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Which is a true statement about older persons?
a. In older men, testosterone increases.
b. Sexual needs disappear.
c. Urine is less concentrated.
d. Women usually live longer than men. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Women usually live longer than men.
If a fire occurs, which of these steps should be done first?
a. Use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire.
b. Close all doors and windows.
c. Sound the nearest fire alarm.
d. Move persons who are in danger to a safe place.
**Answer**Move persons who are in danger to a safe place.
Which is not allowed while you are on your meal break?
a. Making personal phone calls
b. Meeting family members at your workplace
c. Leaving the unit after informing the nurse you are taking
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your break
d. Taking a few extra minutes to return **Answer**Leaving
the unit after informing the nurse you are taking your break
A client refuses a bath. What should you do first?
a. Call the client's family
b. Get help and give the bath
c. Try to determine the cause for the refusal
d. Report the refusal to the nurse **Answer**Try to
determine the cause for the refusal
Paralysis on one side of the body is called:
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a. Hemiplegia
b. Paraplegia
c. Coma
d. Quadriplegia **Answer**Hemiplegia
What is correct in regard to Mrs. Molinski's indwelling catheter
care?
a. Keep the drainage bag below the bladder.
b. The tubing should be placed over the bed rail.
c. Attach the drainage bag to the bed rail.
d. The catheter should be changed daily. **Answer**Keep the
drainage bag below the bladder.
You are instructed to strain Mr. Xiao's urine. You know that
straining urine is done to find:
a. Hematuria
b. Stones
c. Nocturia
d. Urgency **Answer**Stones
Mrs. Harvey complains of abdominal discomfort. Watery stool
has been leaking from her rectum. This is probably:
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a. Diarrhea
b. Anal incontinence
c. A fecal impaction
d. Constipation **Answer**A fecal impaction
The breathing of fluid or an object into the lungs is called:
a. Gavage
b. Aspiration
c. Dysphagia
d. Regurgitation **Answer**Aspiration
Which vegetable is not allowed on a 1000 mg sodium diet?
a. Steamed carrots
b. Steamed broccoli
c. Sauerkraut
d. Lettuce **Answer**Sauerkraut
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
NACC PSW Comprehensive Exam Questions and
Correct Detailed Answer S Already Graded A+
Brand New! 100% Guaranteed Pass
Which is a true statement about older persons?
a. In older men, testosterone increases.
b. Sexual needs disappear.
c. Urine is less concentrated.
d. Women usually live longer than men. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Women usually live longer than men.
If a fire occurs, which of these steps should be done first?
a. Use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire.
b. Close all doors and windows.
c. Sound the nearest fire alarm.
d. Move persons who are in danger to a safe place.
**Answer**Move persons who are in danger to a safe place.
Which is not allowed while you are on your meal break?
a. Making personal phone calls
b. Meeting family members at your workplace
c. Leaving the unit after informing the nurse you are taking
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your break
d. Taking a few extra minutes to return **Answer**Leaving
the unit after informing the nurse you are taking your break
A client refuses a bath. What should you do first?
a. Call the client's family
b. Get help and give the bath
c. Try to determine the cause for the refusal
d. Report the refusal to the nurse **Answer**Try to
determine the cause for the refusal
Paralysis on one side of the body is called:
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a. Hemiplegia
b. Paraplegia
c. Coma
d. Quadriplegia **Answer**Hemiplegia
What is correct in regard to Mrs. Molinski's indwelling catheter
care?
a. Keep the drainage bag below the bladder.
b. The tubing should be placed over the bed rail.
c. Attach the drainage bag to the bed rail.
d. The catheter should be changed daily. **Answer**Keep the
drainage bag below the bladder.
You are instructed to strain Mr. Xiao's urine. You know that
straining urine is done to find:
a. Hematuria
b. Stones
c. Nocturia
d. Urgency **Answer**Stones
Mrs. Harvey complains of abdominal discomfort. Watery stool
has been leaking from her rectum. This is probably:
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a. Diarrhea
b. Anal incontinence
c. A fecal impaction
d. Constipation **Answer**A fecal impaction
The breathing of fluid or an object into the lungs is called:
a. Gavage
b. Aspiration
c. Dysphagia
d. Regurgitation **Answer**Aspiration
Which vegetable is not allowed on a 1000 mg sodium diet?
a. Steamed carrots
b. Steamed broccoli
c. Sauerkraut
d. Lettuce **Answer**Sauerkraut
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
