LNA Module Exam 3 (Week 9) Questions and Answers 2026 UPDATE
|State Board of Nursing
1. When performing hand hygiene, what is the minimum recommended time to
rub your hands together with soap?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 1 minute
D. 20 seconds
Answer: D
Rationale: The CDC and nursing standards recommend scrubbing hands with soap for at
least 20 seconds to effectively remove pathogens.
2. Which of the following is considered a subjective observation?
A. A patient’s blood pressure is 140/90.
B. A patient has a red rash on their arm.
C. A patient states they have a headache.
D. A patient’s temperature is 101.2°F.
Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective observations are symptoms reported by the patient that cannot be
measured directly by the caregiver.
,3. When transferring a resident with a weak right side from bed to a wheelchair,
where should the wheelchair be placed?
A. On the resident’s right side
B. On the resident’s left side
C. At the foot of the bed
D. Behind the resident
Answer: B
Rationale: The wheelchair should be placed on the resident’s stronger (unaffected) side to
ensure a safer and more stable transfer.
4. What is the first step a Nursing Assistant should take if they find a resident on
the floor?
A. Pick the resident up immediately.
B. Run to get the nurse.
C. Ask the resident to try to stand up.
D. Stay with the resident and call for help.
Answer: D
Rationale: Safety is priority; staying with the resident ensures they don’t move further
while help is summoned for assessment.
5. In the ‘RACE’ acronym for fire safety, what does the ‘C’ stand for?
A. Carry
B. Caution
C. Contain
D. Control
Answer: C
Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish/Evacuate. Containing
means closing doors and windows.
, 6. Which of the following pulse rates should be reported to the nurse
immediately for an adult?
A. 72 bpm
B. 84 bpm
C. 98 bpm
D. 45 bpm
Answer: D
Rationale: A heart rate of 45 bpm is bradycardia (below 60) and requires immediate
medical attention.
7. When performing perineal care for a female resident, the Nursing Assistant
should wash:
A. From front to back
B. From back to front
C. In a circular motion
D. Only the external labia
Answer: A
Rationale: Washing front to back prevents the spread of bacteria from the anal area to the
urinary tract, reducing UTI risk.
8. How often should a resident who is physically restrained be checked?
A. Every 15 minutes
B. Every hour
C. Every 2 hours
D. Once per shift
Answer: A
Rationale: Restrained residents must be monitored at least every 15 minutes for safety,
circulation, and comfort.
|State Board of Nursing
1. When performing hand hygiene, what is the minimum recommended time to
rub your hands together with soap?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 1 minute
D. 20 seconds
Answer: D
Rationale: The CDC and nursing standards recommend scrubbing hands with soap for at
least 20 seconds to effectively remove pathogens.
2. Which of the following is considered a subjective observation?
A. A patient’s blood pressure is 140/90.
B. A patient has a red rash on their arm.
C. A patient states they have a headache.
D. A patient’s temperature is 101.2°F.
Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective observations are symptoms reported by the patient that cannot be
measured directly by the caregiver.
,3. When transferring a resident with a weak right side from bed to a wheelchair,
where should the wheelchair be placed?
A. On the resident’s right side
B. On the resident’s left side
C. At the foot of the bed
D. Behind the resident
Answer: B
Rationale: The wheelchair should be placed on the resident’s stronger (unaffected) side to
ensure a safer and more stable transfer.
4. What is the first step a Nursing Assistant should take if they find a resident on
the floor?
A. Pick the resident up immediately.
B. Run to get the nurse.
C. Ask the resident to try to stand up.
D. Stay with the resident and call for help.
Answer: D
Rationale: Safety is priority; staying with the resident ensures they don’t move further
while help is summoned for assessment.
5. In the ‘RACE’ acronym for fire safety, what does the ‘C’ stand for?
A. Carry
B. Caution
C. Contain
D. Control
Answer: C
Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish/Evacuate. Containing
means closing doors and windows.
, 6. Which of the following pulse rates should be reported to the nurse
immediately for an adult?
A. 72 bpm
B. 84 bpm
C. 98 bpm
D. 45 bpm
Answer: D
Rationale: A heart rate of 45 bpm is bradycardia (below 60) and requires immediate
medical attention.
7. When performing perineal care for a female resident, the Nursing Assistant
should wash:
A. From front to back
B. From back to front
C. In a circular motion
D. Only the external labia
Answer: A
Rationale: Washing front to back prevents the spread of bacteria from the anal area to the
urinary tract, reducing UTI risk.
8. How often should a resident who is physically restrained be checked?
A. Every 15 minutes
B. Every hour
C. Every 2 hours
D. Once per shift
Answer: A
Rationale: Restrained residents must be monitored at least every 15 minutes for safety,
circulation, and comfort.
