NACC Review Questions with complete
solution 2026/2027
Functions of the large intestine include - correct answer Absorption of water & feces storage
The basic functioning unit of the body - correct answer A cell
Child or elder abuse - correct answer Must be reported
Mom, Dad, sibling, grandparents & cousins are part of - correct answer Extended Family
Each system of the body is composed of - correct answer cells, tissues, organs
Normal hormonal changes during adolescence may cause - correct answer Mood changes
PSW's role in the family may include - correct answer Being alert to situations that may add stress or
harm to the family, Providing a safe & secure environment, and Maintaining daily routines
If the client has DNR order at the time of death, it means - correct answer No CPR will be initiated
The stiffness or rigidity of skeletal muscles after a client dies is known as - correct answer Rigor mortis
PSW can help the family of a dying client by - correct answer Encouraging family members to give care
A living will - correct answer Instructs Doctors not to start or remove measures that prolong life
,The client asks to see a priest at 2am.You would - correct answer Report the client's request to the
nurse immediately
By avoiding a dying client, the PSW violates their - correct answer Right to be cared for
When a Palliative Care client appears to be very sad, cries a lot & says very little then he/she is in the
stage of - correct answer Depression
In order to relax sore muscles, relieve joint pain & increase blood circulation the PSW would - correct
answer Apply heat
A client is using O2 at bedtime only. The "No Smoking" sign is posted - correct answer Outside the
apartment door
You notice that a bottle of Amoxicillin Suspension has been sitting on the kitchen counter since you
arrived. The label reads "Shake Well" & "Keep Refrigerated". The Best course of action would be to -
correct answer Bring it to the client's attention & offer to put it in the refrigerator
Medication supervision is not part of your role with Mr. Smith. He remarks he has taken his BP meds for
2 months now & feel so much better that he thinks he does not require the meds any longer. He also
mentions to you that he has stopped taking them. The best way to deal with this situation is to - correct
answer Suggest to him that he might like to talk to his DR
You are working in LTC. You notice that a resident has not swallowed her pills & spits them out after the
nurse has left. You should - correct answer tell the nurse who is administering the meds
While assisting with bath you notice a rash on the resident's back. You know she has been on an
antibiotic for 4 days now. The best course of action is - correct answer Report the rash immediately
Lack or absence of breathing is known as - correct answer apnea
, Rehabilitation focuses on - correct answer whole person
PSW is frustrated with the client's slow progress. The PSW should - correct answer The PSW should tell
the client how he/she is feeling
Which of the following measure does not promote oxygenation? - correct answer Allowing the client to
rest in the same position for 5 hours
A medication with a local effect means that it - correct answer Acts at the point of contact
The client does not feel he is making progress & he is angry. You should - correct answer Try to
understand his feelings
1. The client tells you that her regular homemaker applies a medicated cream to her back. She insists on
you doing it & becomes angry when you advise her that you cannot. What is the best course of action? -
correct answer Guide her hand as she applies the cream herself as you have not been delegated
When a client is over 85 years of age they are considered - correct answer Geriatric
Which statement about hearing aids is correct? - correct answer Hearing aids amplify sound
To communicate with a hearing impaired client, you should - correct answer Speak clearly, distinctly &
slowly
When a client has had a stroke - correct answer Good skin care is imperative
solution 2026/2027
Functions of the large intestine include - correct answer Absorption of water & feces storage
The basic functioning unit of the body - correct answer A cell
Child or elder abuse - correct answer Must be reported
Mom, Dad, sibling, grandparents & cousins are part of - correct answer Extended Family
Each system of the body is composed of - correct answer cells, tissues, organs
Normal hormonal changes during adolescence may cause - correct answer Mood changes
PSW's role in the family may include - correct answer Being alert to situations that may add stress or
harm to the family, Providing a safe & secure environment, and Maintaining daily routines
If the client has DNR order at the time of death, it means - correct answer No CPR will be initiated
The stiffness or rigidity of skeletal muscles after a client dies is known as - correct answer Rigor mortis
PSW can help the family of a dying client by - correct answer Encouraging family members to give care
A living will - correct answer Instructs Doctors not to start or remove measures that prolong life
,The client asks to see a priest at 2am.You would - correct answer Report the client's request to the
nurse immediately
By avoiding a dying client, the PSW violates their - correct answer Right to be cared for
When a Palliative Care client appears to be very sad, cries a lot & says very little then he/she is in the
stage of - correct answer Depression
In order to relax sore muscles, relieve joint pain & increase blood circulation the PSW would - correct
answer Apply heat
A client is using O2 at bedtime only. The "No Smoking" sign is posted - correct answer Outside the
apartment door
You notice that a bottle of Amoxicillin Suspension has been sitting on the kitchen counter since you
arrived. The label reads "Shake Well" & "Keep Refrigerated". The Best course of action would be to -
correct answer Bring it to the client's attention & offer to put it in the refrigerator
Medication supervision is not part of your role with Mr. Smith. He remarks he has taken his BP meds for
2 months now & feel so much better that he thinks he does not require the meds any longer. He also
mentions to you that he has stopped taking them. The best way to deal with this situation is to - correct
answer Suggest to him that he might like to talk to his DR
You are working in LTC. You notice that a resident has not swallowed her pills & spits them out after the
nurse has left. You should - correct answer tell the nurse who is administering the meds
While assisting with bath you notice a rash on the resident's back. You know she has been on an
antibiotic for 4 days now. The best course of action is - correct answer Report the rash immediately
Lack or absence of breathing is known as - correct answer apnea
, Rehabilitation focuses on - correct answer whole person
PSW is frustrated with the client's slow progress. The PSW should - correct answer The PSW should tell
the client how he/she is feeling
Which of the following measure does not promote oxygenation? - correct answer Allowing the client to
rest in the same position for 5 hours
A medication with a local effect means that it - correct answer Acts at the point of contact
The client does not feel he is making progress & he is angry. You should - correct answer Try to
understand his feelings
1. The client tells you that her regular homemaker applies a medicated cream to her back. She insists on
you doing it & becomes angry when you advise her that you cannot. What is the best course of action? -
correct answer Guide her hand as she applies the cream herself as you have not been delegated
When a client is over 85 years of age they are considered - correct answer Geriatric
Which statement about hearing aids is correct? - correct answer Hearing aids amplify sound
To communicate with a hearing impaired client, you should - correct answer Speak clearly, distinctly &
slowly
When a client has had a stroke - correct answer Good skin care is imperative
