NACC EXAM QUESTIONS
1. $11.48 - ANS-Mrs. T's grocery bill is $38.52. She gives the PSW a $50.00 bill. How
much change should she receive?
2. A,B - ANS-You are told that Mr. W , a newly admitted client, has the beginnings of a
pressure sore on his coccyx {base of spine}. You will handle the situation by:
3. A,C,D - ANS-Mr. N is behaving in a sexually aggressive manner towards you. What
is the correct approach?
4. All of the above - ANS-Mechanical lifts are used when:
5. All of the above - ANS-Some signs of depression are:
6. Are easily distracted - ANS-Clients with moderate to severe confusion:
7. B,C,D - ANS-In caring for a resident's dentures the PSW will:
8. Be sure the client is wearing a pair of sturdy shoes - ANS-To help a weak client use a
walker safely, you should:
9. Behaviours become more agitated in the late afternoon and evening - ANS-Sun
downing means that:
10.Both a and b - ANS-When performing ROM exercises:
11.Call the nurse to assess the client - ANS-What should the PSW do when he/she finds
a client on the floor after a fall?
12.Cleanse from the urinary meatus towards the anus - ANS-Of the following PSW
actions which one is correct when giving perineal care?
13.Holding hands - ANS-Which one of the following is an example of non-verbal
communication?
14.Immediately - ANS-The term "STAT" means:
15.Insomnia - ANS-Which one of the following is spelled correctly?
16.Is known to occur in the elderly depressed male population - ANS-Suicide:
17.Ketone - ANS-Which one of the following is spelled correctly?
18.Make as much of 1 side as you can, before moving to the other side - ANS-Which of
the following about bed making is correct?
19.Never argue with the client about what he claims to see and hear - ANS-Your client is
having hallucinations. He says that the devil is talking to him. You should:
20.Open-ended - ANS-Conversation will be stimulated by Q's that are:
21.Respond positively to affection - ANS-People with advanced Alzheimer's disease:
22.Small reddened area over one of the pressure points - ANS-A decubitus ulcer begins
as a:
23.Standing with knees flexed - ANS-Which of the following is the best body position to
complete a transfer? The PSW who is:
24.Suggest that the client lie in bed to dress - ANS-Which of the following would
interfere with independence in dressing?
25.The bed rail on your side should be down, and up on the opposite side - ANS-You
are bathing Mrs. Y who is confined to bed rest following a recent CVA. Which of the
following statements is correct with regards to the bed rails?
1. $11.48 - ANS-Mrs. T's grocery bill is $38.52. She gives the PSW a $50.00 bill. How
much change should she receive?
2. A,B - ANS-You are told that Mr. W , a newly admitted client, has the beginnings of a
pressure sore on his coccyx {base of spine}. You will handle the situation by:
3. A,C,D - ANS-Mr. N is behaving in a sexually aggressive manner towards you. What
is the correct approach?
4. All of the above - ANS-Mechanical lifts are used when:
5. All of the above - ANS-Some signs of depression are:
6. Are easily distracted - ANS-Clients with moderate to severe confusion:
7. B,C,D - ANS-In caring for a resident's dentures the PSW will:
8. Be sure the client is wearing a pair of sturdy shoes - ANS-To help a weak client use a
walker safely, you should:
9. Behaviours become more agitated in the late afternoon and evening - ANS-Sun
downing means that:
10.Both a and b - ANS-When performing ROM exercises:
11.Call the nurse to assess the client - ANS-What should the PSW do when he/she finds
a client on the floor after a fall?
12.Cleanse from the urinary meatus towards the anus - ANS-Of the following PSW
actions which one is correct when giving perineal care?
13.Holding hands - ANS-Which one of the following is an example of non-verbal
communication?
14.Immediately - ANS-The term "STAT" means:
15.Insomnia - ANS-Which one of the following is spelled correctly?
16.Is known to occur in the elderly depressed male population - ANS-Suicide:
17.Ketone - ANS-Which one of the following is spelled correctly?
18.Make as much of 1 side as you can, before moving to the other side - ANS-Which of
the following about bed making is correct?
19.Never argue with the client about what he claims to see and hear - ANS-Your client is
having hallucinations. He says that the devil is talking to him. You should:
20.Open-ended - ANS-Conversation will be stimulated by Q's that are:
21.Respond positively to affection - ANS-People with advanced Alzheimer's disease:
22.Small reddened area over one of the pressure points - ANS-A decubitus ulcer begins
as a:
23.Standing with knees flexed - ANS-Which of the following is the best body position to
complete a transfer? The PSW who is:
24.Suggest that the client lie in bed to dress - ANS-Which of the following would
interfere with independence in dressing?
25.The bed rail on your side should be down, and up on the opposite side - ANS-You
are bathing Mrs. Y who is confined to bed rest following a recent CVA. Which of the
following statements is correct with regards to the bed rails?
