NACC- PSW FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK| COMPLETE 300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) GRADED A+| PSW FINAL ACTUAL EXAM||
BRAND NEW!!
1. A PSW observes another PSW taking a photo of a resident
with their personal cell phone. What should the PSW do first?
A. Ignore it because it is not their business
B. Report the observation to the supervisor immediately
C. Take a photo as evidence
D. Confront the other PSW in front of the resident
Answer: B
Rationale: Taking photos of residents violates confidentiality and
privacy laws (PIPEDA, PHIPA). Report immediately to supervisor.
Do not confront alone. Never ignore.
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,2. A resident asks the PSW to keep a secret about a minor fall
that happened earlier. The resident does not want staff to know.
What should the PSW do?
A. Keep the secret as requested
B. Report the fall to the nurse immediately
C. Wait to see if the resident develops symptoms
D. Document the request but not the fall
Answer: B
Rationale: Falls must be reported immediately regardless of
resident request. The PSW's duty is to ensure resident safety.
Secrets that risk harm cannot be kept.
3. A PSW is asked to perform a wound dressing change. The
PSW has never done this procedure before. What should the
PSW do?
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,A. Attempt the procedure carefully
B. Refuse and state it is outside their scope of practice
C. Watch a YouTube video first
D. Ask the resident if it is okay
Answer: B
Rationale: Wound care is outside PSW scope of practice in most
jurisdictions. PSWs must work within their role. Refuse politely
and inform the nurse.
4. A family member asks the PSW for a copy of the resident's
care plan. What should the PSW do?
A. Provide a copy immediately
B. Tell the family member to ask the nurse or supervisor
C. Write down the information from memory
D. Ignore the request
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, Answer: B
Rationale: PSWs cannot share resident information without
consent. Direct family to the nurse or supervisor. Confidentiality
rules apply to families too.
5. A PSW notices bruising on a resident's arm in the shape of
fingers. What should the PSW do?
A. Document the bruise only
B. Report to the supervisor or nurse immediately (possible abuse)
C. Ask the resident how it happened first
D. Ignore it if the resident says it was an accident
Answer: B
Rationale: Suspicious bruising (especially patterned) may
indicate abuse. Report immediately. PSWs are mandated
reporters. Do not investigate alone.
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TEST BANK| COMPLETE 300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) GRADED A+| PSW FINAL ACTUAL EXAM||
BRAND NEW!!
1. A PSW observes another PSW taking a photo of a resident
with their personal cell phone. What should the PSW do first?
A. Ignore it because it is not their business
B. Report the observation to the supervisor immediately
C. Take a photo as evidence
D. Confront the other PSW in front of the resident
Answer: B
Rationale: Taking photos of residents violates confidentiality and
privacy laws (PIPEDA, PHIPA). Report immediately to supervisor.
Do not confront alone. Never ignore.
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,2. A resident asks the PSW to keep a secret about a minor fall
that happened earlier. The resident does not want staff to know.
What should the PSW do?
A. Keep the secret as requested
B. Report the fall to the nurse immediately
C. Wait to see if the resident develops symptoms
D. Document the request but not the fall
Answer: B
Rationale: Falls must be reported immediately regardless of
resident request. The PSW's duty is to ensure resident safety.
Secrets that risk harm cannot be kept.
3. A PSW is asked to perform a wound dressing change. The
PSW has never done this procedure before. What should the
PSW do?
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,A. Attempt the procedure carefully
B. Refuse and state it is outside their scope of practice
C. Watch a YouTube video first
D. Ask the resident if it is okay
Answer: B
Rationale: Wound care is outside PSW scope of practice in most
jurisdictions. PSWs must work within their role. Refuse politely
and inform the nurse.
4. A family member asks the PSW for a copy of the resident's
care plan. What should the PSW do?
A. Provide a copy immediately
B. Tell the family member to ask the nurse or supervisor
C. Write down the information from memory
D. Ignore the request
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, Answer: B
Rationale: PSWs cannot share resident information without
consent. Direct family to the nurse or supervisor. Confidentiality
rules apply to families too.
5. A PSW notices bruising on a resident's arm in the shape of
fingers. What should the PSW do?
A. Document the bruise only
B. Report to the supervisor or nurse immediately (possible abuse)
C. Ask the resident how it happened first
D. Ignore it if the resident says it was an accident
Answer: B
Rationale: Suspicious bruising (especially patterned) may
indicate abuse. Report immediately. PSWs are mandated
reporters. Do not investigate alone.
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