NACC PSW Foundations Test Questions and Answers 2024/2025
Instructions
General Directions:
A. There are a total of 30 questions.
□ Questions 1 to 23 - 1 mark each
□ Question 24 - 7 marks
□ Question 25 - 5 marks
□ Questions 26 – 30 – 1 mark each
□ Total 40 marks
B. Answer all questions directly on the test paper as indicated.
C. In multiple choice questions, always choose the best answer.
D. A minimum mark of 28/40 (70%), must be achieved to pass the test.
E. The test will count for 20% of your final mark in Module 1.
Attempt history
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 44 minutes 26 out of 30
Score for this quiz: 26 out of 30
Question 1
pts
1. When assisting a client with activities of daily living, the support worker should:
Encourage her to occasionally try new foods
Correct!
Check with the care plan and supervisor regarding her overall dietary needs
Save time by choosing the clothing for the day
All of the above
,Question 2
pts
2. If you broke a vase while providing care in a client ’ s home, you would:
Ask the client how much it costs and give them cash or a cheque on your account
You Answered
Clean up the broken vase, then excuse yourself immediately and go home
Correct answer
Clean up the broken vase, then call your supervisor
Attempt to repair the vase and say nothing
Question 3
pts
3. If your client suggests that you make lunch for yourself while preparing hers, the best response
would be:
“ Thank you, but I am fasting for a religious holiday I observe. ”
“ Thank you, I ’ m starved! I would like to join you. ”
“ Thank you, but I would be fired if I ate your food. ”
Correct!
“ Thank you, but I have a break later on and I will eat then. ”
Question 4
pts
4. Which one of the following is a breach of respecting privacy legislation?
Phone the next client from the present client ’ s home
Losing your Day-Timer
Discussing client information with his/her family
Correct!
All of the above
Question 5
pts
5. Which one of the following would be a violation of a client ’ s autonomy?
Ensuring that your client knows your name and professional title
Notifying your supervisor when your client asks for further information re garding the client ’ s diagnosis
Correct!
, Opening and reading your client ’ s mail to provide you with further information
Allowing your client to make choices whenever safely possible
Scenario 1. You are working within a family home, caring for the 48-year-old mother who is
recovering
from surgery. One day, the woman expresses to you her anger that her daughter, age 18,
is living with her boyfriend.
Using Scenario 1; Answer Questions 6 & 7
Question 6
pts
6. You recognize that within the family, this is an example of:
Anxiety
Sexism
Correct!
Conflicting values
Negative attitudes
Question 7
pts
7. Your response should reflect all of the following except:
Understanding of age differences
Unbiased views
Correct answer
Your feelings of what is morally acceptable
You Answered
Good communication skill
Question 8
pts
8. When you first meet a new client, you must get to know him/her. Which of the f ollowing choices
would help you establish rapport?
Read care plan
Talk about client desires, needs and routines
Instructions
General Directions:
A. There are a total of 30 questions.
□ Questions 1 to 23 - 1 mark each
□ Question 24 - 7 marks
□ Question 25 - 5 marks
□ Questions 26 – 30 – 1 mark each
□ Total 40 marks
B. Answer all questions directly on the test paper as indicated.
C. In multiple choice questions, always choose the best answer.
D. A minimum mark of 28/40 (70%), must be achieved to pass the test.
E. The test will count for 20% of your final mark in Module 1.
Attempt history
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 44 minutes 26 out of 30
Score for this quiz: 26 out of 30
Question 1
pts
1. When assisting a client with activities of daily living, the support worker should:
Encourage her to occasionally try new foods
Correct!
Check with the care plan and supervisor regarding her overall dietary needs
Save time by choosing the clothing for the day
All of the above
,Question 2
pts
2. If you broke a vase while providing care in a client ’ s home, you would:
Ask the client how much it costs and give them cash or a cheque on your account
You Answered
Clean up the broken vase, then excuse yourself immediately and go home
Correct answer
Clean up the broken vase, then call your supervisor
Attempt to repair the vase and say nothing
Question 3
pts
3. If your client suggests that you make lunch for yourself while preparing hers, the best response
would be:
“ Thank you, but I am fasting for a religious holiday I observe. ”
“ Thank you, I ’ m starved! I would like to join you. ”
“ Thank you, but I would be fired if I ate your food. ”
Correct!
“ Thank you, but I have a break later on and I will eat then. ”
Question 4
pts
4. Which one of the following is a breach of respecting privacy legislation?
Phone the next client from the present client ’ s home
Losing your Day-Timer
Discussing client information with his/her family
Correct!
All of the above
Question 5
pts
5. Which one of the following would be a violation of a client ’ s autonomy?
Ensuring that your client knows your name and professional title
Notifying your supervisor when your client asks for further information re garding the client ’ s diagnosis
Correct!
, Opening and reading your client ’ s mail to provide you with further information
Allowing your client to make choices whenever safely possible
Scenario 1. You are working within a family home, caring for the 48-year-old mother who is
recovering
from surgery. One day, the woman expresses to you her anger that her daughter, age 18,
is living with her boyfriend.
Using Scenario 1; Answer Questions 6 & 7
Question 6
pts
6. You recognize that within the family, this is an example of:
Anxiety
Sexism
Correct!
Conflicting values
Negative attitudes
Question 7
pts
7. Your response should reflect all of the following except:
Understanding of age differences
Unbiased views
Correct answer
Your feelings of what is morally acceptable
You Answered
Good communication skill
Question 8
pts
8. When you first meet a new client, you must get to know him/her. Which of the f ollowing choices
would help you establish rapport?
Read care plan
Talk about client desires, needs and routines
