D & S STNA Practice Exam #1 Questions With Answers Latest Update
D & S STNA Practice Exam #1
Questions With Answers Latest
Update.
#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 - ✔✔✔ - d. all of the above
#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 - ✔✔✔ - a. from front to back
#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 - ✔✔✔ - d. use a lift/draw sheet with help
#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
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c. forgetting how to eat and swallow
d. physical illness - ✔✔✔ - b. over eating two days ago
#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 - ✔✔✔ - c. lock the wheelchair brakes
#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 - ✔✔✔ - d. it maintains mobility and prevents atrophy
#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 - ✔✔✔ - a. to avoid continence
#8. Baseline data NOT required at the time of admission would be
a. vital signs
b. height
c. weight
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d. family tree - ✔✔✔ - d. family tree
#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 - ✔✔✔ - c. give them more time to settle their stomach
#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
d. obtain the weight and height - ✔✔✔ - b. explain the modes of transportation available to the
resident
#11. Which of the following is NOT a mechanical aid used to reduce pressure
a. foam pillow or pad
b. alternating pressure mattress
c. bed cradle
d. autoclave - ✔✔✔ - d. autoclave
#12. Which one of the following is an activity that a confused resident most likely would not enjoy
a. helping you with chores
b. listening to quiet background music
c. listening to loud music
d. playing checkers - ✔✔✔ - c. listening to loud music
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D & S STNA Practice Exam #1
Questions With Answers Latest
Update.
#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 - ✔✔✔ - d. all of the above
#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 - ✔✔✔ - a. from front to back
#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 - ✔✔✔ - d. use a lift/draw sheet with help
#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
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c. forgetting how to eat and swallow
d. physical illness - ✔✔✔ - b. over eating two days ago
#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 - ✔✔✔ - c. lock the wheelchair brakes
#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 - ✔✔✔ - d. it maintains mobility and prevents atrophy
#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 - ✔✔✔ - a. to avoid continence
#8. Baseline data NOT required at the time of admission would be
a. vital signs
b. height
c. weight
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d. family tree - ✔✔✔ - d. family tree
#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 - ✔✔✔ - c. give them more time to settle their stomach
#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
d. obtain the weight and height - ✔✔✔ - b. explain the modes of transportation available to the
resident
#11. Which of the following is NOT a mechanical aid used to reduce pressure
a. foam pillow or pad
b. alternating pressure mattress
c. bed cradle
d. autoclave - ✔✔✔ - d. autoclave
#12. Which one of the following is an activity that a confused resident most likely would not enjoy
a. helping you with chores
b. listening to quiet background music
c. listening to loud music
d. playing checkers - ✔✔✔ - c. listening to loud music
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