STNA Written Test Practice Questions
All of the following principles of body mechanics must be observed EXCEPT: - Answer-Twist, do not pivot
The most common type of infection occurring in residents in facilities is: - Answer-Urinary Tract
Infections
What drug, that is used to fight infection, have we abused? - Answer-Antibiotics
Residents often walk with their feet shuffling. This is usually due to: - Answer-Loss of mobility
Hand restraints should be fastened securely to: - Answer-The bed spring using a slip knot
All of the following may prevent a resident doing their own ADL's except:
A. decreased strength
B. lack of endurance
C. full range of motion
D. paralysis - Answer-C. full range of motion
,Proper positioning is necessary for all of the following reasons: - Answer-- Improving circulation to a part
of the body
- Maintaining proper body alignment
-Increasing sensory stimulation
Neurotransmitters are: - Answer-Chemicals
Parkinson's disease is caused by: - Answer-A decreases in neurotransmitters
When the synovial fluid that is around a joint causes the joint to become inflamed it is called? - Answer-
Bursitis
Constipation is most likely caused by: - Answer-Medications
Residents with Parkinson's disease would not have: - Answer-Flexible muscles
What is found upon examining the brain of a resident with Alzheimer's disease? - Answer-Neurofibrillary
tangles
Baseline data NOT required at the time of admission would be: - Answer-Family Tree
Which of the following is NOT a feeling that family members have about someone suffering from
dementia: - Answer-Hope
Which is NOT normal change in the digestive system caused by aging: - Answer-Thicker saliva
, Which is NOT an age-related change affecting the respiratory tract: - Answer-Cartilage between the ribs
becomes softer allowing for greater lung expansion
The most stimulating form of bathing for residents is a: - Answer-Tub bath
Alzheimer's disease is a condition that: - Answer-Is nearly always fatal in 3-20 years and death is usually
caused by viral or bacterial infection
Examples of the normal forgetfulness include the following: - Answer-- Losing keys or glasses
- Forgetting where you parked a car in the parking lot
- Forgetting occasional appointments
All long-term care facilities must adhere to standards set by designated public agencies. The standards
govern: - Answer-Sanitary conditions of the facility
Which of the following is NOT a resident right: - Answer-The right to have a private room
According to Resident Bill of Rights, all of the following are true EXCEPT:
A. Having the right to manage their own affairs
B. Having the right to choose an attending physician
C. Having the right to file a grievance with proper authorities
D. Having the right not to pay their bill - Answer-D. Having the right not to pay their bill
When caring for confused residents you should not: - Answer-Rearrange the furniture often to stimulate
the resident
To ensure a successful activity program: - Answer-Have small group activities
All of the following principles of body mechanics must be observed EXCEPT: - Answer-Twist, do not pivot
The most common type of infection occurring in residents in facilities is: - Answer-Urinary Tract
Infections
What drug, that is used to fight infection, have we abused? - Answer-Antibiotics
Residents often walk with their feet shuffling. This is usually due to: - Answer-Loss of mobility
Hand restraints should be fastened securely to: - Answer-The bed spring using a slip knot
All of the following may prevent a resident doing their own ADL's except:
A. decreased strength
B. lack of endurance
C. full range of motion
D. paralysis - Answer-C. full range of motion
,Proper positioning is necessary for all of the following reasons: - Answer-- Improving circulation to a part
of the body
- Maintaining proper body alignment
-Increasing sensory stimulation
Neurotransmitters are: - Answer-Chemicals
Parkinson's disease is caused by: - Answer-A decreases in neurotransmitters
When the synovial fluid that is around a joint causes the joint to become inflamed it is called? - Answer-
Bursitis
Constipation is most likely caused by: - Answer-Medications
Residents with Parkinson's disease would not have: - Answer-Flexible muscles
What is found upon examining the brain of a resident with Alzheimer's disease? - Answer-Neurofibrillary
tangles
Baseline data NOT required at the time of admission would be: - Answer-Family Tree
Which of the following is NOT a feeling that family members have about someone suffering from
dementia: - Answer-Hope
Which is NOT normal change in the digestive system caused by aging: - Answer-Thicker saliva
, Which is NOT an age-related change affecting the respiratory tract: - Answer-Cartilage between the ribs
becomes softer allowing for greater lung expansion
The most stimulating form of bathing for residents is a: - Answer-Tub bath
Alzheimer's disease is a condition that: - Answer-Is nearly always fatal in 3-20 years and death is usually
caused by viral or bacterial infection
Examples of the normal forgetfulness include the following: - Answer-- Losing keys or glasses
- Forgetting where you parked a car in the parking lot
- Forgetting occasional appointments
All long-term care facilities must adhere to standards set by designated public agencies. The standards
govern: - Answer-Sanitary conditions of the facility
Which of the following is NOT a resident right: - Answer-The right to have a private room
According to Resident Bill of Rights, all of the following are true EXCEPT:
A. Having the right to manage their own affairs
B. Having the right to choose an attending physician
C. Having the right to file a grievance with proper authorities
D. Having the right not to pay their bill - Answer-D. Having the right not to pay their bill
When caring for confused residents you should not: - Answer-Rearrange the furniture often to stimulate
the resident
To ensure a successful activity program: - Answer-Have small group activities
