STNA Module Exam 1 (Week 3) Practice Test 2026 |UPDATE
1. What is the primary role of a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) in a long-
term care facility?
A. Prescribing medications to residents
B. Providing basic personal care and assistance with ADLs
C. Developing a resident’s formal care plan
D. Performing minor surgical procedures
Answer: B
Rationale: The STNA’s primary role is to provide basic care and assist residents with
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
2. Which legal act protects the privacy of a resident’s protected health
information (PHI)?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. OBRA
D. HIPAA
Answer: D
Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ensures the
confidentiality and security of healthcare information.
,3. If a nursing assistant notices a resident has a reddened area on their tailbone,
what is the first step they should take?
A. Massage the area to increase blood flow
B. Apply a heating pad to the area
C. Wait 24 hours to see if it clears up
D. Report the finding to the charge nurse immediately
Answer: D
Rationale: Skin changes, such as redness that could indicate a pressure injury, must be
reported to a supervisor immediately. Massaging reddened areas can cause further
damage.
4. How long should a nursing assistant lather their hands with soap during the
handwashing process?
A. At least 5 seconds
B. Exactly one minute
C. At least 20 seconds
D. Until the water turns hot
Answer: C
Rationale: The CDC recommends scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds to effectively
remove pathogens.
5. What is the correct sequence for the Chain of Infection?
A. Entry, Exit, Transmission, Host, Reservoir, Agent
B. Host, Germs, Air, Water, Skin, Illness
C. Doctor, Patient, Nurse, Hospital, Sickness, Cure
D. Pathogen, Reservoir, Portal of Exit, Mode of Transmission, Portal of Entry, Susceptible Host
Answer: D
Rationale: The chain describes how a pathogen moves from one place to another to cause
an infection.
, 6. Which of the following is considered ‘objective’ data?
A. A resident saying they have a headache
B. A measured blood pressure of 140/90
C. A resident feeling nauseous
D. A resident stating they feel lonely
Answer: B
Rationale: Objective data is information that can be seen, heard, felt, or measured by the
observer. Subjective data is what the resident reports.
7. What does the acronym ‘PASS’ stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
A. Push, Aim, Spray, Sweep
B. Point, Aim, Squeeze, Shake
C. Pull, Activate, Squeeze, Shoot
D. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Answer: D
Rationale: PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and
Sweep from side to side.
8. A resident wants to complain about the quality of food but is afraid of
retaliation. Which person is specifically trained to advocate for resident rights?
A. The Facility Administrator
B. The Kitchen Manager
C. The Ombudsman
D. The Director of Nursing
Answer: C
Rationale: An Ombudsman is an official advocate who investigates complaints and helps
resolve conflicts between residents and the facility.
1. What is the primary role of a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) in a long-
term care facility?
A. Prescribing medications to residents
B. Providing basic personal care and assistance with ADLs
C. Developing a resident’s formal care plan
D. Performing minor surgical procedures
Answer: B
Rationale: The STNA’s primary role is to provide basic care and assist residents with
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
2. Which legal act protects the privacy of a resident’s protected health
information (PHI)?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. OBRA
D. HIPAA
Answer: D
Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ensures the
confidentiality and security of healthcare information.
,3. If a nursing assistant notices a resident has a reddened area on their tailbone,
what is the first step they should take?
A. Massage the area to increase blood flow
B. Apply a heating pad to the area
C. Wait 24 hours to see if it clears up
D. Report the finding to the charge nurse immediately
Answer: D
Rationale: Skin changes, such as redness that could indicate a pressure injury, must be
reported to a supervisor immediately. Massaging reddened areas can cause further
damage.
4. How long should a nursing assistant lather their hands with soap during the
handwashing process?
A. At least 5 seconds
B. Exactly one minute
C. At least 20 seconds
D. Until the water turns hot
Answer: C
Rationale: The CDC recommends scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds to effectively
remove pathogens.
5. What is the correct sequence for the Chain of Infection?
A. Entry, Exit, Transmission, Host, Reservoir, Agent
B. Host, Germs, Air, Water, Skin, Illness
C. Doctor, Patient, Nurse, Hospital, Sickness, Cure
D. Pathogen, Reservoir, Portal of Exit, Mode of Transmission, Portal of Entry, Susceptible Host
Answer: D
Rationale: The chain describes how a pathogen moves from one place to another to cause
an infection.
, 6. Which of the following is considered ‘objective’ data?
A. A resident saying they have a headache
B. A measured blood pressure of 140/90
C. A resident feeling nauseous
D. A resident stating they feel lonely
Answer: B
Rationale: Objective data is information that can be seen, heard, felt, or measured by the
observer. Subjective data is what the resident reports.
7. What does the acronym ‘PASS’ stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
A. Push, Aim, Spray, Sweep
B. Point, Aim, Squeeze, Shake
C. Pull, Activate, Squeeze, Shoot
D. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Answer: D
Rationale: PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and
Sweep from side to side.
8. A resident wants to complain about the quality of food but is afraid of
retaliation. Which person is specifically trained to advocate for resident rights?
A. The Facility Administrator
B. The Kitchen Manager
C. The Ombudsman
D. The Director of Nursing
Answer: C
Rationale: An Ombudsman is an official advocate who investigates complaints and helps
resolve conflicts between residents and the facility.
