LNA Week 4 Quiz: Nursing Assistant Program 2026/2027 UPDATE
1. When performing a bed bath, what is the correct order of washing for the
resident’s face?
A. Neck, ears, face, and eyes
B. Eyes, face, ears, and neck
C. Forehead, cheeks, nose, and eyes
D. Eyes, neck, forehead, and chin
Answer: B
Rationale: Always wash from cleanest to dirtiest areas. Start with the eyes (inner to outer
canthus) followed by the face, ears, and neck.
2. A Stage 1 pressure injury is characterized by:
A. Partial-thickness skin loss involving the epidermis
B. Full-thickness tissue loss with visible fat
C. Non-blanchable redness of intact skin
D. A blister or shallow open ulcer
Answer: C
Rationale: Stage 1 pressure injuries involve intact skin with non-blanchable redness,
usually over a bony prominence.
3. What is the recommended water temperature for a complete bed bath?
A. 90°F to 100°F
B. 105°F to 115°F
C. 115°F to 125°F
D. 120°F to 130°F
Answer: B
,Rationale: Water should be comfortable and safe, generally between 105°F and 115°F to
prevent burns while ensuring cleanliness.
4. When providing oral care for an unconscious resident, which position is safest
to prevent aspiration?
A. Supine
B. Lateral (side-lying)
C. High Fowler’s
D. Prone
Answer: B
Rationale: The lateral or side-lying position allows fluids to drain out of the mouth rather
than down the throat, reducing aspiration risk.
5. Which direction should you wipe when performing perineal care for a female
resident?
A. Back to front
B. Side to side
C. Circular motion
D. Front to back
Answer: D
Rationale: Wiping from front to back (cleanest to dirtiest) prevents the spread of bacteria
from the anal area to the urinary meatus.
6. When shaving a resident with a disposable razor, you should shave in which
direction?
A. Upward from the neck
B. Against the direction of hair growth
C. In the direction of hair growth
D. Using a zigzag motion
Answer: C
, Rationale: Shaving in the direction of hair growth prevents skin irritation and ingrown
hairs.
7. When dressing a resident with a weak (affected) right arm, which arm do you
put in the sleeve first?
A. The left arm
B. The right arm
C. Both arms simultaneously
D. Whichever arm the resident chooses
Answer: B
Rationale: When dressing, always start with the weak side first (DAW: Dress Affected
Weak).
8. What is the normal range for adult respirations per minute?
A. 12 to 20
B. 8 to 12
C. 20 to 30
D. 15 to 25
Answer: A
Rationale: A normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult at rest is 12 to 20 breaths per
minute.
9. Where is the radial pulse located?
A. On the thumb side of the wrist
B. In the bend of the elbow
C. At the neck
D. On the top of the foot
Answer: A
Rationale: The radial pulse is found on the thumb side of the wrist and is the most
common site for pulse measurement.
1. When performing a bed bath, what is the correct order of washing for the
resident’s face?
A. Neck, ears, face, and eyes
B. Eyes, face, ears, and neck
C. Forehead, cheeks, nose, and eyes
D. Eyes, neck, forehead, and chin
Answer: B
Rationale: Always wash from cleanest to dirtiest areas. Start with the eyes (inner to outer
canthus) followed by the face, ears, and neck.
2. A Stage 1 pressure injury is characterized by:
A. Partial-thickness skin loss involving the epidermis
B. Full-thickness tissue loss with visible fat
C. Non-blanchable redness of intact skin
D. A blister or shallow open ulcer
Answer: C
Rationale: Stage 1 pressure injuries involve intact skin with non-blanchable redness,
usually over a bony prominence.
3. What is the recommended water temperature for a complete bed bath?
A. 90°F to 100°F
B. 105°F to 115°F
C. 115°F to 125°F
D. 120°F to 130°F
Answer: B
,Rationale: Water should be comfortable and safe, generally between 105°F and 115°F to
prevent burns while ensuring cleanliness.
4. When providing oral care for an unconscious resident, which position is safest
to prevent aspiration?
A. Supine
B. Lateral (side-lying)
C. High Fowler’s
D. Prone
Answer: B
Rationale: The lateral or side-lying position allows fluids to drain out of the mouth rather
than down the throat, reducing aspiration risk.
5. Which direction should you wipe when performing perineal care for a female
resident?
A. Back to front
B. Side to side
C. Circular motion
D. Front to back
Answer: D
Rationale: Wiping from front to back (cleanest to dirtiest) prevents the spread of bacteria
from the anal area to the urinary meatus.
6. When shaving a resident with a disposable razor, you should shave in which
direction?
A. Upward from the neck
B. Against the direction of hair growth
C. In the direction of hair growth
D. Using a zigzag motion
Answer: C
, Rationale: Shaving in the direction of hair growth prevents skin irritation and ingrown
hairs.
7. When dressing a resident with a weak (affected) right arm, which arm do you
put in the sleeve first?
A. The left arm
B. The right arm
C. Both arms simultaneously
D. Whichever arm the resident chooses
Answer: B
Rationale: When dressing, always start with the weak side first (DAW: Dress Affected
Weak).
8. What is the normal range for adult respirations per minute?
A. 12 to 20
B. 8 to 12
C. 20 to 30
D. 15 to 25
Answer: A
Rationale: A normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult at rest is 12 to 20 breaths per
minute.
9. Where is the radial pulse located?
A. On the thumb side of the wrist
B. In the bend of the elbow
C. At the neck
D. On the top of the foot
Answer: A
Rationale: The radial pulse is found on the thumb side of the wrist and is the most
common site for pulse measurement.
