Practice Quiz for NACC PSW Exam
Evaluation (2026/2027) | original study
questions (NOT official or proprietary
exam content)
1 - What is the normal adult resting respiratory rate (breaths
per minute)?
• 8–12 breaths per minute
• 12–20 breaths per minute
• 20–28 breaths per minute
• 30–40 breaths per minute
Answer: 12–20 breaths per minute
2 - Which of the following are standard precautions used to
prevent infection? (Select all that apply)
• Hand hygiene before and after client contact
• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
when there is risk of exposure
• Using an N95 respirator for all clients regardless of
diagnosis
• Safe handling and disposal of sharps
• Routine use of shoe covers for all client care activities
Answer: Hand hygiene before and after client contact, Wearing
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when there is
risk of exposure, Safe handling and disposal of sharps
3 - When assisting a client with swallowing difficulties after a
stroke, what is the safest feeding position?
• Lying flat on the back
Evaluation (2026/2027) | original study
questions (NOT official or proprietary
exam content)
1 - What is the normal adult resting respiratory rate (breaths
per minute)?
• 8–12 breaths per minute
• 12–20 breaths per minute
• 20–28 breaths per minute
• 30–40 breaths per minute
Answer: 12–20 breaths per minute
2 - Which of the following are standard precautions used to
prevent infection? (Select all that apply)
• Hand hygiene before and after client contact
• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
when there is risk of exposure
• Using an N95 respirator for all clients regardless of
diagnosis
• Safe handling and disposal of sharps
• Routine use of shoe covers for all client care activities
Answer: Hand hygiene before and after client contact, Wearing
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when there is
risk of exposure, Safe handling and disposal of sharps
3 - When assisting a client with swallowing difficulties after a
stroke, what is the safest feeding position?
• Lying flat on the back
