STNA SELECTED CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
EXAM 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ abdominal thrust. Answer: a strong push into the region between
the thorax and pelvis (diaphragm) Hemlick maneuver
◉ abduction pillow. Answer: goes between the legs; it helps keep the
legs spread
◉ abuse. Answer: The intentional mistreatment or harm of another
person
◉ accidents. Answer: an unfortunate event resulting from
carelessness or ignorance
◉ activities. Answer: things that are done for enjoyment, often as
part of education and often in groups.
◉ adaptive devices. Answer: special equipment that helps a person
who is ill or disabled to perform ADLs; also called assistive devices.
◉ ADL. Answer: Activities of daily living
,◉ admission. Answer: the act or process of admitting
◉ admitting resident. Answer: the individual being accepted into a
Long Term Care Facility
◉ affected side. Answer: a weakened side from a stroke or injury;
also called the "weaker" or "involved" side.
◉ aging process. Answer: the natural occurrences in the body that
produce the changes associated with growing old
◉ agitation. Answer: commotion, excitement; uneasiness
◉ alternating pressure mattress. Answer: [P]:alt pressure
increase/decreases with use of pump; [TNI]:Assess on
admit/schedule limited mobility + drainage, body fluids, contained
pus, Stage III/IV; post operative flap, pain management; [R]:
pressure can be reduced under bony prominences but increased
under others
◉ Alzheimer's. Answer: a progressive form of presenile dementia
that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the
40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed
by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness
,◉ ambulation. Answer: walking or moving from one place to
another
◉ amputees. Answer: an individual who has had a limb removed
◉ anger. Answer: a strong feeling of displeasure
◉ antiembolic stockings. Answer: stockings made of elastic fabric
that provide support promote blood flow and prevent the formation
of blood clots
◉ anxiety. Answer: An emotional state of high energy, with the stress
response as the body's reaction to it.
◉ aphasia. Answer: inability to use or understand language (spoken
or written) because of a brain lesion
◉ appropriate response. Answer: a reply that is made that is suitable
for the circumstances
◉ arthritis. Answer: inflammation of a joint or joints
, ◉ aseptic. Answer: free from disease-causing microorganisms
◉ assistive device. Answer: see addaptive devices.
◉ axillary temperature. Answer: Temperature taken at the armpit
◉ back strain. Answer: hurting ones back
◉ bacteria. Answer: single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus;
prokaryotes
◉ bargaining. Answer: occurs when patients accept death but want
more time to live
◉ basic needs. Answer: These are the things people cannot live
without, such as food, clothing, and shelter.
◉ basic skin care. Answer: Clean and moisturize your skin daily.
Block the sun. Seek professional help for skin problems. Eat a
balanced diet. Self screening.
◉ bathing. Answer: the act of washing yourself (or another person)
EXAM 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ abdominal thrust. Answer: a strong push into the region between
the thorax and pelvis (diaphragm) Hemlick maneuver
◉ abduction pillow. Answer: goes between the legs; it helps keep the
legs spread
◉ abuse. Answer: The intentional mistreatment or harm of another
person
◉ accidents. Answer: an unfortunate event resulting from
carelessness or ignorance
◉ activities. Answer: things that are done for enjoyment, often as
part of education and often in groups.
◉ adaptive devices. Answer: special equipment that helps a person
who is ill or disabled to perform ADLs; also called assistive devices.
◉ ADL. Answer: Activities of daily living
,◉ admission. Answer: the act or process of admitting
◉ admitting resident. Answer: the individual being accepted into a
Long Term Care Facility
◉ affected side. Answer: a weakened side from a stroke or injury;
also called the "weaker" or "involved" side.
◉ aging process. Answer: the natural occurrences in the body that
produce the changes associated with growing old
◉ agitation. Answer: commotion, excitement; uneasiness
◉ alternating pressure mattress. Answer: [P]:alt pressure
increase/decreases with use of pump; [TNI]:Assess on
admit/schedule limited mobility + drainage, body fluids, contained
pus, Stage III/IV; post operative flap, pain management; [R]:
pressure can be reduced under bony prominences but increased
under others
◉ Alzheimer's. Answer: a progressive form of presenile dementia
that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the
40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed
by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness
,◉ ambulation. Answer: walking or moving from one place to
another
◉ amputees. Answer: an individual who has had a limb removed
◉ anger. Answer: a strong feeling of displeasure
◉ antiembolic stockings. Answer: stockings made of elastic fabric
that provide support promote blood flow and prevent the formation
of blood clots
◉ anxiety. Answer: An emotional state of high energy, with the stress
response as the body's reaction to it.
◉ aphasia. Answer: inability to use or understand language (spoken
or written) because of a brain lesion
◉ appropriate response. Answer: a reply that is made that is suitable
for the circumstances
◉ arthritis. Answer: inflammation of a joint or joints
, ◉ aseptic. Answer: free from disease-causing microorganisms
◉ assistive device. Answer: see addaptive devices.
◉ axillary temperature. Answer: Temperature taken at the armpit
◉ back strain. Answer: hurting ones back
◉ bacteria. Answer: single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus;
prokaryotes
◉ bargaining. Answer: occurs when patients accept death but want
more time to live
◉ basic needs. Answer: These are the things people cannot live
without, such as food, clothing, and shelter.
◉ basic skin care. Answer: Clean and moisturize your skin daily.
Block the sun. Seek professional help for skin problems. Eat a
balanced diet. Self screening.
◉ bathing. Answer: the act of washing yourself (or another person)
