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NACC PSW EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
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 handrails 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.
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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.
Aid - ......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
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Plantar flexion - ......ANSWER........bends the foot downward at the ankle. Use a foot board.
Trochanter Roll - ......ANSWER........rolled up towel or blanket, to control external rotation
of the hip
Contracture - ......ANSWER........The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening
of a muscle
Flexion - ......ANSWER........Bending the body part
Ambulation - ......ANSWER........the act of walking. Do not let client shuffle or slide after
bed rest
A single tip cane - ......ANSWER........To be used on the strong side
Cycle of abuse - ......ANSWER........honeymoon phase, tension building phase, abusive
incident. Both men and women can be abused.
Situation with an abusive client - ......ANSWER........Do not touch the client
Not a sign of physical abuse - ......ANSWER........stiff and sore joints
a potential sign of sexual abuse - ......ANSWER........intense fear of bathing or perineal care
financial abuse - ......ANSWER........stealing, taking advantage of, or threatening someone
for financial gain
NACC PSW EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
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 handrails 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.
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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.
Aid - ......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
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Plantar flexion - ......ANSWER........bends the foot downward at the ankle. Use a foot board.
Trochanter Roll - ......ANSWER........rolled up towel or blanket, to control external rotation
of the hip
Contracture - ......ANSWER........The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening
of a muscle
Flexion - ......ANSWER........Bending the body part
Ambulation - ......ANSWER........the act of walking. Do not let client shuffle or slide after
bed rest
A single tip cane - ......ANSWER........To be used on the strong side
Cycle of abuse - ......ANSWER........honeymoon phase, tension building phase, abusive
incident. Both men and women can be abused.
Situation with an abusive client - ......ANSWER........Do not touch the client
Not a sign of physical abuse - ......ANSWER........stiff and sore joints
a potential sign of sexual abuse - ......ANSWER........intense fear of bathing or perineal care
financial abuse - ......ANSWER........stealing, taking advantage of, or threatening someone
for financial gain
