LNA | Licensed Nursing Assistant | Module Exam 1 (Week 3) 2026
UPDATE |State Board of Nursing
1. Which of the following is a direct violation of HIPAA regulations?
A. Posting a photo of a resident on social media with a supportive caption.
B. Sharing a resident’s progress with their legal power of attorney.
C. Discussing a resident’s medical condition with the charge nurse during a shift report.
D. Documenting care provided in the resident’s electronic medical record.
Answer: A
Rationale: HIPAA requires strict confidentiality; posting any patient information or photos
on social media without explicit authorization is a major violation.
,2. When washing hands, what is the minimum duration for scrubbing with
soap?
A. 20 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 5 seconds
D. 60 seconds
Answer: A
Rationale: The CDC recommends scrubbing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds to
effectively remove pathogens.
3. What is the first step an LNA should take upon discovering a fire in a
resident’s room?
A. Remove the resident from the immediate area of danger.
B. Extinguish the fire using a portable fire extinguisher.
C. Activate the fire alarm system.
D. Close all doors and windows to contain the smoke.
Answer: A
, Rationale: According to the RACE acronym, the first step is ‘Rescue’ (or Remove) anyone in
immediate danger.
4. Which position is most appropriate for a resident who is receiving a tube
feeding?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Fowler’s
D. Sims’
Answer: C
Rationale: Fowler’s position (head of bed elevated 45-60 degrees) helps prevent
aspiration during and after tube feedings.
UPDATE |State Board of Nursing
1. Which of the following is a direct violation of HIPAA regulations?
A. Posting a photo of a resident on social media with a supportive caption.
B. Sharing a resident’s progress with their legal power of attorney.
C. Discussing a resident’s medical condition with the charge nurse during a shift report.
D. Documenting care provided in the resident’s electronic medical record.
Answer: A
Rationale: HIPAA requires strict confidentiality; posting any patient information or photos
on social media without explicit authorization is a major violation.
,2. When washing hands, what is the minimum duration for scrubbing with
soap?
A. 20 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 5 seconds
D. 60 seconds
Answer: A
Rationale: The CDC recommends scrubbing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds to
effectively remove pathogens.
3. What is the first step an LNA should take upon discovering a fire in a
resident’s room?
A. Remove the resident from the immediate area of danger.
B. Extinguish the fire using a portable fire extinguisher.
C. Activate the fire alarm system.
D. Close all doors and windows to contain the smoke.
Answer: A
, Rationale: According to the RACE acronym, the first step is ‘Rescue’ (or Remove) anyone in
immediate danger.
4. Which position is most appropriate for a resident who is receiving a tube
feeding?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Fowler’s
D. Sims’
Answer: C
Rationale: Fowler’s position (head of bed elevated 45-60 degrees) helps prevent
aspiration during and after tube feedings.
