STNA State Tested Nursing Assistant Actual Exam 2 (2026/2027)
UPDATE
1. What is the primary purpose of the ‘RACE’ acronym in fire safety?
A. Running away from the center of the emergency
B. Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
C. Remove, Alert, Carry, Exit
D. Relocate, Announce, Contain, Evacuate
Answer: B
Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue anyone in danger, Activate the alarm, Confine the fire
by closing doors, and Extinguish the fire if possible or Evacuate.
2. When a Nursing Assistant (NA) provides perineal care to a female resident,
they should always wipe in which direction?
A. From back to front
B. In a circular motion
C. From front to back
D. Side to side
Answer: C
Rationale: Wiping from front to back (cleanest to dirtiest) prevents the spread of bacteria
from the anal area to the urinary meatus, reducing UTI risk.
,3. A resident is on a ‘Restricted Fluids’ diet. What is the NA’s responsibility?
A. Keep the water pitcher full at all times
B. Offer fluids only during meal times
C. Encourage the resident to drink as much as possible
D. Measure and document all fluid intake accurately
Answer: D
Rationale: When fluids are restricted, the NA must ensure the resident does not exceed the
limit and must track every milliliter consumed.
4. Which of the following is considered ‘objective’ data?
A. The resident says they have a headache
B. The resident reports feeling nauseous
C. The resident’s blood pressure is 140/90
D. The resident says they are lonely
Answer: C
Rationale: Objective data is information that can be seen, heard, felt, or measured by the
observer, such as vital signs.
5. What is the normal range for an adult’s resting pulse rate?
A. 60 to 100 beats per minute
B. 80 to 120 beats per minute
C. 40 to 60 beats per minute
D. 50 to 80 beats per minute
Answer: A
Rationale: The standard normal range for an adult pulse is 60 to 100 beats per minute.
, 6. What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
A. Wearing gloves at all times
B. Using hand sanitizer only
C. Frequent and proper handwashing
D. Keeping all residents in their rooms
Answer: C
Rationale: Handwashing is the single most important measure to prevent the transmission
of microorganisms and infections.
7. How many milliliters (mL) are in one ounce (oz)?
A. 15 mL
B. 60 mL
C. 45 mL
D. 30 mL
Answer: D
Rationale: Standard medical conversion used in nursing facilities is 1 ounce equals 30
milliliters.
8. A resident has a weak left side following a stroke. When helping the resident
dress, which arm should the NA put in the sleeve first?
A. The right arm
B. Both arms at the same time
C. Whichever arm the resident prefers
D. The left arm
Answer: D
Rationale: When dressing a resident with a weak side, always start with the weak side first
(Dress Affected).
UPDATE
1. What is the primary purpose of the ‘RACE’ acronym in fire safety?
A. Running away from the center of the emergency
B. Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
C. Remove, Alert, Carry, Exit
D. Relocate, Announce, Contain, Evacuate
Answer: B
Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue anyone in danger, Activate the alarm, Confine the fire
by closing doors, and Extinguish the fire if possible or Evacuate.
2. When a Nursing Assistant (NA) provides perineal care to a female resident,
they should always wipe in which direction?
A. From back to front
B. In a circular motion
C. From front to back
D. Side to side
Answer: C
Rationale: Wiping from front to back (cleanest to dirtiest) prevents the spread of bacteria
from the anal area to the urinary meatus, reducing UTI risk.
,3. A resident is on a ‘Restricted Fluids’ diet. What is the NA’s responsibility?
A. Keep the water pitcher full at all times
B. Offer fluids only during meal times
C. Encourage the resident to drink as much as possible
D. Measure and document all fluid intake accurately
Answer: D
Rationale: When fluids are restricted, the NA must ensure the resident does not exceed the
limit and must track every milliliter consumed.
4. Which of the following is considered ‘objective’ data?
A. The resident says they have a headache
B. The resident reports feeling nauseous
C. The resident’s blood pressure is 140/90
D. The resident says they are lonely
Answer: C
Rationale: Objective data is information that can be seen, heard, felt, or measured by the
observer, such as vital signs.
5. What is the normal range for an adult’s resting pulse rate?
A. 60 to 100 beats per minute
B. 80 to 120 beats per minute
C. 40 to 60 beats per minute
D. 50 to 80 beats per minute
Answer: A
Rationale: The standard normal range for an adult pulse is 60 to 100 beats per minute.
, 6. What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
A. Wearing gloves at all times
B. Using hand sanitizer only
C. Frequent and proper handwashing
D. Keeping all residents in their rooms
Answer: C
Rationale: Handwashing is the single most important measure to prevent the transmission
of microorganisms and infections.
7. How many milliliters (mL) are in one ounce (oz)?
A. 15 mL
B. 60 mL
C. 45 mL
D. 30 mL
Answer: D
Rationale: Standard medical conversion used in nursing facilities is 1 ounce equals 30
milliliters.
8. A resident has a weak left side following a stroke. When helping the resident
dress, which arm should the NA put in the sleeve first?
A. The right arm
B. Both arms at the same time
C. Whichever arm the resident prefers
D. The left arm
Answer: D
Rationale: When dressing a resident with a weak side, always start with the weak side first
(Dress Affected).
