, NACC PSW Exam Prep | Latest Update 2026 | Graded A+
1. What condition would require the use of a low sodium diet?
All are correct
Cardiovascular disease
Hypertension
Kidney disease
2. A patient with an ostomy has reported discomfort and a bulging pouch. What
should the PSW do regarding the ostomy pouch?
Change the pouch immediately without checking for feces.
Contact a nurse to discuss the discomfort before taking action.
Empty the pouch when feces is present to relieve discomfort.
Leave the pouch until the next scheduled emptying time.
3. If a patient requires immediate medical attention due to a severe injury, which
care setting should they be taken to for optimal treatment?
Home care
Long term care facilities
Hospitals
Assisted living facilities
4. What is the primary indicator for emptying an ostomy pouch?
Every 3 to 7 days
Every morning
, Every 4 to 6 hours
When feces is present
5. Describe the importance of the depth of chest compressions in adult CPR.
The depth of chest compressions should be adjusted based on the
patient's age.
The depth of chest compressions is crucial for effectively circulating
blood to vital organs during CPR.
The depth of chest compressions is less important than the rate of
compressions.
The depth of chest compressions only matters for children, not adults.
6. If a Personal Support Worker encounters a similar situation where a client is
being financially exploited by a family member, what should be the PSW's
immediate course of action?
Report the situation to the appropriate authorities.
Discuss the issue with the client to understand their perspective.
Ignore the situation if the client seems fine otherwise.
Confront the family member about their behavior.
7. If you encounter a person showing signs of a stroke, what should be your
immediate course of action regarding their care?
Loosen their clothing and wait for them to recover.
Call emergency services and do not give them anything to eat or
drink.
Provide them with water to keep them hydrated.
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1. What condition would require the use of a low sodium diet?
All are correct
Cardiovascular disease
Hypertension
Kidney disease
2. A patient with an ostomy has reported discomfort and a bulging pouch. What
should the PSW do regarding the ostomy pouch?
Change the pouch immediately without checking for feces.
Contact a nurse to discuss the discomfort before taking action.
Empty the pouch when feces is present to relieve discomfort.
Leave the pouch until the next scheduled emptying time.
3. If a patient requires immediate medical attention due to a severe injury, which
care setting should they be taken to for optimal treatment?
Home care
Long term care facilities
Hospitals
Assisted living facilities
4. What is the primary indicator for emptying an ostomy pouch?
Every 3 to 7 days
Every morning
, Every 4 to 6 hours
When feces is present
5. Describe the importance of the depth of chest compressions in adult CPR.
The depth of chest compressions should be adjusted based on the
patient's age.
The depth of chest compressions is crucial for effectively circulating
blood to vital organs during CPR.
The depth of chest compressions is less important than the rate of
compressions.
The depth of chest compressions only matters for children, not adults.
6. If a Personal Support Worker encounters a similar situation where a client is
being financially exploited by a family member, what should be the PSW's
immediate course of action?
Report the situation to the appropriate authorities.
Discuss the issue with the client to understand their perspective.
Ignore the situation if the client seems fine otherwise.
Confront the family member about their behavior.
7. If you encounter a person showing signs of a stroke, what should be your
immediate course of action regarding their care?
Loosen their clothing and wait for them to recover.
Call emergency services and do not give them anything to eat or
drink.
Provide them with water to keep them hydrated.
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8. Discuss why falls are considered the most common type of accident in
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different settings.
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k Falls are less common than burns because they are easier to prevent.
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Falls are considered the most common type of accident because
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they can occur in any environment due to factors like slippery
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surfaces, uneven ground, and lack of proper safety measures.
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9. Cord and circumcision care are given
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10. If a parent is unsure about how often to perform circumcision care fortheir
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newborn, what advice should a healthcare provider give them?
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k They should tellthe parent that it is not necessary to perform any care.
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