STNA State Tested Nursing Assistant Exam 3 - 2026/2027 Update
1. Which of the following is the most accurate method for preventing the spread
of infection?
A. Wearing gloves at all times
B. Proper handwashing with soap and water
C. Using hand sanitizer only
D. Wearing a mask with every resident
Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of
pathogens in a healthcare setting.
2. What is the normal range for an adult’s resting pulse rate?
A. 60–100 beats per minute
B. 40–60 beats per minute
C. 80–120 beats per minute
D. 100–140 beats per minute
Answer: A
Rationale: The standard normal range for a resting adult pulse is 60 to 100 beats per
minute.
3. When a resident is on ‘NPO’ status, what does this mean?
A. Nighttime position only
B. New patient only
C. Normal protein only
D. Nothing by mouth
Answer: D
,Rationale: NPO stands for ‘nil per os’, which is Latin for nothing by mouth.
4. Which position is most appropriate for a resident receiving a tube feeding?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Lateral
D. Fowler’s
Answer: D
Rationale: Fowler’s position (head of bed elevated) prevents aspiration during tube
feedings.
5. A resident has a stroke and suffers from weakness on the right side. How
should the STNA assist with dressing?
A. Dress the right side first
B. Dress the left side first
C. Undress the right side first
D. Wait for the physical therapist
Answer: A
Rationale: When dressing a resident with one-sided weakness, always dress the weak
(affected) side first.
6. In the ‘RACE’ acronym for fire safety, what does the ‘C’ stand for?
A. Call for help
B. Carry the resident
C. Clear the hallway
D. Contain the fire
Answer: D
Rationale: RACE stands for Remove/Rescue, Activate, Contain (close doors), and
Extinguish/Evacuate.
, 7. Which of the following is a sign of possible physical abuse?
A. Weight loss due to illness
B. Unexplained bruises in various stages of healing
C. Confusion due to dementia
D. Crying after a family visit
Answer: B
Rationale: Unexplained bruises or injuries are major indicators of potential physical abuse.
8. What is the first step when taking a resident’s radial pulse?
A. Wash your hands and identify the resident
B. Count for exactly 15 seconds
C. Place the thumb over the wrist
D. Apply a blood pressure cuff
Answer: A
Rationale: Always start any procedure by washing hands and verifying the resident’s
identity.
9. How often should a resident who is immobile be repositioned to prevent
pressure ulcers?
A. Every 2 hours
B. Every shift
C. Every 4 hours
D. Once a day
Answer: A
Rationale: Standard protocol for immobile residents is repositioning at least every 2
hours.
1. Which of the following is the most accurate method for preventing the spread
of infection?
A. Wearing gloves at all times
B. Proper handwashing with soap and water
C. Using hand sanitizer only
D. Wearing a mask with every resident
Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of
pathogens in a healthcare setting.
2. What is the normal range for an adult’s resting pulse rate?
A. 60–100 beats per minute
B. 40–60 beats per minute
C. 80–120 beats per minute
D. 100–140 beats per minute
Answer: A
Rationale: The standard normal range for a resting adult pulse is 60 to 100 beats per
minute.
3. When a resident is on ‘NPO’ status, what does this mean?
A. Nighttime position only
B. New patient only
C. Normal protein only
D. Nothing by mouth
Answer: D
,Rationale: NPO stands for ‘nil per os’, which is Latin for nothing by mouth.
4. Which position is most appropriate for a resident receiving a tube feeding?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Lateral
D. Fowler’s
Answer: D
Rationale: Fowler’s position (head of bed elevated) prevents aspiration during tube
feedings.
5. A resident has a stroke and suffers from weakness on the right side. How
should the STNA assist with dressing?
A. Dress the right side first
B. Dress the left side first
C. Undress the right side first
D. Wait for the physical therapist
Answer: A
Rationale: When dressing a resident with one-sided weakness, always dress the weak
(affected) side first.
6. In the ‘RACE’ acronym for fire safety, what does the ‘C’ stand for?
A. Call for help
B. Carry the resident
C. Clear the hallway
D. Contain the fire
Answer: D
Rationale: RACE stands for Remove/Rescue, Activate, Contain (close doors), and
Extinguish/Evacuate.
, 7. Which of the following is a sign of possible physical abuse?
A. Weight loss due to illness
B. Unexplained bruises in various stages of healing
C. Confusion due to dementia
D. Crying after a family visit
Answer: B
Rationale: Unexplained bruises or injuries are major indicators of potential physical abuse.
8. What is the first step when taking a resident’s radial pulse?
A. Wash your hands and identify the resident
B. Count for exactly 15 seconds
C. Place the thumb over the wrist
D. Apply a blood pressure cuff
Answer: A
Rationale: Always start any procedure by washing hands and verifying the resident’s
identity.
9. How often should a resident who is immobile be repositioned to prevent
pressure ulcers?
A. Every 2 hours
B. Every shift
C. Every 4 hours
D. Once a day
Answer: A
Rationale: Standard protocol for immobile residents is repositioning at least every 2
hours.
