STNA Practice test 4
When is a privacy curtain drawn?
A. When the person is out of the room
B. When a nursing assistant is providing personal care for a person
C. When the person wants to watch tv but his roommate does not
D. When the person is sleeping - Answer-B. When a nursing assistant is providing personal care for a
person
Which of the following guidelines should the nursing assistant follow when making a bed?
A. Shake linens vigorously before placing them on the bed in order to prevent wrinkles
B. Place the seams of sheets facing the resident
C. Change linens when they become wet or soiled, regardless of the time of day
D. All of the above - Answer-C. Change linens when they become wet or soiled, regardless of the time of
day
When using a mechanical lift to transfer a patient from her bed to a wheelchair, the nursing assistant
should:
A. Have the patient hold the bar if he lift until she is safely seated in the wheelchair
B. Raise the patient to the lifts maximum height before moving her to the chair
C. Gently swing the patient after lifting to ensure she is clear of the surface of the bed
, D lower the side rails of the bed before conducting - Answer-D. lower the side rails of the bed before
conducting
When making a bed in a health care facility, which of the following is a good practice?
A. Placing linens on the bed so that the seams of the sheets are folded toward the inside, not against the
person's skin
B. Changing soiled linens whenever they become soiled or wet, regardless of the time of day
C. Checking the bed linens for personal items before removing the linens from the bed
D. All of the above - Answer-D. All of the above
Why is a routine subject like bedmaking important for nursing assistants to learn?
A. A neat, well-made bed is a sign that the facility provides capable, competent care to its patients or
residents
B. Keeping the linens of the bed clean, dry, and wrinkle-free can prevent dangerous and sometimes life-
threatening problems, such as pressure ulcers, from occurring
C it is important for nursing assistants to know the Precautions to be taken when handling linens in a
health care facilities
D. All of the above - Answer-D. All of the above
Which one of the following techniques is used to prevent the spread of infection when handling soiled
linens?
A. Rolling the linens toward the center of the bed to confine the soiled area inside
B. Holding the soiled linens firmly against your uniform to ensure that nothing falls on the floor when
placing into a soiled linen bag
C. Placing soiled linens on the floor until they can be disposed of properly
D. Mopping up body fluids or substances that leak through the linens to the mattress or bed frame with
a disposable paper towel - Answer-A. Rolling the linens toward the center of the bed to confine the
soiled area inside
When is a privacy curtain drawn?
A. When the person is out of the room
B. When a nursing assistant is providing personal care for a person
C. When the person wants to watch tv but his roommate does not
D. When the person is sleeping - Answer-B. When a nursing assistant is providing personal care for a
person
Which of the following guidelines should the nursing assistant follow when making a bed?
A. Shake linens vigorously before placing them on the bed in order to prevent wrinkles
B. Place the seams of sheets facing the resident
C. Change linens when they become wet or soiled, regardless of the time of day
D. All of the above - Answer-C. Change linens when they become wet or soiled, regardless of the time of
day
When using a mechanical lift to transfer a patient from her bed to a wheelchair, the nursing assistant
should:
A. Have the patient hold the bar if he lift until she is safely seated in the wheelchair
B. Raise the patient to the lifts maximum height before moving her to the chair
C. Gently swing the patient after lifting to ensure she is clear of the surface of the bed
, D lower the side rails of the bed before conducting - Answer-D. lower the side rails of the bed before
conducting
When making a bed in a health care facility, which of the following is a good practice?
A. Placing linens on the bed so that the seams of the sheets are folded toward the inside, not against the
person's skin
B. Changing soiled linens whenever they become soiled or wet, regardless of the time of day
C. Checking the bed linens for personal items before removing the linens from the bed
D. All of the above - Answer-D. All of the above
Why is a routine subject like bedmaking important for nursing assistants to learn?
A. A neat, well-made bed is a sign that the facility provides capable, competent care to its patients or
residents
B. Keeping the linens of the bed clean, dry, and wrinkle-free can prevent dangerous and sometimes life-
threatening problems, such as pressure ulcers, from occurring
C it is important for nursing assistants to know the Precautions to be taken when handling linens in a
health care facilities
D. All of the above - Answer-D. All of the above
Which one of the following techniques is used to prevent the spread of infection when handling soiled
linens?
A. Rolling the linens toward the center of the bed to confine the soiled area inside
B. Holding the soiled linens firmly against your uniform to ensure that nothing falls on the floor when
placing into a soiled linen bag
C. Placing soiled linens on the floor until they can be disposed of properly
D. Mopping up body fluids or substances that leak through the linens to the mattress or bed frame with
a disposable paper towel - Answer-A. Rolling the linens toward the center of the bed to confine the
soiled area inside
