PSW FINAL EXAM PRACTICE TEST BANK
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ What is the sign for choking? Answer: 2 hands crossed over the throat
⩥ What can choking cause as a stress reaction? Answer: Cardiac Arrest
⩥ Area object rests on is equal to... Answer: Base of Support
⩥ Condom Catheter Safety Answer: 1. Allow 1-2 inches between the tip
of the penis to prevent irritation, and roll catheter onto the penis.
2. NEVER fasten condom catheter with adhesive tape, can cause loss of
circulation.
⩥ Personal Support Workers should never... Answer: - touch an O2 flow
meter
-change rate on a feeding tube or IV
-never transfer or leave a resident alone on a toilet without another staff
member
-never supervise another staff member
⩥ Hearing and balance is affected by which body part? Answer: The ear
, ⩥ What else can be affected by hearing loss? Answer: Hearing loss
could cause speech problems
⩥ How do you define Acute Confusion? Answer: may be reversible; it is
not always permanent
⩥ What are 3 types of paralysis? Answer: Hemiplegia - paralysis of
muscles of the lower face, arm and leg of one side of the body.
Paraplegia or Diplegia - type of paralysis that affects your ability to
move the lower half of the body.
Quadriplegia - whole body is paralyzed.
⩥ What are 2 important points about Postpartum Recovery? Answer: -
first 6 weeks after birth
-vaginal discharge is normal after birth; it is not a sign of infection
⩥ Position Terminology. (TOTAL OF 5) Answer: Supine - lying on back
Prone - lying on your stomach
Simms - side-lying (left side for giving enemas)
High-Fowlers - 60 - 90 degrees
Semi-Fowlers - 15-45 degrees (30 degrees used frequently)
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ What is the sign for choking? Answer: 2 hands crossed over the throat
⩥ What can choking cause as a stress reaction? Answer: Cardiac Arrest
⩥ Area object rests on is equal to... Answer: Base of Support
⩥ Condom Catheter Safety Answer: 1. Allow 1-2 inches between the tip
of the penis to prevent irritation, and roll catheter onto the penis.
2. NEVER fasten condom catheter with adhesive tape, can cause loss of
circulation.
⩥ Personal Support Workers should never... Answer: - touch an O2 flow
meter
-change rate on a feeding tube or IV
-never transfer or leave a resident alone on a toilet without another staff
member
-never supervise another staff member
⩥ Hearing and balance is affected by which body part? Answer: The ear
, ⩥ What else can be affected by hearing loss? Answer: Hearing loss
could cause speech problems
⩥ How do you define Acute Confusion? Answer: may be reversible; it is
not always permanent
⩥ What are 3 types of paralysis? Answer: Hemiplegia - paralysis of
muscles of the lower face, arm and leg of one side of the body.
Paraplegia or Diplegia - type of paralysis that affects your ability to
move the lower half of the body.
Quadriplegia - whole body is paralyzed.
⩥ What are 2 important points about Postpartum Recovery? Answer: -
first 6 weeks after birth
-vaginal discharge is normal after birth; it is not a sign of infection
⩥ Position Terminology. (TOTAL OF 5) Answer: Supine - lying on back
Prone - lying on your stomach
Simms - side-lying (left side for giving enemas)
High-Fowlers - 60 - 90 degrees
Semi-Fowlers - 15-45 degrees (30 degrees used frequently)
