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NACC PSW EXAM REVIEW LATEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE 300 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED
A+| NACC PSW EXAM 2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
The breathing of fluid or an object into the lungs is called:
a. Gavage
b. Aspiration
c. Dysphagia
d. Regurgitation - Correct Answer - b. Aspiration
Which vegetable is not allowed on a 1000 mg sodium diet?
a. Steamed carrots
b. Steamed broccoli
c. Sauerkraut
d. Lettuce - Correct Answer - c. Sauerkraut
A person is bleeding from an intravenous (IV) site. You should:
a. Remove the IV catheter or needle
b. Apply direct pressure
c. Call for the registered nurse (RN) immediately
d. Apply a dressing to the site - Correct Answer - c. Call for the registered nurse
(RN) immediately
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A person with a persistent blood pressure measurement above 140/90 has:
a. Tachycardi
b. Hypertension
c. Hypotension
d. Anxiety - Correct Answer - b. Hypertension
What should you do when taking a blood pressure?
a. Place your stethoscope over the client's brachial artery
b. Wrap the cuff gently over the client's clothing
c. Pump up the cuff as high as it will go and release the air very slowly
d. Take the blood pressure in the arm with an IV infusion - Correct Answer - a.
Place your stethoscope over the client's brachial artery
An open wound on the lower legs and feet caused by poor return blood flow from
veins is
called:
a. A stasis ulcer
b. An arterial ulcer
c. A pressure ulcer
d. A thrombus - Correct Answer - a. A stasis ulcer
You are changing a non-sterile dressing. Before you begin:
a. Review the procedure with the nurse
b. Allow pain medications time to take effect
c. Collect all needed equipment and supplies
d. Do all of the above - Correct Answer - d. Do all of the above
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The skin and underlying tissues were pierced by accident with a sharp object. This
is:
a. A puncture wound
b. An incision
c. A contusion
d. An abrasion - Correct Answer - a. A puncture wound
Hypothermia is a:
a. Very low body temperature
b. Bluish discoloration of the skin
c. Very high body temperature
d. Moist cold application - Correct Answer - a. Very low body temperature
An infection acquired after admission to a health care agency is a:
a. Communicable disease
b. Health care-associated infection
C. Viral infection
d. Hepatitis infection - Correct Answer - b. Health care-associated infection
You are caring for an infant and young children. Which measure is unsafe?
a. Checking children in cribs frequently
b. Keeping one hand on a child in a crib if you need to look away
c. Propping a baby bottle on a rolled towel or blanket
d. Keeping plastic bags away from children - Correct Answer - c. Propping a baby
bottle on a rolled towel or blanket
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Masks prevent the spread of microbes from the client's:
a. Gastrointestinal tract
b. Skin
c. Respiratory tract
d. All of the above - Correct Answer - c. Respiratory tract
When cleaning equipment, which step is correct?
a. Clean from the dirtiest area to the cleanest.
b. Wash the item with soap and cold water.
c. Wear latex gloves.
d. Rinse the item in cold water before cleaning. - Correct Answer - d. Rinse the
item in cold water before cleaning
Which of the following would be described as a symptom?
a. Sleeping soundly
b. Smiling and laughing
c. Pain
d. Pulse rate of 78 - Correct Answer - c. Pain
Which statements about recording are true?
a. Save time by charting a procedure before it is completed.
b. Record your opinions about the client and the care received.
c. Skip a line between each written line.
d. Use the client's exact words when possible. - Correct Answer - d. Use the client's
exact words when possible.
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NACC PSW EXAM REVIEW LATEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE 300 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED
A+| NACC PSW EXAM 2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
The breathing of fluid or an object into the lungs is called:
a. Gavage
b. Aspiration
c. Dysphagia
d. Regurgitation - Correct Answer - b. Aspiration
Which vegetable is not allowed on a 1000 mg sodium diet?
a. Steamed carrots
b. Steamed broccoli
c. Sauerkraut
d. Lettuce - Correct Answer - c. Sauerkraut
A person is bleeding from an intravenous (IV) site. You should:
a. Remove the IV catheter or needle
b. Apply direct pressure
c. Call for the registered nurse (RN) immediately
d. Apply a dressing to the site - Correct Answer - c. Call for the registered nurse
(RN) immediately
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A person with a persistent blood pressure measurement above 140/90 has:
a. Tachycardi
b. Hypertension
c. Hypotension
d. Anxiety - Correct Answer - b. Hypertension
What should you do when taking a blood pressure?
a. Place your stethoscope over the client's brachial artery
b. Wrap the cuff gently over the client's clothing
c. Pump up the cuff as high as it will go and release the air very slowly
d. Take the blood pressure in the arm with an IV infusion - Correct Answer - a.
Place your stethoscope over the client's brachial artery
An open wound on the lower legs and feet caused by poor return blood flow from
veins is
called:
a. A stasis ulcer
b. An arterial ulcer
c. A pressure ulcer
d. A thrombus - Correct Answer - a. A stasis ulcer
You are changing a non-sterile dressing. Before you begin:
a. Review the procedure with the nurse
b. Allow pain medications time to take effect
c. Collect all needed equipment and supplies
d. Do all of the above - Correct Answer - d. Do all of the above
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The skin and underlying tissues were pierced by accident with a sharp object. This
is:
a. A puncture wound
b. An incision
c. A contusion
d. An abrasion - Correct Answer - a. A puncture wound
Hypothermia is a:
a. Very low body temperature
b. Bluish discoloration of the skin
c. Very high body temperature
d. Moist cold application - Correct Answer - a. Very low body temperature
An infection acquired after admission to a health care agency is a:
a. Communicable disease
b. Health care-associated infection
C. Viral infection
d. Hepatitis infection - Correct Answer - b. Health care-associated infection
You are caring for an infant and young children. Which measure is unsafe?
a. Checking children in cribs frequently
b. Keeping one hand on a child in a crib if you need to look away
c. Propping a baby bottle on a rolled towel or blanket
d. Keeping plastic bags away from children - Correct Answer - c. Propping a baby
bottle on a rolled towel or blanket
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Masks prevent the spread of microbes from the client's:
a. Gastrointestinal tract
b. Skin
c. Respiratory tract
d. All of the above - Correct Answer - c. Respiratory tract
When cleaning equipment, which step is correct?
a. Clean from the dirtiest area to the cleanest.
b. Wash the item with soap and cold water.
c. Wear latex gloves.
d. Rinse the item in cold water before cleaning. - Correct Answer - d. Rinse the
item in cold water before cleaning
Which of the following would be described as a symptom?
a. Sleeping soundly
b. Smiling and laughing
c. Pain
d. Pulse rate of 78 - Correct Answer - c. Pain
Which statements about recording are true?
a. Save time by charting a procedure before it is completed.
b. Record your opinions about the client and the care received.
c. Skip a line between each written line.
d. Use the client's exact words when possible. - Correct Answer - d. Use the client's
exact words when possible.
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