NACC-PSW EXAM 509 FINAL PAPER 2026
TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Meniere's disease. Answer: disorder of inner ear causing vertigo,
tinnitus, and hearing loss
◉ Not obvious hearing problems. Answer: loneliness and isolation
◉ If the hearing aid is not working. Answer: check that it is turned
on
◉ Distal. Answer: the point farthest from the point of origin
◉ medial. Answer: relating or located at or near the middle or
midline of the body or body part
◉ BRP. Answer: bathroom privileges
◉ STAT. Answer: At once, immediately
◉ Falls. Answer: the most common accident in all settings
,◉ Fall prevention. Answer: wipe up spills, use nightlights, encourage
hand rails and grab bars, keep bed in lowest position
◉ Bed rails. Answer: a device that serves as a guard or barrier along
the side of the bed. Only use when supervisor and the care plan tell
you to.
◉ Fire alarm sounds. Answer: turn off oxygen, move clients to a safe
place. Close windows and doors. Do NOT use elevators.
◉ restraint. Answer: a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary
movement or behavior. Can not be used to make work easier.
◉ When a restraint is used. Answer: Check on the client and the
position of the restraint every 15 minutes. Report a pulse in the
restrained extremities. Must be able to slide an open hand between
the restraint and the client.
◉ Signs of Infection. Answer: fever, nausea, rash, pain, swelling,
redness. NOT bleeding.
◉ Aseptic practices. Answer: reduce the number of microbes
, ◉ Standard Precautions. Answer: Used for all clients
◉ Gloves are worn. Answer: For blood, body fluids, secretions and
excretions, NOT sweat
◉ Good body alignment. Answer: Having the head, trunk, arms, and
legs aligned with one another.
◉ qid. Answer: four times a day
◉ bid. Answer: twice a day
◉ Support Workers at risk for. Answer: Back injuries
◉ Friction. Answer: A force that opposes motion, skin rubbing on
bed sheet
◉ When transferring a client. Answer: Move the strong side first
◉ Plantar flexion. Answer: bends the foot downward at the ankle.
Use a foot board.
TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Meniere's disease. Answer: disorder of inner ear causing vertigo,
tinnitus, and hearing loss
◉ Not obvious hearing problems. Answer: loneliness and isolation
◉ If the hearing aid is not working. Answer: check that it is turned
on
◉ Distal. Answer: the point farthest from the point of origin
◉ medial. Answer: relating or located at or near the middle or
midline of the body or body part
◉ BRP. Answer: bathroom privileges
◉ STAT. Answer: At once, immediately
◉ Falls. Answer: the most common accident in all settings
,◉ Fall prevention. Answer: wipe up spills, use nightlights, encourage
hand rails and grab bars, keep bed in lowest position
◉ Bed rails. Answer: a device that serves as a guard or barrier along
the side of the bed. Only use when supervisor and the care plan tell
you to.
◉ Fire alarm sounds. Answer: turn off oxygen, move clients to a safe
place. Close windows and doors. Do NOT use elevators.
◉ restraint. Answer: a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary
movement or behavior. Can not be used to make work easier.
◉ When a restraint is used. Answer: Check on the client and the
position of the restraint every 15 minutes. Report a pulse in the
restrained extremities. Must be able to slide an open hand between
the restraint and the client.
◉ Signs of Infection. Answer: fever, nausea, rash, pain, swelling,
redness. NOT bleeding.
◉ Aseptic practices. Answer: reduce the number of microbes
, ◉ Standard Precautions. Answer: Used for all clients
◉ Gloves are worn. Answer: For blood, body fluids, secretions and
excretions, NOT sweat
◉ Good body alignment. Answer: Having the head, trunk, arms, and
legs aligned with one another.
◉ qid. Answer: four times a day
◉ bid. Answer: twice a day
◉ Support Workers at risk for. Answer: Back injuries
◉ Friction. Answer: A force that opposes motion, skin rubbing on
bed sheet
◉ When transferring a client. Answer: Move the strong side first
◉ Plantar flexion. Answer: bends the foot downward at the ankle.
Use a foot board.
