NNAAP NURSE ASSISTANT PRACTICE
WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The NA is using an electric shaver to shave a client when it begins to spark and smoke.
What should the NA do next? - ANSWER-Unplug the shaver
The NA is caring for a client who has right-sided paralysis. Where should the signaling
device be placed? - ANSWER-On the left side of the bed near the client's hand
The NA is preparing to lift a client using proper body mechanics, the NA SHOULD: -
ANSWER-Bend knees and keep back straight
The NA is caring for a client who needs to be transferred. The care plan states "Transfer
with mechanic lift" However the client is very agitated. To transfer the client the NA
SHOULD: - ANSWER-Get assistance to move the client
The NA is assisting a client with eating. The client begins to choke and turn blue. The
NA SHOULD: - ANSWER-Call for assistance and perform Heimlich maneuver
(abdominal thrust)
The NA is providing care for a client with a full set of dentures. Proper procedure
requires that the dentures be placed: - ANSWER-In a denture cup with the client's name
on it
What type of fire can be put out with water? - ANSWER-Paper
The NA is responsible for all of the following fire preventions EXCEPT: - ANSWER-
Taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors
The NA is preparing to help a client walk from the bed to a chair. Which of the following
SHOULD the NA put on the client's feet? - ANSWER-Rubber-soled slippers
The NA understands that the MOST important reason for suing soap and water to clean
the client's skin after elimination is to: - ANSWER-Remove feces and urine from the skin
The NA SHOULD refuse to perform a task if the: - ANSWER-NA has not been trained to
do it
Before helping a client into a bath or shower, the NA should FIRST: - ANSWER-Check
the temperature of the water
, When taking a client's radial pulse, the nurse aide's fingertips should be placed on the
client's: - ANSWER-Wrist
The NA reports directly to the : - ANSWER-Nurse supervisor
When communicating with the client's family, the NA SHOULD: - ANSWER-Listen to
concerns and offer support
The NA is making an empty bed and notices that the side rail is broken. The NA
SHOULD: - ANSWER-Report the broken side rail immediately
When providing care to a client, the NA SHOULD avoid unnecessary exposure of the
client to protect the client's right to: - ANSWER-Privacy
The NA SHOULD understand that the female perineum should be cleansed: -
ANSWER-From front to back
When caring for a client from another country, the NA SHOULD: - ANSWER-Be
sensitive to the client's cultural needs
The NA should provide oral hygiene to a client who is unconscious at LEAST every: -
ANSWER-2 hours
The NA is caring for a client who needs assistance getting out of bed to sit in a
wheelchair. Which action should the NA take to make this a safe procedure? -
ANSWER-Place the bed in the low position
The NA is caring for a client who becomes incontinent of urine right before dinner. The
NA SHOULD: - ANSWER-Clean the client and take him/her to dinner as soon as
possible
The NA notices that the client's radio cord is draped across a chair in order to reach the
nearest outlet. The FIRST thing the NA should do is: - ANSWER-See if any changes
can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely
The NA is walking with a client who is confined to a wheelchair when the facility fire
alarm system is activated. The client becomes excited from the noise. The NA
SHOULD: - ANSWER-Comfort the client while moving to safe place
The NA noties a client spill water on the floor in the hall. Another client is walking down
the hall. The NA SHOULD: - ANSWER-Clean up the spill
For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the NA SHOULD: - ANSWER-Place
the signaling device within the client's reach
WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The NA is using an electric shaver to shave a client when it begins to spark and smoke.
What should the NA do next? - ANSWER-Unplug the shaver
The NA is caring for a client who has right-sided paralysis. Where should the signaling
device be placed? - ANSWER-On the left side of the bed near the client's hand
The NA is preparing to lift a client using proper body mechanics, the NA SHOULD: -
ANSWER-Bend knees and keep back straight
The NA is caring for a client who needs to be transferred. The care plan states "Transfer
with mechanic lift" However the client is very agitated. To transfer the client the NA
SHOULD: - ANSWER-Get assistance to move the client
The NA is assisting a client with eating. The client begins to choke and turn blue. The
NA SHOULD: - ANSWER-Call for assistance and perform Heimlich maneuver
(abdominal thrust)
The NA is providing care for a client with a full set of dentures. Proper procedure
requires that the dentures be placed: - ANSWER-In a denture cup with the client's name
on it
What type of fire can be put out with water? - ANSWER-Paper
The NA is responsible for all of the following fire preventions EXCEPT: - ANSWER-
Taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors
The NA is preparing to help a client walk from the bed to a chair. Which of the following
SHOULD the NA put on the client's feet? - ANSWER-Rubber-soled slippers
The NA understands that the MOST important reason for suing soap and water to clean
the client's skin after elimination is to: - ANSWER-Remove feces and urine from the skin
The NA SHOULD refuse to perform a task if the: - ANSWER-NA has not been trained to
do it
Before helping a client into a bath or shower, the NA should FIRST: - ANSWER-Check
the temperature of the water
, When taking a client's radial pulse, the nurse aide's fingertips should be placed on the
client's: - ANSWER-Wrist
The NA reports directly to the : - ANSWER-Nurse supervisor
When communicating with the client's family, the NA SHOULD: - ANSWER-Listen to
concerns and offer support
The NA is making an empty bed and notices that the side rail is broken. The NA
SHOULD: - ANSWER-Report the broken side rail immediately
When providing care to a client, the NA SHOULD avoid unnecessary exposure of the
client to protect the client's right to: - ANSWER-Privacy
The NA SHOULD understand that the female perineum should be cleansed: -
ANSWER-From front to back
When caring for a client from another country, the NA SHOULD: - ANSWER-Be
sensitive to the client's cultural needs
The NA should provide oral hygiene to a client who is unconscious at LEAST every: -
ANSWER-2 hours
The NA is caring for a client who needs assistance getting out of bed to sit in a
wheelchair. Which action should the NA take to make this a safe procedure? -
ANSWER-Place the bed in the low position
The NA is caring for a client who becomes incontinent of urine right before dinner. The
NA SHOULD: - ANSWER-Clean the client and take him/her to dinner as soon as
possible
The NA notices that the client's radio cord is draped across a chair in order to reach the
nearest outlet. The FIRST thing the NA should do is: - ANSWER-See if any changes
can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely
The NA is walking with a client who is confined to a wheelchair when the facility fire
alarm system is activated. The client becomes excited from the noise. The NA
SHOULD: - ANSWER-Comfort the client while moving to safe place
The NA noties a client spill water on the floor in the hall. Another client is walking down
the hall. The NA SHOULD: - ANSWER-Clean up the spill
For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the NA SHOULD: - ANSWER-Place
the signaling device within the client's reach
