STNA Week 5 Comprehensive Quiz (2026/2027 Update)
1. What is the normal range for an adult’s resting pulse rate?
A. 40-60 beats per minute
B. 100-140 beats per minute
C. 80-120 beats per minute
D. 60-100 beats per minute
Answer: D
Rationale: The standard normal range for a resting adult pulse is 60 to 100 beats per
minute. Tachycardia is above 100, and bradycardia is below 60.
2. When a resident is on NPO status, it means:
A. Normal protein only
B. No personal objects
C. Nothing by mouth
D. New physical orders
Answer: C
Rationale: NPO stands for ‘Nil Per Os’, which is Latin for ‘nothing by mouth’. The resident
cannot have food or fluids.
3. Which of the following is the most accurate method for taking a
temperature?
A. Axillary
B. Oral
C. Tympanic
D. Rectal
Answer: D
,Rationale: Rectal temperatures are considered the most accurate because they measure
the internal core temperature of the body.
4. When performing perineal care on a female resident, the STNA should always
wipe:
A. Back to front
B. Front to back
C. Side to side
D. In a circular motion
Answer: B
Rationale: Wiping front to back prevents the spread of bacteria from the anal area to the
urinary meatus, reducing the risk of UTIs.
5. What is the first step an STNA should take if they suspect a resident is being
abused?
A. Call the police immediately
B. Ask the resident if they are being hurt
C. Report it to the charge nurse immediately
D. Confront the person suspected of abuse
Answer: C
Rationale: STNAs are mandatory reporters. The internal protocol requires immediate
reporting to the supervisor or charge nurse.
6. Which medical term refers to the difficulty in breathing?
A. Apnea
B. Tachypnea
C. Dyspnea
D. Bradypnea
Answer: C
, Rationale: Dyspnea is the clinical term for difficult or labored breathing. Apnea means
absence of breathing.
7. A resident has a ‘do-not-resuscitate’ (DNR) order. This means:
A. The resident should not be fed
B. CPR should not be started if the heart stops
C. The resident should be left alone
D. The resident is not allowed to have visitors
Answer: B
Rationale: A DNR order is a legal document stating that medical professionals should not
perform CPR if the resident’s breathing or heartbeat stops.
8. How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 ounce (oz)?
A. 30 mL
B. 10 mL
C. 60 mL
D. 100 mL
Answer: A
Rationale: In medical fluid measurement, 1 ounce is equivalent to approximately 30
milliliters (or 30 cc).
9. When transferring a resident with a weak right side, the wheelchair should be
placed on:
A. The resident’s left side
B. The resident’s right side
C. Directly in front of the resident
D. Directly behind the resident
Answer: A
Rationale: Always transfer toward the resident’s stronger side to provide better support
and safety during the move.
1. What is the normal range for an adult’s resting pulse rate?
A. 40-60 beats per minute
B. 100-140 beats per minute
C. 80-120 beats per minute
D. 60-100 beats per minute
Answer: D
Rationale: The standard normal range for a resting adult pulse is 60 to 100 beats per
minute. Tachycardia is above 100, and bradycardia is below 60.
2. When a resident is on NPO status, it means:
A. Normal protein only
B. No personal objects
C. Nothing by mouth
D. New physical orders
Answer: C
Rationale: NPO stands for ‘Nil Per Os’, which is Latin for ‘nothing by mouth’. The resident
cannot have food or fluids.
3. Which of the following is the most accurate method for taking a
temperature?
A. Axillary
B. Oral
C. Tympanic
D. Rectal
Answer: D
,Rationale: Rectal temperatures are considered the most accurate because they measure
the internal core temperature of the body.
4. When performing perineal care on a female resident, the STNA should always
wipe:
A. Back to front
B. Front to back
C. Side to side
D. In a circular motion
Answer: B
Rationale: Wiping front to back prevents the spread of bacteria from the anal area to the
urinary meatus, reducing the risk of UTIs.
5. What is the first step an STNA should take if they suspect a resident is being
abused?
A. Call the police immediately
B. Ask the resident if they are being hurt
C. Report it to the charge nurse immediately
D. Confront the person suspected of abuse
Answer: C
Rationale: STNAs are mandatory reporters. The internal protocol requires immediate
reporting to the supervisor or charge nurse.
6. Which medical term refers to the difficulty in breathing?
A. Apnea
B. Tachypnea
C. Dyspnea
D. Bradypnea
Answer: C
, Rationale: Dyspnea is the clinical term for difficult or labored breathing. Apnea means
absence of breathing.
7. A resident has a ‘do-not-resuscitate’ (DNR) order. This means:
A. The resident should not be fed
B. CPR should not be started if the heart stops
C. The resident should be left alone
D. The resident is not allowed to have visitors
Answer: B
Rationale: A DNR order is a legal document stating that medical professionals should not
perform CPR if the resident’s breathing or heartbeat stops.
8. How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 ounce (oz)?
A. 30 mL
B. 10 mL
C. 60 mL
D. 100 mL
Answer: A
Rationale: In medical fluid measurement, 1 ounce is equivalent to approximately 30
milliliters (or 30 cc).
9. When transferring a resident with a weak right side, the wheelchair should be
placed on:
A. The resident’s left side
B. The resident’s right side
C. Directly in front of the resident
D. Directly behind the resident
Answer: A
Rationale: Always transfer toward the resident’s stronger side to provide better support
and safety during the move.
