STNA State Tested Nursing Assistant Study Guide Exam 1 2026/2027
Update
1. Which of the following is considered a primary responsibility of an STNA?
A. Assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)
B. Prescribing medications for minor ailments
C. Performing surgical dressing changes
D. Ordering laboratory tests for residents
Answer: A
Rationale: The core role of an STNA is to assist residents with daily tasks such as bathing,
dressing, and eating, rather than medical procedures or prescriptions.
2. When washing hands, for how long should an STNA create friction with soap?
A. At least 5 seconds
B. Exactly 10 seconds
C. At least 20 seconds
D. Between 45 and 60 seconds
Answer: C
Rationale: Standard infection control guidelines state that friction should be applied for at
least 20 seconds during handwashing.
,3. What is the first step an STNA should take if they suspect a resident is being
abused?
A. Report the suspicion to the nurse or supervisor immediately
B. Wait and observe for 24 hours to be certain
C. Confront the suspected abuser immediately
D. Ask the resident if they are being abused before reporting
Answer: A
Rationale: STNAs are mandated reporters and must report any suspicion of abuse
immediately to their supervisor to ensure resident safety.
4. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. The resident’s blood pressure is 140/90
B. The resident feels nauseous
C. The resident says they have a headache
D. The resident reports feeling lonely
Answer: A
Rationale: Objective data is observable and measurable information, such as vital signs,
whereas subjective data is based on the resident’s feelings or reports.
5. What is the proper way to identify a resident before providing care?
A. Call them by their first name
B. Check their identification band and ask them to state their name
C. Look at the photo on the door of the room
D. Assume the resident is the person listed on the assignment sheet
Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the ID band and asking the resident for their name ensures the correct
person receives the correct care.
, 6. Which position is most appropriate for a resident who is receiving a tube
feeding?
A. Supine
B. Semi-Fowler’s or Fowler’s
C. Prone
D. Lateral
Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed (Fowler’s) prevents aspiration during tube
feedings.
7. Which of the following describes the ‘PASS’ acronym in fire safety?
A. Pull, Align, Squeeze, Shake
B. Push, Activate, Spray, Stop
C. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
D. Point, Aim, Spray, Sweep
Answer: C
Rationale: PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and
Sweep from side to side.
8. What should an STNA do if a resident falls while they are ambulating them?
A. Try to catch the resident to stop the fall
B. Leave the resident to go find a nurse
C. Guide the resident to the floor and stay with them
D. Quickly pull the resident back up to a standing position
Answer: C
Rationale: To prevent injury to both the STNA and the resident, the STNA should guide the
resident to the floor and remain with them until help arrives.
Update
1. Which of the following is considered a primary responsibility of an STNA?
A. Assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)
B. Prescribing medications for minor ailments
C. Performing surgical dressing changes
D. Ordering laboratory tests for residents
Answer: A
Rationale: The core role of an STNA is to assist residents with daily tasks such as bathing,
dressing, and eating, rather than medical procedures or prescriptions.
2. When washing hands, for how long should an STNA create friction with soap?
A. At least 5 seconds
B. Exactly 10 seconds
C. At least 20 seconds
D. Between 45 and 60 seconds
Answer: C
Rationale: Standard infection control guidelines state that friction should be applied for at
least 20 seconds during handwashing.
,3. What is the first step an STNA should take if they suspect a resident is being
abused?
A. Report the suspicion to the nurse or supervisor immediately
B. Wait and observe for 24 hours to be certain
C. Confront the suspected abuser immediately
D. Ask the resident if they are being abused before reporting
Answer: A
Rationale: STNAs are mandated reporters and must report any suspicion of abuse
immediately to their supervisor to ensure resident safety.
4. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. The resident’s blood pressure is 140/90
B. The resident feels nauseous
C. The resident says they have a headache
D. The resident reports feeling lonely
Answer: A
Rationale: Objective data is observable and measurable information, such as vital signs,
whereas subjective data is based on the resident’s feelings or reports.
5. What is the proper way to identify a resident before providing care?
A. Call them by their first name
B. Check their identification band and ask them to state their name
C. Look at the photo on the door of the room
D. Assume the resident is the person listed on the assignment sheet
Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the ID band and asking the resident for their name ensures the correct
person receives the correct care.
, 6. Which position is most appropriate for a resident who is receiving a tube
feeding?
A. Supine
B. Semi-Fowler’s or Fowler’s
C. Prone
D. Lateral
Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed (Fowler’s) prevents aspiration during tube
feedings.
7. Which of the following describes the ‘PASS’ acronym in fire safety?
A. Pull, Align, Squeeze, Shake
B. Push, Activate, Spray, Stop
C. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
D. Point, Aim, Spray, Sweep
Answer: C
Rationale: PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and
Sweep from side to side.
8. What should an STNA do if a resident falls while they are ambulating them?
A. Try to catch the resident to stop the fall
B. Leave the resident to go find a nurse
C. Guide the resident to the floor and stay with them
D. Quickly pull the resident back up to a standing position
Answer: C
Rationale: To prevent injury to both the STNA and the resident, the STNA should guide the
resident to the floor and remain with them until help arrives.
