MINNESOTA CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH PRACTICE SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ The nurse asks you to place a person in Fowler's position. You
A. Put the bed flat
B. Raise the head of the bed between 45 and 60 degrees
C. Raise the head of the bed between 80 and 90 degrees
D. Raise the head of the bed 15 degrees. Answer: B
◉ You accidentally scratch a person. This is
A. Neglect
B. Negligence
C. Malpractice
D. Physical abuse. Answer: B
◉ You positioned a person in a chair. For good body alignment, you
,A. Have the person's back and buttocks against the back of the chair
B. Leave the person's feet unsupported
C. Have the backs of the person's knees touch the edge of the chair
D. Have the person sit on the edge of the chair. Answer: A
◉ You need to transfer a person with a weak left leg from the bed to
the wheelchair. You
A. Get the person out of bed on the left side
B. Get the person out of bed on the right side
C. Keep the person in bed
D. Ask the person what side moves first. Answer: B
◉ A person tries to scratch and kick you. You should
A. Protect yourself from harm
B. Argue with the person
C. Become angry with the person
D. Ignore the person. Answer: A
◉ When moving a person up in bed
,A. Window coverings may be left open so people can look in
B. Body parts may be exposed
C. Ask the person to help
D. Ask the person to lie still. Answer: B
◉ For comfort, most older persons prefer
A. Rooms that are cold
B. Restrooms that smell of urine
C. Loud talking and laughter at the nurses' station
D. Lighting that meets their needs. Answer: D
◉ Call lights are
A. Placed on the person's strong side
B. Answered when time permits
C. Kept on the bedside table
D. Kept on the person's weak side. Answer: A
◉ A nurse asks you to inspect a person's closet. You
A. Tell the nurse you cannot do this
, B. Inspect the closet when the person is in the dining room
C. Ask the person if you can inspect his or her closet
D. Tell the nurse to inspect the closet. Answer: C
◉ When changing bed linens, you
A. Hold the linens close to your uniform
B. Shake the sheet when putting it on the bed
C. Take only needed linens into the person's room
D. Put used linens on the floor. Answer: C
◉ To use a fire extinguisher, you
A. Keep the safety pin in the extinguisher
B. Direct the hose or nozzle at the top of the fire
C. Squeeze the lever to start the stream
D. Sweep the stream at the top of the fire. Answer: C
◉ When doing mouth care for an unconscious person, you
A. Do not need to wear gloves
B. Give mouth care at least every 2 hours