STNA | State Tested Nursing Assistant | Module Exam 2 (Week 6)
2026 UPDATE
1. When providing oral care to an unconscious resident, what is the primary
safety concern?
A. Aspiration prevention
B. Preventing tooth decay
C. Checking for dentures
D. Whitening the teeth
Answer: A
Rationale: Unconscious residents are at high risk for aspiration; they should be positioned
on their side to allow fluids to drain out of the mouth.
2. In which order should a nursing assistant perform a bed bath?
A. Feet, legs, back, face
B. Face, arms, trunk, legs, back, perineal area
C. Perineal area, back, face, arms
D. Back, face, legs, arms, perineal area
Answer: B
Rationale: Bathing should always proceed from the cleanest area (face) to the dirtiest area
(perineal area) to prevent the spread of bacteria.
,3. What is the normal range for an adult’s pulse rate?
A. 40-60 beats per minute
B. 80-120 beats per minute
C. 60-100 beats per minute
D. 100-140 beats per minute
Answer: C
Rationale: A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute.
4. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. A blood pressure reading of 140/90.
B. The resident reports feeling nauseous.
C. The resident says they have a headache.
D. The resident complains of back pain.
Answer: A
Rationale: Objective data is information that can be seen, heard, felt, or measured by the
observer, such as vital signs.
5. When transferring a resident with one-sided weakness from the bed to a
chair, where should the chair be placed?
A. On the resident’s weak side
B. At the foot of the bed
C. On the resident’s strong side
D. Directly in front of the resident
Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the chair on the strong side allows the resident to lead with their
stronger limb, increasing stability and safety.
, 6. Which of the following is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?
A. Proper hand hygiene
B. Wearing gloves at all times
C. Keeping windows closed
D. Using air fresheners
Answer: A
Rationale: Handwashing or using alcohol-based hand rubs is the single most effective
method for preventing the transmission of pathogens.
7. What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety?
A. Run, Aim, Control, Extinguish
B. Rush, Alert, Contain, Evacuate
C. Remove, Activate, Call, Exit
D. Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
Answer: D
Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue anyone in danger, Activate the alarm, Confine the fire
by closing doors, and Extinguish the fire or evacuate.
8. When a resident is on NPO status, it means:
A. Nightly physical observation
B. Normal proteins only
C. Nothing by mouth
D. New prescriptions only
Answer: C
Rationale: NPO is the medical abbreviation for ‘nil per os,’ which means nothing by mouth,
including water.
2026 UPDATE
1. When providing oral care to an unconscious resident, what is the primary
safety concern?
A. Aspiration prevention
B. Preventing tooth decay
C. Checking for dentures
D. Whitening the teeth
Answer: A
Rationale: Unconscious residents are at high risk for aspiration; they should be positioned
on their side to allow fluids to drain out of the mouth.
2. In which order should a nursing assistant perform a bed bath?
A. Feet, legs, back, face
B. Face, arms, trunk, legs, back, perineal area
C. Perineal area, back, face, arms
D. Back, face, legs, arms, perineal area
Answer: B
Rationale: Bathing should always proceed from the cleanest area (face) to the dirtiest area
(perineal area) to prevent the spread of bacteria.
,3. What is the normal range for an adult’s pulse rate?
A. 40-60 beats per minute
B. 80-120 beats per minute
C. 60-100 beats per minute
D. 100-140 beats per minute
Answer: C
Rationale: A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute.
4. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. A blood pressure reading of 140/90.
B. The resident reports feeling nauseous.
C. The resident says they have a headache.
D. The resident complains of back pain.
Answer: A
Rationale: Objective data is information that can be seen, heard, felt, or measured by the
observer, such as vital signs.
5. When transferring a resident with one-sided weakness from the bed to a
chair, where should the chair be placed?
A. On the resident’s weak side
B. At the foot of the bed
C. On the resident’s strong side
D. Directly in front of the resident
Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the chair on the strong side allows the resident to lead with their
stronger limb, increasing stability and safety.
, 6. Which of the following is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?
A. Proper hand hygiene
B. Wearing gloves at all times
C. Keeping windows closed
D. Using air fresheners
Answer: A
Rationale: Handwashing or using alcohol-based hand rubs is the single most effective
method for preventing the transmission of pathogens.
7. What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety?
A. Run, Aim, Control, Extinguish
B. Rush, Alert, Contain, Evacuate
C. Remove, Activate, Call, Exit
D. Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
Answer: D
Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue anyone in danger, Activate the alarm, Confine the fire
by closing doors, and Extinguish the fire or evacuate.
8. When a resident is on NPO status, it means:
A. Nightly physical observation
B. Normal proteins only
C. Nothing by mouth
D. New prescriptions only
Answer: C
Rationale: NPO is the medical abbreviation for ‘nil per os,’ which means nothing by mouth,
including water.
