NNAAP Nurse Aide Practice exam
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
If a client expresses anger during care, which of the following would be an "appropriate"
response for the NA to make? - CORRECT ANSWER - "You seem upset. Would you like
to talk about it?"
A client drinks 240 mL of soup, 120 mL of coffee, and 90 mL of juice for lunch. The client's total
liquid intake for lunch is: - CORRECT ANSWER - 450 mL
When a nurse gives the NA confidential information about a client, the nurse aide SHOULD -
CORRECT ANSWER - keep the information private
The NA SHOULD place the client's soiled bedsheets: - CORRECT ANSWER - in the
soiled linen container
What is the MOST important reason for using a mechanical lift to transfer clients? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It is the safest method for clients and staff
When preparing to take a meal tray into the client's room, what is the MOST important action for
the nurse to take? - CORRECT ANSWER - Check that the client's name is displayed on
the tray card.
The NA SHOULD use the proper body mechanics in order to - CORRECT ANSWER -
protect the NA from injury
When making an occupied bed, the nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - Make
the toe pleat.
, Frequent turning and repositioning of the client help prevent: - CORRECT ANSWER -
pressure ulcers
Pillows should be used for a client placed in a side-lying position to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - prevent skin breakdown
Which of the following is MOST important for the prevention of skin breakdown in the client? -
CORRECT ANSWER - repositioning the client every 2 hours.
When applying elastic stockings to the client, it wold be BEST for the NA to position the client: -
CORRECT ANSWER - lying down in bed
The NA is assisting a client to the bathroom. After the client uses the toilet, the NA notices red
streaks in the client's stool. The NA SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - avoid flushing
the toilet and report the finding to the nurse.
In order to move a client up in bed, the NA SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - get
assistance from a coworker.
When ambulating the client, the NA SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - be sure the client
is wearing non-skid footwear.
The NA MUST wear gloves when - CORRECT ANSWER - providing oral care.
A client asks the NA, "Am I going to die?" Which of the following would be the "best" response
to make? - CORRECT ANSWER - "Is this something you have been thinking about?"
The following diagram represents a lunch served to a client. The client ate only the fruit, milk,
and half of the salad. What percentage of intake SHOULD the NA record?
Hamburger 50%
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
If a client expresses anger during care, which of the following would be an "appropriate"
response for the NA to make? - CORRECT ANSWER - "You seem upset. Would you like
to talk about it?"
A client drinks 240 mL of soup, 120 mL of coffee, and 90 mL of juice for lunch. The client's total
liquid intake for lunch is: - CORRECT ANSWER - 450 mL
When a nurse gives the NA confidential information about a client, the nurse aide SHOULD -
CORRECT ANSWER - keep the information private
The NA SHOULD place the client's soiled bedsheets: - CORRECT ANSWER - in the
soiled linen container
What is the MOST important reason for using a mechanical lift to transfer clients? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It is the safest method for clients and staff
When preparing to take a meal tray into the client's room, what is the MOST important action for
the nurse to take? - CORRECT ANSWER - Check that the client's name is displayed on
the tray card.
The NA SHOULD use the proper body mechanics in order to - CORRECT ANSWER -
protect the NA from injury
When making an occupied bed, the nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - Make
the toe pleat.
, Frequent turning and repositioning of the client help prevent: - CORRECT ANSWER -
pressure ulcers
Pillows should be used for a client placed in a side-lying position to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - prevent skin breakdown
Which of the following is MOST important for the prevention of skin breakdown in the client? -
CORRECT ANSWER - repositioning the client every 2 hours.
When applying elastic stockings to the client, it wold be BEST for the NA to position the client: -
CORRECT ANSWER - lying down in bed
The NA is assisting a client to the bathroom. After the client uses the toilet, the NA notices red
streaks in the client's stool. The NA SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - avoid flushing
the toilet and report the finding to the nurse.
In order to move a client up in bed, the NA SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - get
assistance from a coworker.
When ambulating the client, the NA SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - be sure the client
is wearing non-skid footwear.
The NA MUST wear gloves when - CORRECT ANSWER - providing oral care.
A client asks the NA, "Am I going to die?" Which of the following would be the "best" response
to make? - CORRECT ANSWER - "Is this something you have been thinking about?"
The following diagram represents a lunch served to a client. The client ate only the fruit, milk,
and half of the salad. What percentage of intake SHOULD the NA record?
Hamburger 50%
