PSW Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield PSW facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which of the following is not the job of Order Taker? → Deliver the extra pillow to the room.
2. The study of the concrete social relations that links people is called → Network analysis
3. A client has been diagnosed with MRSA. What additional precaution is most appropriate for the PSW? → Wear gloves and gown when providing direct care
4. "Difficulty breathing" is best described as: → Dyspnea
5. To set up the decoration, provide the F&B linen such as tablecloth, napkin, which department helps the Housekeeping Department? → F&B Service
6. The skill of performing ROM exercises may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP). → TRUE
7. What is the general daily water intake recommendation for most adults? → 8–10 cups (2–2.5 liters)
8. These are the expertise or talent needed in order to do a job. → Skills
9. When you bring chin to rest on your chest. What type of movement do you do? And what part of your body do you move? → Flexion, neck
10. Which of the following best describes 'person-centered communication' in personal support work? → Directing all communication to the client and respecting their preferences and choices
11. The Rural Health Midwife, Rosita, is under the Supervisor of the Public Health Nurse. In which health care aspects should Rosita be assigned? → Basic maternal child care.
12. Following surgery, the following two primary respiratory problems can occur: → Atelectasis and Pneumonia
13. A client is on a mechanical soft diet. Which meal is appropriate? → Ground chicken, mashed potatoes, and cooked soft peas
14. When preparing a meal for a client, a PSW discovers the client has a documented food allergy to peanuts. What is the correct action? → Check all ingredient labels and ensure no peanut-containing products are used
15. The person in charge for cleaning the room: → Room Attendant
16. Which of these is an example of nonverbal social interaction? → All of these
17. A PSW disagrees with how a colleague is treating a client. The most professional first step is to: → Report the concern to a supervisor using appropriate channels
18. What is the correct technique for disposing of a used needle (sharps) in a client's home? → Place it uncapped directly into an approved sharps container
19. A client begins to cough severely and appears to be choking during a meal. What is the first action the PSW should take? → Encourage the client to keep coughing and assess whether they can speak or breathe
20. Which financing funding states that “raising funding from equity is a trade → Equity Financing
21. All of the following are required sources to confirm the patient's identity before administering medication EXCEPT: → Patient's room/bed number
22. One of the following examples of starchy vegetables → Green peas
23. The mission of pHC must be embodied in the hearts of health care providers. Which mission strengthens the health care system? → Letting people manage their own health
24. A client with hemiplegia needs to get dressed. Which principle should the PSW follow? → Dress the affected side first, undress the unaffected side first
25. All ages of adults frequently fear: → Dying by Yourself
26. What does the abbreviation 'ADL' stand for in PSW terminology? → Activities of Daily Living
27. When a PSW is handing over care to the next shift worker, which information is most critical to communicate? → Any changes in the client's condition or behavior observed during the shift
28. A PSW observes a change in a client's behavior, such as increased confusion. What is the most appropriate action? → Document the observation and report it to the supervising nurse promptly
29. The other name of Room Attendant is: → Room Boy
30. What is the primary purpose of using a gait belt during ambulation? → To provide the PSW with a secure grip to support and steady the client