Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Week 9 Comprehensive Quiz 2026
UPDATE |State Board of Nursing
1. A resident with diabetes mellitus is found sweating profusely and appears
confused. What is the most likely cause?
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Hypertension
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Hypothermia
Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) often presents with symptoms like sweating,
confusion, and shakiness, whereas hyperglycemia often involves excessive thirst and
frequent urination.
2. Which position is most beneficial for a resident suffering from Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who is having difficulty breathing?
A. Supine
B. Fowler’s
C. Prone
D. Lateral
Answer: B
Rationale: Fowler’s position (sitting up at 45-60 degrees) helps expand the lungs and
makes breathing easier for patients with respiratory issues.
,3. When collecting a mid-stream clean-catch urine specimen, the LNA should
instruct the resident to:
A. Void a small amount into the toilet first, then catch the remaining urine
B. Collect the very first part of the urine stream
C. Wait until the bladder is full before starting
D. Collect only the last few drops of urine
Answer: A
Rationale: A mid-stream specimen requires clearing the urethra first by voiding a small
amount, then collecting the middle portion of the stream to reduce contamination.
4. Which of the following is a sign of a localized infection?
A. General fatigue
B. Fever throughout the body
C. Redness and swelling at the site
D. Low blood pressure
Answer: C
Rationale: Localized infections are characterized by symptoms at the specific site of injury,
such as redness, heat, swelling, and pain.
5. A resident has a ‘Restricted Fluids’ order. What is the primary responsibility
of the LNA?
A. Keep the water pitcher full at all times
B. Offer fluids every hour regardless of the limit
C. Stop all fluids until the nurse says otherwise
D. Monitor and record all fluid intake accurately
Answer: D
Rationale: When fluids are restricted, the LNA must carefully track and document every
milliliter consumed to ensure the resident does not exceed the limit set by the doctor.
, 6. What is the correct way to handle a resident’s hearing aid when cleaning it?
A. Submerge it in soapy water
B. Clean it with alcohol wipes
C. Use a hair dryer to remove moisture
D. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth
Answer: D
Rationale: Hearing aids are sensitive electronic devices and should never be submerged;
they should be wiped with a soft cloth and checked for earwax.
7. An LNA notices a red, non-blanchable area on a resident’s sacrum. This is
likely a:
A. Normal age spot
B. Stage 2 pressure injury
C. Stage 1 pressure injury
D. Bruise
Answer: C
Rationale: A non-blanchable red area is the hallmark of a Stage 1 pressure injury,
indicating tissue damage is beginning.
8. Which of these practices violates HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act)?
A. Logging off the computer after charting
B. Closing the door during a procedure
C. Shredding papers with resident names on them
D. Discussing a resident’s condition in the cafeteria
Answer: D
Rationale: Discussing private health information in public areas like a cafeteria is a
violation of patient confidentiality and HIPAA laws.
UPDATE |State Board of Nursing
1. A resident with diabetes mellitus is found sweating profusely and appears
confused. What is the most likely cause?
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Hypertension
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Hypothermia
Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) often presents with symptoms like sweating,
confusion, and shakiness, whereas hyperglycemia often involves excessive thirst and
frequent urination.
2. Which position is most beneficial for a resident suffering from Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who is having difficulty breathing?
A. Supine
B. Fowler’s
C. Prone
D. Lateral
Answer: B
Rationale: Fowler’s position (sitting up at 45-60 degrees) helps expand the lungs and
makes breathing easier for patients with respiratory issues.
,3. When collecting a mid-stream clean-catch urine specimen, the LNA should
instruct the resident to:
A. Void a small amount into the toilet first, then catch the remaining urine
B. Collect the very first part of the urine stream
C. Wait until the bladder is full before starting
D. Collect only the last few drops of urine
Answer: A
Rationale: A mid-stream specimen requires clearing the urethra first by voiding a small
amount, then collecting the middle portion of the stream to reduce contamination.
4. Which of the following is a sign of a localized infection?
A. General fatigue
B. Fever throughout the body
C. Redness and swelling at the site
D. Low blood pressure
Answer: C
Rationale: Localized infections are characterized by symptoms at the specific site of injury,
such as redness, heat, swelling, and pain.
5. A resident has a ‘Restricted Fluids’ order. What is the primary responsibility
of the LNA?
A. Keep the water pitcher full at all times
B. Offer fluids every hour regardless of the limit
C. Stop all fluids until the nurse says otherwise
D. Monitor and record all fluid intake accurately
Answer: D
Rationale: When fluids are restricted, the LNA must carefully track and document every
milliliter consumed to ensure the resident does not exceed the limit set by the doctor.
, 6. What is the correct way to handle a resident’s hearing aid when cleaning it?
A. Submerge it in soapy water
B. Clean it with alcohol wipes
C. Use a hair dryer to remove moisture
D. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth
Answer: D
Rationale: Hearing aids are sensitive electronic devices and should never be submerged;
they should be wiped with a soft cloth and checked for earwax.
7. An LNA notices a red, non-blanchable area on a resident’s sacrum. This is
likely a:
A. Normal age spot
B. Stage 2 pressure injury
C. Stage 1 pressure injury
D. Bruise
Answer: C
Rationale: A non-blanchable red area is the hallmark of a Stage 1 pressure injury,
indicating tissue damage is beginning.
8. Which of these practices violates HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act)?
A. Logging off the computer after charting
B. Closing the door during a procedure
C. Shredding papers with resident names on them
D. Discussing a resident’s condition in the cafeteria
Answer: D
Rationale: Discussing private health information in public areas like a cafeteria is a
violation of patient confidentiality and HIPAA laws.
