NNAAP - NURSING ASSISTANT
PRACTICE EXAM 1 WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
1. When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands -
ANSWER-Standing slightly behind the client at her weak side better enables the nurse
aide to prevent falls.
2. When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that
the client will - ANSWER-Urinary retention means that the client cannot urinate. This
problem should be reported to the nurse as soon as it is noted.
3. Aging-related hearing changes result in older clients gradually losing their ability to
hear - ANSWER-Age-related hearing loss, also called presbycusis, results in older
persons gradually losing their ability to hear high-pitched sounds.
4. The best way to safely identify your patient is by - ANSWER-A confused patient may
answer to any name or lie down in any bed.
5. A client is on a bowel and bladder training program and has not had a bowel
movement in three days. The nurse aide should - ANSWER-The nurse aide should
report this problem, as nurse aides cannot do any of the interventions on their own.
6. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is - ANSWER-The proper medical
abbreviation for before meals is a.c.
7. A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of - ANSWER-
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, so the client will most likely
have this problem in his history, although it may now be controlled with medication.
8. A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? -
ANSWER-A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew, swallow, and digest.
9. An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. How can the nurse
aide help the client feel more independent? - ANSWER-A familiar object can enable the
client to find her room on her own, helping her feel more independent.
10. How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? - ANSWER-Input
and output are totaled once per shift, as well as every 24 hours.
, 11. Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when
admitting a client? - ANSWER-Bruising may be due to accidents, abuse, medications,
or illness, and should be recorded and reported.
12. When responding to a client on the intercom, the nursing assistant should say -
ANSWER-Always give your name and position when answering the call bell, and
politely ask the client what she wants.
13. Which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with
their surroundings? - ANSWER-Make sure clients know how to call for help.
14. When arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following
EXCEPT - ANSWER-Nursing assistants are not allowed to administer medications.
27. A patient has a new cast on her right arm. While caring for her, it is important to first
observe for - ANSWER-A new cast may cut off circulation. Choice c reminds the nurse
aide to check for circulatory impairment.
28. Encouraging a client to take part in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing,
combing hair, and feeding is - ANSWER-Rehabilitation should always be part of the
care plan.
29. In caring for a confused elderly man, it is important to remember to - ANSWER-
Make sure to follow agency policy.
30. Before assisting a client into a wheelchair, the first action would be to check if the -
ANSWER-Before assisting a patient into a wheelchair, check to see if the wheels of the
chair are locked.
31. A client has a weak left side. When transferring the client from the bed to the
wheelchair, the nurse aide should stand - ANSWER-Assist the client at the client's weak
side.
15. When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse aide should always - ANSWER-Always
use proper body mechanics when moving clients.
16. How often should clients be repositioned during an eight-hour shift? - ANSWER-
Clients should be turned every two hours to prevent decubiti.
17. Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who
must be fed? - ANSWER-An aide should not bring the tray into the room until he has
time to feed the client.
18. The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is - ANSWER-
The most serious problem that wrinldes in the bedclothes can cause patients are
decubitus ulcers, or decubiti.
PRACTICE EXAM 1 WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
1. When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands -
ANSWER-Standing slightly behind the client at her weak side better enables the nurse
aide to prevent falls.
2. When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that
the client will - ANSWER-Urinary retention means that the client cannot urinate. This
problem should be reported to the nurse as soon as it is noted.
3. Aging-related hearing changes result in older clients gradually losing their ability to
hear - ANSWER-Age-related hearing loss, also called presbycusis, results in older
persons gradually losing their ability to hear high-pitched sounds.
4. The best way to safely identify your patient is by - ANSWER-A confused patient may
answer to any name or lie down in any bed.
5. A client is on a bowel and bladder training program and has not had a bowel
movement in three days. The nurse aide should - ANSWER-The nurse aide should
report this problem, as nurse aides cannot do any of the interventions on their own.
6. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is - ANSWER-The proper medical
abbreviation for before meals is a.c.
7. A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of - ANSWER-
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, so the client will most likely
have this problem in his history, although it may now be controlled with medication.
8. A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? -
ANSWER-A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew, swallow, and digest.
9. An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. How can the nurse
aide help the client feel more independent? - ANSWER-A familiar object can enable the
client to find her room on her own, helping her feel more independent.
10. How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? - ANSWER-Input
and output are totaled once per shift, as well as every 24 hours.
, 11. Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when
admitting a client? - ANSWER-Bruising may be due to accidents, abuse, medications,
or illness, and should be recorded and reported.
12. When responding to a client on the intercom, the nursing assistant should say -
ANSWER-Always give your name and position when answering the call bell, and
politely ask the client what she wants.
13. Which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with
their surroundings? - ANSWER-Make sure clients know how to call for help.
14. When arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following
EXCEPT - ANSWER-Nursing assistants are not allowed to administer medications.
27. A patient has a new cast on her right arm. While caring for her, it is important to first
observe for - ANSWER-A new cast may cut off circulation. Choice c reminds the nurse
aide to check for circulatory impairment.
28. Encouraging a client to take part in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing,
combing hair, and feeding is - ANSWER-Rehabilitation should always be part of the
care plan.
29. In caring for a confused elderly man, it is important to remember to - ANSWER-
Make sure to follow agency policy.
30. Before assisting a client into a wheelchair, the first action would be to check if the -
ANSWER-Before assisting a patient into a wheelchair, check to see if the wheels of the
chair are locked.
31. A client has a weak left side. When transferring the client from the bed to the
wheelchair, the nurse aide should stand - ANSWER-Assist the client at the client's weak
side.
15. When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse aide should always - ANSWER-Always
use proper body mechanics when moving clients.
16. How often should clients be repositioned during an eight-hour shift? - ANSWER-
Clients should be turned every two hours to prevent decubiti.
17. Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who
must be fed? - ANSWER-An aide should not bring the tray into the room until he has
time to feed the client.
18. The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is - ANSWER-
The most serious problem that wrinldes in the bedclothes can cause patients are
decubitus ulcers, or decubiti.
