NHSA SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
What accurately describes the rhythm and volume of a pulse?
Ans✓✓✓irregular and weak
An autoclave kills pathogens, viruses and spores using: Ans✓✓✓steam
under pressure
What should a healthcare worker do FIRST when assisting a client into a
wheelchair? Ans✓✓✓Lock the brakes on the wheelchair
How many sutures would be needed to close a wound that is 5 inches
long if the physician puts in one suture every 2 cm (1 in = 2.54 cm)?
Ans✓✓✓6
In which of the following situations would an incident report be
completed? Ans✓✓✓A patient is found lying on the floor
A client has an advanced directive that states he/she does not wish to be
resuscitated in case of emergency. The nurse assistant does not agree
with this decision. What should be done if the client goes into cardiac
arrest? Ans✓✓✓Notify the supervisor and refrain from administering
CPR
What health care professional works in the medical laboratory service
area? Ans✓✓✓Phlebotomist
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
What accurately describes the rhythm and volume of a pulse?
Ans✓✓✓irregular and weak
An autoclave kills pathogens, viruses and spores using: Ans✓✓✓steam
under pressure
What should a healthcare worker do FIRST when assisting a client into a
wheelchair? Ans✓✓✓Lock the brakes on the wheelchair
How many sutures would be needed to close a wound that is 5 inches
long if the physician puts in one suture every 2 cm (1 in = 2.54 cm)?
Ans✓✓✓6
In which of the following situations would an incident report be
completed? Ans✓✓✓A patient is found lying on the floor
A client has an advanced directive that states he/she does not wish to be
resuscitated in case of emergency. The nurse assistant does not agree
with this decision. What should be done if the client goes into cardiac
arrest? Ans✓✓✓Notify the supervisor and refrain from administering
CPR
What health care professional works in the medical laboratory service
area? Ans✓✓✓Phlebotomist
