STNA Written Test Practice Questions And Solutions
All of the following principles of body mechanics must be observed EXCEPT: - -Twist, do
not pivot
-The most common type of infection occurring in residents in facilities is: - -Urinary Tract
Infections
-What drug, that is used to fight infection, have we abused? - -Antibiotics
-Residents often walk with their feet shuffling. This is usually due to: - -Loss of mobility
-Hand restraints should be fastened securely to: - -The bed spring using a slip knot
-All of the following may prevent a resident doing their own ADL's except:
A. decreased strength
B. lack of endurance
C. full range of motion
D. paralysis - -C. full range of motion
-Proper positioning is necessary for all of the following reasons: - -- Improving circulation
to a part of the body
- Maintaining proper body alignment
-Increasing sensory stimulation
-Neurotransmitters are: - -Chemicals
-Parkinson's disease is caused by: - -A decreases in neurotransmitters
-When the synovial fluid that is around a joint causes the joint to become inflamed it is
called? - -Bursitis
-Constipation is most likely caused by: - -Medications
-Residents with Parkinson's disease would not have: - -Flexible muscles
-What is found upon examining the brain of a resident with Alzheimer's disease? - -
Neurofibrillary tangles
-Baseline data NOT required at the time of admission would be: - -Family Tree
-Which of the following is NOT a feeling that family members have about someone
suffering from dementia: - -Hope
-Which is NOT normal change in the digestive system caused by aging: - -Thicker saliva
, -Which is NOT an age-related change affecting the respiratory tract: - -Cartilage between
the ribs becomes softer allowing for greater lung expansion
-The most stimulating form of bathing for residents is a: - -Tub bath
-Alzheimer's disease is a condition that: - -Is nearly always fatal in 3-20 years and death is
usually caused by viral or bacterial infection
-Examples of the normal forgetfulness include the following: - -- Losing keys or glasses
- Forgetting where you parked a car in the parking lot
- Forgetting occasional appointments
-All long-term care facilities must adhere to standards set by designated public agencies.
The standards govern: - -Sanitary conditions of the facility
-Which of the following is NOT a resident right: - -The right to have a private room
-According to Resident Bill of Rights, all of the following are true EXCEPT:
A. Having the right to manage their own affairs
B. Having the right to choose an attending physician
C. Having the right to file a grievance with proper authorities
D. Having the right not to pay their bill - -D. Having the right not to pay their bill
-When caring for confused residents you should not: - -Rearrange the furniture often to
stimulate the resident
-To ensure a successful activity program: - -Have small group activities
-The facility is having a birthday party for the residents. Residents are assured of
assistance in attending the party because: - -the Resident Bill of Rights
-Which of the following is NOT a basic human need: - -Education
-Restraints should be unfastened or released: - -Q1-2 hours
-Healthy adults: - -Have approximately the same I&O
-If a diabetic resident exhibits signs and symptoms of being cold and clammy, has double
vision, shallow breathing, and is hungry, the nursing assistant should: - -Report it to the
charge nurse, immediately
-After you have visited a client, learned some information about him/her, and feel you
want to talk about it, you should: - -Call the office and relate the information to your
supervisor
All of the following principles of body mechanics must be observed EXCEPT: - -Twist, do
not pivot
-The most common type of infection occurring in residents in facilities is: - -Urinary Tract
Infections
-What drug, that is used to fight infection, have we abused? - -Antibiotics
-Residents often walk with their feet shuffling. This is usually due to: - -Loss of mobility
-Hand restraints should be fastened securely to: - -The bed spring using a slip knot
-All of the following may prevent a resident doing their own ADL's except:
A. decreased strength
B. lack of endurance
C. full range of motion
D. paralysis - -C. full range of motion
-Proper positioning is necessary for all of the following reasons: - -- Improving circulation
to a part of the body
- Maintaining proper body alignment
-Increasing sensory stimulation
-Neurotransmitters are: - -Chemicals
-Parkinson's disease is caused by: - -A decreases in neurotransmitters
-When the synovial fluid that is around a joint causes the joint to become inflamed it is
called? - -Bursitis
-Constipation is most likely caused by: - -Medications
-Residents with Parkinson's disease would not have: - -Flexible muscles
-What is found upon examining the brain of a resident with Alzheimer's disease? - -
Neurofibrillary tangles
-Baseline data NOT required at the time of admission would be: - -Family Tree
-Which of the following is NOT a feeling that family members have about someone
suffering from dementia: - -Hope
-Which is NOT normal change in the digestive system caused by aging: - -Thicker saliva
, -Which is NOT an age-related change affecting the respiratory tract: - -Cartilage between
the ribs becomes softer allowing for greater lung expansion
-The most stimulating form of bathing for residents is a: - -Tub bath
-Alzheimer's disease is a condition that: - -Is nearly always fatal in 3-20 years and death is
usually caused by viral or bacterial infection
-Examples of the normal forgetfulness include the following: - -- Losing keys or glasses
- Forgetting where you parked a car in the parking lot
- Forgetting occasional appointments
-All long-term care facilities must adhere to standards set by designated public agencies.
The standards govern: - -Sanitary conditions of the facility
-Which of the following is NOT a resident right: - -The right to have a private room
-According to Resident Bill of Rights, all of the following are true EXCEPT:
A. Having the right to manage their own affairs
B. Having the right to choose an attending physician
C. Having the right to file a grievance with proper authorities
D. Having the right not to pay their bill - -D. Having the right not to pay their bill
-When caring for confused residents you should not: - -Rearrange the furniture often to
stimulate the resident
-To ensure a successful activity program: - -Have small group activities
-The facility is having a birthday party for the residents. Residents are assured of
assistance in attending the party because: - -the Resident Bill of Rights
-Which of the following is NOT a basic human need: - -Education
-Restraints should be unfastened or released: - -Q1-2 hours
-Healthy adults: - -Have approximately the same I&O
-If a diabetic resident exhibits signs and symptoms of being cold and clammy, has double
vision, shallow breathing, and is hungry, the nursing assistant should: - -Report it to the
charge nurse, immediately
-After you have visited a client, learned some information about him/her, and feel you
want to talk about it, you should: - -Call the office and relate the information to your
supervisor
