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NACC PSW EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2024 /2025ACTUAL COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES GRADED A+ PASS
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NACC PSW
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NACC PSW
NACC PSW EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY
GUIDE NEWEST 2024 /2025ACTUAL COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES GRADED A+ PASS
1. Which of the following is the primary role of a Personal
Support Worker (PSW)?
A) Administering medication
B) Providing personal care
C)...
NACC PSW EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY
GUIDE NEWEST 2024 /2025ACTUAL COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES GRADED A+ PASS
1. Which of the following is the primary role of a Personal
Support Worker (PSW)?
A) Administering medication
B) Providing personal care
C) Making medical diagnoses
D) Performing physical therapy
Correct Answer: B) Providing personal care
Rationale: PSWs assist with daily living activities, including
personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. They do
not perform medical tasks like administering medications or
diagnosing conditions.
2. When assisting a client with walking, the PSW should:
A) Walk behind the client to monitor their movements
B) Walk in front of the client to guide them
C) Always allow the client to walk without assistance
D) Hold the client’s arm tightly to prevent falls
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Correct Answer: A) Walk behind the client to monitor their
movements
Rationale: Walking behind the client allows the PSW to monitor
their balance and prevent falls. Providing support from behind
helps guide them without restricting movement.
3. Which of the following is the best method to prevent the
spread of infection?
A) Wearing gloves only when needed
B) Regular hand washing with soap and water
C) Using hand sanitizer instead of soap
D) Wearing a mask all the time
Correct Answer: B) Regular hand washing with soap and water
Rationale: Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to
prevent infection. Washing hands with soap and water removes
bacteria and viruses more effectively than alcohol-based hand
sanitizers.
4. Which of the following is a sign of a stroke?
A) Sudden confusion or trouble speaking
B) Sudden high fever
C) Skin rash
D) Sudden nausea
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Correct Answer: A) Sudden confusion or trouble speaking
Rationale: Symptoms of a stroke include confusion, difficulty
speaking, and weakness or numbness, especially on one side of
the body. A high fever, rash, or nausea are not typical signs of a
stroke.
5. When providing personal care to a client, the PSW should:
A) Always ask the client’s preferences and respect their choices
B) Perform the care without explaining what is happening
C) Avoid asking for the client’s preferences
D) Perform tasks without informing the client
Correct Answer: A) Always ask the client’s preferences and
respect their choices
Rationale: Client-centered care is important. PSWs should
always respect the client’s preferences, including how personal
care is provided.
6. What should a PSW do if a client is complaining of chest
pain?
A) Offer the client water
B) Ignore the complaint and continue with other tasks
C) Call for immediate medical assistance
D) Provide aspirin immediately
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Correct Answer: C) Call for immediate medical assistance
Rationale: Chest pain can be a symptom of a serious condition
like a heart attack. Immediate medical attention is necessary,
and the PSW should not attempt to treat the symptom alone.
7. Which of the following would indicate a client may have a
urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A) Increased appetite
B) Pain or burning during urination
C) Increased energy levels
D) Clear, odorless urine
Correct Answer: B) Pain or burning during urination
Rationale: Pain or a burning sensation during urination is a
common symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI).
8. Which of the following is a priority in providing care for a
client with dementia?
A) Providing structured and predictable routines
B) Giving the client choices in their care
C) Encouraging independent living
D) Regularly changing the client’s environment to stimulate
them
Correct Answer: A) Providing structured and predictable
routines
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