NNAAP PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED ANSWERS 2025
,What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?
A) Prosthesis
B) Pronation
C) External Rotation
D) Abduction - ANSWERA) Prosthesis
When a client has left-sided weakness, what is the recommended part of the sweater to
put on first?
A) Right sleeve
B) Client's choice
C) Both sleeves
D) Left sleeve - ANSWERD) Left sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with:
A) the client's roommate
B) the client's family members
C) anyone the nurse aide sees fit
D) the staff on the next shift - ANSWERD) the staff on the next shift
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should
assist:
A) on the client's weak side
B) with a wheelchair
C) from behind the client
D) on the clients strong side - ANSWERA) on the client's weak side
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD:
A) speak loudly so the client can hear the instructions
B) talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
C) tell the client to be quiet
D) ask to reassign the care of this client - ANSWERB) talk in a slow, calm, reassuring
manner
The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to:
A) use them as a restraint
B) have a place to connect the call signal
C) protect the client from injury
D) keep the client warm - ANSWERC) protect the client from injury
Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called:
A) adduction
B) abduction
, C) rotation
D) range of motion - ANSWERD) range of motion
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting loss?
A) Leave the client alone
B) Convince the client to accept the loss
C) Encourage the client to talk
D) Discourage individual activity - ANSWERC) Encourage the client to talk
9. The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a client who has:
A) a bloody nose
B) a blocked airway
C) fallen out of bed
D) impaired eyesight - ANSWERB) a blocked airway
To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should:
A) write out information
B) smile frequently and speak loudly
C) avoid eye contact
D) smile often and talk rapidly - ANSWERA) write out information
The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse aide should:
A) point to the date on the calendar and say the date
B) ignore the request
C) provide the date and then test the client later
D) explain that memory loss is natural and the date is not important - ANSWERA) point
to the date on the calendar and say the date
To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be
taped to the client's:
A) hip
B) upper thigh
C) bed sheet
D) bed frame - ANSWERB) upper thigh
A nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by:
A) allowing clients to talk about their beliefs
B) taking clients to the nurse aide's church
C) avoiding any religious discussions
D) talking about the nurse aide's own spiritual beliefs - ANSWERA) allowing clients to
talk about their beliefs
A nurse aide MUST wear gloves when:
A) feeding a client
B) doing range of motion
C) doing peri-care
WITH DETAILED ANSWERS 2025
,What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?
A) Prosthesis
B) Pronation
C) External Rotation
D) Abduction - ANSWERA) Prosthesis
When a client has left-sided weakness, what is the recommended part of the sweater to
put on first?
A) Right sleeve
B) Client's choice
C) Both sleeves
D) Left sleeve - ANSWERD) Left sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with:
A) the client's roommate
B) the client's family members
C) anyone the nurse aide sees fit
D) the staff on the next shift - ANSWERD) the staff on the next shift
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should
assist:
A) on the client's weak side
B) with a wheelchair
C) from behind the client
D) on the clients strong side - ANSWERA) on the client's weak side
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD:
A) speak loudly so the client can hear the instructions
B) talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
C) tell the client to be quiet
D) ask to reassign the care of this client - ANSWERB) talk in a slow, calm, reassuring
manner
The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to:
A) use them as a restraint
B) have a place to connect the call signal
C) protect the client from injury
D) keep the client warm - ANSWERC) protect the client from injury
Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called:
A) adduction
B) abduction
, C) rotation
D) range of motion - ANSWERD) range of motion
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting loss?
A) Leave the client alone
B) Convince the client to accept the loss
C) Encourage the client to talk
D) Discourage individual activity - ANSWERC) Encourage the client to talk
9. The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a client who has:
A) a bloody nose
B) a blocked airway
C) fallen out of bed
D) impaired eyesight - ANSWERB) a blocked airway
To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should:
A) write out information
B) smile frequently and speak loudly
C) avoid eye contact
D) smile often and talk rapidly - ANSWERA) write out information
The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse aide should:
A) point to the date on the calendar and say the date
B) ignore the request
C) provide the date and then test the client later
D) explain that memory loss is natural and the date is not important - ANSWERA) point
to the date on the calendar and say the date
To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be
taped to the client's:
A) hip
B) upper thigh
C) bed sheet
D) bed frame - ANSWERB) upper thigh
A nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by:
A) allowing clients to talk about their beliefs
B) taking clients to the nurse aide's church
C) avoiding any religious discussions
D) talking about the nurse aide's own spiritual beliefs - ANSWERA) allowing clients to
talk about their beliefs
A nurse aide MUST wear gloves when:
A) feeding a client
B) doing range of motion
C) doing peri-care
