STNA Pretest 2023 Questions and Answers (with Explanation)

Take care of spills immediately, or a patient may be injured while waiting for housekeeping.

Always call for help first in an emergency.

When making an occupied bed, it is impor- tant to make half of the bed at one time, to have one side rail up and one down, and to make a toe pleat in the top covers.

While choices a and b are correct, there is no data to suggest that choice c is correct.

Always make sure the resident is allowed to get up first.

Only respirations are out of normal range.

Systolic is always marked as the first clear sound.

The abbreviation q.o.d. means every other day.

Infection control (hand washing) is always the first step in a procedure

Only sterilizing destroys bacteria.

Always remove the resident from danger first.

The patient must be flat on a hard surface or the compressions will be inadequate to circulate blood.

A procedure manual is a written set of instructions on how to perform procedures

It is mandatory to provide a certified interpreter to clients not fluent in English.

Only an identification band is a sure thing. A confused patient may answer to any name

All residents need nail care. The nursing assis- tant should be able to obtain information needed from the care plan.

Material may build up under the foreskin in uncircumcised males unless the foreskin is retracted for cleaning.

A correctly given backrub improves circulation, thus relaxing the patient while giving you an opportunity for one-on-one interaction.

There may be many reasons for dry skin, including medication reactions. The charge nurse should see the problem before any lotion is applied.

Choices a, b, and c are all common causes of decubitus ulcers.

Choices a, b, and c are all expected outcomes of a shampoo. Therefore, d is the best answer.

Remove the sleeve from the arm without tubing first.

The patient may not be eating due to personal dislike of the food. Asking first allows you to request a replacement if the problem is this simple.

Any diet question must be answered before the resident eats

Transferring safely means planning ahead, including obtaining help.

Orthostatic hypotension is the light-headed feeling we all get when we rise too fast.

The other answers do not address the resident’s right to practice religion or her right to choice.

Not all dying patients have the same problems, but they have all the same care needs as anyone else.

Because each dying resident has unique emo- tional needs, each person will go through the stages at different times and in different order.

Only choice b is usually seen in dementia

Physical and mental wasting away are com- mon symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, as is frequent pacing or wandering and loss of memory.

Patients who use their call bell frequently are usually afraid they will be ignored if they don’t call often. Stopping in frequently reassures them.

As people age, many suffer loss of income (retirement usually means a fixed income), physical strength, and loved ones.

A person’s total environment always affects everything that person does and thinks.

“Are you wishing you could see your mother?” is the only response that uses therapeutic communication skills.

Obtaining assistance is the only correct way to deal with abuse by a resident.

Federal and state laws require reporting of any abuse, whether it comes from staff, family, or other residents

Position of weights in traction is ordered by a doctor. Therefore, the nursing assistant should never change the position of weights without an order.

Every resident with dentures must have a labeled denture cup to ensure security of the costly dentures

All residents have the right to their own per- sonal possessions. Labels allow you to better provide protection.

The resident has the legal right to decide on keeping or throwing away personal belongings.

Choice b is incorrect because some residents are capable of choosing their own clothing. Choice c is incorrect because there will not be a doctor’s order for dressing. Choice d is therefore also incorrect.

Choice a is incorrect because important patient information would be missed if you never shared information with anyone. Choice d is the correct answer because both b and c are true.

Choice a is incorrect because you are a mem- ber of the planning team, not the major plan- ner. Choice c is incorrect because in healthcare the correct action is often to ask for help. Choice d is incorrect because there is no legitimate reason to compare notes with coworkers.

Choices a and c are both incorrect as they may lead to poor patient care. Choice d is wrong if both a and c are wrong.

Asking for help when you are unsure of your- self is a critical element of employability skills

Objective means something you can see, feel, smell, or touch

According to federal law, protection from injury to self or others is the only acceptable reason for using restraints.

Negligence is an unintentional act of injury.