STNA Written Test Practice Questions
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When measuring blood pressure, you should do the following except: - ANSWERS-Use the arm
with an IV infusion
You find clean linens on the floor of a patients room. You: - ANSWERS-Put the linens in the
laundry
When doing mouth care for an unconscious person you: - ANSWERS-Position the person on
their side
When brushing or coming a person's hair, you: - ANSWERS-Encourage the person to do as much
as possible
When providing nail and foot care, you: - ANSWERS-Check between toes for sores
An indwelling catheter becomes disconnected from the drainage system. You: - ANSWERS-Tell
the nurse at once
Urinary drainage bags are - ANSWERS-Emptied and measured at the end of each shift
A person needs a condom catheter applied. You remember to - ANSWERS-Use elastic tape to
secure the catheter
For comfort during bowel elimination - ANSWERS-leave the person alone if possible
,All of the following principles of body mechanics must be observed EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-Twist,
do not pivot
The most common type of infection occurring in residents in facilities is: - ANSWERS-Urinary
Tract Infections
What drug, that is used to fight infection, have we abused? - ANSWERS-Antibiotics
Residents often walk with their feet shuffling. This is usually due to: - ANSWERS-Loss of mobility
Hand restraints should be fastened securely to: - ANSWERS-The bed spring using a slip knot
All of the following may prevent a resident doing their own ADL's except:
A. decreased strength
B. lack of endurance
C. full range of motion
D. paralysis - ANSWERS-C. full range of motion
Proper positioning is necessary for all of the following reasons: - ANSWERS-- Improving
circulation to a part of the body
- Maintaining proper body alignment
-Increasing sensory stimulation
Neurotransmitters are: - ANSWERS-Chemicals
Parkinson's disease is caused by: - ANSWERS-A decreases in neurotransmitters
, When the synovial fluid that is around a joint causes the joint to become inflamed it is called? -
ANSWERS-Bursitis
Constipation is most likely caused by: - ANSWERS-Medications
Residents with Parkinson's disease would not have: - ANSWERS-Flexible muscles
What is found upon examining the brain of a resident with Alzheimer's disease? - ANSWERS-
Neurofibrillary tangles
Baseline data NOT required at the time of admission would be: - ANSWERS-Family Tree
Which of the following is NOT a feeling that family members have about someone suffering
from dementia: - ANSWERS-Hope
Which is NOT normal change in the digestive system caused by aging: - ANSWERS-Thicker saliva
Which is NOT an age-related change affecting the respiratory tract: - ANSWERS-Cartilage
between the ribs becomes softer allowing for greater lung expansion
The most stimulating form of bathing for residents is a: - ANSWERS-Tub bath
Alzheimer's disease is a condition that: - ANSWERS-Is nearly always fatal in 3-20 years and death
is usually caused by viral or bacterial infection
Examples of the normal forgetfulness include the following: - ANSWERS-- Losing keys or glasses
- Forgetting where you parked a car in the parking lot
- Forgetting occasional appointments
with Complete Solutions22
When measuring blood pressure, you should do the following except: - ANSWERS-Use the arm
with an IV infusion
You find clean linens on the floor of a patients room. You: - ANSWERS-Put the linens in the
laundry
When doing mouth care for an unconscious person you: - ANSWERS-Position the person on
their side
When brushing or coming a person's hair, you: - ANSWERS-Encourage the person to do as much
as possible
When providing nail and foot care, you: - ANSWERS-Check between toes for sores
An indwelling catheter becomes disconnected from the drainage system. You: - ANSWERS-Tell
the nurse at once
Urinary drainage bags are - ANSWERS-Emptied and measured at the end of each shift
A person needs a condom catheter applied. You remember to - ANSWERS-Use elastic tape to
secure the catheter
For comfort during bowel elimination - ANSWERS-leave the person alone if possible
,All of the following principles of body mechanics must be observed EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-Twist,
do not pivot
The most common type of infection occurring in residents in facilities is: - ANSWERS-Urinary
Tract Infections
What drug, that is used to fight infection, have we abused? - ANSWERS-Antibiotics
Residents often walk with their feet shuffling. This is usually due to: - ANSWERS-Loss of mobility
Hand restraints should be fastened securely to: - ANSWERS-The bed spring using a slip knot
All of the following may prevent a resident doing their own ADL's except:
A. decreased strength
B. lack of endurance
C. full range of motion
D. paralysis - ANSWERS-C. full range of motion
Proper positioning is necessary for all of the following reasons: - ANSWERS-- Improving
circulation to a part of the body
- Maintaining proper body alignment
-Increasing sensory stimulation
Neurotransmitters are: - ANSWERS-Chemicals
Parkinson's disease is caused by: - ANSWERS-A decreases in neurotransmitters
, When the synovial fluid that is around a joint causes the joint to become inflamed it is called? -
ANSWERS-Bursitis
Constipation is most likely caused by: - ANSWERS-Medications
Residents with Parkinson's disease would not have: - ANSWERS-Flexible muscles
What is found upon examining the brain of a resident with Alzheimer's disease? - ANSWERS-
Neurofibrillary tangles
Baseline data NOT required at the time of admission would be: - ANSWERS-Family Tree
Which of the following is NOT a feeling that family members have about someone suffering
from dementia: - ANSWERS-Hope
Which is NOT normal change in the digestive system caused by aging: - ANSWERS-Thicker saliva
Which is NOT an age-related change affecting the respiratory tract: - ANSWERS-Cartilage
between the ribs becomes softer allowing for greater lung expansion
The most stimulating form of bathing for residents is a: - ANSWERS-Tub bath
Alzheimer's disease is a condition that: - ANSWERS-Is nearly always fatal in 3-20 years and death
is usually caused by viral or bacterial infection
Examples of the normal forgetfulness include the following: - ANSWERS-- Losing keys or glasses
- Forgetting where you parked a car in the parking lot
- Forgetting occasional appointments
