STNA Practice Test Questions with
Complete Solutions
While assisting a client with denture care the nurse aide observes that the upper plate is
cracked. The nurse aide should:
A.) Clean the dentures and return them to the client's mouth
B.) Call the client's family
C.) Call the dentist and make an appointment
D.) Report the damage to the nurse in charge - ANSWERS-D.) Report the damage to the nurse in
charge
A new client refuses to wear a clothing protector at lunch. The nurse aide should:
A.) Tell the client that he must wear it
B.) Put the clothing protector on the client
C.) Report this to the nurse in charge
D.) Respect the client's wishes - ANSWERS-D.) Respect the client's wishes
The nurse aide can best show that he is listening to the client by:
A.) Changing the subject frequently
B.) Responding when appropriate
C.) Correcting the client's mistakes
D.) Directing the conversation - ANSWERS-B.) Responding when appropriate
,The best time to prepare for a disaster is:
A.) While evacuating residents
B.) During lunch
C.) When everyone is safely in bed
D.) Before it happens - ANSWERS-D.) Before it happens
Which of the following statements is true about ROM exercises?
A.) Done just once a day
B.) Help prevent Strokes and paralysis
C.) Require at least ten repetitions of each exercise
D.) Are often performed during ADL's such as bathing or dressing - ANSWERS-D.) Are often
performed during ADLs such as bathing or dressing
While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying to grab
a hairbrush. The nurse aide should
A.) Put the hairbrush away and out of sight.
B.) Give the resident the hairbrush to hold.
C.) Try to dress the resident more quickly.
D.) Restrain the resident's hand. - ANSWERS-B.) Give the resident the hairbrush to hold
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, the nurse
aide's next action should be to
,A.) Ask the resident to take deep breaths.
B.) Take the resident's vital signs.
C.) Raise the head of the bed.
D.) Elevate the resident's feet. - ANSWERS-C.) Raise the head of the bed
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for
this resident should focus on
A.) Helping the resident through the stage of grief.
B.) Providing for the resident's comfort.
C.) Keeping the residents care routine, such as for bathing.
D.) Giving the resident a lot of quiet time and privacy. - ANSWERS-B.) Providing for the resident's
comfort
While giving a bed bath, the nurse aide hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go off. The
nurse aide should
A.) Wait a few minutes to see if the alarm stops.
B.) Report the alarm to the charge nurse immediately.
C.) Make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door right away.
D.) Stop the bed bath and go check on the location of all assigned residents. - ANSWERS-C.)
Make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door right away.
Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures?
A.) Emptying a urinary drainage bag
B.) Brushing a resident's hair
, C.) Ambulating a resident
D.) Feeding a resident - ANSWERS-A.) Emptying a urinary drainage bag
When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often
A.) Worn around the nurse aide's waist for back support.
B.) Used to keep the resident positioned properly in the wheelchair.
C.) Used to help stand the resident, and then removed before walking.
D.) Put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident. - ANSWERS-D.)
Put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident.
Which of the following statements is true about resident who are restrained?
A.) They are at greater risk for developing pressure sores.
B.) They are at lower risk of developing pneumonia.
C.) Their posture and alignment are improved.
D.) They are not at risk for falling. - ANSWERS-A.) They are at greater risk for developing
pressure sores.
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of low blood sugar?
A.) Fever
B.) Shakiness
C.) Thirst
D.) Vomiting - ANSWERS-B.) Shakiness
When providing foot care to a resident it is important for the nurse aide to
Complete Solutions
While assisting a client with denture care the nurse aide observes that the upper plate is
cracked. The nurse aide should:
A.) Clean the dentures and return them to the client's mouth
B.) Call the client's family
C.) Call the dentist and make an appointment
D.) Report the damage to the nurse in charge - ANSWERS-D.) Report the damage to the nurse in
charge
A new client refuses to wear a clothing protector at lunch. The nurse aide should:
A.) Tell the client that he must wear it
B.) Put the clothing protector on the client
C.) Report this to the nurse in charge
D.) Respect the client's wishes - ANSWERS-D.) Respect the client's wishes
The nurse aide can best show that he is listening to the client by:
A.) Changing the subject frequently
B.) Responding when appropriate
C.) Correcting the client's mistakes
D.) Directing the conversation - ANSWERS-B.) Responding when appropriate
,The best time to prepare for a disaster is:
A.) While evacuating residents
B.) During lunch
C.) When everyone is safely in bed
D.) Before it happens - ANSWERS-D.) Before it happens
Which of the following statements is true about ROM exercises?
A.) Done just once a day
B.) Help prevent Strokes and paralysis
C.) Require at least ten repetitions of each exercise
D.) Are often performed during ADL's such as bathing or dressing - ANSWERS-D.) Are often
performed during ADLs such as bathing or dressing
While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying to grab
a hairbrush. The nurse aide should
A.) Put the hairbrush away and out of sight.
B.) Give the resident the hairbrush to hold.
C.) Try to dress the resident more quickly.
D.) Restrain the resident's hand. - ANSWERS-B.) Give the resident the hairbrush to hold
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, the nurse
aide's next action should be to
,A.) Ask the resident to take deep breaths.
B.) Take the resident's vital signs.
C.) Raise the head of the bed.
D.) Elevate the resident's feet. - ANSWERS-C.) Raise the head of the bed
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for
this resident should focus on
A.) Helping the resident through the stage of grief.
B.) Providing for the resident's comfort.
C.) Keeping the residents care routine, such as for bathing.
D.) Giving the resident a lot of quiet time and privacy. - ANSWERS-B.) Providing for the resident's
comfort
While giving a bed bath, the nurse aide hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go off. The
nurse aide should
A.) Wait a few minutes to see if the alarm stops.
B.) Report the alarm to the charge nurse immediately.
C.) Make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door right away.
D.) Stop the bed bath and go check on the location of all assigned residents. - ANSWERS-C.)
Make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door right away.
Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures?
A.) Emptying a urinary drainage bag
B.) Brushing a resident's hair
, C.) Ambulating a resident
D.) Feeding a resident - ANSWERS-A.) Emptying a urinary drainage bag
When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often
A.) Worn around the nurse aide's waist for back support.
B.) Used to keep the resident positioned properly in the wheelchair.
C.) Used to help stand the resident, and then removed before walking.
D.) Put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident. - ANSWERS-D.)
Put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident.
Which of the following statements is true about resident who are restrained?
A.) They are at greater risk for developing pressure sores.
B.) They are at lower risk of developing pneumonia.
C.) Their posture and alignment are improved.
D.) They are not at risk for falling. - ANSWERS-A.) They are at greater risk for developing
pressure sores.
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of low blood sugar?
A.) Fever
B.) Shakiness
C.) Thirst
D.) Vomiting - ANSWERS-B.) Shakiness
When providing foot care to a resident it is important for the nurse aide to
