NNAAP - NURSING ASSISTANT
PRACTICE EXAM 2 Questions With
Solutions
1. When should postmortem care be performed? Postmortem care needs to be done before
rigor mortis sets in so that the patient's appearance can be maintained.
2. A walker may be used if the client can A resident must be able to support some weight
before using a walker.
3. A cane should be used on If the cane is not used on the strong side, the resident may
fall.
4. A nurse aide is collecting linens for a bed change and drops a sheet on the floor. What should
the nurse aide do? To prevent contamination and the spread of microorganisms, the sheet
should be put in the soiled linen hamper.
5. When applying a cold treatment to a patient, it is important to observe the patient closely for
signs of Cyanosis is an indication of poor circulation, which could lead to tissue death.
The nurse aide should stop the treatment and report it to the charge nurse.
, NNAAP - NURSING ASSISTANT
PRACTICE EXAM 2 Questions With
Solutions
6. The purpose of correctly positioning the client is to Correctly positioning a patient
should prevent skin breakdown, increase comfort, and maintain the function of joints and
muscles.
7. A surgical bed should be left in what position? The bed should be level with the
stretcher. This makes a transfer safer.
8. The preferred way to remove a bedpan from a client who is unable to lift her buttocks is to
Turning the resident is the easiest method, and it is important to hold the pan to prevent
spilling the contents.
9. After shaving a patient with a safety razor, the nurse aide should Sharps containers are
puncture resistant. They are used to prevent contact with blood borne pathogens.
10. When a client complains that his dentures are hurting, the appropriate action is to
Always bring such complaints to the charge nurse.
PRACTICE EXAM 2 Questions With
Solutions
1. When should postmortem care be performed? Postmortem care needs to be done before
rigor mortis sets in so that the patient's appearance can be maintained.
2. A walker may be used if the client can A resident must be able to support some weight
before using a walker.
3. A cane should be used on If the cane is not used on the strong side, the resident may
fall.
4. A nurse aide is collecting linens for a bed change and drops a sheet on the floor. What should
the nurse aide do? To prevent contamination and the spread of microorganisms, the sheet
should be put in the soiled linen hamper.
5. When applying a cold treatment to a patient, it is important to observe the patient closely for
signs of Cyanosis is an indication of poor circulation, which could lead to tissue death.
The nurse aide should stop the treatment and report it to the charge nurse.
, NNAAP - NURSING ASSISTANT
PRACTICE EXAM 2 Questions With
Solutions
6. The purpose of correctly positioning the client is to Correctly positioning a patient
should prevent skin breakdown, increase comfort, and maintain the function of joints and
muscles.
7. A surgical bed should be left in what position? The bed should be level with the
stretcher. This makes a transfer safer.
8. The preferred way to remove a bedpan from a client who is unable to lift her buttocks is to
Turning the resident is the easiest method, and it is important to hold the pan to prevent
spilling the contents.
9. After shaving a patient with a safety razor, the nurse aide should Sharps containers are
puncture resistant. They are used to prevent contact with blood borne pathogens.
10. When a client complains that his dentures are hurting, the appropriate action is to
Always bring such complaints to the charge nurse.
