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Cells, tissues & organs
NACC REVIEW
QUESTIONS PART 1 WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2023/
NACC Review Questions
1. The functions of the large intestine include:
a. Absorption of water & feces storage
b. Absorption of nutrients & feces elimination
c. Absorption of water & bile production
d. Absorption of nutrients & feces storage
2. The basic functioning unit of the body is:
a. An
b. A cell
c. A membrane
d. A tissue
3. Child or elder
abuse:
a. Must be reported
b. Is most often minor & does not lead to injury
c. Occurs at least once in most families
d. Is none of your business
4. Mom, Dad, sibling, grandparents & cousins are part of:
a. Single parent family
b. Extended family
c. Blended family
d. Descendent family
5. Each system of the body is composed of:
a. Tissue, organs & muscles
b. Cells, tissue & bones
c. Tissues, muscles &
bonesd.
6. Normal hormonal changes during adolescence may cause:
organ
a. Rapid weight loss
b. Increased emotional stability
c. Mood changes
d. All of the above
7. PSW’s role in the family may include:
a. Being alert to situations that may add stress or harm to the family
b. Providing a safe & secure environment
c. Maintaining daily routines
d. All of the above
8. If the client has DNR order at the time of death, it means:
a. Begin CPR if the family is insisting you do so
b. Give suppository
c. Apply cold
d. Recommend bed rest
16. A client is using O2 at bedtime only. The “No Smoking” sign is posted:
a. It is not necessary if everyone in the home is careful
b. Outside the apartment door
c. Outside the bedroom door
d. All of the above
17. 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: a.
b. Advise the client that he/she should read the labels more carefully
c. Ignore it as you are only there for meal prep
d. Put it in the refrigerator for the client
18. 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 bestway to deal with this situation is to:
a. Ignore it. Medications are not your responsibility
b. Sit down with Mr. Smith & explain the importance of taking the meds as ordered
c. Notify your supervisor
d. Suggest to him that he might like to talk to his DR.
19. 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:
a. Not interfere as it is not your responsibility
b. Give her applesauce & insist that she swallows it
c. Report she has not swallowed her pills on the chart
d. Tell the nurse who is administering the meds
20. While assisting with bath you notice a rash on the resident’s back. You know she
hasbeen on an antibiotic for 4 days now. The best course of action is:
a. Tell the resident not to take the med & document the rash
b. Report the rash immediately
c. Apply some calamine lotion on her back to relieve the itch
d. Ignore the rash & hope it is not from the antibiotics
21. Lack or absence of breathing is known as:
a. Hypoxia
b. Apnea
c. Dyspnea
d. Orthopnea
Bring it to the client’s attention & offer to put it in the refrigerator
The whole person
Try to understand his feelings
22. Rehabilitation focuses on:
a. The psychological aspects of care
b. Goals set by the Physiotherapist
c. The physical aspects of
cared.
23. PSW is frustrated with the client’s slow progress. The PSW should:
a. Take a break from the client & care for another client
b. The PSW should tell the client how he/she is feeling
c. Be firm & encourage the client to work harder
d. The PSW should discuss his/her feelings with the supervisor
24. Which of the following measure does not promote oxygenation?
a. Coughing & deep breathing
b. Positioning the client in Semi- Fowler’s position
c. Having the client use an incentive spirometer
d. Allowing the client to rest in the same position for 5 hours
25. A medication with a local effect means that it:
a. Can be used on arms & legs only
b. Can be obtained at the drug store
c. Acts at the point of contact
d. Penetrates deep into the muscle tissue
26. The client does not feel he is making progress & he is angry. You should:
a. Ask him to speak with his DR.
b. Offer sympathy
c. Tell him being angry will not help him progress
d.
27. 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. Whatis the best course of action?
a. Guide her hand as she applies the cream herself as you have not been delegated
b. Ask her to direct you through the application
c. Tell her she will have to do without it until her regular homemaker returns
d. Do it to shut her up then call the agency after you leave the client’s home
28. When a client is over 85 years of age they are considered
a. Geriatric
b. Ancient
c. Old – old
d. Over the hill
29. Which statement about hearing aids is correct?
Neglect
Respect the clients’ decision to stay up late
b. 0850 c. 850 d. 20:
37. Effective communication includes:
a. Verbal & non – verbal communication
b. A sender & a receiver
c. Open & closed Q’s
d. Empathy & sympathy
38. You should wash your hands thoroughly:
a. Whenever you touch the client or their belongings
b. At least once during the shift
c. Before talking to your clients
d. Only when your hands are contaminated
39. The statement that does not block communications:
a. “I’m sure the DR knows what is best for you.”
b. “Would you like to talk about what is bothering you?”
c. “Don’t worry everything will be fine. I promise.”
d. “This is a great facility. Things could be much worse.”
40. When planning care for several residents you should first assist the resident who needs
to:
a. Talk
b. Toilet
c. Shower
d. Dress
41. When a client is up late watching TV the PSW should:
a. Tell the client that they must follow the rules & turn off the TV by 2100.
b.
c. Turn the room light out by 2100 when the hall lights go out
d. Tell the nurse in charge that the client probably needs a sleeping pill
42. To maintain normal fluid balance a person should receive in a 24 hr.
period:a. 2500 - 3000ml b. 2000 - 2500ml c. 1000 - 1500 ml d. 1500 – 2000ml
43. Failure to ensure the provision of basic human needs when caring for someone refers to:
a. Psychological
abuseb.
Performing passive ROM
Calling the family with a complaint
c. Emotional abuse
d. Physical abuse
44. A PSW can prevent contractures by:
a. Encouraging the walking program
b. Setting up daily routines
c. Providing an extensive exercise
programd.
45. To find out the correct isolation procedures the PSW should ask:
a. The RN
b. The Dr.
c. The family
d. The client
46. Over-involvement with a client can include:
a.
b. Making the client’s favorite meal
c. A mutually consented hug
d. All of the above
47. Movement of a body part away from the body is called:
a. Adduction
b. Abduction
c. Rotation
d. Extension
48. Over medicating a client to keep him/her quiet is a form of:
a. Negligence
b. Psychological abuse
c. Neglect
d. Verbal abuse
49. An excellent support for the hand when in a sitting position will be:
a. A pillow
b. A sling
c. A washcloth
d. All of the above
50. According to Canada Food Guide (CFG) adults should eat how many servings of fruit &
vegetables per day? a. 6 - 12 b. 1 - 2 c. 5 - 10
Regression
Improper
a. Skin tears
58. Rehab is concerned with:
a. Physical & emotional capabilities
b. Physical disabilities
c. The whole person
d. Physical capabilities
59. A person will lose their primary teeth:
a. At the end of the toddler years
b. At the end of preschool years
c. At the end of a serious disease
d. At the end of primary school
60. When a client’s hair is seriously tangled you should:
a. Take them to the hair dresser
b. Cut out the tangles
c. Wet the hair before combing
d. Comb 1 small section at a time
61. Makeup is applied for a female client in order to:
a. Make the client look better for visitors
b. Because the family has requested it
c. Complete the A.M care
d. Promote a positive self- image
62. When you place an extremity in a hot water basin this is called:
a. Hot soak
b. Hot bath
c. Hot pack
d. Hot compress
63. use of restraints can cause:
b. Anorexia
c. Burns
d. Fatigue
64. When a new baby comes into the home, a toddler may experience a period of:
a. Expression
b. Adjustment
c. Progressio
nd.
65. Swelling of the body due to retention of water is called:
a. Inflation
Acquired in the hospital
b. Edema
c. Absorption
d. Dehydration
66. A nursing mother requires:
a. Extra tea & coffee with meals
b. A low calorie diet
c. Foods which are high in carbohydrates
d. At least 3 servings of milk products per day
67. Safety measures in LTC include:
a. Using restraints PRN
b. Wearing slippers at all times
c. One color floor coverings
d. Non – glare waxed floors
68. Nosocomial infections are:
a. Brought in by travelers
b. Caused by eating contaminated food
c. Not really a medical term
d.
69. To help prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) you should:
a. Put the baby to sleep in his/her side
b. Put the baby to sleep on his/her back
c. Put the baby to sleep near the parent’s room
d. Put the baby to sleep on his/her stomach
70. When caring for a blind client you should:
a. Use Braille to communicate
b. Raise your voice so the client can hear you
c. Make your presence known by speaking
d. Re- arrange furniture so the room is clutter free
71. When a circular opening expands, it:
a. Stenosis
b. Dilates
c. Constricts
d. Reduces
72. CVA is also known as:
a. Diabetes
b. Stroke
c. Pneumonia
Physical size & shape
80. When caring for a dying client you should:
a. Hold their hand at all times
b. Keep the room well lit
c. Remove unnecessary equipment
d. Keep visitors to a minimum
81. Persons in a stage of denial:
a. Try & fight the disease
b. Are angry & aggressive
c. Refuse to believe they are dying
d. Make deals with GOD.
82. When applying a transdermal patch, gloves are worn to:
a. Protect the client from your germs
b. Prevent catching the client’s skin problem
c. Keep the medication from your skin
d. All of the above
83. When dispensing pills from a bottle you drop the pills into:
a. The dosette
b. The lid of the bottle
c. The medication cup
d. The client’s hand
84. Human growth refers to:
a. Emotional maturity
b. Social interactions
c. Psychological functioning
d.
85. When making a bed the PSW
should:
a. Place the soiled linens of the floor
b. Shake the linens out to decrease wrinkles
c. Follow rules of medical asepsis
d. Make the bed from the top to bottom
86. The food containing the most fat is:
a. Meat & beans
b. Breads & cereals
c. 2% milk & cheese
d. Fruits & vegetables
87. The best way to approach decubitus ulcers is to:
Delusion of grandeur
a. Provide good nutrition
b. Treat as prescribed
c. Prevent
d. Keep on bed rest
88. Reality orientation includes:
a. Providing choice therapy
b. Encouraging story telling
c. Allowing for social interaction
d. Reminding the client of the time of day.
89. Bacteria which forms on the teeth is called:
a. Fuss
b. Tarter
c. Plaque
d. Calculus
90. Persons moving into a LTC will experience:
a. Loss
b. Regression
c. Bereavement
d. Guilt
91. Emphysema is a type of:
a. COPD
b. Pneumonia
c. Heart failure
d. Fluid retention
92. When caring for a client with a colostomy it is important to:
a. Wear a mask
b. Prevent skin breakdown
c. Change the bag everyday
d. Apply the bag loosely
93. An exaggerated belief about one’s importance is called:
a. Delusion of hallucination
b. Delusion of persecution
c. Delusion of
persuasiond.
94. When your client is confused you should:
a. Keep the TV on to help orient her
b. Raise your voice to be sure she hears you
102. A co- worker tells you that a doctor & nurse are dating. This is:
a. Sexual harassment
b. Eavesdropping
c. Gossip
d. Confidential information
a. b. c. Mrs. Smith has an order for NPO. This means that:She is encouraged to drink a variety of fluids Fluids are restricted Records are kept of oral intake She cannot drink or eat anything
a. b. c. d. Which of the following would not be a communication barrier? Minimal eye contact Sitting with arms crossed Good listening skills Minimal encouragement
a . c. d . Which of the following statement is false regarding HIV & AIDS? The person is always at risk for infection The person always shows some S&S Standard Precautions are practices & the blood borne pathogen standard is followedThere may be signs of CNS damage
a. The safest way to identify a client is to: Check the ID band while calling the person by name
c. Check the room number on the client’s door
d. Call the client by name
a.
b.
b. Check the care plan
b.
d.
c. d . Looking at things from another’s point of view is called: Politeness Empathy Courtesy Sympathy
a. b. c. d. When log rolling a client, you must: Turn the client as a unit in alignment with the bed Lower the bed to the lowest position Make sure the bed is in Fowlers positionLower both bed rails
109. The study of aging process is called:
b. c. As a client, Mr. John has the right to: Refuse treatment Consideration & respectful care Information about her Dx, treatment & prognosis
a . c. d . The written guide giving directions about care a client should receive is the:Chart Care plan Kardex Medical record
a. Which of the following is false regarding delegation? The delegating nurse is responsible for the safe completion of the task
b. RN’s can delegate their responsibility to you
b.
d.^ All^ of the^ above
All of the above
c. Delegated task must be safe for the PSW
d. Delegated task must be in the PSW’s scope of practice
117. PSW can protect pressure ulcers by:
a. Performing ROM
b. Proving good skin care
c. Turning & repositioning the client as directed
d.
a. b. c. d. Heat applications are used for all of the following except: Decrease joint stiffness Control bleeding Relieve pain Relax muscles
a. b. c. d. Which drainage is green, yellow or brown? Serous drainage Sanguineous drainage Purulent drainage Serosanguineous drainage
a. b. c. d. The lack or absence of breathing is:Orthopnea Apnea Dyspne a Hypoxia
a. b. c. d. Mental retardation: Is always severe Affects the motor region of the brain Can occur before, during or after birth Is caused by an extra chromosome
a. b. c. d.
