GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant Basic Nursing and Restorative Skills Questions and Answers

Question 1

A nursing assistant is assisting a resident with ambulation.
The resident has a cane because of weakness on their right side.
On which side should the nursing assistant stand to provide the BEST support?

Accepted Answer

On the resident's right side, slightly behind them.

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On the resident's left side, slightly behind them.

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Directly behind the resident to catch them if they fall.

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In front of the resident to guide their path.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the primary goal of restorative nursing care?

Accepted Answer

To help residents attain and maintain their highest possible level of function and independence.

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To ensure the resident is completely dependent on staff for all care.

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To provide care as quickly as possible to save time.

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To focus only on the resident's acute medical conditions.

Question 3

A resident is unable to move his own arm due to a recent stroke. The nursing assistant is instructed to perform passive range of motion (PROM) exercises. This means the nursing assistant will:

Accepted Answer

move the resident's arm through the exercises without assistance from the resident.

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ask the resident to lift the arm as high as they can.

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have the resident squeeze a stress ball to build strength.

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assist the resident in moving the arm, with the resident doing most of the work.

Question 4

When transferring a resident from the bed to a wheelchair, which action demonstrates proper body mechanics by the nursing assistant?

Accepted Answer

Bending their knees and keeping their back straight.

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Bending at the waist to lift the resident.

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Keeping their feet close together for better balance.

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Twisting their back to pivot the resident to the chair.

Question 5

A resident is on a bladder retraining program. What is a key responsibility of the Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) in this program?

Accepted Answer

Following the toileting schedule consistently and recording intake and output.

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Restricting the resident's fluid intake in the evening.

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Waiting for the resident to ask before offering to take them to the toilet.

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Deciding independently to change the toileting schedule.

Question 6

A resident begins to fall while you are assisting them with ambulation. What is the correct action for the nursing assistant to take?

Accepted Answer

Widen their stance and gently slide the resident down their leg to the floor.

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Quickly grab the resident's arm to pull them back up.

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Try to catch the resident to prevent the fall completely.

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Step away to avoid being injured by the falling resident.