LNA | Licensed Nursing Assistant | Week 8 Quiz - State Board Prep
2026 UPDATE
1. When providing post-mortem care, what is the primary responsibility of the
Licensed Nursing Assistant?
A. To pronounce the official time of death
B. To prepare the body for viewing with respect and dignity
C. To notify the next of kin immediately
D. To perform an autopsy for the medical examiner
Answer: B
Rationale: The LNA’s role in post-mortem care is to treat the body with respect, ensuring it
is clean and positioned naturally for the family’s viewing.
,2. Which of the following is a primary safety precaution when a resident is
receiving supplemental oxygen?
A. Ensuring the resident wears wool blankets for warmth
B. Applying petroleum jelly to the resident’s nostrils
C. Posting a ‘No Smoking’ sign in the room
D. Checking the flow rate every 15 minutes
Answer: C
Rationale: Oxygen is highly flammable. ‘No Smoking’ signs and the removal of fire hazards
are critical safety measures.
3. While performing catheter care for a female resident, the LNA should always:
A. Clean from the anus toward the meatus
B. Clean from the meatus downward away from the body
C. Use the same part of the washcloth for each stroke
D. Tug on the catheter to ensure it is secure
Answer: B
Rationale: To prevent infection, clean from the cleanest area (the meatus) toward the
dirtiest (away from the body).
, 4. What is the goal of Passive Range of Motion (PROM) exercises?
A. To build muscle mass and strength
B. To increase the resident’s heart rate
C. To prevent contractures and maintain joint flexibility
D. To allow the resident to exercise without staff help
Answer: C
Rationale: PROM is performed by the staff for the resident to maintain joint mobility and
prevent the permanent shortening of muscles known as contractures.
5. If a resident is in a physical restraint, how often must the LNA release the
restraint and provide care?
A. Every 4 hours
B. Every 2 hours
C. Once per shift
D. Every 30 minutes
Answer: B
Rationale: State regulations and safety standards require that restraints be released every
2 hours for repositioning, skin care, and toileting.
2026 UPDATE
1. When providing post-mortem care, what is the primary responsibility of the
Licensed Nursing Assistant?
A. To pronounce the official time of death
B. To prepare the body for viewing with respect and dignity
C. To notify the next of kin immediately
D. To perform an autopsy for the medical examiner
Answer: B
Rationale: The LNA’s role in post-mortem care is to treat the body with respect, ensuring it
is clean and positioned naturally for the family’s viewing.
,2. Which of the following is a primary safety precaution when a resident is
receiving supplemental oxygen?
A. Ensuring the resident wears wool blankets for warmth
B. Applying petroleum jelly to the resident’s nostrils
C. Posting a ‘No Smoking’ sign in the room
D. Checking the flow rate every 15 minutes
Answer: C
Rationale: Oxygen is highly flammable. ‘No Smoking’ signs and the removal of fire hazards
are critical safety measures.
3. While performing catheter care for a female resident, the LNA should always:
A. Clean from the anus toward the meatus
B. Clean from the meatus downward away from the body
C. Use the same part of the washcloth for each stroke
D. Tug on the catheter to ensure it is secure
Answer: B
Rationale: To prevent infection, clean from the cleanest area (the meatus) toward the
dirtiest (away from the body).
, 4. What is the goal of Passive Range of Motion (PROM) exercises?
A. To build muscle mass and strength
B. To increase the resident’s heart rate
C. To prevent contractures and maintain joint flexibility
D. To allow the resident to exercise without staff help
Answer: C
Rationale: PROM is performed by the staff for the resident to maintain joint mobility and
prevent the permanent shortening of muscles known as contractures.
5. If a resident is in a physical restraint, how often must the LNA release the
restraint and provide care?
A. Every 4 hours
B. Every 2 hours
C. Once per shift
D. Every 30 minutes
Answer: B
Rationale: State regulations and safety standards require that restraints be released every
2 hours for repositioning, skin care, and toileting.
