STNA STATE TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Holistic Care - ANSWERS-caring for the whole person- the mind as
well as the body
Parkinson's disease - ANSWERS-A disorder of the central nervous
system that affects movement, often including tremors.
phone etiquette - ANSWERS-answer promptly and kindly, meet needs
PPE (personal protective equipment) - ANSWERS-mask, goggle,
gloves, gown
Proximal - ANSWERS-closer to the torso
Phantom sensation - ANSWERS-warmth, itching, or tingling from a
body part that has been amputated
perservation - ANSWERS-the repetition of words, phrases, questions,
or actions.
Mainly shown in AD patients.
postmortem care - ANSWERS-care of the body after death
,pressure ulcer - ANSWERS-Inflammation, sore, or ulcer in the skin
over a bony prominence.
perineal care - ANSWERS-bathing genitals and surrounding area
PN (parenteral nutrition) - ANSWERS-an iv of nutrients is
administered directly into the bloodstream and bypasses the digestive
system.
PHI(protected health information) - ANSWERS-Any information
about health status, provision of health care, or payment for health
care that can be linked to an individual. This is interpreted rather
broadly and includes any part of a patient's medical record or payment
history.
policy - ANSWERS-a course of action to be followed
procedure - ANSWERS-a method or way of doing something
puree - ANSWERS-to chop, blend, or grind food into a thick paste of
baby food consistency
Pronation - ANSWERS-palm down
,prostate gland - ANSWERS-a gland surrounding the neck of the
bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid.
prosthesis - ANSWERS-artificial body part
radial - ANSWERS-wrist
Rotation - ANSWERS-turning the joint
ROM(range of motion) - ANSWERS-the movement of a joint to the
extent possible without causing pain
AROM(active range of motion) - ANSWERS-resident can do own
range of motion; NA encourages
AAROM(active assisted range of motion) - ANSWERS-exercises are
done by the resident with some assistance and support from the
nursing assistant
PROM (passive range of motion) - ANSWERS-resident cannon do
ROM, NA performs ROM
routine urine specimen - ANSWERS-collected anytime the resident
voids
, reality orientation (RO) - ANSWERS-activities to help promote
awareness of time, place, and person
AD Reality therapy
rectal temperature - ANSWERS-98.6-100.6
insert about 1/2 to 1 in in and sims position.
regulation - ANSWERS-the use of governmental authority to control
or change some practice in the private sector
reminiscence therapy - ANSWERS-type of therapy that encourages
people with Alzheimer's disease to remember and talk about the past
Resident rights - ANSWERS-rights identified by OBRA relative to
residents in long-term care facilities.
32 rights.
Respiration - ANSWERS-Inhalation and exhalation of air.
12 to 20
respiratory system - ANSWERS-Brings oxygen into the body. Gets
rid of carbon dioxide.
restorative care - ANSWERS-Nursing care that is planned to promote
residents health and regain as much of their independence as possible
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Holistic Care - ANSWERS-caring for the whole person- the mind as
well as the body
Parkinson's disease - ANSWERS-A disorder of the central nervous
system that affects movement, often including tremors.
phone etiquette - ANSWERS-answer promptly and kindly, meet needs
PPE (personal protective equipment) - ANSWERS-mask, goggle,
gloves, gown
Proximal - ANSWERS-closer to the torso
Phantom sensation - ANSWERS-warmth, itching, or tingling from a
body part that has been amputated
perservation - ANSWERS-the repetition of words, phrases, questions,
or actions.
Mainly shown in AD patients.
postmortem care - ANSWERS-care of the body after death
,pressure ulcer - ANSWERS-Inflammation, sore, or ulcer in the skin
over a bony prominence.
perineal care - ANSWERS-bathing genitals and surrounding area
PN (parenteral nutrition) - ANSWERS-an iv of nutrients is
administered directly into the bloodstream and bypasses the digestive
system.
PHI(protected health information) - ANSWERS-Any information
about health status, provision of health care, or payment for health
care that can be linked to an individual. This is interpreted rather
broadly and includes any part of a patient's medical record or payment
history.
policy - ANSWERS-a course of action to be followed
procedure - ANSWERS-a method or way of doing something
puree - ANSWERS-to chop, blend, or grind food into a thick paste of
baby food consistency
Pronation - ANSWERS-palm down
,prostate gland - ANSWERS-a gland surrounding the neck of the
bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid.
prosthesis - ANSWERS-artificial body part
radial - ANSWERS-wrist
Rotation - ANSWERS-turning the joint
ROM(range of motion) - ANSWERS-the movement of a joint to the
extent possible without causing pain
AROM(active range of motion) - ANSWERS-resident can do own
range of motion; NA encourages
AAROM(active assisted range of motion) - ANSWERS-exercises are
done by the resident with some assistance and support from the
nursing assistant
PROM (passive range of motion) - ANSWERS-resident cannon do
ROM, NA performs ROM
routine urine specimen - ANSWERS-collected anytime the resident
voids
, reality orientation (RO) - ANSWERS-activities to help promote
awareness of time, place, and person
AD Reality therapy
rectal temperature - ANSWERS-98.6-100.6
insert about 1/2 to 1 in in and sims position.
regulation - ANSWERS-the use of governmental authority to control
or change some practice in the private sector
reminiscence therapy - ANSWERS-type of therapy that encourages
people with Alzheimer's disease to remember and talk about the past
Resident rights - ANSWERS-rights identified by OBRA relative to
residents in long-term care facilities.
32 rights.
Respiration - ANSWERS-Inhalation and exhalation of air.
12 to 20
respiratory system - ANSWERS-Brings oxygen into the body. Gets
rid of carbon dioxide.
restorative care - ANSWERS-Nursing care that is planned to promote
residents health and regain as much of their independence as possible
