NACC PSW Exam Prep | Latest Update 2026 | Graded A+
1. What condition would require the use of a low sodium diet?
All are correct
Cardiovascular disease
Hypertension
Kidney disease
2. A patient with an ostomy has reported discomfort and a bulging pouch. What
should the PSW do regarding the ostomy pouch?
Change the pouch immediately without checking for feces.
Contact a nurse to discuss the discomfort before taking action.
Empty the pouch when feces is present to relieve discomfort.
Leave the pouch until the next scheduled emptying time.
3. If a patient requires immediate medical attention due to a severe injury, which
care setting should they be taken to for optimal treatment?
Home care
Long term care facilities
Hospitals
Assisted living facilities
4. What is the primary indicator for emptying an ostomy pouch?
Every 3 to 7 days
Every morning
, Every 4 to 6 hours
When feces is present
5. Describe the importance of the depth of chest compressions in adult CPR.
The depth of chest compressions should be adjusted based on the
patient's age.
The depth of chest compressions is crucial for effectively circulating
blood to vital organs during CPR.
The depth of chest compressions is less important than the rate of
compressions.
The depth of chest compressions only matters for children, not adults.
6. If a Personal Support Worker encounters a similar situation where a client is
being financially exploited by a family member, what should be the PSW's
immediate course of action?
Report the situation to the appropriate authorities.
Discuss the issue with the client to understand their perspective.
Ignore the situation if the client seems fine otherwise.
Confront the family member about their behavior.
7. If you encounter a person showing signs of a stroke, what should be your
immediate course of action regarding their care?
Loosen their clothing and wait for them to recover.
Call emergency services and do not give them anything to eat or
drink.
Provide them with water to keep them hydrated.
, Encourage them to walk around to improve circulation.
8. Discuss why falls are considered the most common type of accident in
different settings.
Falls are less common than burns because they are easier to prevent.
Falls are primarily a concern in healthcare settings only.
Falls are often caused by poisoning or suffocation.
Falls are considered the most common type of accident because
they can occur in any environment due to factors like slippery
surfaces, uneven ground, and lack of proper safety measures.
9. Cord and circumcision care are given
three times a day
once a day
whenever the baby has a bowel movement
every diaper change
10. If a parent is unsure about how often to perform circumcision care for their
newborn, what advice should a healthcare provider give them?
They should tell the parent that it is not necessary to perform any
care.
They should recommend doing it twice a day regardless of the
situation.
They should suggest doing it only when the baby is fussy.
They should advise the parent to perform the care at every diaper
change.
, 11. Which type of health care facility provides acute care?
Nursing
Residential
Hospital
Rehabilitative
12. In a medical emergency where a patient is experiencing severe blood loss,
which blood vessels would be most critical to assess for maintaining blood
circulation?
Capillaries
Arteries
Veins
Venules
13. Describe what alopecia is and how it affects individuals.
Alopecia is a condition characterized by hair loss, which can impact
an individual's self-esteem and appearance.
Alopecia is a condition caused by an infestation of lice.
Alopecia is an infection that causes dry, white flakes on the scalp.
Alopecia refers to excessive body hair growth in unusual areas.
14. What is one of the primary goals of first aid?
Reassure the person and bystanders
Call for help and keep the person warm
Prevent death and prevent injuries from becoming worse
1. What condition would require the use of a low sodium diet?
All are correct
Cardiovascular disease
Hypertension
Kidney disease
2. A patient with an ostomy has reported discomfort and a bulging pouch. What
should the PSW do regarding the ostomy pouch?
Change the pouch immediately without checking for feces.
Contact a nurse to discuss the discomfort before taking action.
Empty the pouch when feces is present to relieve discomfort.
Leave the pouch until the next scheduled emptying time.
3. If a patient requires immediate medical attention due to a severe injury, which
care setting should they be taken to for optimal treatment?
Home care
Long term care facilities
Hospitals
Assisted living facilities
4. What is the primary indicator for emptying an ostomy pouch?
Every 3 to 7 days
Every morning
, Every 4 to 6 hours
When feces is present
5. Describe the importance of the depth of chest compressions in adult CPR.
The depth of chest compressions should be adjusted based on the
patient's age.
The depth of chest compressions is crucial for effectively circulating
blood to vital organs during CPR.
The depth of chest compressions is less important than the rate of
compressions.
The depth of chest compressions only matters for children, not adults.
6. If a Personal Support Worker encounters a similar situation where a client is
being financially exploited by a family member, what should be the PSW's
immediate course of action?
Report the situation to the appropriate authorities.
Discuss the issue with the client to understand their perspective.
Ignore the situation if the client seems fine otherwise.
Confront the family member about their behavior.
7. If you encounter a person showing signs of a stroke, what should be your
immediate course of action regarding their care?
Loosen their clothing and wait for them to recover.
Call emergency services and do not give them anything to eat or
drink.
Provide them with water to keep them hydrated.
, Encourage them to walk around to improve circulation.
8. Discuss why falls are considered the most common type of accident in
different settings.
Falls are less common than burns because they are easier to prevent.
Falls are primarily a concern in healthcare settings only.
Falls are often caused by poisoning or suffocation.
Falls are considered the most common type of accident because
they can occur in any environment due to factors like slippery
surfaces, uneven ground, and lack of proper safety measures.
9. Cord and circumcision care are given
three times a day
once a day
whenever the baby has a bowel movement
every diaper change
10. If a parent is unsure about how often to perform circumcision care for their
newborn, what advice should a healthcare provider give them?
They should tell the parent that it is not necessary to perform any
care.
They should recommend doing it twice a day regardless of the
situation.
They should suggest doing it only when the baby is fussy.
They should advise the parent to perform the care at every diaper
change.
, 11. Which type of health care facility provides acute care?
Nursing
Residential
Hospital
Rehabilitative
12. In a medical emergency where a patient is experiencing severe blood loss,
which blood vessels would be most critical to assess for maintaining blood
circulation?
Capillaries
Arteries
Veins
Venules
13. Describe what alopecia is and how it affects individuals.
Alopecia is a condition characterized by hair loss, which can impact
an individual's self-esteem and appearance.
Alopecia is a condition caused by an infestation of lice.
Alopecia is an infection that causes dry, white flakes on the scalp.
Alopecia refers to excessive body hair growth in unusual areas.
14. What is one of the primary goals of first aid?
Reassure the person and bystanders
Call for help and keep the person warm
Prevent death and prevent injuries from becoming worse
