NACC - PSW Exam Review 200
Questions
- ANS-
5 rights of medication administration - ANS-right patient, right drug, right dose, right route,
right time
8 years old - ANS-the age when peer group activities become important
A holistic approach to health - ANS-Takes into account the whole person
a potential sign of sexual abuse - ANS-intense fear of bathing or perineal care
A single tip cane - ANS-To be used on the strong side
a.c - ANS-before meals
abdominal incision - ANS-caused by cesarian delivery
Activities of Daily Living - ANS-Self care activities that people perform to remain independant
and function in society
Acute Illness - ANS-Appears suddenly and lasts a short time
adult pulse of 120 bpm - ANS-report immediately
Adults of all ages often fear - ANS-dying alone
alopecia - ANS-hair loss
Ambulation - ANS-the act of walking. Do not let client shuffle or slide after bed rest
Amount of time between medication and procedure - ANS-30 minutes
anorexia nervosa - ANS-an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads
people to starve themselves
apraxia of speech - ANS-caused by brain injury
Arteries - ANS-carry blood away from the heart
Aseptic practices - ANS-reduce the number of microbes
Aspiration - ANS-Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs. Major
complication of nasogastric or naso-intestinal tubes.
Assault - ANS-Intentional attempt or threat to touch a persons body without the persons
consent.
Assessment involves - ANS-Collecting information about the client
Autonomy - ANS-self-government, respecting personal preferences
Bed rails - ANS-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.
bid - ANS-twice a day
bipolar disorder - ANS-severe mood swings between major depressive episodes and manic
episodes
bowel training - ANS-developing a regular elimination pattern for controlling bowel
movements
BRP - ANS-bathroom privileges
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - ANS-the bill identifying human rights that are
guaranteed to everyone in Canada; on every level and embedded in the Constitution of
Canada
, Case manager - ANS-evaluates a clients needs and coordinates the services of the health
care in a community team
Cell - ANS-basic unit of body structure
Cerebral cortex - ANS-place for the highest functions of the brain
Cerebral palsy - ANS-caused by lack of oxygen to the brain
clean the perineum - ANS-before collecting midstream specimens
Closed questions - ANS-Questions that can usually be answered with yes or no.
Cognitive - ANS-how we encode, process, store, and retrieve information. Not related to
personality.
Common reasons for tube feedings - ANS-cancer of the esophagus, surgery to the mouth,
dysphasia
connective tissue - ANS-anchors, connects and supports other body tissues
Contracture - ANS-The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
Cord and circumcision care - ANS-given at every diaper change
Cyanosis - ANS-bluish discoloration of the skin
Cycle of abuse - ANS-honeymoon phase, tension building phase, abusive incident. Both
men and women can be abused.
Daily Value - ANS-indicates whether there is a little or a lot of a nutrient in a serving of food
Delegated task responsibility - ANS-You, and the RN are responsible
Delirium - ANS-mental disorder marked by confusion; uncontrolled excitement
dementia - ANS-a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking,
and judgment, that is often accompanied by personality changes. Not a normal part of aging.
developmental disability - ANS-can occur before birth, at birth, or during childhood or
adolescents. Permanent.
Diabetes - ANS-A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin. Does not
require a sodium restricted diet.
Diabetic diet - ANS-must eat the same amount of carbohydrates, protein and fat each day.
DIPPS - ANS-Dignity, independence, preference, privacy, safety
Displacement - ANS-When you respond in anger to someone who was not the person who
angered you.
Distal - ANS-the point farthest from the point of origin
DNR - ANS-do not resuscitate, including no CPR
do not do this with an indwelling catheter - ANS-tape any leaks at connection site
Do people with strong emotional health show their emotions easily? - ANS-People with
strong emotional health do not show their emotions easily.
Down syndrom - ANS-occurs at fertilization
During a stroke - ANS-loosen tight clothing, keep person quiet and warm, position on
unaffected side.
Dysarthria - ANS-difficulty forming words, slurred speech but can understand what is said.
dysphasia - ANS-difficulty speaking
Elastic stockings - ANS-reduce swelling in legs, prevent blood clots, exert pressure on the
veins.
Empty an ostomy pouch - ANS-when feces is present
Epidermis - ANS-Outer layer of skin
Fall prevention - ANS-wipe up spills, use nightlights, encourage hand rails and grab bars,
keep bed in lowest position
Falls - ANS-the most common accident in all settings
False Imprisonment - ANS-the illegal restraint of another person's movement
Questions
- ANS-
5 rights of medication administration - ANS-right patient, right drug, right dose, right route,
right time
8 years old - ANS-the age when peer group activities become important
A holistic approach to health - ANS-Takes into account the whole person
a potential sign of sexual abuse - ANS-intense fear of bathing or perineal care
A single tip cane - ANS-To be used on the strong side
a.c - ANS-before meals
abdominal incision - ANS-caused by cesarian delivery
Activities of Daily Living - ANS-Self care activities that people perform to remain independant
and function in society
Acute Illness - ANS-Appears suddenly and lasts a short time
adult pulse of 120 bpm - ANS-report immediately
Adults of all ages often fear - ANS-dying alone
alopecia - ANS-hair loss
Ambulation - ANS-the act of walking. Do not let client shuffle or slide after bed rest
Amount of time between medication and procedure - ANS-30 minutes
anorexia nervosa - ANS-an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads
people to starve themselves
apraxia of speech - ANS-caused by brain injury
Arteries - ANS-carry blood away from the heart
Aseptic practices - ANS-reduce the number of microbes
Aspiration - ANS-Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs. Major
complication of nasogastric or naso-intestinal tubes.
Assault - ANS-Intentional attempt or threat to touch a persons body without the persons
consent.
Assessment involves - ANS-Collecting information about the client
Autonomy - ANS-self-government, respecting personal preferences
Bed rails - ANS-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.
bid - ANS-twice a day
bipolar disorder - ANS-severe mood swings between major depressive episodes and manic
episodes
bowel training - ANS-developing a regular elimination pattern for controlling bowel
movements
BRP - ANS-bathroom privileges
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - ANS-the bill identifying human rights that are
guaranteed to everyone in Canada; on every level and embedded in the Constitution of
Canada
, Case manager - ANS-evaluates a clients needs and coordinates the services of the health
care in a community team
Cell - ANS-basic unit of body structure
Cerebral cortex - ANS-place for the highest functions of the brain
Cerebral palsy - ANS-caused by lack of oxygen to the brain
clean the perineum - ANS-before collecting midstream specimens
Closed questions - ANS-Questions that can usually be answered with yes or no.
Cognitive - ANS-how we encode, process, store, and retrieve information. Not related to
personality.
Common reasons for tube feedings - ANS-cancer of the esophagus, surgery to the mouth,
dysphasia
connective tissue - ANS-anchors, connects and supports other body tissues
Contracture - ANS-The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
Cord and circumcision care - ANS-given at every diaper change
Cyanosis - ANS-bluish discoloration of the skin
Cycle of abuse - ANS-honeymoon phase, tension building phase, abusive incident. Both
men and women can be abused.
Daily Value - ANS-indicates whether there is a little or a lot of a nutrient in a serving of food
Delegated task responsibility - ANS-You, and the RN are responsible
Delirium - ANS-mental disorder marked by confusion; uncontrolled excitement
dementia - ANS-a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking,
and judgment, that is often accompanied by personality changes. Not a normal part of aging.
developmental disability - ANS-can occur before birth, at birth, or during childhood or
adolescents. Permanent.
Diabetes - ANS-A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin. Does not
require a sodium restricted diet.
Diabetic diet - ANS-must eat the same amount of carbohydrates, protein and fat each day.
DIPPS - ANS-Dignity, independence, preference, privacy, safety
Displacement - ANS-When you respond in anger to someone who was not the person who
angered you.
Distal - ANS-the point farthest from the point of origin
DNR - ANS-do not resuscitate, including no CPR
do not do this with an indwelling catheter - ANS-tape any leaks at connection site
Do people with strong emotional health show their emotions easily? - ANS-People with
strong emotional health do not show their emotions easily.
Down syndrom - ANS-occurs at fertilization
During a stroke - ANS-loosen tight clothing, keep person quiet and warm, position on
unaffected side.
Dysarthria - ANS-difficulty forming words, slurred speech but can understand what is said.
dysphasia - ANS-difficulty speaking
Elastic stockings - ANS-reduce swelling in legs, prevent blood clots, exert pressure on the
veins.
Empty an ostomy pouch - ANS-when feces is present
Epidermis - ANS-Outer layer of skin
Fall prevention - ANS-wipe up spills, use nightlights, encourage hand rails and grab bars,
keep bed in lowest position
Falls - ANS-the most common accident in all settings
False Imprisonment - ANS-the illegal restraint of another person's movement
