STNA Week 9 Comprehensive Quiz 2026/2027 UPDATE
1. What is the first step in the RACE fire safety protocol?
A. Extinguish the fire
B. Rescue or remove the resident from danger
C. Activate the fire alarm
D. Contain the fire by closing doors
Answer: B
Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish. The immediate priority is
resident safety.
2. When measuring a radial pulse, where should the STNA place their fingers?
A. On the pinky side of the wrist
B. On the thumb side of the wrist
C. Over the carotid artery in the neck
D. In the center of the antecubital space
Answer: B
Rationale: The radial pulse is located on the thumb side of the wrist.
3. Which of the following is considered an objective observation?
A. The resident says they have a headache
B. The resident has a blood pressure of 140/90
C. The resident reports feeling nauseous
D. The resident says they are lonely
Answer: B
,Rationale: Objective data is measurable or observable, whereas subjective data is what the
resident reports.
4. What is the correct way to wash a resident’s eyes during a bed bath?
A. From the inner corner to the outer corner
B. Using a circular motion
C. From the outer corner to the inner corner
D. Using soap and a rough washcloth
Answer: A
Rationale: Washing from the inner corner to the outer corner prevents contamination of
the tear duct.
5. How often should a resident who is physically restrained be released and
repositioned?
A. Every 30 minutes
B. Once per shift
C. At least every 2 hours
D. Every 4 hours
Answer: C
Rationale: Regulations require that restrained residents be released, exercised, and
repositioned every 2 hours.
6. What does the term ‘NPO’ stand for?
A. New patients only
B. Next physical observation
C. Nothing by mouth
D. No personal objects
Answer: C
Rationale: NPO is the medical abbreviation for ‘nil per os’, meaning nothing by mouth.
, 7. Which of the following is a sign of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?
A. Hot, dry skin
B. Fruity-smelling breath
C. Cold, clammy skin and shakiness
D. Extreme thirst
Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoglycemia often causes sweating, shakiness, and confusion, while hot/dry
skin is associated with hyperglycemia.
8. When transferring a resident with a weak right side, where should the
wheelchair be placed?
A. On the resident’s weak side
B. On the resident’s strong side
C. Directly behind the resident
D. At the foot of the bed
Answer: B
Rationale: The wheelchair should be placed on the strong side so the resident can lead
with their stronger limb during the transfer.
9. What is the first thing an STNA should do if they find a resident on the floor?
A. Help the resident back into bed
B. Call the family immediately
C. Fill out an incident report before doing anything else
D. Stay with the resident and call for the nurse
Answer: D
Rationale: The STNA must ensure the resident does not move until the nurse assesses for
injuries.
1. What is the first step in the RACE fire safety protocol?
A. Extinguish the fire
B. Rescue or remove the resident from danger
C. Activate the fire alarm
D. Contain the fire by closing doors
Answer: B
Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish. The immediate priority is
resident safety.
2. When measuring a radial pulse, where should the STNA place their fingers?
A. On the pinky side of the wrist
B. On the thumb side of the wrist
C. Over the carotid artery in the neck
D. In the center of the antecubital space
Answer: B
Rationale: The radial pulse is located on the thumb side of the wrist.
3. Which of the following is considered an objective observation?
A. The resident says they have a headache
B. The resident has a blood pressure of 140/90
C. The resident reports feeling nauseous
D. The resident says they are lonely
Answer: B
,Rationale: Objective data is measurable or observable, whereas subjective data is what the
resident reports.
4. What is the correct way to wash a resident’s eyes during a bed bath?
A. From the inner corner to the outer corner
B. Using a circular motion
C. From the outer corner to the inner corner
D. Using soap and a rough washcloth
Answer: A
Rationale: Washing from the inner corner to the outer corner prevents contamination of
the tear duct.
5. How often should a resident who is physically restrained be released and
repositioned?
A. Every 30 minutes
B. Once per shift
C. At least every 2 hours
D. Every 4 hours
Answer: C
Rationale: Regulations require that restrained residents be released, exercised, and
repositioned every 2 hours.
6. What does the term ‘NPO’ stand for?
A. New patients only
B. Next physical observation
C. Nothing by mouth
D. No personal objects
Answer: C
Rationale: NPO is the medical abbreviation for ‘nil per os’, meaning nothing by mouth.
, 7. Which of the following is a sign of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?
A. Hot, dry skin
B. Fruity-smelling breath
C. Cold, clammy skin and shakiness
D. Extreme thirst
Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoglycemia often causes sweating, shakiness, and confusion, while hot/dry
skin is associated with hyperglycemia.
8. When transferring a resident with a weak right side, where should the
wheelchair be placed?
A. On the resident’s weak side
B. On the resident’s strong side
C. Directly behind the resident
D. At the foot of the bed
Answer: B
Rationale: The wheelchair should be placed on the strong side so the resident can lead
with their stronger limb during the transfer.
9. What is the first thing an STNA should do if they find a resident on the floor?
A. Help the resident back into bed
B. Call the family immediately
C. Fill out an incident report before doing anything else
D. Stay with the resident and call for the nurse
Answer: D
Rationale: The STNA must ensure the resident does not move until the nurse assesses for
injuries.
