FREE STNA Basic Nursing Skills Questions and Answers

Question 1

Staff members ask a puzzled client to stay on bedrest, but the client still tries to get out of bed. The nursing assistant is aware that the nurse will probably submit an application:

Accepted Answer

an alarm for bed.

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four limitations on points.

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wrist shackles.

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a constraint on the vest.

Question 2

Of the following, which would NOT be a suitable meal for a patient who is three years old?

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Hotdog cut up into small bits.

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Pretzel sticks.

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Pieces of apple.

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Sandwich, divided into little pieces.

Question 3

An older, mentally unstable patient becomes irate when the nursing assistant urges him to contact her for help because he wants to use the restroom alone. "Go away from me!" It says. "I wish to leave without informing you!" What's the best way for the nursing assistant to respond?

Accepted Answer

I'll bring you a urinal to use.

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I apologize, sir, but it is simply not feasible.

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Fine. We were just trying to be extra cautious, I suppose.

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Want to take a tumble?

Question 4

The nursing assistant should verify the water's temperature before getting a client ready for a hot Sitz bath. It is desirable for the water to be at:

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from 95°F to 110°F

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from 65°F to 80°F

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from 105°F to 120°F

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from 80°F to 93°F

Question 5

A nurse gets a doctor's permission to use a jacket restraint on a patient, and she assigns a nursing assistant to help with the restraint. Which of the following observations suggests that the nursing assistant used the restraint inappropriately?

Accepted Answer

securely fastened restraint straps to the side rails.

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belts used to restrain jackets that release tension when pressure is applied.

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The jacket restraint should be fastened so that the client's skin and the restraint can be easily touched by two fingers.

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a safety knot in the straps used for restraint.

Question 6

It is NOT appropriate to measure the patient's typical upper arm blood pressure when the patient:

Accepted Answer

Has both left and right arm IV catheters.

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cries, "This is the fifth time today."

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had the lymph nodes surrounding the left arm's axilla excised.

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suffers with heart failure.

Question 7

When a nursing assistant walks into a client's room, she discovers a trashcan on fire. The first thing a nursing assistant does is:

Accepted Answer

Take the patient out.

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Set off the fire alert.

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Ask the nurse for assistance.

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Attempt to douse the flames.

Question 8

Which of the following is checked by the nursing assistant in the resident's care plan before shaving?

Accepted Answer

reducing the guidelines in relation to clotting difficulties.

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The resident's household razor is present.

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any prior ADL rejections.

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past cardiac health issues.

Question 9

The nursing assistant is aware that all of the following are required when helping the patient go from their bed to a chair, with the exception of:

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Urge the resident to turn around on their own with little help.

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Lock the wheels after lowering the bed to its lowest position.

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On the resident's strong side, position the chair.

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Help the resident on with the non-slip shoes and robe.

Question 10

A customer is wearing a face mask for oxygen therapy. For this client, which of the following is contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

shave using an electric blade.

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Cotton bedding is used.

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consuming his lunch.

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conversing with guests.