STNA Week 10 Comprehensive Quiz 2026 UPDATE
1. When a nursing assistant is accused of negligence, what does this usually
imply?
A. The assistant intentionally harmed a resident.
B. The assistant stole property from a resident.
C. The assistant failed to provide the expected standard of care.
D. The assistant spoke rudely to a resident’s family.
Answer: C
Rationale: Negligence is defined as the failure to provide the care that is normally
expected, resulting in unintended injury to a resident.
2. What is the first action a nursing assistant should take if they discover a fire in
a resident’s room?
A. Extinguish the fire.
B. Remove the resident from immediate danger.
C. Contain the fire by closing the door.
D. Activate the fire alarm.
Answer: B
Rationale: Following the RACE acronym, the first step is ‘R’ for Rescue/Remove residents
from immediate danger.
,3. Which of the following is considered ‘subjective’ data?
A. A blood pressure reading of 120/80.
B. A resident’s skin feeling warm to the touch.
C. An amber-colored urine sample.
D. A resident complaining of a headache.
Answer: D
Rationale: Subjective data is information that cannot be measured or seen by the observer,
such as symptoms reported by the resident.
4. How many milliliters (mL) are in 4 ounces of juice?
A. 60 mL
B. 120 mL
C. 90 mL
D. 150 mL
Answer: B
Rationale: One ounce is equivalent to 30 mL, so 4 ounces equals 120 mL.
5. When performing perineal care on a female resident, the STNA must wash:
A. From back to front.
B. Only the outer labia.
C. In a circular motion.
D. From front to back.
Answer: D
Rationale: Washing from front to back prevents the spread of bacteria from the anal area
to the urinary tract.
, 6. Which pulse site is most commonly used for taking a resident’s pulse?
A. Carotid
B. Brachial
C. Apical
D. Radial
Answer: D
Rationale: The radial pulse, located on the thumb side of the wrist, is the most common
site for routine vital sign checks.
7. A resident is on a ‘Restricted Fluids’ order. What is the STNA’s responsibility?
A. Encourage the resident to drink as much as possible.
B. Keep the water pitcher full at all times.
C. Record all fluid intake and notify the nurse if the limit is reached.
D. Ignore the order if the resident says they are thirsty.
Answer: C
Rationale: For fluid restrictions, accurate measurement and documentation of intake are
critical to ensure the resident does not exceed the limit set by the doctor.
8. Where should the drainage bag of a Foley catheter be placed?
A. On the side rail of the bed.
B. Attached to the bed frame below the level of the bladder.
C. On the resident’s lap.
D. On the floor.
Answer: B
Rationale: The bag must be kept below the bladder to allow gravity to drain urine and
prevent backflow, which could cause infection.
1. When a nursing assistant is accused of negligence, what does this usually
imply?
A. The assistant intentionally harmed a resident.
B. The assistant stole property from a resident.
C. The assistant failed to provide the expected standard of care.
D. The assistant spoke rudely to a resident’s family.
Answer: C
Rationale: Negligence is defined as the failure to provide the care that is normally
expected, resulting in unintended injury to a resident.
2. What is the first action a nursing assistant should take if they discover a fire in
a resident’s room?
A. Extinguish the fire.
B. Remove the resident from immediate danger.
C. Contain the fire by closing the door.
D. Activate the fire alarm.
Answer: B
Rationale: Following the RACE acronym, the first step is ‘R’ for Rescue/Remove residents
from immediate danger.
,3. Which of the following is considered ‘subjective’ data?
A. A blood pressure reading of 120/80.
B. A resident’s skin feeling warm to the touch.
C. An amber-colored urine sample.
D. A resident complaining of a headache.
Answer: D
Rationale: Subjective data is information that cannot be measured or seen by the observer,
such as symptoms reported by the resident.
4. How many milliliters (mL) are in 4 ounces of juice?
A. 60 mL
B. 120 mL
C. 90 mL
D. 150 mL
Answer: B
Rationale: One ounce is equivalent to 30 mL, so 4 ounces equals 120 mL.
5. When performing perineal care on a female resident, the STNA must wash:
A. From back to front.
B. Only the outer labia.
C. In a circular motion.
D. From front to back.
Answer: D
Rationale: Washing from front to back prevents the spread of bacteria from the anal area
to the urinary tract.
, 6. Which pulse site is most commonly used for taking a resident’s pulse?
A. Carotid
B. Brachial
C. Apical
D. Radial
Answer: D
Rationale: The radial pulse, located on the thumb side of the wrist, is the most common
site for routine vital sign checks.
7. A resident is on a ‘Restricted Fluids’ order. What is the STNA’s responsibility?
A. Encourage the resident to drink as much as possible.
B. Keep the water pitcher full at all times.
C. Record all fluid intake and notify the nurse if the limit is reached.
D. Ignore the order if the resident says they are thirsty.
Answer: C
Rationale: For fluid restrictions, accurate measurement and documentation of intake are
critical to ensure the resident does not exceed the limit set by the doctor.
8. Where should the drainage bag of a Foley catheter be placed?
A. On the side rail of the bed.
B. Attached to the bed frame below the level of the bladder.
C. On the resident’s lap.
D. On the floor.
Answer: B
Rationale: The bag must be kept below the bladder to allow gravity to drain urine and
prevent backflow, which could cause infection.
