D&S STNA Practice Exam #1 A+ Graded Latest 2025–2026
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d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-#1. When you practice good infection control
techniques
a. you protect yourself
b. you protect the residents
c. you protect your family and other staff members
d. all of the above
a. from front to back - CORRECT ANSWER-#2. When doing perineal care, you should clean
a. from front to back
b. from back to front
c. back and forth several times
d. which ever way is easiest
d. use a lift/draw sheet with help - CORRECT ANSWER-#3. When lifting or moving a heavy
helpless resident in bed you should
a. lift them by yourself
b. refuse to lift a heavy resident
c. raise the head of the bed
d. use a lift/draw sheet with help
,b. over eating two days ago - CORRECT ANSWER-#4. All of the following can be causes of a
resident not eating well EXCEPT
a. a sore mouth or ill fitting dentures
b. over eating two days ago
c. forgetting how to eat and swallow
d. physical illness
c. lock the wheelchair brakes - CORRECT ANSWER-#5. Before transferring a resident from
her bed to a wheelchair you should
a. position the wheelchair away from the bed
b. lower the foot rests
c. lock the wheelchair brakes
d. be sure she has a restraint in place
d. it maintains mobility and prevents atrophy - CORRECT ANSWER-#6. Range of motion
(ROM) is important because
a. it gives the resident something to do
b. it keeps the nursing staff busy
c. it causes contractures
d. it maintains mobility and prevents atrophy
a. to avoid continence - CORRECT ANSWER-#7. Reasons for starting someone on a bowel
and bladder program includes all the following EXCEPT
a. to avoid continence
, b. to reduce the resident's fear of incontinence
c. to restore self respect
d. to prevent urinary tract infections
d. family tree - CORRECT ANSWER-#8. Baseline data NOT required at the time of admission
would be
a. vital signs
b. height
c. weight
d. family tree
c. give them more time to settle their stomach - CORRECT ANSWER-#9. When preparing a
resident before meals you would NOT
a. assist them to the toilet
b. assist them to wash their hands
c. give them more time to settle their stomach
d. help them to the dining room
b. explain the modes of transportation available to the resident - CORRECT ANSWER-#10
When a new resident is admitted, it is NOT the nursing assistant's role to
a. take vital signs
b. explain the modes of transportation available to the resident
c. help the resident put away their possessions
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d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-#1. When you practice good infection control
techniques
a. you protect yourself
b. you protect the residents
c. you protect your family and other staff members
d. all of the above
a. from front to back - CORRECT ANSWER-#2. When doing perineal care, you should clean
a. from front to back
b. from back to front
c. back and forth several times
d. which ever way is easiest
d. use a lift/draw sheet with help - CORRECT ANSWER-#3. When lifting or moving a heavy
helpless resident in bed you should
a. lift them by yourself
b. refuse to lift a heavy resident
c. raise the head of the bed
d. use a lift/draw sheet with help
,b. over eating two days ago - CORRECT ANSWER-#4. All of the following can be causes of a
resident not eating well EXCEPT
a. a sore mouth or ill fitting dentures
b. over eating two days ago
c. forgetting how to eat and swallow
d. physical illness
c. lock the wheelchair brakes - CORRECT ANSWER-#5. Before transferring a resident from
her bed to a wheelchair you should
a. position the wheelchair away from the bed
b. lower the foot rests
c. lock the wheelchair brakes
d. be sure she has a restraint in place
d. it maintains mobility and prevents atrophy - CORRECT ANSWER-#6. Range of motion
(ROM) is important because
a. it gives the resident something to do
b. it keeps the nursing staff busy
c. it causes contractures
d. it maintains mobility and prevents atrophy
a. to avoid continence - CORRECT ANSWER-#7. Reasons for starting someone on a bowel
and bladder program includes all the following EXCEPT
a. to avoid continence
, b. to reduce the resident's fear of incontinence
c. to restore self respect
d. to prevent urinary tract infections
d. family tree - CORRECT ANSWER-#8. Baseline data NOT required at the time of admission
would be
a. vital signs
b. height
c. weight
d. family tree
c. give them more time to settle their stomach - CORRECT ANSWER-#9. When preparing a
resident before meals you would NOT
a. assist them to the toilet
b. assist them to wash their hands
c. give them more time to settle their stomach
d. help them to the dining room
b. explain the modes of transportation available to the resident - CORRECT ANSWER-#10
When a new resident is admitted, it is NOT the nursing assistant's role to
a. take vital signs
b. explain the modes of transportation available to the resident
c. help the resident put away their possessions
