LNA | Licensed Nursing Assistant | Week 11 Quiz Questions and
Answers | 2026/2027 Update |State Board of Nursing
1. What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in a
healthcare setting?
A. Wearing gloves for all patient contact
B. Using hand sanitizer instead of soap
C. Proper handwashing with soap and water
D. Administering prophylactic antibiotics
Answer: C
Rationale: Proper handwashing is the single most important measure to prevent the
transmission of pathogens and infection control.
,2. When performing perineal care on a female resident, the LNA should always
wipe in which direction?
A. Back to front
B. Circular motion
C. Side to side
D. Front to back
Answer: D
Rationale: Wiping from front to back prevents the spread of bacteria from the anal area to
the urinary tract, reducing UTI risks.
3. Which of the following is considered an objective observation?
A. The resident says they have a headache.
B. The resident feels dizzy.
C. The resident’s blood pressure is 140/90.
D. The resident claims to be nauseous.
Answer: C
Rationale: Objective observations are measurable or visible signs (signs), whereas
subjective data are what the patient reports (symptoms).
, 4. The ‘R’ in the acronym RACE for fire safety stands for:
A. Rescue/Remove residents from immediate danger
B. Run for help
C. Report the fire to the supervisor
D. Re-enter the building
Answer: A
Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate.
5. A resident is on a ‘low-sodium’ diet. Which of the following foods should they
avoid?
A. Fresh apples
B. Steamed broccoli
C. Grilled chicken breast
D. Canned soup
Answer: D
Rationale: Canned foods, particularly soups, are typically very high in sodium compared to
fresh or steamed options.
Answers | 2026/2027 Update |State Board of Nursing
1. What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in a
healthcare setting?
A. Wearing gloves for all patient contact
B. Using hand sanitizer instead of soap
C. Proper handwashing with soap and water
D. Administering prophylactic antibiotics
Answer: C
Rationale: Proper handwashing is the single most important measure to prevent the
transmission of pathogens and infection control.
,2. When performing perineal care on a female resident, the LNA should always
wipe in which direction?
A. Back to front
B. Circular motion
C. Side to side
D. Front to back
Answer: D
Rationale: Wiping from front to back prevents the spread of bacteria from the anal area to
the urinary tract, reducing UTI risks.
3. Which of the following is considered an objective observation?
A. The resident says they have a headache.
B. The resident feels dizzy.
C. The resident’s blood pressure is 140/90.
D. The resident claims to be nauseous.
Answer: C
Rationale: Objective observations are measurable or visible signs (signs), whereas
subjective data are what the patient reports (symptoms).
, 4. The ‘R’ in the acronym RACE for fire safety stands for:
A. Rescue/Remove residents from immediate danger
B. Run for help
C. Report the fire to the supervisor
D. Re-enter the building
Answer: A
Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate.
5. A resident is on a ‘low-sodium’ diet. Which of the following foods should they
avoid?
A. Fresh apples
B. Steamed broccoli
C. Grilled chicken breast
D. Canned soup
Answer: D
Rationale: Canned foods, particularly soups, are typically very high in sodium compared to
fresh or steamed options.
