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NACC PSW EXAM LATEST Advanced / Mixed
Difficulty | Target Audience: Personal Support
Worker Candidates 100% Pass Guaranteed |
Graded A+
1. Holistic care in PSW practice refers to:
A. Treating only the physical symptoms of illness
B. Caring for the whole person including physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and
spiritual needs
C. Focusing exclusively on the client's medical diagnosis
D. Providing care based solely on the care plan
☑ Correct Answer: B
☑ Explanation: Holistic care considers the whole person who has physical, social,
psychological, and spiritual needs. It recognizes that all dimensions of a person's life
affect their health and well-being. Options A, C, and D represent narrow, incomplete
approaches that do not address the client as a whole person.
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2. A client expresses frustration about their declining mobility. The PSW's best response is:
A. "Don't worry, it will get better."
B. "I understand you're frustrated. Let's talk about what you can still do."
C. "You should be grateful for what you have."
D. "That's just part of getting older."
☑ Correct Answer: B
☑ Explanation: Acknowledging the client's feelings while focusing on abilities
demonstrates empathy and person-centered care. Dismissive or minimizing responses
invalidate the client's emotions and damage the therapeutic relationship.
3. What is the primary role of a Personal Support Worker (PSW)?
A. To diagnose medical conditions
B. To provide supportive care to individuals with physical, cognitive, or mental health
challenges
C. To prescribe medications
D. To perform surgical procedures
☑ Correct Answer: B
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☑ Explanation: The primary role of a PSW is to provide supportive care to
individuals by assisting them with activities of daily living. PSWs do not diagnose,
prescribe, or perform surgery—these tasks are outside the scope of PSW practice.
4. What does "person-centered care" mean in the context of PSW practice?
A. Providing the same care to all clients
B. Focusing on the client's individual needs, preferences, and values
C. Following the doctor's orders without question
D. Prioritizing the PSW's convenience
☑ Correct Answer: B
☑ Explanation: Person-centered care means focusing on the client's individual
needs, preferences, and values. It respects the client's autonomy and involves them in
decisions about their care.
5. Which of the following is an example of an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
A. Managing investments
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B. Bathing and grooming
C. Driving a car
D. Using a computer
☑ Correct Answer: B
☑ Explanation: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) include basic self-care tasks such as
bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and mobility. Managing investments,
driving, and using a computer are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), which
are more complex tasks.
6. What is the difference between ADLs and IADLs?
A. There is no difference
B. ADLs are basic self-care tasks; IADLs are more complex tasks like managing finances
and meal preparation
C. ADLs are for elderly clients; IADLs are for younger clients
D. IADLs are more important than ADLs
☑ Correct Answer: B
NACC PSW EXAM LATEST Advanced / Mixed
Difficulty | Target Audience: Personal Support
Worker Candidates 100% Pass Guaranteed |
Graded A+
1. Holistic care in PSW practice refers to:
A. Treating only the physical symptoms of illness
B. Caring for the whole person including physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and
spiritual needs
C. Focusing exclusively on the client's medical diagnosis
D. Providing care based solely on the care plan
☑ Correct Answer: B
☑ Explanation: Holistic care considers the whole person who has physical, social,
psychological, and spiritual needs. It recognizes that all dimensions of a person's life
affect their health and well-being. Options A, C, and D represent narrow, incomplete
approaches that do not address the client as a whole person.
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2. A client expresses frustration about their declining mobility. The PSW's best response is:
A. "Don't worry, it will get better."
B. "I understand you're frustrated. Let's talk about what you can still do."
C. "You should be grateful for what you have."
D. "That's just part of getting older."
☑ Correct Answer: B
☑ Explanation: Acknowledging the client's feelings while focusing on abilities
demonstrates empathy and person-centered care. Dismissive or minimizing responses
invalidate the client's emotions and damage the therapeutic relationship.
3. What is the primary role of a Personal Support Worker (PSW)?
A. To diagnose medical conditions
B. To provide supportive care to individuals with physical, cognitive, or mental health
challenges
C. To prescribe medications
D. To perform surgical procedures
☑ Correct Answer: B
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☑ Explanation: The primary role of a PSW is to provide supportive care to
individuals by assisting them with activities of daily living. PSWs do not diagnose,
prescribe, or perform surgery—these tasks are outside the scope of PSW practice.
4. What does "person-centered care" mean in the context of PSW practice?
A. Providing the same care to all clients
B. Focusing on the client's individual needs, preferences, and values
C. Following the doctor's orders without question
D. Prioritizing the PSW's convenience
☑ Correct Answer: B
☑ Explanation: Person-centered care means focusing on the client's individual
needs, preferences, and values. It respects the client's autonomy and involves them in
decisions about their care.
5. Which of the following is an example of an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
A. Managing investments
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B. Bathing and grooming
C. Driving a car
D. Using a computer
☑ Correct Answer: B
☑ Explanation: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) include basic self-care tasks such as
bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and mobility. Managing investments,
driving, and using a computer are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), which
are more complex tasks.
6. What is the difference between ADLs and IADLs?
A. There is no difference
B. ADLs are basic self-care tasks; IADLs are more complex tasks like managing finances
and meal preparation
C. ADLs are for elderly clients; IADLs are for younger clients
D. IADLs are more important than ADLs
☑ Correct Answer: B
