Ohio Department of Health STNA Practice
Test 2026 | 25 Questions, A+ Graded
Answers & Expert Explanations | Updated
2026
Question 1
A resident refuses to take their medication. What should you do first?
A. Force the medication into the resident.
B. Document the refusal and notify the nurse.
C. Ignore the refusal and continue your tasks.
D. Tell the resident they will be punished.
Answer. B.
Residents have the right to refuse medication. You must document the refusal and immediately
notify the nurse or supervisor so they can assess the situation and follow the proper protocol.
Forcing medication is unethical and illegal and ignoring the refusal can lead to harm or serious
consequences.
Question 2
A resident is lying in bed with a high risk of falling. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Keep the bed in a high position.
B. Leave the call light out of reach.
C. Use a bed alarm and keep the bed in the lowest position.
D. Allow the resident to get up without assistance.
Answer C.
Bed alarms and low bed positions reduce fall risk. Call lights should always be within reach and
residents should never be allowed to get up without assistance if they are high risk. High beds
increase fall risk and should be avoided.
, Question 3
When providing oral care to a resident with dementia, what is the best approach?
A. Force the toothbrush aggressively.
B. Explain each step calmly and allow time.
C. Rush through the process to finish quickly.
D. Avoid oral care to prevent resistance.
Answer. B.
Residents with dementia may become anxious or resist care. Using calm communication,
allowing time and being gentle helps build trust and ensures proper oral hygiene. Rushing or
forcing care can lead to agitation or injury.
Question 4
A resident is incontinent and you notice a red rash on the skin. What should you do?
A ignore it and continue tasks.
B. Clean and dry the area. Apply barrier cream and report.
C. Rub the rash vigorously.
D. Use alcohol wipes to clean the area.
Answer B.
Redness and rash indicates skin breakdown. Cleaning, drying, and applying a barrier cream
protects the skin. Reporting to the nurse ensures proper treatment. Rubbing or using alcohol
wipes can worsen the rash.
Question 5
Which action demonstrates proper infection control when changing a wound dressing?
A. Reusing the same gloves for both clean and dirty areas.
B. Washing hands before and after the procedure.
C. Touching the inside of the dressing package.
D. Using a contaminated surface to place supplies.
Answer. B.
Test 2026 | 25 Questions, A+ Graded
Answers & Expert Explanations | Updated
2026
Question 1
A resident refuses to take their medication. What should you do first?
A. Force the medication into the resident.
B. Document the refusal and notify the nurse.
C. Ignore the refusal and continue your tasks.
D. Tell the resident they will be punished.
Answer. B.
Residents have the right to refuse medication. You must document the refusal and immediately
notify the nurse or supervisor so they can assess the situation and follow the proper protocol.
Forcing medication is unethical and illegal and ignoring the refusal can lead to harm or serious
consequences.
Question 2
A resident is lying in bed with a high risk of falling. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Keep the bed in a high position.
B. Leave the call light out of reach.
C. Use a bed alarm and keep the bed in the lowest position.
D. Allow the resident to get up without assistance.
Answer C.
Bed alarms and low bed positions reduce fall risk. Call lights should always be within reach and
residents should never be allowed to get up without assistance if they are high risk. High beds
increase fall risk and should be avoided.
, Question 3
When providing oral care to a resident with dementia, what is the best approach?
A. Force the toothbrush aggressively.
B. Explain each step calmly and allow time.
C. Rush through the process to finish quickly.
D. Avoid oral care to prevent resistance.
Answer. B.
Residents with dementia may become anxious or resist care. Using calm communication,
allowing time and being gentle helps build trust and ensures proper oral hygiene. Rushing or
forcing care can lead to agitation or injury.
Question 4
A resident is incontinent and you notice a red rash on the skin. What should you do?
A ignore it and continue tasks.
B. Clean and dry the area. Apply barrier cream and report.
C. Rub the rash vigorously.
D. Use alcohol wipes to clean the area.
Answer B.
Redness and rash indicates skin breakdown. Cleaning, drying, and applying a barrier cream
protects the skin. Reporting to the nurse ensures proper treatment. Rubbing or using alcohol
wipes can worsen the rash.
Question 5
Which action demonstrates proper infection control when changing a wound dressing?
A. Reusing the same gloves for both clean and dirty areas.
B. Washing hands before and after the procedure.
C. Touching the inside of the dressing package.
D. Using a contaminated surface to place supplies.
Answer. B.
