LNA Week 12 Quiz - 2026/2027 State Board Review
1. When a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) observes a resident’s skin is red and
does not blanch, what is the most likely indication?
A. Stage 1 pressure injury
B. Normal aging of the skin
C. Allergic reaction to soap
D. Stage 3 pressure ulcer
Answer: A
Rationale: Non-blanchable erythema (redness that doesn’t turn white when pressed) is a
primary indicator of a Stage 1 pressure injury.
2. What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in a
healthcare facility?
A. Wearing gloves at all times
B. Keeping all residents in isolation
C. Using antibiotic ointment on all cuts
D. Proper and frequent hand hygiene
Answer: D
Rationale: Hand hygiene is universally recognized as the single most important practice to
prevent the transmission of pathogens.
,3. Which of the following is a direct violation of a resident’s right to privacy?
A. Closing the curtain during a bed bath
B. Knocking before entering a resident’s room
C. Discussing a resident’s condition in the cafeteria
D. Encouraging the resident to make their own choices
Answer: C
Rationale: HIPAA and resident rights mandate that medical information be kept
confidential and only discussed in private clinical settings with authorized staff.
4. A resident is choking and cannot speak or breathe. What should the LNA do
first?
A. Call the resident’s family
B. Offer a glass of water
C. Perform the Heimlich maneuver
D. Wait for the nurse to arrive
Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to breathe or speak indicates a complete airway obstruction, requiring
immediate abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).
5. When measuring a resident’s blood pressure, where should the diaphragm of
the stethoscope be placed?
A. Over the radial artery
B. Over the carotid artery
C. Under the armpit
D. Over the brachial artery
Answer: D
Rationale: The brachial artery, located at the inner fold of the elbow (antecubital space), is
the standard site for auscultating blood pressure.
, 6. What is the correct procedure for documentation when an LNA makes an
error in a paper chart?
A. Use white-out to cover the mistake
B. Scribble over the entry until it is unreadable
C. Tear out the page and start over
D. Draw a single line through it, write ‘error,’ and initial
Answer: D
Rationale: Legal documentation standards require a single line through the error so the
original text remains visible, followed by ‘error’ and the staff’s initials.
7. How often should a resident who is unable to move themselves be
repositioned in bed?
A. Every 4 hours
B. Once per shift
C. Every 2 hours
D. Only when they request it
Answer: C
Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours is the standard protocol to prevent pressure
injuries by relieving pressure on bony prominences.
8. Which of these is considered a ‘normal’ temperature for an adult when taken
orally?
A. 96.4°F
B. 100.2°F
C. 102.0°F
D. 98.6°F
Answer: D
Rationale: 98.6°F (37°C) is considered the average normal oral temperature for an adult.
1. When a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) observes a resident’s skin is red and
does not blanch, what is the most likely indication?
A. Stage 1 pressure injury
B. Normal aging of the skin
C. Allergic reaction to soap
D. Stage 3 pressure ulcer
Answer: A
Rationale: Non-blanchable erythema (redness that doesn’t turn white when pressed) is a
primary indicator of a Stage 1 pressure injury.
2. What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in a
healthcare facility?
A. Wearing gloves at all times
B. Keeping all residents in isolation
C. Using antibiotic ointment on all cuts
D. Proper and frequent hand hygiene
Answer: D
Rationale: Hand hygiene is universally recognized as the single most important practice to
prevent the transmission of pathogens.
,3. Which of the following is a direct violation of a resident’s right to privacy?
A. Closing the curtain during a bed bath
B. Knocking before entering a resident’s room
C. Discussing a resident’s condition in the cafeteria
D. Encouraging the resident to make their own choices
Answer: C
Rationale: HIPAA and resident rights mandate that medical information be kept
confidential and only discussed in private clinical settings with authorized staff.
4. A resident is choking and cannot speak or breathe. What should the LNA do
first?
A. Call the resident’s family
B. Offer a glass of water
C. Perform the Heimlich maneuver
D. Wait for the nurse to arrive
Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to breathe or speak indicates a complete airway obstruction, requiring
immediate abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).
5. When measuring a resident’s blood pressure, where should the diaphragm of
the stethoscope be placed?
A. Over the radial artery
B. Over the carotid artery
C. Under the armpit
D. Over the brachial artery
Answer: D
Rationale: The brachial artery, located at the inner fold of the elbow (antecubital space), is
the standard site for auscultating blood pressure.
, 6. What is the correct procedure for documentation when an LNA makes an
error in a paper chart?
A. Use white-out to cover the mistake
B. Scribble over the entry until it is unreadable
C. Tear out the page and start over
D. Draw a single line through it, write ‘error,’ and initial
Answer: D
Rationale: Legal documentation standards require a single line through the error so the
original text remains visible, followed by ‘error’ and the staff’s initials.
7. How often should a resident who is unable to move themselves be
repositioned in bed?
A. Every 4 hours
B. Once per shift
C. Every 2 hours
D. Only when they request it
Answer: C
Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours is the standard protocol to prevent pressure
injuries by relieving pressure on bony prominences.
8. Which of these is considered a ‘normal’ temperature for an adult when taken
orally?
A. 96.4°F
B. 100.2°F
C. 102.0°F
D. 98.6°F
Answer: D
Rationale: 98.6°F (37°C) is considered the average normal oral temperature for an adult.
