.
