Free STNA Basic Nursing Skills Test 3

Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE in regards to administering a cleansing enema?

Accepted Answer

The enema bag should be hung on the IV pole with the tubing at the bottom

Answer

The enema bag should be hung 24 inches above the bed

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The enema bag should be placed at the same height as the patient’s anus

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The enema bag should be secured to the bed frame

Question 2

A person drinks 1 cup of apple juice with their breakfast. How many milliliters should be recorded?

Accepted Answer

240 mL

Answer

180 mL

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360 mL

Answer

120 mL

Question 3

If you have a patient who cannot independently perform range of motion, your job is to help them by performing passive range of motion (PROM). PROM will help the patient with all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Increase his or her nutrition

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Protect his or her muscles from atrophy

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Increase his or her circulation

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Increase his or her joint motion

Question 4

Which of the following demonstrates a barrier to effective communication?

Accepted Answer

Responding to the patient by saying “Don’t worry your doctor always knows best”

Answer

Using a professional interpreter

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Engaging in active listening

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Paraphrasing what the patient says

Question 5

Which of the following statements is FALSE in regard to indwelling catheter care for a male patient?

Accepted Answer

Leave the perineal area moist after cleaning it

Answer

Cleanse the catheter area before cleaning the base of the penis

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Replace the patient’s foreskin over the glans (if the patient is uncircumcised)

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Wipe around the meatus and glans in a circular motion

Question 6

Which of the following statements BEST describes abduction?

Accepted Answer

When you move the extremity away from the body

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When you move the extremity towards the body

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When you bend the extremity

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When you extend the extremity

Question 7

An important way to reduce the incidence of decubitus ulcers is to:

Accepted Answer

Change position every 2 hours

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Keep the client in bed

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Force fluids every 2 hours

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All of the above

Question 8

You are told to put a client in Fowler's position. Before changing the position of the client's bed you should:

Accepted Answer

Explain the procedure to the client

Answer

Open the window

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Check with the client's family

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Remake the bed

Question 9

When giving mouth care to an unconscious patient, the safest position to prevent aspiration is:

Accepted Answer

With the head turned to the side.

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On her or his back.

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In semi-Fowler's position.

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In the supine position

Question 10

Mr. Roark, a newly admitted conscious client, has been put to bed. Before leaving him alone, the FIRST action would be to:

Accepted Answer

Make sure he knows how to use the call light

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Ask him if he is hungry

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Inspect his skin

Answer

Complete the listing of clothing and valuables