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NATCO STNA EXAM REVIEW | FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS | BRAND NEW!
Which of the following pieces of assistive equipment would be
most helpful in moving an immobile client from their bed to a
chair?
a. mechanical lift
b. wrist restraints
c. draw sheet
d. gait belt - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > a
A mechanical lift should be used for immobile or NWB residents.
A gait belt should never be used on an immobile resident to lift
them and should be used on individuals who are FWB or PWB.
The nursing assistant helps a patient who recently had a right-
sided stroke to bathe. Which of the following describes the BEST
method to support the patient's independence?
a. encourage the patient to do the best he can to clean himself
b. complete the entire bath for him to conserve his energy
c. ask the patient what he wants to do
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d. allow the patient to perform as much of the bath as possible -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > d
It is best for the patient to perform as much of the bath as
possible, with the nursing assistant helping out when necessary.
Clients with osteoarthritis may be on bed rest for prolonged
periods. The nursing assistant is aware that she should
a. provid only passive range of motion and decrease stimulation
b. turn the client every 2 hours and encourage coughing and deep
breating
c. encourage cughing and deep breathing and limit fluid intake
d. have the client lie as still as possible and give adequate
message - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > b
A bedridden client needs to be turned every 2 hours, have
adequate nutrition, and cough and deep breathe to prevent
potential complications of pressure ulcers and pneumonia.
Massage can minimize the pain, but placing the client immobile is
not the correct answer. Active and passive range of motion
exercises and hydration are also appropriate answers to prevent
contractures and promote skin integrity.
Use of which of the following articles or types of clothing would
help a client with osteoarthritis perform activities of daily living
adequately?
a. velcro clothing, slip-on shoes, and rubber grippers
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b. buttoned clothing, slip-on shoes, and rubber grippers
c. zippered clothing
d. tied shoes to promote stability - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > a
Velcro clothing, slip-on shoes, and rubber grippers make it
easier for the client to dress and grip objects. Zippers, ties, and
buttons may be difficult for the client to use.
Which of the following would be considered an example of
battery toward a patient?
the nursing assistant keeps a resident isolated from others as a
form of punishment
b. the nursing assistant asks for permission before touching the
resident to assist them to the bathroom
c. the nursing assistant bathes the resident without his or her
permission
d. the nursing assistant cleans the residents glasses - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > c
Bathing a resident without his or her permission is an example
of battery. Keeping a resident isolated from others as a form of
punishment is an example of involuntary seclusion
The nursing assistant suspects that a resident in the facility is
being abused due to multiple unexplained bruises, refusal to
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answer most questions, and refusal of ADLs. Which of the
following actions should the nursing assistant take next?
a. ask the resident repeatedly to identify an abuser
b. wait for more proof in order to identify the abuser
c. report the suspected situation to the nursing assistan's
immediate supervisor
d. notify the nurse assigned to care for te patient about the
brusing - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > c
Abuse in nursing facilities, or even suspicion of abuse, should be
reported immediately to the nursing assistant's supervisor. This
requires more intervention than the nursing assistant's scope of
practice covers. Waiting or notifying the nurse only about bruises
may delay getting the resident help.
A client at the facility receives a new roommate. While the
roommate is in the bathroom, the client leans toward the nurse
and whispers, "Why is she here anyway? Is she sick?" The best
response by the nursing assistant is
a. "she's here for the same thing as you!"
b. "I'm afraid I can't share that information with you"
c. "I'm not sure. Let me take a look at her chart"
d. "why don't you ask her yourself?" - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > b
HIPAA requires you to keep client's health information
confidential. Period
NATCO STNA EXAM REVIEW | FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS | BRAND NEW!
Which of the following pieces of assistive equipment would be
most helpful in moving an immobile client from their bed to a
chair?
a. mechanical lift
b. wrist restraints
c. draw sheet
d. gait belt - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > a
A mechanical lift should be used for immobile or NWB residents.
A gait belt should never be used on an immobile resident to lift
them and should be used on individuals who are FWB or PWB.
The nursing assistant helps a patient who recently had a right-
sided stroke to bathe. Which of the following describes the BEST
method to support the patient's independence?
a. encourage the patient to do the best he can to clean himself
b. complete the entire bath for him to conserve his energy
c. ask the patient what he wants to do
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d. allow the patient to perform as much of the bath as possible -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > d
It is best for the patient to perform as much of the bath as
possible, with the nursing assistant helping out when necessary.
Clients with osteoarthritis may be on bed rest for prolonged
periods. The nursing assistant is aware that she should
a. provid only passive range of motion and decrease stimulation
b. turn the client every 2 hours and encourage coughing and deep
breating
c. encourage cughing and deep breathing and limit fluid intake
d. have the client lie as still as possible and give adequate
message - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > b
A bedridden client needs to be turned every 2 hours, have
adequate nutrition, and cough and deep breathe to prevent
potential complications of pressure ulcers and pneumonia.
Massage can minimize the pain, but placing the client immobile is
not the correct answer. Active and passive range of motion
exercises and hydration are also appropriate answers to prevent
contractures and promote skin integrity.
Use of which of the following articles or types of clothing would
help a client with osteoarthritis perform activities of daily living
adequately?
a. velcro clothing, slip-on shoes, and rubber grippers
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b. buttoned clothing, slip-on shoes, and rubber grippers
c. zippered clothing
d. tied shoes to promote stability - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > a
Velcro clothing, slip-on shoes, and rubber grippers make it
easier for the client to dress and grip objects. Zippers, ties, and
buttons may be difficult for the client to use.
Which of the following would be considered an example of
battery toward a patient?
the nursing assistant keeps a resident isolated from others as a
form of punishment
b. the nursing assistant asks for permission before touching the
resident to assist them to the bathroom
c. the nursing assistant bathes the resident without his or her
permission
d. the nursing assistant cleans the residents glasses - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > c
Bathing a resident without his or her permission is an example
of battery. Keeping a resident isolated from others as a form of
punishment is an example of involuntary seclusion
The nursing assistant suspects that a resident in the facility is
being abused due to multiple unexplained bruises, refusal to
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answer most questions, and refusal of ADLs. Which of the
following actions should the nursing assistant take next?
a. ask the resident repeatedly to identify an abuser
b. wait for more proof in order to identify the abuser
c. report the suspected situation to the nursing assistan's
immediate supervisor
d. notify the nurse assigned to care for te patient about the
brusing - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > c
Abuse in nursing facilities, or even suspicion of abuse, should be
reported immediately to the nursing assistant's supervisor. This
requires more intervention than the nursing assistant's scope of
practice covers. Waiting or notifying the nurse only about bruises
may delay getting the resident help.
A client at the facility receives a new roommate. While the
roommate is in the bathroom, the client leans toward the nurse
and whispers, "Why is she here anyway? Is she sick?" The best
response by the nursing assistant is
a. "she's here for the same thing as you!"
b. "I'm afraid I can't share that information with you"
c. "I'm not sure. Let me take a look at her chart"
d. "why don't you ask her yourself?" - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > b
HIPAA requires you to keep client's health information
confidential. Period
