PSW FINAL EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is the first priority in a fire? - ANSWER Your top priority is to get residents
to a safe place.
What is the sign for choking? - ANSWER 2 hands crossed over the throat
What can choking cause as a stress reaction? - ANSWER Cardiac Arrest
Area object rests on is equal to... - ANSWER Base of Support
Condom Catheter Safety - ANSWER 1. Allow 1-2 inches between the tip of the
penis to prevent irritation, and roll catheter onto the penis.
2. NEVER fasten condom catheter with adhesive tape, can cause loss of
circulation.
Personal Support Workers should never... - ANSWER - touch an O2 flow meter
-change rate on a feeding tube or IV
-never transfer or leave a resident alone on a toilet without another staff member
-never supervise another staff member
Hearing and balance is affected by which body part? - ANSWER The ear
, What else can be affected by hearing loss? - ANSWER Hearing loss could cause
speech problems
How do you define Acute Confusion? - ANSWER may be reversible; it is not
always permanent
What are 3 types of paralysis? - ANSWER Hemiplegia - paralysis of muscles of
the lower face, arm and leg of one side of the body.
Paraplegia or Diplegia - type of paralysis that affects your ability to move the lower
half of the body.
Quadriplegia - whole body is paralyzed.
What are 2 important points about Postpartum Recovery? - ANSWER - first 6
weeks after birth
-vaginal discharge is normal after birth; it is not a sign of infection
Position Terminology. (TOTAL OF 5) - ANSWER Supine - lying on back
Prone - lying on your stomach
Simms - side-lying (left side for giving enemas)
High-Fowlers - 60 - 90 degrees
Semi-Fowlers - 15-45 degrees (30 degrees used frequently)
With soiled linens; name 2 items to remember to prevent contamination. -
ANSWER -NEVER put on the floor.
-Roll the sheets etc., AWAY from you; never touching your uniform.
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is the first priority in a fire? - ANSWER Your top priority is to get residents
to a safe place.
What is the sign for choking? - ANSWER 2 hands crossed over the throat
What can choking cause as a stress reaction? - ANSWER Cardiac Arrest
Area object rests on is equal to... - ANSWER Base of Support
Condom Catheter Safety - ANSWER 1. Allow 1-2 inches between the tip of the
penis to prevent irritation, and roll catheter onto the penis.
2. NEVER fasten condom catheter with adhesive tape, can cause loss of
circulation.
Personal Support Workers should never... - ANSWER - touch an O2 flow meter
-change rate on a feeding tube or IV
-never transfer or leave a resident alone on a toilet without another staff member
-never supervise another staff member
Hearing and balance is affected by which body part? - ANSWER The ear
, What else can be affected by hearing loss? - ANSWER Hearing loss could cause
speech problems
How do you define Acute Confusion? - ANSWER may be reversible; it is not
always permanent
What are 3 types of paralysis? - ANSWER Hemiplegia - paralysis of muscles of
the lower face, arm and leg of one side of the body.
Paraplegia or Diplegia - type of paralysis that affects your ability to move the lower
half of the body.
Quadriplegia - whole body is paralyzed.
What are 2 important points about Postpartum Recovery? - ANSWER - first 6
weeks after birth
-vaginal discharge is normal after birth; it is not a sign of infection
Position Terminology. (TOTAL OF 5) - ANSWER Supine - lying on back
Prone - lying on your stomach
Simms - side-lying (left side for giving enemas)
High-Fowlers - 60 - 90 degrees
Semi-Fowlers - 15-45 degrees (30 degrees used frequently)
With soiled linens; name 2 items to remember to prevent contamination. -
ANSWER -NEVER put on the floor.
-Roll the sheets etc., AWAY from you; never touching your uniform.
