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NACC PSW EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND
STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025/ 2026 ACTUAL
COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Stress - ANS-the emotional, behavioural, or physical response to an event or situation. Not influenced by gender. Subjective Data - ANS-things a person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses; symptoms Substance dependence disorder - ANS-The deliberate misuse of medications ,illegal drugs ,alcohol or other substances. Sundowning - ANS-Behaviours become worse in the late afternoon and evening hours supine position - ANS-lying on back, facing upward Support services provided through home care DO NOT include - ANS- Respiratory Therapy Support Workers at risk for - ANS-Back injuries systolic blood pressure - ANS-the pressure created in the arteries when the left ventricle contracts and forces blood out into circulation. Point where the first sound is heard. Testis - ANS-male sex gland
Verbal communication - ANS-expressing ideas to others by using spoken words, NOT the truest reflection of a persons feelings. The Canada Health Act - ANS-Which law ensures that every citizen has access to health care? The last sense to be lost as death approaches - ANS-hearing Trendelenburg position - ANS-head of the bed is lowered, foot of the bed is raised Trochanter Roll - ANS-rolled up towel or blanket, to control external rotation of the hip Unregulated Health Care Provider - ANS-Personal Support Worker urinary tract infection - ANS-microbial infection of any part of the urinary tract Vascular dementia - ANS-form of dementia caused by a stroke or other restriction of the flow of blood to the brain Veins - ANS-Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart 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
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. 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 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 Aspiration - ANS-Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs. Major complication of nasogastric or naso-intestinal tubes.
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
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 fecal impaction - ANS-the prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the rectum financial abuse - ANS-stealing, taking advantage of, or threatening someone for financial gain Fire alarm sounds - ANS-turn off oxygen, move clients to a safe place. Close windows and doors. Do NOT use elevators.
Flexion - ANS-Bending the body part Focussing as a communication tool - ANS-When a person is rambling Fowler's position - ANS-a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees Friction - ANS-A force that opposes motion, skin rubbing on bed sheet Function of the Care Plan - ANS-Provide central reference point on the clients health problems, needs and care for communication and to ensure everyone provides the same care. NOT to provide information that never changes. Gastronomy tube - ANS-The surgical placement of a feeding tube from the exterior of the body directly into the stomach. Glass thermometer - ANS-rarely used in a health care setting Gloves are worn - ANS-For blood, body fluids, secretions and excretions, NOT sweat Goal of first aid - ANS-to prevent death and prevent injuries from becoming worse Good body alignment - ANS-Having the head, trunk, arms, and legs aligned with one another. Graphic sheet - ANS-used to record measurements and observations made three to four times per day. hemoglobin - ANS-the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives blood its red color
Insulin - ANS-A hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics integumentary system - ANS-Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail intellectual disability - ANS-impaired ability to learn joints - ANS-Areas where two or more bones join together, allows body movement Kidneys - ANS-Filter blood from the renal arteries and produce urine as waste Layers of skin - ANS-3: Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous Left Ventricle - ANS-part of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood to the body Lochia - ANS-red vaginal discharge after childbirth manic phase of bipolar disorder - ANS-behaviour becomes disorganized and chaotic, avoid stimulating environment Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANS-A system that arranges human needs into categories mastication - ANS-the process of chewing mastitis - ANS-pain and inflammation of the breast medial - ANS-relating or located at or near the middle or midline of the body or body part
Medulla - ANS-the base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing Melena - ANS-Black tarry stool Membership of the healthcare team - ANS-determined by the clients needs Meniere's disease - ANS-disorder of inner ear causing vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss Negligence - ANS-careless neglect, often resulting in injury. Prison term is unlikely. Non-maleficence - ANS-duty to do no harm, provide a safe environment Not a sign of physical abuse - ANS-stiff and sore joints Not obvious hearing problems - ANS-loneliness and isolation Nursing diagnosis - ANS-a health problem that can be treated by nursing measures. Nutrition - ANS-the many processes involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorption and use of foods and fluids by the body obsessive-compulsive disorder - ANS-An anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts and/ or actions Older stomachs - ANS-decreased digestive juices
Preschool years - ANS-the stage when children begin playing with each other prevent stasis ulcer - ANS-Skin breakdown from inadequate circulation. avoid injury to legs and feet when giving care. Professionalism - ANS-An approach to work that demonstrates a respect for others, commitment, competence and appropriate behaviour prone position - ANS-lying on abdomen, facing downward Protein - ANS-needed for tissue growth and repair Provincial Human Rights Codes - ANS-Freedom from discrimination, harassment. Equal treatment with respect to services and facilities, age, sex, ethnicity. Does not promote the right to vote Psychoanalysis - ANS-exploring unconscious conflict and underlying reasons for problems purulent drainage - ANS-thick green, yellow, or brown drainage qid - ANS-four times a day Questions - ANS-Used to promote good communication radial pulse - ANS-the pulse felt at the wrist, most common method Radiation pain - ANS-pain that spreads out from an area
renal failure - ANS-loss of kidney function resulting in its inability to remove waste products from the body and maintain electrolyte balance restraint - ANS-a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior. Can not be used to make work easier. receptive aphasia - ANS-difficulty understanding spoken or written words, language rehabilitation - ANS-Restore to normal life. Often slower for older adults. Rehabilitation process - ANS-addresses the whole person Residents in retirement facilities - ANS-older adults with limited care needs respite services - ANS-service that provides a temporary break to family caregivers Rising costs of providing technology, drugs and services - ANS-The most pressing cause of health care reform has been : S.M.A.R.T - ANS-Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely Schizophrenia - ANS-delusions of grandeur and hallucinations secondary dementia - ANS-Caused by or related to another disease or condition Semi-Fowler's Position - ANS-the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees
STAT - ANS-At once, immediately water temperature for bed bath - ANS-40.5 degrees (105F) When a restraint is used - ANS-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. When infants are placed for sleep - ANS-lay them on their backs. Do not use pillows. When transferring a client - ANS-Move the strong side first When working in a clients kitchen - ANS-Use paper towel to dry hands When you suspect a client is being abused - ANS-Tell your supervisor
