NACC Review Questions 2026 – Verified PSW Exam Prep & Study
Guide
Functions of the large intestine include - ANSWER-Absorption of water & feces
storage
The basic functioning unit of the body - ANSWER-A cell
Child or elder abuse - ANSWER-Must be reported
Mom, Dad, sibling, grandparents & cousins are part of - ANSWER-Extended Family
Each system of the body is composed of - ANSWER-cells, tissues, organs
Normal hormonal changes during adolescence may cause - ANSWER-Mood changes
PSW's role in the family may include - ANSWER-Being alert to situations that may
add stress or harm to the family, Providing a safe & secure environment, and
Maintaining daily routines
If the client has DNR order at the time of death, it means - ANSWER-No CPR will be
initiated
The stiffness or rigidity of skeletal muscles after a client dies is known as -
ANSWER-Rigor mortis
,PSW can help the family of a dying client by - ANSWER-Encouraging family members
to give care
A living will - ANSWER-Instructs Doctors not to start or remove measures that
prolong life
The client asks to see a priest at 2am.You would - ANSWER-Report the client's
request to the nurse immediately
By avoiding a dying client, the PSW violates their - ANSWER-Right to be cared for
When a Palliative Care client appears to be very sad, cries a lot & says very little then
he/she is in the stage of - ANSWER-Depression
In order to relax sore muscles, relieve joint pain & increase blood circulation the
PSW would - ANSWER-Apply heat
A client is using O2 at bedtime only. The "No Smoking" sign is posted - ANSWER-
Outside the apartment door
You notice that a bottle of Amoxicillin Suspension has been sitting on the kitchen
counter since you arrived. The label reads "Shake Well" & "Keep Refrigerated". The
Best course of action would be to - ANSWER-Bring it to the client's attention & offer
to put it in the refrigerator
Medication supervision is not part of your role with Mr. Smith. He remarks he has
taken his BP meds for 2 months now & feel so much better that he thinks he does not
require the meds any longer. He also mentions to you that he has stopped taking
them. The best way to deal with this situation is to - ANSWER-Suggest to him that he
might like to talk to his DR
, You are working in LTC. You notice that a resident has not swallowed her pills & spits
them out after the nurse has left. You should - ANSWER-tell the nurse who is
administering the meds
While assisting with bath you notice a rash on the resident's back. You know she has
been on an antibiotic for 4 days now. The best course of action is - ANSWER-Report
the rash immediately
Lack or absence of breathing is known as - ANSWER-apnea
Rehabilitation focuses on - ANSWER-whole person
PSW is frustrated with the client's slow progress. The PSW should - ANSWER-The
PSW should tell the client how he/she is feeling
Which of the following measure does not promote oxygenation? - ANSWER-Allowing
the client to rest in the same position for 5 hours
A medication with a local effect means that it - ANSWER-Acts at the point of contact
The client does not feel he is making progress & he is angry. You should - ANSWER-
Try to understand his feelings
1. The client tells you that her regular homemaker applies a medicated cream to her
back. She insists on you doing it & becomes angry when you advise her that you
cannot. What is the best course of action? - ANSWER-Guide her hand as she applies
the cream herself as you have not been delegated
Guide
Functions of the large intestine include - ANSWER-Absorption of water & feces
storage
The basic functioning unit of the body - ANSWER-A cell
Child or elder abuse - ANSWER-Must be reported
Mom, Dad, sibling, grandparents & cousins are part of - ANSWER-Extended Family
Each system of the body is composed of - ANSWER-cells, tissues, organs
Normal hormonal changes during adolescence may cause - ANSWER-Mood changes
PSW's role in the family may include - ANSWER-Being alert to situations that may
add stress or harm to the family, Providing a safe & secure environment, and
Maintaining daily routines
If the client has DNR order at the time of death, it means - ANSWER-No CPR will be
initiated
The stiffness or rigidity of skeletal muscles after a client dies is known as -
ANSWER-Rigor mortis
,PSW can help the family of a dying client by - ANSWER-Encouraging family members
to give care
A living will - ANSWER-Instructs Doctors not to start or remove measures that
prolong life
The client asks to see a priest at 2am.You would - ANSWER-Report the client's
request to the nurse immediately
By avoiding a dying client, the PSW violates their - ANSWER-Right to be cared for
When a Palliative Care client appears to be very sad, cries a lot & says very little then
he/she is in the stage of - ANSWER-Depression
In order to relax sore muscles, relieve joint pain & increase blood circulation the
PSW would - ANSWER-Apply heat
A client is using O2 at bedtime only. The "No Smoking" sign is posted - ANSWER-
Outside the apartment door
You notice that a bottle of Amoxicillin Suspension has been sitting on the kitchen
counter since you arrived. The label reads "Shake Well" & "Keep Refrigerated". The
Best course of action would be to - ANSWER-Bring it to the client's attention & offer
to put it in the refrigerator
Medication supervision is not part of your role with Mr. Smith. He remarks he has
taken his BP meds for 2 months now & feel so much better that he thinks he does not
require the meds any longer. He also mentions to you that he has stopped taking
them. The best way to deal with this situation is to - ANSWER-Suggest to him that he
might like to talk to his DR
, You are working in LTC. You notice that a resident has not swallowed her pills & spits
them out after the nurse has left. You should - ANSWER-tell the nurse who is
administering the meds
While assisting with bath you notice a rash on the resident's back. You know she has
been on an antibiotic for 4 days now. The best course of action is - ANSWER-Report
the rash immediately
Lack or absence of breathing is known as - ANSWER-apnea
Rehabilitation focuses on - ANSWER-whole person
PSW is frustrated with the client's slow progress. The PSW should - ANSWER-The
PSW should tell the client how he/she is feeling
Which of the following measure does not promote oxygenation? - ANSWER-Allowing
the client to rest in the same position for 5 hours
A medication with a local effect means that it - ANSWER-Acts at the point of contact
The client does not feel he is making progress & he is angry. You should - ANSWER-
Try to understand his feelings
1. The client tells you that her regular homemaker applies a medicated cream to her
back. She insists on you doing it & becomes angry when you advise her that you
cannot. What is the best course of action? - ANSWER-Guide her hand as she applies
the cream herself as you have not been delegated
