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Download NACC Exam Review Questions-with 100% verified solutions 2024-2025.docx and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! NACC Exam Review Questions-with 100% verified solutions 2024-2025 Tutor verified 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 organ 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 & bones d. Cells, tissues & organs 6. Normal hormonal changes during adolescence may cause: 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 22. Rehabilitation focuses on: a. The psychological aspects of care b. Goals set by the Physiotherapist c. The physical aspects of care d. The whole person 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. Try to understand his feelings 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. What is 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? a. The battery is left in so as not to lose it b. Hearing aids correct the hearing issue c. Hearing aids amplify sound d. The hearing aid must be cleaned with soap & warm water nightly 30. To communicate with a hearing impaired client, you should: a. Approach the client from behind b. Speak clearly, distinctly & slowly c. Speak loudly but clearly d. All of the above 31. When a client has had a stroke: a. Good skin care is imperative b. Rehabilitation starts after the client is conscious c. Deep breathing & coughing is encouraged only when in bed d. All of the above 32. The client has a leg cast. Which of the following is incorrect? a. Turn the client as directed b. Cover the cast with blanket c. Use pillows to support the cast d. Keep the cast dry 33. Cataract is an eye disorder in which: a. Eye pain is common b. Pressure within the eye is increased c. The optic nerve is damaged d. The lens become cloudy 34. When caring for a client with hip fracture you should never: a. Prevent external rotation of the leg b. Keep the leg adducted at all times c. Perform ROM exercises as directed d. Provide good skin care 35. If the battery in the client’s smoke detector is not working you should: a. Not worry about it as it is not your job b. Call the fire department c. Notify the supervisor d. Bring in a battery to replace it 36. The evening clock says 8:50. The 24-hour clock reads: a. 2050 b. 0850 c. 850 d. 20:50 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. Respect the clients’ decision to stay up late 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 abuse b. Neglect 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. Improper use of restraints can cause: a. Skin tears 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. Progression d. Regression 65. Swelling of the body due to retention of water is called: a. Inflation 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. Acquired in the hospital 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 d. Heart attack 73. When a cough is productive it: a. Interferes with breathing b. Becomes worse c. Causes pain d. Produces sputum 74. NPO means: a. Whenever necessary b. No person admitted c. Nothing by mouth d. Note pressure only 75. When administering eye drops it is best to position the client: a. With the eyes slightly closed b. With the head tilted slightly away from you c. With the head tilted slightly back d. With the head tilted slightly forward 76. If a client asks you to remove this splint at hs you should: a. Call the supervisor b. Refer to the care plan c. Advise the client it should be on at all times d. Take it off as requested 77. The natural expulsion of air from the lungs & stomach after death will cause the body to: a. Look bloated b. Remain flat c. Make the body “dead weight” d. Move after death 78. The 5 rights of medication include: a. Right person, drug, time, dosage, route b. Right dose, label, client, day, medication c. Right person, color, amount, day, route d. Right person, place, time, amount, dosage 79. Medications given before a meal are written as: a. pc b. ac c. bc d. oc c. Explain simply each activity before it happens d. Protect her from a stimulating environment 95. Risk factors of developing Alzheimer’s disease include: a. Race & gender b. Family history of Down’s Syndrome c. Age & family history d. A & B 96. Validation therapy is useful when a resident is suffering from: a. Concussion b. Dementia c. Mental health disease d. All of the above 97. The part of the personality that deals with thoughts, feelings & good sense is the: a. Unconscious b. Ego c. Id d. Superego 98. When caring for a client with a mental illness your responsibilities include: a. Being flexible at all times b. Allowing the client to set routine c. Giving the client as many choices as possible d. Following the care plan to provide consistency 99. A program that helps dying persons & their family is: a. Home care b. Hospice c. Hospital d. Chronic care 100. Examples of Advanced Directives are: a. Final will & trust fund b. Living will & power of attorney c. Retirement fund & old age security d. Funeral & burial plans 101. An illness that leads to “end of life” stage is called: a. Life threatening b. Chronic c. Terminal d. Contagious 102. A co- worker tells you that a doctor & nurse are dating. This is: a. Sexual harassment b. Eavesdropping c. Gossip d. Confidential information 103. Mrs. Smith has an order for NPO. This means that: a. She is encouraged to drink a variety of fluids b. Fluids are restricted c. Records are kept of oral intake d. She cannot drink or eat anything 104. Which of the following would not be a communication barrier? a. Minimal eye contact b. Sitting with arms crossed c. Good listening skills d. Minimal encouragement 105. Which of the following statement is false regarding HIV & AIDS? a. The person is always at risk for infection b. The person always shows some S&S c. Standard Precautions are practices & the blood borne pathogen standard is followed d. There may be signs of CNS damage 106. The safest way to identify a client is to: a. Check the ID band while calling the person by name b. Check the care plan c. Check the room number on the client’s door d. Call the client by name 107. Looking at things from another’s point of view is called: a. Politeness b. Empathy c. Courtesy d. Sympathy 108. When log rolling a client, you must: a. Turn the client as a unit in alignment with the bed b. Lower the bed to the lowest position c. Make sure the bed is in Fowlers position d. Lower both bed rails 109. The study of aging process is called: a. Ophthalmology b. Gerontology c. Obstetrics d. Hematology 110. You are dealing with an agitated client. Which is incorrect? a. Stand as close to the client as possible b. Do not touch the client c. Talk to the client in a calm manner d. Position yourself close to the door 111. The largest part of the brain & the centre of thought & intelligence is the: a. Brain stem b. Cerebrum c. Cerebellum d. Midbrain 112. Where does digestion begin? a. In the duodenum b. In the mouth c. In the stomach d. In the esophagus 113. The Dr. ordered increased fluid intake for an elderly client. You should: a. Start the Bladder training program b. Give most of the fluid before 1800 c. Insert an indwelling catheter d. Provide water mostly 114. As a client, Mr. John has the right to: a. Refuse treatment b. Consideration & respectful care c. Information about her Dx, treatment & prognosis d. All of the above 115. The written guide giving directions about care a client should receive is the: a. Chart b. Care plan c. Kardex d. Medical record 116. Which of the following is false regarding delegation? a. The delegating nurse is responsible for the safe completion of the task b. RN’s can delegate their responsibility to you 131. The values & beliefs of a group passed from 1 generation to the next is: a. Holism b. Religion c. Self-actualization d. Culture 132. Brad’s cord has not yet healed. His diaper should be: a. Disposable b. Loose over the cord c. Snug over the cord d. Below the cord 133. Paralysis on 1 side of the body is called: a. Coma b. Quadriplegia c. Hemiplegia d. Paraplegia 134. A client is tied in a chair to prevent him/her from wandering. This is called: a. Assault b. False imprisonment c. Slander d. Verbal abuse 135. The goal of the health care team is to: a. Make $$$$ b. Assign tasks & responsibilities c. Provide case management d. Provide quality care 136. Death of a partner results in the loss of a: a. Lover b. Friend c. Companion d. All of the above 137. Newborns have certain reflexes. Which reflex is necessary for feeding ( it guides the baby’s mouth to the nipple): a. Startle reflex b. Rooting reflex c. Sucking reflex d. Grasping reflex 138. Who is responsible for the entire nursing staff & the activities involved in providing safe care? a. Nursing supervisor b. Case manager c. Director of Nursing d. RN 139. A restraint attached to the client’s body & a stationary object is a: a. Active physical restraint b. Chemical restraint c. Passive restraint d. Full bed rail 140. Masks prevent the spread of microbes from: a. The skin b. Respiratory tract c. GI tract d. All of the above 141. Good oral hygiene: a. Allows buildup & plaque b. Is only done once a day c. Mouth odors & infections d. Is not important for an unconscious client 142. You observe a black, tarry stool. This is called: a. Hemastone b. Occult blood c. Feces d. Melena 143. You are on lunch break. Which is false? a. The RN needs to know that you are off the unit b. Family members can meet you c. You can make personal phone calls d. You can take a few extra minutes if necessary 144. The intentional attempt or threat to touch a person’s body without the person’s consent is: a. Defamation b. Assault c. False imprisonment d. Battery 145. You are instructed to strain Mrs.W’s urine. You know that straining urine is done to find: a. Urgency b. Hematuria c. Stones d. Nocturia 146. An infection acquired after admission to health care agency is a: a. Non pathogen b. Hepatitis infection c. Communicable disease d. Nosocomial infection 147. Muscle atrophy is: a. Bending backward b. The abnormal shortening of muscles c. Excessive straightening of a body part d. Decrease in the size of or wasting away of muscle tissue 148. Passive ROM is performed by: a. The client with the use of a trapeze b. The client c. Health care team member d. The client with assistance of another 149. HIV virus is spread by: a. holding hands b. Sneezing c. Insects d. Unprotected sex 150. Which of the following is not a measure used to promote sleep? a. Eating a bed time snack b. Reducing noise c. Drinking alcohol at bedtime d. Following bedtime rituals 151. The type of bed used for a person arriving on a stretcher is: a. An occupied bed b. An open bed c. A classed bed d. A surgical bed