FREE STNA Personal Care Skills Questions and Answers

Question 1

Hepatitis C patient care is provided by the nursing assistant. Which of the following ways does the nursing assistant know that the patient may have been exposed to this disease?

Accepted Answer

IV drug usage.

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walking barefoot.

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Soiled seat on the toilet.

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soiled eatingware.

Question 2

How long should the nursing assistant clean hands fully and completely after adequately washing them?

Accepted Answer

Twenty seconds.

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Five seconds.

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Ten seconds.

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Fifteen seconds.

Question 3

When changing a patient who is incontinent, what safety gear should be worn?

Accepted Answer

gown and gloves.

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robe and mask.

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N-95 face covering.

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A mask, a gown, and gloves.

Question 4

Of these, MRSA is an example of which?

Accepted Answer

A bacterial strain that is resistant to antibiotics and is challenging to treat.

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A collection of rules for activities intended to protect citizens.

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A type of bacterium that responds well to antibiotic treatment.

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A mental note to help recall what to do in the event of a facility fire.

Question 5

How can a nursing assistant avoid infection the most effectively?

Accepted Answer

Regular washing of hands.

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Before and after providing resident care, give yourself an antibacterial hand massage.

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When providing care for residents, use conventional precautions.

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Gloves should be worn whenever handling bodily fluids.

Question 6

It is prescribed that a person with an indwelling urinary catheter walk twice a day. Prior to helping the customer walk, the nursing assistant ought to:

Accepted Answer

Keep the pouch below the level of your bladder.

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Ask the patient to put a pillow sleeve over the bag.

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Verify this order with the nurse.

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Lift the bag up above the level of the bladder.

Question 7

While flossing the client's teeth, which motion is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

For each tooth, use a fresh piece of floss.

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Don't forget to floss the backs of the final teeth on the top, bottom, right, and left of the mouth.

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With each hand, place the floss between the middle fingers.

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Gently slide the floss between the teeth, up and down.

Question 8

Which of the following is essential care when giving a resident a bath?

Accepted Answer

Permit caregiving to encourage a feeling of independence.

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When giving the patient a bath, use cool water to encourage improved circulation.

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Before helping a patient clean their face, clean their perinea.

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Take care of the resident in every way possible to save energy.

Question 9

A resident being looked after by a nursing assistant. Which of the following recommendations for skin care is accurate?

Accepted Answer

The resident's sacrum has a nonblanchable red region that the nursing assistant observes and reports to the nurse.

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As directed, the nursing assistant applies a prescription ointment.

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Perineal care is not started by the nursing assistant until another staff member is present.

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The resident's abdomen folds are covered with talcum powder by the nursing assistant.

Question 10

When giving a customer a bath, which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

Make sure a sheet or towel is covering any areas that aren't being cleaned right now.

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Wipe the perineal area carefully from back to front with the washcloth.

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Even if the client does a lousy job, force them to give themselves a bath.

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After the customer has taken a shower, lotion their feet, making sure to get between their toes.