ULTIMATE OHIO STATE TESTED
NURSE AIDE (STNA) MASTER
PREP EXAM
This premium study guide features comprehensive,
highyield practice questions with verified answers and
detailed rationales tailored for the Ohio STNA certification
exam. Covering critical test domains like infection control,
resident rights, and safety procedures, this resource is
engineered to build test-taking confidence and ensure a
passing score. It serves as the ultimate tool for nursing
assistant students seeking top-tier exam preparation and
complete mastery of core clinical concepts.
1. What is the minimum time the CDC
recommends scrubbing your hands with soap
during handwashing? A) 5–10 seconds
B) 10–15 seconds
C) 20 seconds
D) 1 minute
Answer: C) 20 seconds
Rationale: Friction from scrubbing hands for
at least 20 seconds is scientifically proven to
remove harmful microorganisms effectively.
2. Which of the following is considered a normal
oral temperature range for an adult resident?
, A) 95.0°F – 96.5°F
B) 97.6°F – 99.6°F
C) 99.8°F – 101.0°F
D) 101.1°F – 102.5°F
Answer: B) 97.6°F – 99.6°F
Rationale: This range represents normal
baseline body temperature when measured
orally; lower numbers suggest hypothermia,
while higher numbers indicate a fever.
3. A resident is choking and cannot speak,
cough, or breathe. What immediate action
should the STNA take?
A) Offer the resident a glass of water
B) Perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal
thrusts)
C) Leave the resident to call emergency
services
D) Lay the resident flat on their back
Answer: B) Perform the Heimlich maneuver
(abdominal thrusts)
Rationale: An inability to speak, cough, or
breathe signals a severe airway obstruction,
requiring immediate abdominal thrusts to
dislodge the object.
,4. What is the first thing an STNA should do
when finding a resident on the floor?
A) Help the resident stand up immediately
B) Run out of the room to find a stretcher C)
Stay with the resident, check for
responsiveness, and call for the nurse D)
Move the resident back into bed by yourself
Answer: C) Stay with the resident, check for
responsiveness, and call for the nurse
Rationale: To prevent further injury, the
resident must not be moved until a
licensed nurse assesses them for
fractures or internal trauma.
5. When performing perineal care on a female
resident, in which direction should the STNA
wipe?
A) Back to front
B) Front to back
C) Side to side
D) In a circular motion
Answer: B) Front to back
Rationale: Wiping from front to back
prevents the transmission of fecal bacteria
, from the anal area into the urethra, reducing
the risk of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).
6. Which federal law sets the minimum training
and competency evaluation standards for
nursing assistants?
A) OSHA
B) HIPAA
C) OBRA
D) FDA
Answer: C) OBRA
Rationale: The Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act (OBRA) establishes the
federal regulations and training hours
required for state-tested nurse aides to
ensure quality care.
7. What is the proper procedure for measuring
a resident's radial pulse?
A) Use your thumb to press firmly on the inner
side of the ankle
B) Use your index and middle fingers on the
thumb side of the resident's wrist
C) Place a stethoscope on the left side of the
chest
NURSE AIDE (STNA) MASTER
PREP EXAM
This premium study guide features comprehensive,
highyield practice questions with verified answers and
detailed rationales tailored for the Ohio STNA certification
exam. Covering critical test domains like infection control,
resident rights, and safety procedures, this resource is
engineered to build test-taking confidence and ensure a
passing score. It serves as the ultimate tool for nursing
assistant students seeking top-tier exam preparation and
complete mastery of core clinical concepts.
1. What is the minimum time the CDC
recommends scrubbing your hands with soap
during handwashing? A) 5–10 seconds
B) 10–15 seconds
C) 20 seconds
D) 1 minute
Answer: C) 20 seconds
Rationale: Friction from scrubbing hands for
at least 20 seconds is scientifically proven to
remove harmful microorganisms effectively.
2. Which of the following is considered a normal
oral temperature range for an adult resident?
, A) 95.0°F – 96.5°F
B) 97.6°F – 99.6°F
C) 99.8°F – 101.0°F
D) 101.1°F – 102.5°F
Answer: B) 97.6°F – 99.6°F
Rationale: This range represents normal
baseline body temperature when measured
orally; lower numbers suggest hypothermia,
while higher numbers indicate a fever.
3. A resident is choking and cannot speak,
cough, or breathe. What immediate action
should the STNA take?
A) Offer the resident a glass of water
B) Perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal
thrusts)
C) Leave the resident to call emergency
services
D) Lay the resident flat on their back
Answer: B) Perform the Heimlich maneuver
(abdominal thrusts)
Rationale: An inability to speak, cough, or
breathe signals a severe airway obstruction,
requiring immediate abdominal thrusts to
dislodge the object.
,4. What is the first thing an STNA should do
when finding a resident on the floor?
A) Help the resident stand up immediately
B) Run out of the room to find a stretcher C)
Stay with the resident, check for
responsiveness, and call for the nurse D)
Move the resident back into bed by yourself
Answer: C) Stay with the resident, check for
responsiveness, and call for the nurse
Rationale: To prevent further injury, the
resident must not be moved until a
licensed nurse assesses them for
fractures or internal trauma.
5. When performing perineal care on a female
resident, in which direction should the STNA
wipe?
A) Back to front
B) Front to back
C) Side to side
D) In a circular motion
Answer: B) Front to back
Rationale: Wiping from front to back
prevents the transmission of fecal bacteria
, from the anal area into the urethra, reducing
the risk of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).
6. Which federal law sets the minimum training
and competency evaluation standards for
nursing assistants?
A) OSHA
B) HIPAA
C) OBRA
D) FDA
Answer: C) OBRA
Rationale: The Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act (OBRA) establishes the
federal regulations and training hours
required for state-tested nurse aides to
ensure quality care.
7. What is the proper procedure for measuring
a resident's radial pulse?
A) Use your thumb to press firmly on the inner
side of the ankle
B) Use your index and middle fingers on the
thumb side of the resident's wrist
C) Place a stethoscope on the left side of the
chest
