STNA Review
Giving a resident with Alzheimer's disease an environment in which they can be safe often requires
a. placing the resident in an Alzheimer's ward
b. placing the resident in an acute care ward
c. keeping the resident on a general nursing ward
d. keeping the resident by himself - Answer-a. placing the resident in an Alzheimer's ward
If you are using reality orientation and a resident with dementia asks for a family member that has died
years earlier, you should
a. agree with them that the family member is still living
b. tell them they will get a visit from the family member soon
c. ignore the question, change the subject, and continue with your care
d. gently remind the resident that the family member has died - Answer-
Stage I of Alzheimer's disease would NOT include
a. decreased ability to concentrate
b. a good attention span
c. disorientation to time and place
d. poor judgment - Answer-
,To make the angry resident more angry
a. eliminate noise and clutter
b. encourage participation in activities
c. punish or discipline misbehavior
d. use praise appropriately - Answer-
As you are walking down the hall, you see a resident strike a nurse aide on the face. Then you see the
nurse aide slap the resident. You should
a. ignore it, since the resident struck first
b. call a family member and tell them about the incident
c. report the incident
d. find a video camera to tape what happens next - Answer-
Falls are common among older people due to
a. rapid reflexes
b. hyperglycemia
c. anaphylaxis
d. poor balance - Answer-
When experiencing a conflict with your coworker, you should
a. immediately address it with the coworker so it does not fester
b. discuss it with your supervisor in a private location to request advice
c. ask the resident to make a decision that will resolve the conflict
d. report your coworker to the board of nursing - Answer-
, Having oxygen, water, food, elimination and rest falls in the ______________ area of Maslow's
Hierarchy of Needs
a. need for self-esteem
b. need for love
c. safety and security needs
d. physical needs - Answer-
Ambulation is the act of
a. sleeping
b. walking
c. running
d. thinking - Answer-
A resident who is in shock should be positioned
a. lying down with feet elevated
b. sitting up with head supported
c. lying on the stomach
d. positioned on the left side - Answer-
A common step after completing a procedure is to
a. raise the bed
b. explain the procedure
c. introduce yourself
d. leave call light within reach - Answer-
During the COVID-19 pandemic the definition of family has expanded and includes
Giving a resident with Alzheimer's disease an environment in which they can be safe often requires
a. placing the resident in an Alzheimer's ward
b. placing the resident in an acute care ward
c. keeping the resident on a general nursing ward
d. keeping the resident by himself - Answer-a. placing the resident in an Alzheimer's ward
If you are using reality orientation and a resident with dementia asks for a family member that has died
years earlier, you should
a. agree with them that the family member is still living
b. tell them they will get a visit from the family member soon
c. ignore the question, change the subject, and continue with your care
d. gently remind the resident that the family member has died - Answer-
Stage I of Alzheimer's disease would NOT include
a. decreased ability to concentrate
b. a good attention span
c. disorientation to time and place
d. poor judgment - Answer-
,To make the angry resident more angry
a. eliminate noise and clutter
b. encourage participation in activities
c. punish or discipline misbehavior
d. use praise appropriately - Answer-
As you are walking down the hall, you see a resident strike a nurse aide on the face. Then you see the
nurse aide slap the resident. You should
a. ignore it, since the resident struck first
b. call a family member and tell them about the incident
c. report the incident
d. find a video camera to tape what happens next - Answer-
Falls are common among older people due to
a. rapid reflexes
b. hyperglycemia
c. anaphylaxis
d. poor balance - Answer-
When experiencing a conflict with your coworker, you should
a. immediately address it with the coworker so it does not fester
b. discuss it with your supervisor in a private location to request advice
c. ask the resident to make a decision that will resolve the conflict
d. report your coworker to the board of nursing - Answer-
, Having oxygen, water, food, elimination and rest falls in the ______________ area of Maslow's
Hierarchy of Needs
a. need for self-esteem
b. need for love
c. safety and security needs
d. physical needs - Answer-
Ambulation is the act of
a. sleeping
b. walking
c. running
d. thinking - Answer-
A resident who is in shock should be positioned
a. lying down with feet elevated
b. sitting up with head supported
c. lying on the stomach
d. positioned on the left side - Answer-
A common step after completing a procedure is to
a. raise the bed
b. explain the procedure
c. introduce yourself
d. leave call light within reach - Answer-
During the COVID-19 pandemic the definition of family has expanded and includes
