STNA STUDY GUIDE EXAM.
Which is true about ROM exercises
a. ROM is done just once a day
b. ROm helps prevent strokes and paralysis
c. ROM requires at least twenty repetitions of each exercise
d. ROM can be performed during ADL's such as bathing or dressing - CORRECT ANSWER D
The nurse aide should understand that angry outburst can result of feelings of hopelessness. The
resident needs your?
a. physical support
b. emotional support
c. social support
d. spiritual support - CORRECT ANSWER B
All of the following are clues to aggressive behavior except
a. clenched jaw
b. solemn affect
c. packing
d. rocking back and forth - CORRECT ANSWER B
Elderly residents sometimes appear stooped over and look like they have lost height. This is due to?
a. increased difficulty in breathing
b. deterioration of kidney function
c. loss of calcium causing changes in the spinal column
d. decreased cardiac output - CORRECT ANSWER C
You are caring for Sally who is on oxygen. The best method for measuring a routine temperature is
a. oral
,b. rectal
c. axillary
d. any method is ok - CORRECT ANSWER C
Rheumatoid Arthritis may
a. cause pain, muscle spasms, flexion
b. caused deformities
c. have times of remission
d. all the above - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following is not a stage of grieving
a. denial
b. euphoria
c. bargaining
d. anger - CORRECT ANSWER B
When the new resident janice is admitte, it is NOT the nurse aides role to
a. take vital signs
b. explain the list of medications
c. help put away personal possessions
d. obtain a height and weight - CORRECT ANSWER B
The piece of equipment used to listen to the heart is called
a. sphygmomanometer
b. stethoscope
c. glide scope
d. otoscope - CORRECT ANSWER B
If a nurse aide finds medications left over on the bedside table, what should the aide do
, a. ignore it
b. encourage the resident to take the medication
c. take the medicine away and report it to the charge nurse
d. throw it away immediately - CORRECT ANSWER C
Which of the following is an acceptable way for the STNA to cope with feelings of anger and frustration
a. refuse to care for a frustrating resident
b. call your best friend and vent
c. discuss your feeling to staff members during lunch
d. talk with your supervisor - CORRECT ANSWER D
When caring for Jim with a tracheotomy, which of the following should be reported immediately
a. resident needs suctioning
b. the trachea tube comes out
c. resident is having difficulty breathing
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following is a right and that is included in the residents bill of rights
a. to have staff available that speak different languages on each shift
b. to have payment plan options that are based on financial need
c. to have religious services offered at the facility daily
d. to make decisions and participate in their own care - CORRECT ANSWER D
Your are caring for Mr. Brown who has a diagnosis of COPD. His SPO2 is 82% He is currently receiving O2
via nasal cannula at 2 lpm. What do you do?
a. turn up the O2 to 4 lpm
b. ask Mr. Brown to take quicker breaths
c. chart your observations, pass it on during report
d. report it STAT to your nurse - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which is true about ROM exercises
a. ROM is done just once a day
b. ROm helps prevent strokes and paralysis
c. ROM requires at least twenty repetitions of each exercise
d. ROM can be performed during ADL's such as bathing or dressing - CORRECT ANSWER D
The nurse aide should understand that angry outburst can result of feelings of hopelessness. The
resident needs your?
a. physical support
b. emotional support
c. social support
d. spiritual support - CORRECT ANSWER B
All of the following are clues to aggressive behavior except
a. clenched jaw
b. solemn affect
c. packing
d. rocking back and forth - CORRECT ANSWER B
Elderly residents sometimes appear stooped over and look like they have lost height. This is due to?
a. increased difficulty in breathing
b. deterioration of kidney function
c. loss of calcium causing changes in the spinal column
d. decreased cardiac output - CORRECT ANSWER C
You are caring for Sally who is on oxygen. The best method for measuring a routine temperature is
a. oral
,b. rectal
c. axillary
d. any method is ok - CORRECT ANSWER C
Rheumatoid Arthritis may
a. cause pain, muscle spasms, flexion
b. caused deformities
c. have times of remission
d. all the above - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following is not a stage of grieving
a. denial
b. euphoria
c. bargaining
d. anger - CORRECT ANSWER B
When the new resident janice is admitte, it is NOT the nurse aides role to
a. take vital signs
b. explain the list of medications
c. help put away personal possessions
d. obtain a height and weight - CORRECT ANSWER B
The piece of equipment used to listen to the heart is called
a. sphygmomanometer
b. stethoscope
c. glide scope
d. otoscope - CORRECT ANSWER B
If a nurse aide finds medications left over on the bedside table, what should the aide do
, a. ignore it
b. encourage the resident to take the medication
c. take the medicine away and report it to the charge nurse
d. throw it away immediately - CORRECT ANSWER C
Which of the following is an acceptable way for the STNA to cope with feelings of anger and frustration
a. refuse to care for a frustrating resident
b. call your best friend and vent
c. discuss your feeling to staff members during lunch
d. talk with your supervisor - CORRECT ANSWER D
When caring for Jim with a tracheotomy, which of the following should be reported immediately
a. resident needs suctioning
b. the trachea tube comes out
c. resident is having difficulty breathing
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following is a right and that is included in the residents bill of rights
a. to have staff available that speak different languages on each shift
b. to have payment plan options that are based on financial need
c. to have religious services offered at the facility daily
d. to make decisions and participate in their own care - CORRECT ANSWER D
Your are caring for Mr. Brown who has a diagnosis of COPD. His SPO2 is 82% He is currently receiving O2
via nasal cannula at 2 lpm. What do you do?
a. turn up the O2 to 4 lpm
b. ask Mr. Brown to take quicker breaths
c. chart your observations, pass it on during report
d. report it STAT to your nurse - CORRECT ANSWER D
